Last Updated on October 5, 2025 8:52 am by Michael Cash
Sunday A.M. update — where tickets and money sit for every major matchup, which favorites are crowded, and the contrarian spots worth circling before kickoff.
The NFL Week 5 public betting tape shows heavy interest on several favorites, yet money splits and line action point to selective resistance. Below we highlight current tickets vs. handle reads, quick line notes at key numbers, and a contrarian short list. For live swings, use our Public Betting Chart with the NFL Odds Board.
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Public Positions — Sunday Morning Snapshot
- Vikings vs Browns (London, 9:30 ET): Majority tickets on Vikings −3.5; money more balanced with selective Browns +3.5 grabs. Total stays low (mid-30s) with Under interest.
- Dolphins at Panthers (1:00 ET): Crowd initially leaned Miami early week, but current splits show Carolina drawing a larger money share at short dog prices. Market holding under a field goal; totals toggling 44–45.5.
- Raiders at Colts (1:00 ET): Public on the home favorite around Colts −7; money not as lopsided. Indoors has totals nudging up toward the high-40s.
- Giants at Saints (1:00 ET): Tickets favor Giants despite the Saints as short chalk; handle close to even. Under remains a popular position given OL concerns.
- Cowboys at Jets (1:00 ET): Majority tickets on Dallas −2.5; sharper money waits for any flat 3 to grab Jets. Total near 47.5 draws Over interest tied to explosives.
- Texans at Ravens (1:00 ET): Tickets tilted to Houston after midweek flip; money mixed with some Baltimore buy at plus prices. Low 40s total linked to injury tags.
- Broncos at Eagles (1:00 ET): Public lays it with Philadelphia in the short-favorite zone; number has ranged 3.5–5.5. Under interest persists if pace slows.
- Titans at Cardinals (4:05 ET): Majority on Arizona −7.5, but handle closer than tickets indicate; pros nibble Titans +8 when it flashes. Total steady low-40s.
- Buccaneers at Seahawks (4:05 ET): Split tickets; Tampa Bay shows the better money share at +3.5. Total edged down toward 44.5 with modest Under support.
- Commanders at Chargers (4:25 ET): Public on Chargers; Over gaining traction as Los Angeles’ WR room trends healthier. Key number 3 is sticky on the side; 47.5–48 for totals is the pivot.
- Lions at Bengals (4:25 ET): Heaviest public favorite: Detroit −10.5. Market cautious at double digits; total ~49.5 holding unless Cincinnati injury news flips.
- SNF — Patriots at Bills: Tickets and money favor Buffalo in the one-score range; Over nibbles appear near 49.5 with clean weather.
- MNF — Jets at Dolphins: Public siding with Miami sub-3; totals steady mid-40s as bettors wait on final OL/WR statuses.
Contrarian Short List (numbers matter)
- Browns +3.5 (London): Low total boosts the hook’s value against a ticket-heavy favorite.
- Titans +8 or better (at Cardinals): Handle not matching tickets; +8 is the preferred entry.
- Under leans in injury-suppressed offenses (Giants–Saints; Bucs–Seahawks if WR downgrades persist).
Market Notes & How to Use the Splits
- Fade crowded favorites when tickets ≥70% but the spread stalls or dips (signal of resistance).
- Track % of money vs % of bets for hidden positions (e.g., dog money vs favorite tickets).
- Shop around key numbers: 3 and 7 on sides; 44, 47/48, and 49.5 on totals this week.
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