
Expert picks and betting analysis for Week 8 NFL matchups using the SportsLine Projection Model.
SportsLine experts and the Projection Model provide NFL Week 8 picks for Lions-Vikings, Chiefs-Broncos, and a Commanders player prop, alongside a promotional offer for BetMGM bonus bets.
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The article provides betting analysis for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season. It utilizes the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates games 10,000 times to generate betting recommendations.
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SportsLine expert R.J. White is backing the Lions to cover as 3.5-point favorites against the Vikings, and Brad Thomas has locked in his favorite player prop betting pick from Eagles vs. Commanders on Sunday Night Football as part of Sunday NFL best bets at BetMGM. Claim the latest BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS and bet on today's top games:
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Lions (-3.5) vs. Vikings
Chiefs vs. Broncos: Under 40.5 total points
Chig Okonkwo, Commanders, Over 31.5 total receiving yards
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Lions (-3.5) vs. Vikings
"The Vikings are the sole undefeated team remaining, but now the schedule gets difficult," SportsLine NFL expert R.J. White said. "Their offense has not impressed despite their record, scoring just four TDs since Week 1. The passing attack was not able to take advantage of a plus matchup against the Colts, with no players recording 50 receiving yards. The Lions defense was able to limit explosive plays from a much better Packers offense last week, holding every player under 60 receiving yards with Brian Branch back in action. The Lions should be more familiar with Brian Flores' aggressive tendencies after Minnesota held the last three teams it faced under 100 net yards. That's not going to happen against this strong Lions attack. I'd make this one Lions -4." Back the Lions by claiming the latest BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS here:
Chiefs vs. Broncos: Under 40.5 total points
Neither team sports an offense with dominant production this year, with Kansas City ranked 14th in scoring offense at 23.8 points per game and Denver 25th at 20.6 ppg. The Chiefs were held without a touchdown last week in a 20-3 loss to Seattle despite coming out of the bye. Denver entered last week averaging 18 ppg over its three prior contests before scoring 30 points on a Cardinals defense that ranks last in the league. The Under is 5-2 in Denver games and 4-2 in Kansas City games this season. Five of their last seven head-to-head matchups went Under this total, and the only two that went Over finished with exactly 41 points. The model projects the Under to hit in 55% of simulations. Back the Under by claiming the latest BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS here:
Chig Okonkwo, Commanders, Over 31.5 total receiving yards
"Chig Okonkwo has become one of Jayden Daniels' favorite targets since the quarterback returned from his elbow injury," SportsLine expert Brad Thomas said. "Over the last two games, Okonkwo has 11 catches on 13 targets for 129 yards. His slow start comes with context. He was held to 16 yards in the opener in Philadelphia, and the other stinker was when Daniels was out. The Eagles have struggled against tight ends. Tommy Tremble, Brenton Strange, and Tyler Higbee all cleared this number against them, and none of them were the top option on their respective offenses. With Terry McLaurin out for the year, Washington needs someone to move the chains, and Okonkwo has become that guy for the Commanders." Back this player prop by claiming the latest BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS here:
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