One of the most exciting things about Monday Night Football is getting all the latest odds and betting lines for the biggest games during the week. It’s no secret that people love to bet on sports, and when big games like MNF come around there are always plenty of folks willing to put their money where their mouth is. That’s what makes the odds for MNF so interesting – you never know what line will be paid off and which one won’t. Here’s a breakdown of the latest betting trends for the biggest games during the week of October 18th:
New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys
This week the New York Giants take on the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It’s the week before Halloween and you might expect that there would be plenty of spooky memes and horror movie references floating around in the buildup to this week’s game, but nope, mostly just Giants and Cowboys. This game has all the makings of a typical football brawl. Two teams that hate each other and want to prove who’s the best. Tickets are on sale now, so make sure you get your hands on some before the prices go up. You can get them here.
The game is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, so make sure you get your snacks and drinks ready because you’re going to be there for the duration. Hopefully Michael Vick doesn’t decide to retire from football after this game.
Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills
On the opposite end of the country, the Miami Dolphins take on the Buffalo Bills this week in Orchard Park, New York. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, so make sure you get your snacks and drinks ready because you’re going to be there for the duration. The Dolphins are looking to make it four wins in a row while the Bills are definitely looking to spoil the party. They haven’t lost to the Dolphins since 2008 and this year they’ll have a new coach in place as well (first time since 1976 the team hasn’t had a new head coach in the fall). Confidence is high in the Miami camp, but maybe not quite high enough.
Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans
This week the Indianapolis Colts take on the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans are coming off a big win over the Houston Texans last week, so the confidence is definitely there. The Colts don’t have much to lose either, so they might be motivated to keep the score close. This could be another shootout between the Titans’ current crop of wide receivers (a number of whom are injury prone) and the Colts’ depleted secondary. The tickets for this game are definitely not what you’d call cheap, so make sure you get your hands on some in advance if you want to sit down and enjoy the show. The game is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time, which is early afternoon in the southern part of the country. Let’s hope this game is closer to being sold out than the previous one in Nashville.
Carolina Panthers vs. Seattle Seahawks
The Carolina Panthers are at it again, making it five straight wins for the home team. They’ll be looking to continue their season-long dominance of the Seattle Seahawks this week at the Kingdome in Seattle. It’ll be a tough road trip for the Seahawks, who will have to go all the way to Carolina to take on the Panthers. The Kingdome is one of the more intimidating venues for visiting teams, so the atmosphere will undoubtedly be electric. Make sure you get your hands on some Panthers tickets – they’re worth it. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Pacific time, which is early evening in the northern part of the country. Let’s hope this game is bigger than the previous two in terms of ticket sales. The fans in Seattle are definitely ready to come back to the Kingdome after a long layoff.
Atlanta Falcons vs. San Francisco 49ers
Finally, on the opposite end of the country, the Atlanta Falcons take on the San Francisco 49ers this week at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Falcons are on a bit of a roll these days, having won their last three games by a combined total of 106 points. They’ll be looking to continue their offensive explosion against the 49ers, who they’ve beaten each of the last two seasons. The Niners are coming off a big comeback win over the New Orleans Saints last week, proving that they’re still a force to be reckoned with in the NFL. This game has the makings of a trap game for the Falcons – the crowd at Levi’s Stadium is always highly pro-Niners, and the atmosphere there is unparalleled. But the Falcons aren’t shying away from any challenge, as they’ve indicated they want to finish the season undefeated. It’s a tall order, but this season they might just be able to pull it off.
The game is scheduled to begin at 3:20 p.m. Eastern time, so make sure you get your snacks and drinks ready because you’re going to be there for the duration. As for tickets, they’re not cheap, but you probably already knew that. Just beware of the 50-50 split on the jackpot tickets – those are some bad odds if you’re feeling lucky. You can find tickets here.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Arizona Cardinals
On the other side of the country, the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals are also looking to get back on track this week after a tough three-game losing streak. The Jags are coming off a big win over the San Diego Chargers last week, so the confidence is definitely there. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:20 p.m. Eastern time, so make sure you get your snacks and drinks ready because you’re going to be there for the duration. As for tickets, they’re not cheap, but you probably already knew that. Just beware of the 50-50 split on the jackpot tickets – those are some bad odds if you’re feeling lucky. You can find tickets here.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Redskins
Finally, the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Washington Redskins at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:20 p.m. Eastern time, so make sure you get your snacks and drinks ready because you’re going to be there for the duration. Just when you thought this day couldn’t get any worse for the Redskins, the day turned out to be worse than you thought it could be. Not only did they have to play the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles but they also had to play at Lincoln Financial Field, the stadium of the Philadelphia Flyers. Things just got real for the Redskins. Not only is it the end of the season but it’s also likely their last game at Lincoln Financial Field, as the new Philadelphia Eagles stadium is set to open in the next few years.
This will be the final regular season game for both teams, so make sure you get your tickets now while you can. You can get them here.