NFL Preseason Week 3 Best Bets: Thursday Night Football (8/22)
Written by: Nate Hornung
Last Update: Thu Aug 22, 2024, 1:14 pm ET
Read Time: 4 minutes
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The final week of the NFL Preseason is upon us as we have two games on our radar tonight. Real football is so close we can almost taste it, as Florida State and Georgia Tech kickoff things in the College Football world on Saturday, but let's dive into our two preseason games tonight. Be sure to check out our NFL Division Previews below!
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Tonight in the NFL, we have:
Let's dive in and find our best bets!
Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals Best Bets
How will Anthony Richardson rebound after his injury?
Matchup Information – Colts vs Bengals
- Venue: Paycor Stadium (Cincinnati, OH)
- Date: Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
- Kick Off: 8:00pm Eastern
- Broadcast: Prime Video
Best Bet: Colts 1H -6 (-120) BetOnline
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We are backing the Colts in the first half tonight, and we are simply trusting what the coaches are telling us. The Colts are supposedly playing their starters for a quarter and a half, and backup QB Jason Bean has looked rock solid otherwise. I think even if the starters see less time, Bean will be able to put some points on the board against the Bengals' backups.
The Bengals will not play any starters on either side of the ball, which leaves Logan Woodside throwing to a bunch of nobodies. Even with the Colts on the road, I will absolutely lay 6 points with a team in a match that seems to be starters against bench warmers. There is still plenty of a difference in talent, and I see the Colts starting off hot.
The Colts have been behind at halftime in both of their earlier preseason games, but they faced plenty of the Bronco starters, including QB Bo Nix for nearly the entire game, and Anthony Richardson did not see the field at all against Arizona. With the Indianapolis starters lining up against the Bengals' backups, I have no problem backing them to lead by a touchdown at halftime.
Chicago Bears vs Kansas City Chiefs Best Bets
How will Williams and the Bears handle the pressure this season?
Matchup Information – Bears vs Chiefs
- Venue: Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO)
- Date: Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
- Kick Off: 8:20pm Eastern
- Broadcast: NFL Network
Best Bet: Bears -1 (-110) BetOnline
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Read below as to why, Devon Platana, likes the Bears to pull off this upset on the road!
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