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

The Panel's 2024 Preseason Week 3 Picks:

• Dallas Cowboys -3.5 Points To Beat Los Angeles Chargers @ -112 With DraftKings
• New York Jets On The Moneyline To Beat New York Giants @ +122 With Caesars
• Denver Broncos -3.5 Points To Beat Arizona Cardinals @ -110 With BetMGM
• New England Patriots & Washington Commanders Under 33.5 Total Points @ -110 With BetMGM

Our team of experts dive into the third 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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Los Angeles Chargers vs. Dallas Cowboys - (O/U 33.5, Cowboys, -3.5) 

The Chargers and Cowboys conclude their preseason programme with this match-up in Texas on Saturday (4:05pm ET). 

The Chargers have had considerable issues getting into the endzone, scoring just four field goals. 

Head coach Jim Harbaugh acknowledges there is a lot of work to do. However, it is clear that the Chargers missing Justin Herbert, who should be fit to start the season following a foot injury. 

The Cowboys are slightly better off, thanks to a 27-12 win last week against the Las Vegas Raiders, courtesy of a strong second-half performance. That might happen again this week.  

The Panel's pick is to take the Cowboys to put together a second-half push and cover the spread on betting apps.

The Panel Pick 1: Dallas Cowboys -3.5 Points To Beat The Chargers - DraftKings -112

New York Giants vs. New York Jets - (O/U 31.5, Giants, -2.5)

The New York Giants and New York Jets play in the “Snoopy Bowl” on Saturday (7.30pm). The Jets are looking to close preseason 3-0 while the Giants enter this game 1-1. 

The Giants turned the ball over five times in their loss to the Texans, including two interceptions from Daniel Jones, while their defense failed to force a turnover of their own. 

The Jets have registered successive three-point wins over the Washington Commanders and Carolina Panthers. It hasn't been pretty, but the Jets have got the job done.   

The Under is a meager 31.5 points, which may come close. Both teams are likely to struggle on offense.                                                                                                                                    

It's worth considering the Under, but the Jets are on the plus side and have won the past three matchups in the preseason against the Giants.           

The Panel Pick 2: New York Jets On The Moneyline - Caesars +122

Arizona Cardinals vs. Denver Broncos (O/U 35.5, Broncos -3.5)

The Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos are not expected to use many of their first choice starters in their final preseason game, instead depth players will be given the chance to make the 53-man roster.

Denver have looked good in this postseason and easily put away Green Bay last week to go to 2-0. Bo Nix was named the starting quarterback on Sunday, so he may not play at all in this game. 

Expect to see Jarett Stidham and Zach Wilson get plenty of snaps for the Broncos against the Cardinals, who have yet to win a game this preseason.  

Arizona lost a close one to New Orleans, but penalties, turnovers, and missed tackles led to a 21-13 loss to the Colts last week. It could be a long season for Rich Gannon and the Cardinals.

The Panel Pick 3: Denver Broncos - 3.5 Points To Beat The Arizona Cardinals - BetMGM -110

New England Patriots vs. Washington Commanders (O/U 33.5, Commanders -4)

New England and Washington round off Week 3 of the NFL preseason on Sunday (8pm ET) on NBC and Peacock. This game is also televised on NFL Network. 

While the New England Patriots still have not named their starting quarterback for the regular season opener, the Commanders are going with rookie Jayden Daniels, who was the number two overall pick in this year's draft.

Daniels is unlikely to be risked against the Patriots this weekend, but fellow rookie Drake Maye might get some snaps for the Pats, who look like going with Jacoby Brissett as their Week 1 starter.

The Patriots have scored 31 points this preseason, and the Commanders have scored 23. Taking the Under is our pick, if you have an NFL betting promo like a free bet to use.                    

The Panel Pick 4: New England Patriots & Washington Commander Under 33.5 Total Points - BetMGM -110