NFL Week 8 Best Bets
Week 8 is where the market gets stubborn. Early-season surprises are priced in, public narratives are loud, and oddsmakers have a stronger read on baseline team strength. That’s exactly why Week 8 can reward bettors who stay process-driven: attack numbers that are still mispriced, shop every market, and avoid forcing action just because it’s a loaded slate.
Use this page as your weekly hub. Start with the strongest positions on NFL Best Bets, compare spreads/totals/moneylines on the football odds board, and keep your accountability tight via the Best Bets leaderboard. If you’re consistently beating the close, your process is working—even when variance hits for a week.
2025/26 NFL Week 8 Schedule
By Week 8, scheduling pressure becomes a real handicap. Travel, short rest, and accumulated wear can push game plans toward conservative pacing or aggressive risk—both of which matter for totals and second-half scripts. This is also where matchup familiarity and division tendencies start to show up more clearly, often impacting ATS results and late-game decision-making.
Paste your Week 8 schedule list and this table becomes the scan tool for planning your slate and timing entries across every kickoff window, including primetime and any standalone games.
| Date | Matchup | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, October 23, 2025 | Minnesota @ Los Angeles | 6:15 PM | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
| Sunday, October 26, 2025 | Miami @ Atlanta | 11:00 AM | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
| Sunday, October 26, 2025 | New York @ Cincinnati | 11:00 AM | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH |
| Sunday, October 26, 2025 | Cleveland @ New England | 11:00 AM | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA |
| Sunday, October 26, 2025 | New York @ Philadelphia | 11:00 AM | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA |
| Sunday, October 26, 2025 | Buffalo @ Carolina | 11:00 AM | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC |
| Sunday, October 26, 2025 | Chicago @ Baltimore | 11:00 AM | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD |
| Sunday, October 26, 2025 | San Francisco @ Houston | 11:00 AM | NRG Stadium, Houston, TX |
| Sunday, October 26, 2025 | Tampa Bay @ New Orleans | 2:05 PM | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA |
| Sunday, October 26, 2025 | Dallas @ Denver | 2:25 PM | Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO |
| Sunday, October 26, 2025 | Tennessee @ Indianapolis | 2:25 PM | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN |
| Sunday, October 26, 2025 | Green Bay @ Pittsburgh | 6:20 PM | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA |
| Monday, October 27, 2025 | Washington @ Kansas City | 6:15 PM | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO |
NFL Week 8 Picks
This section is for playable positions only—spreads (ATS), totals, and moneylines—kept tight so the best edges are easy to find. Week 8 is often about small advantages: a better number, a better price, or a cleaner entry point. That’s why line shopping matters more than ever.
When picks are added here, cap it at 6–10 and tie every play to a defined range. If the spread crosses a key number, or the total moves with worse juice, treat it as a different bet. Track CLV, be willing to pass, and remember: forcing volume is how you turn a good read into a bad wager.
Today’s Sports Picks
Kick Off the Season with Expert Picks from AskTheBookie
AskTheBookie membership is built for bettors who want sharper execution: picks supported by matchup edges, market movement notes that help you time entries, and a disciplined approach to spreads/totals/moneylines that doesn’t rely on chasing headlines. You’re also getting transparency through the leaderboard, so performance stays accountable as the season grinds.
To unlock full access, join or sign in here and follow picks as they post throughout the week. When you’re ready to build your Week 8 card around the best numbers available, return to NFL Best Bets and prioritize positions that still grade as playable at current prices.
