NFL Week 4 Picks: Last-Minute Advice on Vegas Odds and Spreads

The first set of byes take place on Week 4, so the options for bettors are limited. Thanks to several intriguing lines and huge matchups, the slate still looks promising even with some of the top teams resting.

A lack of surefire picks is evident this week after Week 3 was loaded with easy selections. But there are still multiple games that should help line bettors' pockets even with six teams on the bye and just 12 games remaining.

Appealing games can be found with a chance to come away excited following the weekend. Here is a full look at the Week 4 odds, picks and tips on how to find the best selections.

*Point spreads courtesy of Odds Shark.

Date	Time (ET)	Matchup	Pick
Sunday, Sept. 28	1 p.m.	Carolina Panthers at Baltimore Ravens (-2.5)	CAR
Sunday, Sept. 28	1 p.m.	Green Bay Packers (-1.5) at Chicago Bears	CHI
Sunday, Sept. 28	1 p.m.	Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans (-3)	HOU
Sunday, Sept. 28	1 p.m.	Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts (-6.5)	IND
Sunday, Sept. 28	1 p.m.	Detroit Lions at New York Jets (Even)	DET
Sunday, Sept. 28	1 p.m.	Miami Dolphins (-3.5) at Oakland Raiders	OAK
Sunday, Sept. 28	1 p.m.	Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Pittsburgh Steelers (-8)	PIT
Sunday, Sept. 28	4:05 p.m.	Jacksonville Jaguars at San Diego Chargers (-13.5)	JAC
Sunday, Sept. 28	4:25 p.m.	Atlanta Falcons (-2.5) at Minnesota Vikings	ATL
Sunday, Sept. 28	4:25 p.m.	Philadelphia Eagles at San Francisco 49ers (-4.5)	PHI
Sunday, Sept. 28	8:30 p.m.	New Orleans Saints (-2.5) at Dallas Cowboys	NO
Monday, Sept. 29	8:30 p.m.	New England Patriots (-3) at Kansas City Chiefs	NE

Betting Advice

The first game that jumps off the page is clearly the San Diego Chargers against the Jacksonville Jaguars. A 13.5-point spread might seem ridiculous, but recent history tells us it's a fitting call for the teams.

First off, the Jaguars have been routed in every game this season by an average of 25 points. That includes a recent curb-stomping at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts by a final score of 44-17, a 27-point loss.

RJ Bell of Pregame.com points out how the two teams have performed against the spread recently:

As for the Chargers, well, they've been the anti-Jaguars as of late. San Diego took down the Seattle Seahawks at home before traveling to take on the Buffalo Bills and hand them their first loss by double digits.

Philip Rivers has always led an erratic offense, as evidenced by the season-opening loss against the Arizona Cardinals. But with the weapons San Diego has in Rivers, Keenan Allen and Antonio Gates, this will be a blowout win for the Chargers at home.

Outside of the Chargers and Jaguars, the team that dominated Jacksonville in Week 3 is set for another decisive victory. When the Tennessee Titans travel to Indianapolis, the Colts should be set up for a second-straight division win.

Before the two teams take the field, here's a look at the recent results between the two in Lucas Oil Stadium:

Year	Result
2013	Colts, 22-14
2012	Colts, 27-23
2011	Colts, 27-13
2010	Colts, 23-20
2009	Colts, 27-17
2008	Colts, 23-0

Sure, the Colts are currently 1-2 and looked wildly inconsistent in Weeks 1 and 2, but they aren't playing the same caliber of opponent. Tennessee doesn't have nearly the same offensive playmakers as Indy, and it will show on Sunday.

Norman Chad of ESPN passed along his take on the line, which has been lowered since the tweet:

Another line that can be exploited is the New York Jets somehow having an even spread against the Detroit Lions at home. Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson and Golden Tate against that secondary? Sure, that sounds like a close game.

The choices may be limited, but there is still plenty of fun to be had with this week's crop. With all three of the aforementioned teams hitting their stride recently, placing a bet on any should easily pay off.

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