As we roll into Week 2 of the NFL season, the Raymond Report’s 80% Club Stats are back, offering insight into some fascinating trends that could give you the edge you need when making your picks. Let’s dive into the most intriguing system trends for this weekend's games.
1. San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings
- Vikings Dominate the Niners at Home: When the Minnesota Vikings play the San Francisco 49ers at home, they’ve been nearly unbeatable against the spread (ATS), going 10-2-0. This matchup historically favors Minnesota in their own building, with a 9-3 SU record. If you like underdogs, take note: the Vikings have a knack for keeping this rivalry tight.
- O/U Trend: The total has gone Under in 8 of the last 12 meetings when these two teams clash in Minnesota.
Key Trend: Vikings 10-2 ATS when hosting the 49ers.
2. New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys
- Saints Shine as Underdogs: The New Orleans Saints love being underdogs, especially against the Dallas Cowboys. As underdogs, the Saints are an impressive 10-2 ATS. They’ve also won 7 of 12 games outright as the dog in this matchup.
- O/U Trend: Games between these two tend to lean toward the Under, with a 5-7 O/U record when the Saints are the dog.
Key Trend: Saints 10-2 ATS as underdogs vs. the Cowboys.
3. Indianapolis Colts vs. Green Bay Packers
- Colts Thrive Against NFC North: The Indianapolis Colts have been a dominant force when visiting NFC North teams, holding a 10-2 ATS record. Against the Packers, they’ve been equally tough, going 8-2 ATS in their last 10 matchups, and 8-2 to the Over in those games. If you like high-scoring affairs, Colts-Packers games tend to deliver.
Key Trend: Colts 10-2 ATS on the road vs. NFC North.
4. New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders
- Total Trends for the Giants: When the New York Giants play in games with a total between 41.5 and 44 points, they are 12-3 ATS. However, they’ve struggled to win outright, going 7-8 SU. This suggests the Giants can cover tight spreads but may not pull off the win.
- O/U Trend: These games have skewed toward the Under, with a 6-9 O/U record.
Key Trend: Giants 12-3 ATS in games with totals between 41.5 and 44 points.
5. Tennessee Titans vs. AFC East Teams
- Titans as Home Underdogs: The Tennessee Titans perform well as home underdogs against AFC East opponents, going 8-2 ATS. This trend suggests that the Titans love playing the underdog role in front of their home crowd against teams from the AFC East.
Key Trend: Titans 8-2 ATS as home underdogs vs. AFC East teams.
6. Kansas City Chiefs
- Chiefs Are Kings in September: The Kansas City Chiefs dominate early in the season, especially in September, with a 16-4 SU record. At home as favorites with totals between 47.5 and 51, they’ve gone 24-2 SU, but interestingly, they’ve only hit the Over 8 times in 26 games, meaning many of these matchups stay Under the total.
Key Trend: Chiefs 24-2 SU as home favorites with totals between 47.5 and 51.
7. Baltimore Ravens as Home Favorites
- Ravens Bounce Back: The Baltimore Ravens have a stellar record when playing as home favorites, especially in low-scoring affairs. With totals between 41.5 and 44, they’ve gone 27-17-1 ATS and an astounding 37-8 SU. If the total stays under 44, it’s usually good news for Ravens backers.
- Spread Trends: Baltimore is also tough when favored by 8-10.5 points, going 46-8 SU in these situations.
Key Trend: Ravens 37-8 SU as home favorites with totals between 41.5 and 44.
8. Philadelphia Eagles
- Eagles Start Strong in September: The Philadelphia Eagles come out hot in September, going 8-2 SU in early-season games. They are a team that historically plays well when the season starts, so expect them to cover and win in their Week 2 matchup.
Key Trend: Eagles 8-2 SU in September games.
9. Dallas Cowboys as Home Favorites
- Dallas at Home with Moderate Spreads: The Cowboys love playing as home favorites, particularly with a spread between 4 and 7.5 points, where they’ve gone 7-3 ATS and 8-2 SU. They are reliable when given a moderate home advantage, and this trend suggests a good opportunity to back the Cowboys in these situations.
Key Trend: Cowboys 7-3 ATS as home favorites with a spread between 4 and 7.5 points.
10. Carolina Panthers as Home Underdogs
- Panthers Thrive Off Losses: The Carolina Panthers may have struggled in recent years, but they show grit as home underdogs after a road loss, going 12-3-1 ATS. This trend points to the Panthers being a solid bet to cover the spread when they return home after a tough road game.
Key Trend: Panthers 12-3-1 ATS as home underdogs after a road loss.
11. Cleveland Browns in September
- Browns Low Scoring in September: The Cleveland Browns tend to struggle offensively in September, especially before non-conference games. When they score 17 points or less, they’ve gone 7-4 ATS but just 2-9 O/U, meaning these games often stay Under the total.
Key Trend: Browns 2-9 O/U when scoring 17 or less in September before non-conference games.
12. Cincinnati Bengals as Road Underdogs
- Bengals on the Road: The Cincinnati Bengals have been solid as road underdogs when coming off an ATS loss, going 10-2-1 ATS. While they may not always win these games outright, they cover the spread more often than not.
Key Trend: Bengals 10-2-1 ATS as road underdogs after an ATS loss.
Final Thoughts:
These Raymond Report 80% Club Stats highlight some fascinating betting trends for Week 2, from home favorites like the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs to underdog specialists like the Tennessee Titans and Carolina Panthers. Whether you’re backing the favorites or taking the points with underdogs, these trends can give you the edge you need for a profitable weekend.
Good luck, and may the trends be ever in your favor!
