Why packers favored

Aaron Rodgers completed 17 of 23 passing attempts fr yards and two TDs and ran for a score in the win over Chicago. It was his 19th career game with two or more TD passes and a rushing score.

Aaron Jones had yards from scrimmage and his fourth TD catch of the season. He has plus scrimmage yards in his last three home games. Allen Lazard had his first TD catch of the season last week. Davante Adams has six-plus receptions in his last eight home games. Kenny Clark recorded his fourth career two-sack performance in Week 6.

Washington was outscored in the second half of its Week 6 loss to Kansas City. The 13 points were the lowest output of the season so far as Washington finished with yards. Taylor Heinicke passed for just yards with a TD and an interception. McKissic had a season-high eight receptions and a career-best scrimmage yards. The Packers are on the year, but they are also performing particularly well against the point spread as defined by DraftKings sportsbooks.

This week, the Packers return to Lambeau Field for their only home game in a five-week span. Check out our picks below! Remember to check out SB Nation partner DraftKings for all of your sports betting needs where available!

Betting on the point spread is determinant on how many points a team wins or loses by. Take the following example:. In this example, Green Bay is favored by 8.

This number projects the total number of points scored in a game and, like prop betting, is bet whether one thinks the score will go over or under the set point total. The Packers won the game , resulting in 55 combined points and giving those who bet the over the win. Their defense was also excellent, keeping most teams between 14 and 21 points this year. Sometimes, the most thrilling and rewarding bets are bets made while games are being played.

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