Free NFL Picks For Today, Friday 8/9/2024
Atlanta Falcons vs. Miami Dolphins NFL Pick Prediction 8/9/2024
Falcons at Dolphins—The teams are competing in joint practices this week in preparation for this game. Kirk Cousins and impact starters are unlikely to play here. Behind Cousins are Michael Penix, Taylor Heinicke and Nathan Rourke. Starters on Miami are also not expected to see action. The quarterback behind Tua are Mike White and Skylar Thompson.
The Pick:
Miami has covered five of their past six preseason meetings. Atlanta was the lowest scoring offense in the preseason last year putting up 10.7 points per game. The Dolphins have a battle for backups in the receiver position. Play Miami +2.5.
Houston Texans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Pick Prediction 8/9/2024
Texans at Steelers—Houston is expected to play their starters in their second preseason game after their rain shortened Hall of Fame effort last week. Houston has experienced backups behind Stroud in Davis Mills, Case Keenum and Tim Boyle. Mike Tomlin usually sits his impact starters. Quarterback Russell Wilson is dealing with a calf issue. His backups are Justin Fields, Kyle Allen and rookie John Rhys Plumlee. The rest of his starters will see action.
The Pick: Justin Fields gets a couple of series with the first unit here. Kyle Allen is battling for an NFL job and is an experienced starter in this league. The Steelers have covered five of their past six preseason openers and 3-1 ATS as a home underdog. Tomlin a career preseason mark of 40-24 straight up. The Steelers were the best scoring defense in the preseason last season. Play Pittsburgh +2.5.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Baltimore Ravens NFL Pick Prediction 8/9/2024
Eagles at Ravens—Philadelphia is unsure whether to play starters on Friday. They have had four practices leading up to this game. Weather is also a factor to play starters. Behind Jalen Hurts at quarterback are Kenny Pickett, Tanner McKee and Will Greer. Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry will not play on Friday. Behind Jackson are Josh Johnson, Devin Leary and Emory Jones.
The Pick:
John Harbaugh is 12-0 straight up at home in the preseason under Harbaugh. The Ravens were a top ten scoring offense in the preseason last year. Play Baltimore +1.