Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky will make his first regular season start for the Pittsburgh Steelers when they open the season against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Signed as a free agent in the offseason, the former No. 2 overall pick beat out 2022 first-rounder Kenny Pickett and backup Mason Rudolph for the job. Cincinnati is favored by 6.5 points in the latest NFL odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 44.5. The game is one of 16 on a loaded Week 1 NFL schedule. Other key NFL matchups include the reigning Super Bowl champion Rams hosting the Bills in the 2022 NFL Kickoff Game and the Broncos‘ Russell Wilson returning to Seattle to face his former team, the Seahawks. Before you make any Week 1 NFL picks or NFL parlays, be sure to see the NFL predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
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Top Week 1 NFL picks
After simulating every game 10,000 times, the model is high on the Indianapolis Colts to cover as eight-point road favorites against the Houston Texans. The Colts have owned the series against the Texans in recent years, winning the last four games by an average of 28 points per game. Indianapolis won last year’s games, 31-3 and 31-0.
In addition, linebacker Shaquille Leonard feels healthy for the first time in years. The three-time All-Pro has been dealing with a left ankle injury since his rookie season in 2018, and in June he underwent surgery to correct a nerve issue in his back. Last week, he participated in practice without a setback and said he was happy with how his ankle was feeling. See which other NFL parlay picks to make here.
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The model also jumped on four other NFL matchups where it says the line is way off, including an underdog that wins outright. You can only see the model’s NFL Week 1 best bets and parlay at SportsLine.
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