Blake Krass breaks down his best bets, predictions and picks for the Week 8 NFL slate on DraftKings Sportsbook.
There are some great games on the NFL Week 8 slate as the season nears the midway point. With plenty of ways to get in on the action on DraftKings Sportsbook, this is a look at my best bets for NFL Week 8.
NFL Week 8 Best Bets
The Cowboys’ offense is one of the best in the NFL. The unit ranks second in the NFL in EPA/play, third in EPA/dropback and fifth in EPA/rush. Dak Prescott is playing at an MVP level, ranking fifth in EPA+CPOE composite among qualified quarterbacks. This offense is also not hurting itself with mistakes. The Cowboys have gone four straight games without turning the ball over. With CeeDee Lamb back on the field, Dallas has arguably the best wide receiver duo in the NFL. Between that elite passing game and an efficient running game led by Javonte Williams, this group is nearly impossible to stop.
The Broncos’ defense is not at the same level as it was last season. In 2024, nobody could score against Denver. However, in 2025, there have been two sides to the Denver defense. They have dominated against terrible offenses like the Titans, Jets and the Jake Browning-led Bengals. However, they struggled to get stops against the Chargers, Colts and Giants. This defense has not shut down any competent offense that it has faced, and the Cowboys are as explosive as it gets. Bo Nix does not fare well in shootout games. He is 0-4 SU and ATS in his career when the total is listed at 45 points or higher. Nix should struggle to generate enough offense to keep up with Dak Prescott. The Cowboys have a great chance to win this game, and should at least keep it within a field goal.
The Bills are in a good position to blow out the Panthers in Carolina. This line is much shorter than it would have been a month ago due to the fact that the Bills have lost two in a row and the Panthers have won three in a row. The Bills are not at their best, but got a much-needed bye week last week. They should be fresh and ready for this game after having time off to correct the mistakes from their two losses. Meanwhile, the Panthers’ winning streak is not an indication that this team is fixed all of a sudden. The Panthers had one-possession wins over the Dolphins, the Jets and the Cowboys. The Jets and Dolphins are two of the three worst teams in the NFL, and Carolina caught Dallas in a good spot at home.
Josh Allen is 8-0 SU and 5-2-1 ATS after a full bye week in his career. The extra time should have Allen feeling physically fresh to use his legs and mentally ready to find the holes in the Panthers’ defense. At quarterback on the other side, Andy Dalton is likely to start as Bryce Young deals with an injury. Dalton is 1-5 SU and ATS as a starter for the Panthers over the past couple of seasons. The Bills should load up the box to stop the run and force Dalton to be a passer. If they do that, they should shut down the Panthers’ offense and score enough to cover this spread.
Six-Point Teaser: Falcons -1.5 & Patriots -1
It’s becoming increasingly clear that there are two versions of the Falcons. The team that plays in Atlanta is capable of beating anybody, while the team that plays on the road struggles to move the football. The Falcons average 26 points per game at home this season compared to just 10.7 points per game on the road. This defense is a strong unit, but it wore down last week against the 49ers. Meanwhile, this Dolphins team is flailing and things are going from bad to worse. They now rank 27th in offensive EPA/play and 31st in defensive EPA/play. At home, Michael Penix Jr. and this Falcons offense have been great, and they should move it with ease against Miami. The Falcons’ defense has a great pass rush and should get after Tua Tagovailoa, who has been awful under pressure. The Falcons should bounce back with a win in this spot.
The Patriots are on a four-game winning streak coming into this one against the Browns. They are playing at a high level, with Drake Maye putting up MVP-type numbers at quarterback. Cleveland is coming off a nice win over the Dolphins, but this will be a much different type of test. The Cleveland defense has not been the same away from home this season. They are giving up 13.5 points per game at home compared to 32.7 points per game on the road. Maye should move the ball against the Browns and put up enough points to get this win. Despite Cleveland playing better as of late, Dillon Gabriel is clearly not the answer at quarterback. If New England loads the box to stop Quinshon Judkins, they should easily stop this Browns offense and get the win.