NFL betting: Week 1

Note: The following opinions are not representative of CommRadio. They are solely the opinions of Nolan Collery. If you struggle with gambling, call 1-800-GAMBLER.

The NFL season is finally upon us, which means plenty of things: fall weather is settling in across the country, families are ready to don their team’s colors on the living room couch, but for me, it means something else.

It’s time to make some money.

This is a weird first slate of games - a lot of lines that I am not a fan of at all. So, instead of trying to convince you to take the boring lines that every other sports betting writer will give you this week, I’ll show you player props you can’t miss out on and concoct a parlay so ridiculous it just might work.

Unleash the K9 unit

Broncos fans, hold your breath when I say this; I don’t think the Mile High Ponies are going to be stopping the run all too well this year (or the pass for that matter). This team lacks any level of defense along the line or in the box, and they’ve got a dog on their hands this week.

My favorite sleeper running back in football this year is Kenneth Walker III. I’ll admit he didn’t have the best season last year, hitting the under on his yards in seven of his last ten matches. That being said, I cannot look at this Denver defense and not imagine Walker slicing through the line like a hot knife through butter.

Take the over 66.5 rushing yards at -115 (MGM).

The Josh Allen experience

Look, I am a Josh Allen fan. He plays football like he’s in the backyard and he drew up the routes on a Nerf football. It is so fun to watch as a general fan, but I know members of Bills Mafia who hate the guitar solo from “Free Bird” style Allen brings to playing quarterback because of one stat – interceptions.

Allen has a bazooka attached to that right shoulder. The thing about bazookas, however, is that they aren’t a precise weapon. Last year, Allen lobbed three picks to a very talented Jets’ secondary in a week one loss. I don’t think his first scheduled opponent this year, the Cardinals is nearly as talented in the secondary, but I cannot ignore Allen’s potential need for a tune-up.

I’ll be betting the over 0.5 interceptions at a healthy -110 (DraftKings).

MUUUUUUUUUTH

Fair warning, I am a Steelers fan.

Russell Wilson will get his first start in the Black and Gold this Saturday against a very talented Atlanta team. Wilson and the Steelers offense didn’t get as many reps together as you’d want to see headed into Atlanta, but there is one storyline out of camp that you cannot ignore: Pat Freiermuth had a spectacular training camp.

The Steelers just dumped Diontae Johnson in the Carolina wasteland, and currently have Van Jefferson as their WR2. You expect me to sit here and believe that 88 can’t get at least 22 yards in an hour of football?

This is Nolan’s Mortal Lock of the Week (patent pending). Pat Freiermuth over 21.5 receiving yards at -117 (Caesars).

Ladies and Gentlemen…it’s time for!

Nolan’s Nasty Parlay.

Four spread winners. Trust the process.

Tampa Bay and Baker handle Washington (-4.5), the Giants as the underdogs against Minnesota (+2), Seattle tears up the Broncos (+6), and the Jets not only win the spread but upset the 49ers (+4.5)

No need to thank me when you make a king’s ransom off the picks (but I do take cash if you’re feeling generous).

Nolan Collery is a third-year majoring in broadcast journalism, to contact him please email njc5848@psu.edu