The NFL returns to a fully domestic schedule in Week 8, featuring several potential postseason rematches. Key matchups include Ravens at Bills (-3), Vikings at Lions (-3.5), Chiefs at Broncos (+1.5), and Bears at Seahawks (-3). Other games carry large spreads such as Bengals vs. Titans (+13.5), Jaguars vs. Colts (+10.5), and Rams vs. Chargers (+6.5).
SportsLine's advanced computer model, which simulates every game 10,000 times, has generated more than $5,000 in profit for $100 players on top-rated picks since inception. Entering Week 8 of the 2026 season, the model holds a 58-51 record on top-rated selections dating back to 2024.
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The model strongly backs the Steelers (-3.5, total 39) to cover at home against the Browns. Pittsburgh has won 22 consecutive home games versus Cleveland since 2004 and is 3-0 against the spread at home this season, while the Browns are 2-2 ATS on the road. Cleveland's 28th-ranked scoring offense is unlikely to keep pace with a Steelers team that has scored 30-plus points in back-to-back home games.
Another high-confidence selection is the Rams (-6.5, total 45.5) covering against the Chargers. Los Angeles has lost nine straight games dating to last season, with Justin Herbert throwing 12 turnovers against only six touchdowns over that span. The Chargers are also winless against the spread during the streak, while Sean McVay's Rams are 6-2 ATS in non-conference games since 2025, the second-best mark in the league. The model projects a touchdown-plus victory with the Over hitting in 55% of simulations.
The model also identifies six teams projected to win by double digits, offering potential value on alternate lines. Full picks for every Week 8 matchup are available via SportsLine.
Week 8 NFL Betting Lines
Notable spreads include Panthers at Packers (Thursday, final: Packers 27-19), Cardinals at Cowboys (DAL -7.5), Falcons at Buccaneers (TB -1.5), Ravens at Bills (BUF -3), Browns at Steelers (PIT -3.5), Colts at Jaguars (JAX -10.5), Raiders at Jets (NYJ -1.5), Vikings at Lions (DET -3), Titans at Bengals (CIN -13.5), Chargers at Rams (LAR -6.5), Chiefs at Broncos (KC -1.5), Patriots at Dolphins (NE -7), Eagles at Commanders (WAS -6), and Bears at Seahawks (Monday, SEA -3).
