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TENNESSEE TITANS AT BALTIMORE RAVENS​

Time: 7:30 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 123.103; Baltimore 136.651
Dunkel Line & Total: Baltimore by 13 ½; 31
Vegas Line & Total: Baltimore by 4 ½; 34
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-4 ½); Under

AFC heavyweights are set to meet up in Week 1 of the preseason when the Baltimore Ravens host the Tennessee Titans. Both teams disappointed a bit in 2021, but both teams will have a big say in what goes on in the playoff race in the AFC in 2022.

Tennessee just continues to win games in the AFC South, and they are in the mix to win the division yet again. The Titans are not the favorites to win the division in 2022, but they will definitely have a say in what goes on.

Baltimore had to deal with plenty of injuries during the 2021 season, and it ended up hurting the season record. The Ravens head into 2022 with a loaded roster, and they will be a team to watch this season.

The Baltimore Ravens are 4.5-point favorites over the Tennessee Titans in this NFL Preseason Week 1 showdown.

Titans Testing Some Depth​

The Tennessee Titans just continue to ride Derrick Henry literally every single time that they are on offense. That strategy tends to work at times, but it becomes a major problem when the running back is injured or out of the lineup.

Tennessee has been able to control the AFC South Division, but they just haven’t been able to do more than that. The Titans do have a ton of talent on the defense as well, but they also have to find a way to be more disruptive.

The Titans team that you see on the field in Week 1 of the preseason won’t be what you see once the actual games begin.

Ravens Looking to Rally in 2022​

It was not a good 2021 season for the Baltimore Ravens, and this franchise is known for putting winning teams on the field. Baltimore made some upgrades in the offseason, and there is plenty of depth at the important positions.

Baltimore is not expected to play starters in this game, but they have some bench pieces that can do some damage. The Ravens also want to prove to their home fans that the 2021 season was an absolute fluke.

The rushing attack from Baltimore should show up in this matchup as the defense will not be up to speed. Whoever is in the backfield for the Ravens will have a big day, and the defense will be dominant as well.

Ravens Roll To Victory​

Both teams love to run the football, and that will put some of the defensive depth into action in this game. Baltimore does appear to have more depth on the defense in this matchup, and that could eventually play a big role.

Tennessee will be riding Derrick Henry as soon as the regular season begins, but he isn’t going to see much action in this one. Baltimore is playing in front of their home fans, and the Ravens will be ready to put on a show in this game.

Bet the Baltimore Ravens -4.5 as they roll to a double-digit win over the Tennessee Titans in this Week 1 showdown in the preseason.

Below are the rest of Dunkel's picks for Week 1 of the NFL preseason:

NEW YORK GIANTS AT NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS​

Time: 7:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: NY Giants 126.147; New England 124.634
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Giants by 1 ½; 39
Vegas Line & Total: New England by 2; 34
Dunkel Pick: NY Giants (+2); Over

Former Super Bowl rivals meet in New England as the Patriots are two-point betting favorites over the New York Giants. The Patriots aren’t going to play regular players in this one, and the Giants have plenty to prove.

The Giants will get the better of the Patriots again, and taking New York (+2) is the best way to bet this game.

ATLANTA FALCONS AT DETROIT LIONS​

Time: 6:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 111.044; Detroit 116.817
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 6; 43
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta (-1 ½); 33
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+1 ½); Over

The Atlanta Falcons head into Detroit as 1.5-point favorites over the Lions in Preseason Week 1. Both rosters are lacking the talent to be a playoff team in 2022, but each team will have something to prove.

Detroit still has work to do, but the Lions are a better team than the Falcons, and they win this game at home. Take the Lions +1.5 in this matchup.

CLEVELAND BROWNS AT JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS​

Time: 7:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 123.075; Jacksonville 114.008
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 9; 29
Vegas Line & Total: Jacksonville by 1 ½; 33
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+1 ½); Under

The Cleveland Browns have had a messy offseason, and they are underdogs (+1.5) at Jacksonville to begin the preseason. The Jaguars have some terrific young talent on the roster, but those pieces likely won’t suit up in this game.

Cleveland will go to Jacksonville and win the game, and taking them at +1.5 is the way to go.

NY JETS AT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES​

Time: 7:30 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: NY Jets 115.400; Philadelphia 118.878
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 3 ½; 44
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1 ½; 33
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-1 ½); Over

The Eagles were a playoff team in 2021 and are looking for even bigger things in 2022. The New York Jets come to Philadelphia, where the home team is a slight 1.5-point betting favorite in this matchup.

The Jets are improving, but they aren’t on the same level as the Eagles. Take Philadelphia -1.5 as they cruise to a win at home.

ARIZONA CARDINALS AT CINCINNATI BENGALS​

Time: 7:30 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 121.563; Cincinnati 114.092
Dunkel Line & Total: Arizona by 7 ½; 31
Vegas Line & Total: Cincinnati by 1 ½; 33 ½
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+1 ½); Under

Two NFL playoff teams from a year ago clash in Cincinnati as the Bengals host the Arizona Cardinals. This is also a matchup of explosive offenses, and the Bengals are 1.5-point favorites at home.

The Bengals came out of nowhere in 2021 to reach the Super Bowl, but that won’t matter in this preseason matchup. Arizona has more veteran depth, and they win the game, so the Cardinals (+1.5) are the pick.

GREEN BAY PACKERS AT SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS​

Time: 8:30 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Green Bay 121.803; San Francisco 119.301
Dunkel Line & Total: Green Bay by 2 ½; 30
Vegas Line & Total: San Francisco by 1; 33 ½
Dunkel Pick: Green Bay (+1); Under

The Green Bay Packers look for some revenge against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1 of the preseason. San Francisco is a slim one-point favorite in this matchup, and it will be an interesting matchup.

Even though most of the starters won’t suit up, these are proud franchises that want to win games. The Packers (+1.0) do get some revenge by beating the 49ers in San Francisco.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS AT CHICAGO BEARS​

Time: 1:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City 119.573; Chicago 124.176
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 5 ½; 47
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 3 ½; 35
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-3 ½); Over

The Chicago Bears (-3.5) begin the Matt Eberflus era by hosting the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday afternoon. Kansas City is once again a Super Bowl betting favorite, and the preseason is of no concern for them.

Chicago could be in for a long year, but the Bears will give their fans something to enjoy on Saturday as they win the game and cover the 3.5-point spread.

CAROLINA PANTHERS AT WASHINGTON COMMANDERS​

Time: 1:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 121.636; Washington 120.655
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1; 35
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 2 ½; 36 ½
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+2 ½); Under

A pair of struggling teams will meet up in Washington D.C. as the Commanders (-2.5) host the Carolina Panthers. Both NFL teams are expected to struggle at times in 2022, but they can start to work on some issues in this game.

Carolina looks like it could surprise people this season, and the Panthers cover the 2.5-point spread in Washington on Saturday.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS AT BUFFALO BILLS​

Time: 4:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Indianapolis 120.986; Buffalo 130.015
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 9; 37
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo by 3 ½; 34
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-3 ½); Over

The AFC is loaded with great teams, and the Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills are two of those teams. The Bills are 3.5-point favorites in this game, and it would be a much bigger deal if this was a regular season showdown.

Buffalo is simply loaded with talent, and they will put on a show to cover the 3.5-point spread in this game.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS AT PITTSBURGH STEELERS​

Time: 7:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 116.271; Pittsburgh 126.249
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 10; 42
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 3; 33 ½
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-3); Over

The Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers are proud NFL franchises, but they both could be in for a long year. Pittsburgh is a three-point favorite in this matchup, and they do appear to be more set at the quarterback position.

Seattle has some serious holes, and they won’t be able to overcome those as the Steelers cover the spread and roll to a win.

MIAMI DOLPHINS AT TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS​

Time: 7:30 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 117.493; Tampa Bay 122.957
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 5 ½; 29
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 1 ½; 32 ½
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+1 ½); Under

Football fans in Florida will have their eyes on Tampa Bay as the Buccaneers host the Miami Dolphins (-1.5). Miami heads into 2022 with a ton of optimism, but the Buccaneers are still one of the best in the game.

This game doesn’t matter to the Buccaneers, but they still pick up a win and cover the 1.5-point spread.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS AT HOUSTON TEXANS​

Time: 8:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 116.193; Houston 121.180
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 5; 39
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 1 ½; 33
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+1 ½); Over

The Houston Texans are 1.5-point underdogs at home against the New Orleans Saints this weekend. Houston is likely going to be an underdog a lot during the regular season, while the Saints could be in the mix for a playoff spot.

The Texans might not give their fans many wins this season, but they will win this game as an underdog over the Saints.

DALLAS COWBOYS AT DENVER BRONCOS​

Time: 9:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 123.370; Denver 116.269
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 7; 31
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 2 ½; 33 ½
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+2 ½); Under

The new-look Denver Broncos are 2.5-point favorites over the Dallas Cowboys in what should be a battle. Denver has upgraded the offense, but offense is a strength for the Cowboys as well.

Don’t expect to see Russell Wilson under center for the Broncos in this one, and it will be the Cowboys (+2.5) that come out on top.

LOS ANGELES RAMS AT LOS ANGELES CHARGERS​

Time: 10:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: LA Rams 112.544; LA Chargers 118.797
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Chargers by 6; 28
Vegas Line & Total: LA Chargers by 3; 30 ½
Dunkel Pick: LA Chargers (-3); Under

SoFi Stadium in California could be rocking on Saturday night as the Chargers host the Rams in Los Angeles. The Chargers are three-point favorites in this game, and there is a potential that this will be a Super Bowl preview.

Both teams are going to be loaded in 2022, but it will be the Chargers -3.0 that come out on top in this matchup.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS AT LAS VEGAS RAIDERS​

Time: 4:25 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 121.252; Las Vegas 117.739
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 3 ½; 41
Vegas Line & Total: Las Vegas by 2 ½; 34
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+2 ½); Over

The Las Vegas Raiders are already 1-0 in the preseason, and they are 2.5-point favorites hosting the Minnesota Vikings. Having played a game already is a bonus for the Raiders, but the Vikings will be looking to make a move in 2022.

The Raiders still won’t be playing starters, and the Vikings have some positional battles taking place. Bet on the Vikings +2.5 as they close out Week 1 of the preseason with a win.
 

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