Simplebet has broken down some notable trends centered around first-drive picks to help NFL bettors get results early in Week 9 on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Also this week, you’ll find some trends to be aware of when you’re making live bets while watching games.
Thursday
Houston Texans at New York Jets
1st HOU Texans Drive Result Grouped: Offensive Score +150
Houston’s offense has been clicking early in games. Over the last five contests, the Texans have logged an opening-drive score.
While Houston is dealing with some injury issues, New York has a part to play in this, as well. The Jets have allowed their opponent to score in three of their last four opening drives.
Sunday
Washington Commanders at New York Giants
Both Teams to Score on Their 1st Drive +550
These two NFC East squads squared off in Week 2, and it wasn’t a high-scoring affair. However, neither defense was efficient to open the game.
Not only did both offenses score on their respective opening drives in the September 15 meeting, but five of the game’s six first-half drives resulted in a score.
Minnesota Vikings vs. Indianapolis Colts
1st MIN Vikings Drive Result: Touchdown +200
The Vikings may be coming off back-to-back losses, but that’s not because of offensive struggles on opening drives. Minnesota has scored on the last 5 game-opening drives. Four of those opening drives have resulted in a touchdown.
1st IND Colts Drive Result Granular: Passing Touchdown +500
Joe Flacco is back under center for the Colts. In the two games he’s started for Indy this season, the Colts have opened the game with a passing touchdown on the first drive.
Monday
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1st KC Chiefs Drive Result Grouped: Offensive Score -110
This meeting has the making of the perfect storm for the Chiefs. Kansas City is ninth in points score this season, and the Buccaneers have given up the fourth-most points over the last three games.
Trends to Note When Live-Betting
- Backing Tank Dell to log a catch on a given drive is something to consider throughout Thursday’s game. He logged a reception in two of the three drives that followed Stefon Diggs’ injury. The one exception came on a drive where Houston was running the clock out.
- The Falcons have found a groove and are currently 12th in points per game. Considering them to score on a given drive is worthwhile with the Cowboys having given up the second-most points per game this season.
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