NFL Preseason Picks: Our Best Bets For Friday's Week 3 Games

The Panel's 2024 NFL Preseason Week 3 Picks

• Atlanta Falcons +7 Points Vs Jacksonville Jaguars @ -110 With DraftKings
• Miami Dolphins On The Moneyline Vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ +135 With Caesars
• San Francisco 49ers & Las Vegas Raiders Over 34.5 Points @ -110 With BetMGM

Our team of experts dive into the second week of the NFL preseason, focusing on insights and odds from top NFL betting sites. 

With our extensive knowledge and know-how, we will cover key matchups, highlighting players to watch, positional battles and potential surprises.

We’ll also offer a comprehensive look at where the smart money is going, break down each game while offering our own strategies and analysis.

Keep reading for The Panel's detailed coverage and expert predictions for Week 3 of this NFL preseason.

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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons - (O/U 35.5, Jaguars, -7)

Expect more changes as teams try to reduce their 53-man rosters. The problem on Friday is that both offenses may be limited regarding the point ceiling. 

Can Jacksonville win by more than a touchdown? That is an excellent question. Honestly, for as good as the Jaguars have looked, the expectation is for Atlanta to keep this close.  

The Jaguars expect Mac Jones to see most of the game on Friday while Trevor Lawrence and the starters might play a series or two. 

Atlanta’s depth could be a surprise here. There are two betting options. Perhaps Jacksonville wins, say 20-13 or 20-14.    

The Jaguars and Falcons could play right to the Under on Friday and Atlanta getting seven points is a viable wager.                                                                                                                                              

So, do we side with Atlanta and the seven points? The answer is yes for this Friday night tilt on NFL Network.       

The Panel Pick 1: Atlanta Falcons +7 Points Vs Jacksonville Jaguars - DraftKings -110

Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - (O/U 37.5, Buccaneers, -3)

Usually, the biggest problem is who we see in each lineup. The third game may be one of the worst because of the expected dropoff in talent. 

Miami have said they would play their more experienced depth quarterbacks a little longer. Ultimately, this makes a difference even with only a field-goal spread. 

The spread was as high as 3.5 points but is now 3 points and a few pundits believe that Miami could even win this game outright, which would not be out of the realm of possibility.

The Buccaneers have a contentious AFC South to worry about and want to solidify their roster. Alas, the Under at 37.5 points is a reasonable option, as Miami could win this game 17-14.

Our pick is for Miami to win outright, and even though you could take the cover to play it safe, let’s get dangerous for this middle pick on Friday night.

The Panel Pick 2: Miami Dolphins On The Moneyline Vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Caesars +135

San Francisco 49ers vs. Las Vegas Raiders - (O/U 34.5, 49ers, -6.5)

The numbers are backing around to San Francisco on Friday night as the 49ers remain poised to play a few more starters later on Friday night. 

However, the Raiders may, too, considering how much their offense has struggled. It was evident that the Antonio Pierce-coached squad had immense struggles. 

Friday's game started around a 3.5-point spread and has ballooned to 6.5 (almost a touchdown and extra point). 

San Francisco's overall ATS record is incredible, at 10-4, which could upset the apple cart and The Panel think it's worth taking a risk with San Francisco until the Raiders prove anyone wrong. 

With neither offense exactly lighting up the offensive side of the equation, that number is awfully close for the Under and if one can keep it at 34.5, then the Under is a solid bet.                                                            

This is why noone should be surprised if San Francisco and Las Vegas score less than 34.5 points on Friday night.

The Panel Pick 3: San Francisco 49ers & Las Vegas Raiders Over 34.5 Points - BetMGM -110