Sunday Night Football Odds Week 1: Rams @ Lions
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions take on Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams in the first Sunday Night Football game of the season. Coming off a heartbreaking NFC Championship Game loss last season, will the Lions look sharp in their first game?
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Sunday Night Football Player Props
SNF Anytime Touchdown Props
| Player | Odds |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | -120 |
| Kyren Williams | -125 |
| David Montgomery | -125 |
| Cooper Kupp | +120 |
| Puka Nacua | +120 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | -105 |
| Sam Laporta | +125 |
SNF Passing Props
| Passing Yards | Over | Under |
| Jared Goff | 270.5 (-114) | 270.5 (-115) |
| Matthew Stafford | 273.5 (-114) | 273.5 (-114) |
| Passing Touchdowns | Over | Under |
| Jared Goff | 1.5 (-165) | 1.5 (+120) |
| Matthew Stafford | 1.5 (-150) | 1.5 (+115) |
SNF Rushing Props
| Rushing Yards | Over | Under |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 53.5 (-115) | 53.5 (-113) |
| Kyren Williams | 60.5 (-113) | 60.5 (-114) |
| David Montgomery | 54.5 (-114) | 54.5 (-114) |
SNF Receiving Props
| Receiving Yards | Over | Under |
| Cooper Kupp | 66.5 (-114) | 66.5 (-114) |
| Puka Nacua | 72.5 (-114) | 72.5 (-114) |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 84.5 (-114) | 84.5 (-114) |
| Sam Laporta | 53.5 (-114) | 53.5 (-114) |
SNF Betting Odds: 2024 Schedule Breakdown
It's another exciting slate of Sunday Night Football games this season, with only one game having a spread of greater than 5.5 points. Right now, 12 of the games have a spread of 3.5 points or lower, showing that there should be a lot of fun and exciting matchups.
2024 Sunday Night Football Schedule
Week 1 | Rams @ Lions (-3.5)
Week 2 | Bears @ Texans (-3.5)
Week 3 | Chiefs (-3.5) @ Falcons
Week 4 | Bills @ Ravens (-3)
Week 5 | Cowboys (-1.5) @ Steelers
Week 6 | Bengals (-4.5) @ Giants
Week 7 | Jets (-1) @ Steelers
Week 8 | Cowboys @ 49ers (-5.5)
Week 9 | Jaguars @ Eagles (-3.5)
Week 10 | Lions @ Texans (-1)
Week 11 | Colts @ Jets (-4)
Week 12 | Eagles @ Rams (-0.5)
Week 13 | 49ers (-2) @ Bills
Week 14 | Chargers @ Chiefs (-6.5)
Week 15 | Packers (-1) @ Seahawks
Week 16 | Bucs @ Cowboys (-4.5)
Week 17 | Dolphins @ Browns (-2)
Best SNF Matchups Based On Betting Odds
Week 13 49ers (-2) @ Bills
This game is a potential Super Bowl preview, and it's very rare to see Buffalo as a home underdog. Josh Allen will want to prove his doubters wrong, while Brock Purdy and the 49ers know that every game counts on the road to getting the NFC's No. 1 seed. Should be a great one.
Week 4 Bills @ Ravens (-3)
Two of the best quarterbacks in the league square off here, and you know Lamar Jackson loves to play in prime time. This game could go a long ways towards determining AFC playoff seeding, so it's vital for both teams.
Week 10 Lions @ Texans (-1)
With a spread of only a point, oddsmakers are expecting a close game. This one should also be high-scoring, as the Detroit Lions and Houston Texans will have their offenses ready to go against overmatched defenses.
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Worst SNF Matchups Based On Betting Odds
Week 6 Bengals (-4.5) @ Giants
Sorry New York Giants, fans. New York is a massive media market, but the Giants just haven't been interesting to watch in recent years. If their defense can't slow down Joe Burrow & Co., it could be a long evening.
Week 14 Chargers @ Chiefs (-6.5)
These teams usually play close games, and Justin Herbert has always played well against Patrick Mahomes, but Los Angeles could be outmatched this season -- especially if Herbert isn't fully healthy.
Week 15 Packers (-1) @ Seahawks
This could be a good matchup based on the spread, but there aren't the big-name players on these teams that other Sunday Night Football matchups enjoy.
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Best SNF Matchup in 2024
There are a lot of great matchups for Sunday Night Football this season, but the Dallas Cowboys meeting the San Francisco 49ers in Week 8 is another game that stands out, as those two teams have been rivals for years.
How To Bet On Sunday Night Football Odds
There are variety of different types of bets that bettors can make on Sunday Night Football, varying from moneyline wagers to prop bets to spread to over/unders. A moneyline wager is the simplest form, which is simply a bet on which team will win the game. Check you favorite online sportsbook to see all the betting options available.
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Sunday Night Football Live Betting
The fun thing about live betting a Sunday Night Football game is that there is always an opportunity to get in on the action. The more time that passes in a SNF game, the more information you have as a bettor about how the rest of the game may finish. While you may pay more of a price with an in-game wager, it's well worth it to make those wagers -- especially if there are weather concerns or an important player is injured.
Bet the SNF Moneyline
The nice thing about live betting a Sunday Night Football game is that there is always an opportunity to get in on the action, and it's the only game going on so bettors can focus. The more time that passes in a SNF game, the more information you have as a bettor about how the rest of the game could potentially play out. While you may pay more of a vig with an in-game wager, it's well worth it to make those wagers -- especially if there are weather concerns or a player gets injured that isn't fully reflected in the odds.
Bet the SNF Spread
Oddsmakers assign point spreads to each team in a game, which allows bettors the ability to wager on the final outcome -- not just which team wins or loses, but by how much. For example, if the 49ers are 5.5-point favorites against the Cowboys, San Francisco needs to win by 6 points or more to cover the spread. If the 49ers won 24-20, they would have won on the moneyline, but not covered the spread in that game.
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Historical Sunday Night Football Trends
Sunday night games have their own complexities similar to Thursday and Monday Night Games. The biggest difference is games being played under the bright lights instead of a 1:00 PM start time.
SNF Betting Tips
Just like Monday Night Football is unique in its status as an island game, Sunday Night Football is a different handicapping process for bettors. The players will be playing later than they are used to and will potentially have different travel than usual.
There are a lot of important betting tips to remember before wagering on a SNF game, and it's vital to remember that it's different than a normal game. Some players or coaches are better in primetime than others, and it's always important to consider what point during the season the game is being played.
Always Check the injury report
Unlike Thursday Night Football where an injury to a player the previous Sunday may result in him not playing, players have a little extra time to recover for a SNF game. Be sure to check the injury report consistently to see how important players are progressing throughout the week, as the extra few hours can be the difference between starting and being out.
Do your research
Sunday Night Football is a little different handicap from the rest of the week's games. Bettors need to know when/where teams played the prior week, if there are injuries, the team is coming off a bye, how well the coach/QB play in primetime, etc.
Consider the motivation of the teams
With most of the Sunday night matchups between two good teams, motivation likely won't be as big a factor as on Monday Night Football late in the season, but it can still have an impact.
How To Watch Sunday Night Football in 2024
Most Sunday Night Football games this season will be played at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC. You can watch from any streaming device or a TV that has NBC in its cable bundle. Mike Tirico and Chris Collinsworth will be announcing most games.
Final Word on 2024 SNF Odds
The NFL season is almost here and that means Sunday Night Football is here! There are 38 states with legalized sports betting now, so it's easier than every to bet the spread, total or wager live during a game. There are a ton of exciting SNF matchups this season to watch!
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Sunday Night Football Odds FAQ
The Detroit Lions are 3.5-point home favorites against the Los Angeles Rams in the Week 1 edition of Sunday Night Football on Sunday, September 8.
You can bet on Sunday Night Football at any brick-and-mortar casino in any one of the states with legalized sports betting or on your phone by signing up for an online sportsbook in one of the states where sports betting is legal.
Home teams were 11-9 last season on Sunday Night Football, but started off the season 1-5.
You can watch Sunday Night Football at 8:20 p.m. ET every Sunday night on NBC or stream it from your favorite device.
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants 45-38 on Dec. 13, 2009 and the New England Patriots beat the Kansas City Chiefs 43-40 on Oct. 14, 2017. Both games had 83 total points scored.
Author
Ben Fawkes is a Las Vegas-based sports betting expert insider, journalist, and analyst. Ben has been in the sports industry since 2010, overseeing digital content for ESPN and VSiN and shaping strategy for popular sports betting TV shows such as ESPN's Daily Wager, along with other VSiN shows, podcasts, and YouTube content.
