NFL betting, odds, lines: Betting trends to know for Week 7's biggest games

Week 7 of the NFL season features several high-profile matchups that are drawing attention from bettors. Among these games, the underdog story is particularly noteworthy. According to recent betting trends, underdogs are proving to be a strong force in the league. While they are only covering the spread 56.7% of the time (51-39-3 ATS), they have been particularly successful when the point spread is set at six points or more.

In fact, these underdogs are going 19-8-3 on the betting scoreboard (70.4%), despite only covering the spread 9-21 between the lines (70.4%). This trend is even more pronounced in prime-time games, where underdogs are 12-7 SU and 15-4 ATS overall.

One of the most intriguing underdog matchups this week is the Cincinnati Bengals facing off against the Baltimore Ravens. Cincinnati, who have been riding a wave of strong performances, are favored by -2.5 points. Their moneyline is +125, while the Ravens are at -150. This matchup is particularly noteworthy because Cincinnati has been unbeaten on the season, and they are almost unbeatable when catching points and playing in prime time.

The Ravens, on the other hand, have been struggling in recent weeks, coming off a loss to the Cleveland Browns as a three-point favorite. However, they have a history of strong performances against the Bengals, and when Lamar Jackson starts for the Ravens, they have gone 7-2 SU and 5-4 ATS. This makes for a compelling underdog story that bettors should keep an eye on.