GAME TIME:
3:05:00 PM, September 08, 2024

SPORT/LEAGUE:
NFL

TEAMS:
Seattle
Denver

PROP BET:
Seatle -6 (-110)

UNIT: 2.0

ANALYSIS:

It’s remarkable to think that a year ago, Bo Nix starting an NFL season opener as a rookie seemed improbable. After reviving his career at Oregon, he’s now starting under coach Sean Payton. However, he’s up against a formidable challenge in Seahawks' new head coach, Mike Macdonald, who’s known for his elite defensive play-calling. 

In the preseason, Nix impressed by getting the ball out quickly, but that was against basic, vanilla defenses. Things will be much different in the regular season when he faces the Seahawks. Seattle's offense will likely push Denver to break its tendencies just to keep up with the pace. Increase the pressure on the rookie. We are fading Bo Nix, and like the definsive matchup and schemes that Mcdonald and his coaches will give Nix. Likely, looks he has never seen before live. 

We’ve also bet on the Seahawks at +180 to make the playoffs in the NFC because I believe they’re an underrated team with talent on both sides of the ball. In contrast, we have Denver ranked as the second weakest team in the AFC, just above the Patriots. While Bo Nix might develop into a solid NFL quarterback, we don’t see him being ready to succeed as a Day 1 starter. Seattle is undervalued heading into the season, so we are laying the points with the Seahawks at home.

Seatle -6 (-110)

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Pick Made 11:00:00 AM, September 05, 2024