Week 1 of the NFL has always been one of the best betting weeks to beat the books. This season it appears to be a little bit different as I see very tight and accurate lines across the board. As I was comparing my power ratings to the lines, several had identical lines and I only see a few sides with a little value. Surely, as the week progresses, we will see some steam on a few teams and that should soften up a few lines and provide us with a few betting opportunities. Take caution in week 1 and remember it's a long season. There will be many betting opportunities during the season and week 1 isn't the time to force any wagers. Below are my week 1 power ratings/projected lines. I look for about a 3 point differential between the two to consider a side for a play. I had another thread which may contain a slight variance in a few of the lines and that's because I made a slight adjustment to my power rating formula. Good luck this season.
WEEK 1 POWER RATINGS
New England -8
Kansas City -1/2
NY Jets -5 1/2
Indianapolis -1 1/2
Green Bay -6 1/2
Carolina -3
Miami -4 1/2
Seattle -4
Arizona -4 1/2
San Diego -4 1/2
Denver -7
Tampa Bay -3
Cincinnati -3 1/2
Dallas -6
Philadelphia -3 1/2
Minnesota -1/2
WEEK 1 POWER RATINGS
New England -8
Kansas City -1/2
NY Jets -5 1/2
Indianapolis -1 1/2
Green Bay -6 1/2
Carolina -3
Miami -4 1/2
Seattle -4
Arizona -4 1/2
San Diego -4 1/2
Denver -7
Tampa Bay -3
Cincinnati -3 1/2
Dallas -6
Philadelphia -3 1/2
Minnesota -1/2