by Nic Hoover
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Although the first few weeks were very hit or miss on some predictions, the odds are getting better by the week. It may not be the payout as I had hoped, but the parlay to have hit that payout had a 67 percent hit rate with correct predictions.
I’m taking this as a sign to shorten the parlays to a smaller amount of legs attached to them, with a fair chance that these players can make it into the endzone this weekend.
With Anthony Richardson going down early into the game last week without throwing an interception, it scrapped my parlays attached to bets such as receptions and total yardage for players. As an avid NFL fan and NFL Redzone subscriber, sometimes it’s hard to enjoy the game and check in on all the stats to see where my bets, like over/under receptions, are.
This week, let’s get the people going! Nothing gets the people going more than Anytime TDs. We know this because NFL Redzone dedicated an entire segment at the end of the show, highlighting all the various touchdowns throughout NFL Sunday.
Plus, with the fantasy landscape taking a hit from the dropoff in productions, who would argue against some of fantasy football’s stars bringing in some touchdowns this week for their managers?
All these compelling NFL Week 5 storylines will be analyzed and dissected in our latest series, Storyline, Storytime, which will bring you exclusive insights crafted by @hoovtube on X.
While not every game may offer an enticing opportunity for betting on the outright winner, the Optimus team is devoted to delivering comprehensive betting analysis, ensuring that our audience is well-informed and prepared as they engage with the series.
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
NFL Week 5 Schedule & Predictions
New Orleans Saints @ Kansas City Chiefs
| Saints (+5.5) | Chiefs (-5.5) |
What could come off as low-hanging fruit in an attempt to raise viewership here at Optimus, I’m happy to clarify that this prediction comes with true intention.
To make it as simple as possible, Travis Kelce hasn’t looked like his normal self this season. We could either continue to speculate the reasoning as to why he has had a dropoff in production or instead, we could realize the opportunity presented for Kelce with Rashee Rice currently sidelined with an injury.
There’s no Hollywood Brown, there’s no Rashee Rice, there’s not even Isaiah Pacheco to lean on if you’re Patrick Mahomes. Maybe the point to go back to basics a few weeks ago was used too early when talking about Zay Flowers. Maybe it’s Mahomes who needs to get back to the basics to get back on the right track.
Hoov’s Pick: Travis Kelce Anytime TD (+115)
Arizona Cardinals @ San Francisco 49ers
| Cardinals (+7) | 49ers (-7) |
It always gives me a weird feeling in my stomach betting against my 49ers, but Marvin Harrison, like in most scenarios in his career, is a specialty that should be viewed differently when going against personal interest. His talent will shine through whether I want him to pick apart my team’s secondary or not; he is just that special of a player.
With the Cardinals investing their early first-round pick in Harrison this season, Arizona has probably been counting down the days until they can show their new weapon against the team that’s viewed as the best in the NFC-West when fully healthy. If I wasn’t so locked in on the next prediction below, I would have Harrison’s Anytime TD be the lock of the week.
Unfortunately, that means Harrison doesn’t get the lock of the week, but fortunately for you, there is still one more great prediction below for you to hammer in on DraftKings.
Hoov’s Pick: Marvin Harrison Anytime TD (+145)
Buffalo Bills @ Houston Texans
| Bills (-1) | Texans (+1) |
Now, if you asked Josh Allen, he would probably tell you that he’s excited to see an old friend this weekend by going against Stefon Diggs for the first time since his departure from Buffalo.
If you asked anyone who knows how competitors are at heart, they would tell you that both players are looking to ball out to show the other they didn’t need them to be where they are now. Last week, Josh Allen finished as QB28 going up against the Ravens and hasn’t had a rushing touchdown since Week 1.
Nothing is certain in the game of football, but if I had to put a lock on any prediction for Week 5, it would have to be a Josh Allen rushing TD against his former teammate.
Hoov’s Pick: Josh Allen Anytime TD (+135)
More NFL Week 5 Bets
This article analyzed three NFL matchups for Week 5 and identified the most enticing bet. Although we didn’t cover all the matchups, there are still many more bets available on DraftKings Sportsbook that you should consider.
Some of the other various bets I’m considering are:
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Josh Jacobs Anytime TD (+124) @ Los Angeles Rams
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Aaron Jones Anytime TD (+125) vs New York Jets
-
Stefon Diggs Anytime TD (+195) vs Buffalo Bills
-
Tee Higgins Anytime TD (+160) vs Baltimore Ravens
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Michael Pittman Anytime TD (-115) @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Thank you for reading through the fifth installment of Storyline, Storytime on Optimus Fantasy!
Don’t forget to explore NFL, sports betting, and fantasy football content further at @hoovtube on X.
by Nic Hoover
Share
Although the first few weeks were very hit or miss on some predictions, the odds are getting better by the week. It may not be the payout as I had hoped, but the parlay to have hit that payout had a 67 percent hit rate with correct predictions.
I’m taking this as a sign to shorten the parlays to a smaller amount of legs attached to them, with a fair chance that these players can make it into the endzone this weekend.
With Anthony Richardson going down early into the game last week without throwing an interception, it scrapped my parlays attached to bets such as receptions and total yardage for players. As an avid NFL fan and NFL Redzone subscriber, sometimes it’s hard to enjoy the game and check in on all the stats to see where my bets, like over/under receptions, are.
This week, let’s get the people going! Nothing gets the people going more than Anytime TDs. We know this because NFL Redzone dedicated an entire segment at the end of the show, highlighting all the various touchdowns throughout NFL Sunday.
Plus, with the fantasy landscape taking a hit from the dropoff in productions, who would argue against some of fantasy football’s stars bringing in some touchdowns this week for their managers?
All these compelling NFL Week 5 storylines will be analyzed and dissected in our latest series, Storyline, Storytime, which will bring you exclusive insights crafted by @hoovtube on X.
While not every game may offer an enticing opportunity for betting on the outright winner, the Optimus team is devoted to delivering comprehensive betting analysis, ensuring that our audience is well-informed and prepared as they engage with the series.
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
NFL Week 5 Schedule & Predictions
New Orleans Saints @ Kansas City Chiefs
| Saints (+5.5) | Chiefs (-5.5) |
What could come off as low-hanging fruit in an attempt to raise viewership here at Optimus, I’m happy to clarify that this prediction comes with true intention.
To make it as simple as possible, Travis Kelce hasn’t looked like his normal self this season. We could either continue to speculate the reasoning as to why he has had a dropoff in production or instead, we could realize the opportunity presented for Kelce with Rashee Rice currently sidelined with an injury.
There’s no Hollywood Brown, there’s no Rashee Rice, there’s not even Isaiah Pacheco to lean on if you’re Patrick Mahomes. Maybe the point to go back to basics a few weeks ago was used too early when talking about Zay Flowers. Maybe it’s Mahomes who needs to get back to the basics to get back on the right track.
Hoov’s Pick: Travis Kelce Anytime TD (+115)
Arizona Cardinals @ San Francisco 49ers
| Cardinals (+7) | 49ers (-7) |
It always gives me a weird feeling in my stomach betting against my 49ers, but Marvin Harrison, like in most scenarios in his career, is a specialty that should be viewed differently when going against personal interest. His talent will shine through whether I want him to pick apart my team’s secondary or not; he is just that special of a player.
With the Cardinals investing their early first-round pick in Harrison this season, Arizona has probably been counting down the days until they can show their new weapon against the team that’s viewed as the best in the NFC-West when fully healthy. If I wasn’t so locked in on the next prediction below, I would have Harrison’s Anytime TD be the lock of the week.
Unfortunately, that means Harrison doesn’t get the lock of the week, but fortunately for you, there is still one more great prediction below for you to hammer in on DraftKings.
Hoov’s Pick: Marvin Harrison Anytime TD (+145)
Buffalo Bills @ Houston Texans
| Bills (-1) | Texans (+1) |
Now, if you asked Josh Allen, he would probably tell you that he’s excited to see an old friend this weekend by going against Stefon Diggs for the first time since his departure from Buffalo.
If you asked anyone who knows how competitors are at heart, they would tell you that both players are looking to ball out to show the other they didn’t need them to be where they are now. Last week, Josh Allen finished as QB28 going up against the Ravens and hasn’t had a rushing touchdown since Week 1.
Nothing is certain in the game of football, but if I had to put a lock on any prediction for Week 5, it would have to be a Josh Allen rushing TD against his former teammate.
Hoov’s Pick: Josh Allen Anytime TD (+135)
More NFL Week 5 Bets
This article analyzed three NFL matchups for Week 5 and identified the most enticing bet. Although we didn’t cover all the matchups, there are still many more bets available on DraftKings Sportsbook that you should consider.
Some of the other various bets I’m considering are:
-
Josh Jacobs Anytime TD (+124) @ Los Angeles Rams
-
Aaron Jones Anytime TD (+125) vs New York Jets
-
Stefon Diggs Anytime TD (+195) vs Buffalo Bills
-
Tee Higgins Anytime TD (+160) vs Baltimore Ravens
-
Michael Pittman Anytime TD (-115) @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Thank you for reading through the fifth installment of Storyline, Storytime on Optimus Fantasy!
Don’t forget to explore NFL, sports betting, and fantasy football content further at @hoovtube on X.
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