Monday’s sports betting lineup offers a variety of compelling options across several major leagues, headlined by a highly anticipated Monday Night Football clash between the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles. As the Packers enter the game as narrow 1-point favorites, experts and betting models alike are leaning toward Green Bay to secure the victory in what promises to be a tightly contested showdown.
Brady Kannon, a proven NFL expert with SportsLine, has thrown his support behind the Packers. Kannon, who won the NFL SuperContest, notes that while the Packers fell short last week, that loss may have been due to their focus on this particular matchup. Green Bay faces a Philadelphia team that defeated them twice last season, including once in the playoffs, which should motivate the Packers to come out with intensity. Kannon believes the line should favor Green Bay by about 3.5 points, citing weaknesses in Philadelphia’s defense. According to Kannon, the Eagles struggle with penalties, third-down stops, and quarterback pressure, factors that could tilt the game in Green Bay’s favor. Whether bettors choose to lay the points or take the moneyline, Kannon’s advice is clear: “Go Pack Go.”
Beyond the NFL, SportsLine’s computer model has identified strong picks in other sports, including college basketball and the NBA. In college hoops, the model favors No. 16 Iowa State to cover the spread of -5.5 points against Mississippi State in what stands out as the biggest college basketball game of the day. This matchup sees Iowa State playing on the road in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger has deep ties through his previous tenure at South Dakota State. Iowa State’s star guard, Tamin Lipsey, who leads the program in career steals and is shooting an impressive 60% from the floor early in the season, is expected to play a key role. Despite Mississippi State’s recent shaky performance—narrowly overcoming a lesser opponent after trailing by nine points late—the model gives Iowa State a 55% chance to cover the spread in their simulations.
In the NBA, SportsLine expert Bruce Marshall is backing the Detroit Pistons to cover an 11.5-point spread against the Washington Wizards in a prime-time 7 p.m. ET game. The Pistons enter the matchup on a six-game winning streak, marking their best start in two decades, highlighted by recent standout performances from rising star Cade Cunningham. In contrast, the Wizards are struggling mightily, currently enduring an eight-game losing streak while allowing a staggering 131 points per game during that stretch. Marshall points out the stark contrast between the teams, even drawing a parallel to the Pistons’ own struggles just two years ago when they finished with a dismal 14-68 record. Given the Wizards’ defensive woes and poor form, Marshall’s confidence that Detroit will cover is strong. He even suggests that Washington’s poor basketball form might be negatively impacting the local NFL team, the Washington Commanders.
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For those interested in maximizing their potential returns, combining the three highlighted selections—the Packers to win, Iowa State to cover, and the Pistons to cover—into a single Monday parlay at DraftKings offers an enticing payout of +590. This means a $100 wager could yield $590 in profit if all three picks are successful, presenting an exciting opportunity for bettors comfortable with a higher-risk, higher-reward strategy.
Overall, Monday’s sports betting landscape is rich with opportunities, spanning the NFL, college basketball, and the NBA. Whether you prefer expert analysis or computer-driven predictions, there are solid picks to consider. The Monday Night Football game between the Packers and Eagles is the marquee event, but both the college basketball