NFL Week 8 Staff Picks: Best Bets & Props from our NFL Staff
Written by: Daniel Collins
Published: Sat Oct 31, 2026, 10:43 pm ET
Read Time: 8 minutes
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Welcome to Week 8!
There are some fantastic matchups on this Sunday slate in Week 8 and lots of money to be made.
Below, our Team here at Betting News is going to give their BEST BETS for the Week 8 NFL Slate. Whether it is a Spread, Moneyline, Total or Player Prop, this is your go to article every week for our team's favorite bets!
Here is the Squad's Record so far this season.
Season Results: 43-59-1 of All Picks -120 or better odds
Daniel Collins (SPJ): 3-4
Chef T: 4-3
Nate Hornung (Shaggy): 1-4
Varun Sharma (Sauce): 1-6
Brad Blakemore (Betzky): 3-4
Tristan Vieira (Trizzy): 5-2 *C0-LEADER*
Sukh Brar: 1-6
Justin Carlucci: 3-4
PJ Glasser: 4-3
Tones Takes: 2-5
Betting the Pitch: 3-4
BetAlytics: 3-4
Brandon Pham: 4-3
Alex Bohling: 5-2 *C0-LEADER*
Jackson McNeese: 1-5-1
The plays will be tracked weekly right here for you to follow along!
Now let's dive in to the Betting News Squad's Best Bets for NFL Week 8!
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Daniel Collins (SPJ) NFL Week 8 Best Bet (3-4)
Derrick Henry should be leaned on in Buffalo
Derrick Henry o75.5 Rush Yards (-115)
Keeping it simple here with the King. The Bills defense has been getting lit up all season long, although mostly through the air. SO why am I targeting the big Baltimore back?
With the return of Lamar Jackson, I expect the Ravens to take advantage of Lamar's gravity and what it does for Derrick Henry in the running game.
Henry has eclipsed 76+ rushing yards in 6 of the last 8 games with Lamar under center. And the cherry on top?
He has 150+ rushing yards in his last 2 matchups with Buffalo.
This game should have a playoff atmosphere to kick off November and I think we could be in for yet another high scoring affair in Highmark stadium.
Chef T NFL Week 8 Best Bet (4-3)
CeeDee Lamb Anytime Touchdown (-130)
CeeDee Lamb is one of my favorite TD spots this week. Arizona has allowed 10 receiving touchdowns to wide receivers in seven games, while Lamb already has 9 end-zone targets, 6 touchdowns, and nearly a 30% target share in Dallas.
The volume is there, the red-zone opportunities are there, and the matchup sets up perfectly for him to find the end zone.
Nate Hornung NFL Week 8 Best Bet (1-4)
Chiefs ML (-118)
Everyone can beat the Chiefs until it's time to beat the Chiefs.
I'll be hate watching Alex Bohling and the Donkeys.
Varun Sharma NFL Week 8 Best Bet (1-6)
Garrett Wilson o63.5 Receiving Yards (-111)
Geno's revenge game against the Raiders means that both he and Garrett Wilson get back on the same page this week.
Look for Wilson's target share to return back to normal as the Jets take on the 9th worst pass defense in the NFL.
Brad Blakemore NFL Week 8 Best Bet (3-4)
Lamar Jackson o267.5 Rush + Passing (-110)
Lamar is back and this game is projected to be the 2nd highest scoring game of the week. Buffalo are allowing the 2nd most yards to QBs in the air, and we are padding ourselves in case Lamar uses his legs to get it done with his pass + rush prop here.
Tristan Vieira NFL Week 8 Best Bet (5-2)
Can the Aaron Rodgers & the Steelers take control of the AFC North?
Steelers -3.5 (-110)
The Steelers lost this exact game to the browns just under a month ago and are pretty banged up on the offensive side of the ball. The books still believe not only are they the rightful favorite but they need to lay the hook as well.
Both teams have been on opposite trajectories since the first match up as aswell, give me the Steelers with all the momentum to topple the dumpster fire that is the Cleveland Browns.
Sukh Brar NFL Week 8 Best Bet (1-6)
Raiders Moneyline (+104)
Raiders got off to a 3-0 start and now have dropped four straight contests. This should be a get right spot on the road versus a struggling Jets team that is 2-5. The raiders defence has been terrible but the Jets are bottom third in most offensive categories. Conversely, the Raiders run game has been bad but the Jets give up 127.7 rush yards a game.
This is Jeanty's chance to break 100 rush yards for only the second time this season. Also, despite the four straight disappointments they are still 5-2-0 ATS. Raiders need a win. I need a win. Hopefully this is a successful collaboration.
Justin Carlucci NFL Week 8 Best Bet (3-4)
Travis Hunter Anytime Touchdown (+400)
I also am playing a small ladder on him. A season-high— a whopping 9 snaps before the bye week but he had 4 targets on 7 routes and he was used all over the formation. He also tallied two i20 targets.
With Meyers questionable and BTJ on the trade block, I'll feel pretty good in this investments if we get like ~15 snaps out of him. Hopefully JAX installed some stuff for him during the break. He's too good to leave off the field
PJ Glasser NFL Week 8 Best Bet (4-3)
Lamar Jackson is playing this Sunday on the road against the Buffalo Bills
Ravens +3 (-110)
Not often you get the Ravens as a dog but when you do they usually cover. This is a must win and Lamar is back.
Expecting a good performance from Baltimore after the embarrassing home loss to Cincy.
Tone's Takes NFL Week 8 Best Bet (2-5)
Hunter Henry over 44.5 Receiving yards (-110)
Henry has cleared this mark in 3/L4, averaging 56 yards per game in that span. He faces a Miami team that has allowed the 6th most yards to TEs this season while allowing only the 2nd most to WRs. Henry should lead New Englands passing attack on Sunday.
Betting the Pitch NFL Week 8 Best Bet (3-4)
Browns +3.5 (-110)
I have this game lined much closer to a pick'em, so getting the Browns at +3.5 feels like the right side here.
The Steelers are coming off their game in Paris, and we've seen teams struggle to adjust after traveling overseas. That turnaround is certainly something I'm factoring into this matchup.
I've written off the Browns just about every week, yet they continue to find ways to win. Watson has also impressed me with his ability to deliver in high-pressure situations, especially when his team needs a comeback.
It might not be pretty, but I'll gladly take the points with Cleveland in this spot.
BetAlytics NFL Week 8 Best Bet (3-4)
Browns/Steelers Over 38.5 Points (-110)
This is the lowest total on Sunday's board, but these two teams haven't played like it. The Steelers are scoring 21.9 a game and the Browns 19.0, and each defense has been giving up about 20. Put those together and the matchup projects closer to 41 than 38.5. They've already played once this year, a 27-24 Browns win on Oct 2 (51 combined points), and Cleveland's last game was another 27-24 shootout at Tennessee.
Both quarterbacks have been under pressure (Browns 25 sacks taken, Steelers 22), which can mean drives stall, but it also means short fields off turnovers. Were on the Over at 38.5 and would pass if it climbs past 40.
Brandon Pham NFL Week 8 Best Bet (4-3)
Javonte Williams should have a day on the ground against the Cardinals
Javonte Williams o76.5 Rush Yards (-110)
The Cowboys found their formula last week. Run the damn ball and against one of the bottom ranked run defenses in the country I love for Javonte to dominate once again in this Cowboys offense.
Alex Bohling NFL Week 8 Best Bet (5-2)
Broncos +1.5 (-108)
Everybody can beat the Broncos until it's time to beat the Broncos.
I will be hate watching Shaggy Bets and the Chiefs.
Jackson McNeese NFL Week 8 Best Bet (1-5-1)
Arizona +7 (-110)
Cardinals are undefeated in jerry's world. The Cowboys play to the level of their competition, both up and down. The Cardinals are undefeated in Jerry's world. The Cardinals have found ways to keep things close against better teams. The Cardinals are undefeated in Jerry's world.
The rookie running back Love is back and can add a needed spark in to the Cardinals' offense. THE ARIZONA CARDINALS ARE UNDEFEATED IN JERRY'S WORLD!
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Daniel Collins is a sports fanatic and data-driven bettor. He has expertise in the NFL, NBA, and NHL. He’s a big fan of the Titans #titanup, Predators #predators and Arsenal #coyg. If he isn’t watching, betting on or writing about sports, he loves the outdoors, traveling, strong coffee and delicious food. You can follow him on X @SweatpantJesus. Peace and Love
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