As Week 5 of the NFL season approaches, Pittsburgh is gearing up to host the Dallas Cowboys for a highly anticipated showdown on Sunday Night Football. This matchup marks one of the rare non-conference rivalries in the league, mainly due to their historical postseason encounters. The Cowboys and Steelers have faced off in the Super Bowl three times, making it the most frequent championship clash in NFL history.
Currently, the Steelers are favored by 2.5 points at home, a shift from their initial status as 1.5-point underdogs. Fans are buzzing with excitement, as this clash also holds potential as a preview for Super Bowl 59. In another primetime matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, with Kansas City sitting as a 5-point favorite.
Sunday’s schedule also includes several intriguing games outside of primetime. The Baltimore Ravens are set to face the Cincinnati Bengals at 1 p.m. ET, with Cincinnati as 2.5-point underdogs. Another close matchup involves the Buffalo Bills taking on the Houston Texans, with Buffalo favored by just 1 point.
In late afternoon action, the Denver Broncos will meet the Las Vegas Raiders, who are currently 3-point underdogs. For those looking to make bets, SportsLine’s advanced computer model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is back at it with predictions and advice for Week 5. It has proven successful, amassing over $7,000 profit for $100 players on its A-rated NFL picks since it started.
The model’s track record is impressive, sitting at 188-131 on top-rated picks since the 2017 season and 42-23 since Week 7 of 2022. With its predictions, it’s easy to see why bettors have confidence in it. As for specific matchups, the model strongly backs the San Francisco 49ers to cover a 7.5-point spread against the Arizona Cardinals. The 49ers recently showed their might with a dominant 30-13 win over New England, while the Cardinals are struggling after a tough loss.
Looking ahead, the Green Bay Packers are expected to cover a 3.5-point spread against the Los Angeles Rams. Despite a slow start in their last game, quarterback Jordan Love put up impressive numbers that could carry into this matchup, especially against a Rams defense that is having difficulties.
As the weekend nears, fans will want to keep an eye on all the matchups and betting lines, as they could lead to some surprising results and opportunities to cash in. Check the latest NFL odds and stay tuned for all the action this Sunday.
