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NFL Predictions Week 4: Top Underdog Picks, Vegas Odds and Score Predictions
- Updated: September 28, 2016
Week 4 might be the best time of the 2016 NFL season to pick upsets.
Upsets were the main storyline of last week, as favorites like the Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints took notable losses.
It should go without saying, but those who love underdogs had one heck of a week against the house.
Given some of the matchups and scenarios this week, it might be more of the same. Las Vegas will be more careful after getting burnt by the upsets last week, but bettors should welcome the challenge.
Those who capitalize on upset potential will come out way ahead in the early part of the season.
NFL Week 4 Odds
Odds courtesy of Odds Shark.
Top Underdog Picks Seattle (-3.5) at N.Y. Jets
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The Seattle Seahawks seem to get the benefit of the doubt from the house in this matchup against the New York Jets for a few reasons.
For one, they’re the Seahawks. They smacked around the San Francisco 49ers last week, 37-18. Meanwhile, the Jets got stomped in 24-3 fashion on the road against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Still, others factors must play into the decision. For one, Seattle has looked terrible outside of beating up on a bad team. The 1-2 Miami Dolphins almost upended the Seahawks at home in a 12-10 game. Seattle followed with a 9-3 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
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Even worse, quarterback Russell Wilson suffered an MCL sprain while cruising against the 49ers (though he will play this week).
For all the Jets’ faults—like quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick throwing six interceptions in the loss to Kansas City—the New York defense has held two opponents to 24 points or less.
Fitzpatrick won’t have an easier time against the Seattle defense. But keep in mind the Seahawks have to hobble across the country for this encounter. In a battle of defenses, travel time plays a huge role. Bettors …
