A Las Vegas Review-Journal handicapper has released Week 8 NFL best bets, highlighting a pair of underdogs in teaser plays while steering clear of the Indianapolis Colts. The writer notes the Colts appear to be tanking after firing general manager Chris Ballard and trading offensive guard Quenton Nelson and defensive lineman DeForest Buckner, with running back Jonathan Taylor potentially next. Indianapolis sits as a 10-point underdog at Jacksonville, a spot the handicapper plans to avoid.
The analysis turns to the Las Vegas Raiders, who are 7.5-point underdogs against the New York Jets. Despite defensive struggles during a four-game losing streak against elite quarterbacks, the Raiders catch a break facing a Jets team described as having a "clueless coach and clumsy quarterback," representing a significant step down in class. The handicapper likes the Raiders but hesitates at the short number, opting to include them in a six-point teaser.
The other teaser leg features the Denver Broncos, also 7.5-point underdogs at home against the Kansas City Chiefs. Denver's defense has allowed just 15.7 points per game during a three-game win streak, while Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are reeling after a 20-3 loss at Seattle. The handicapper also backs the Under 40.5 in that divisional matchup, noting divisional underdogs are 23-10 against the spread this season.
The six-point teaser combining the Raiders and Broncos is priced at -140. The writer acknowledges rarely playing two-team teasers due to high prices but makes an exception this week, preferring the home underdog on a teaser rather than laying the short number straight up.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
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