NFL Week 5 Predictions 

Explore detailed predictions for Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season! 🏈 See which teams are expected to dominate, including expert analysis!

Spencer Toth

Updated on October 2, 2024

2024 NFL Week 5 Predictions

The NFL week 5 odds have been released, and it is now time to make your free NFL week 5 predictions. The standings have begun to take shape for the Super Bowl hopefuls, and there is more and more data to use to make your 2024 NFL week 5 predictions as the weeks roll by. There are several very close NFL week 5 matchups to make your NFL week 5 predictions on, as 11 of the 14 matchups have a point spread of 4 or fewer points. To make your free NFL week 5 predictions, you will need to visit Sportzino. Sportzino has odds for every single NFL game all season long, including moneylines, spreads, totals, and player props. Make sure you examine these free expert NFL week 5 predictions before making your picks for the upcoming week. 

NFL Week 5 Odds

DateGamesMoneylineSpreadTotal
Thursday, September 26thBuccaneers at FalconsBuccaneers +100, Falcons -125Falcons -1.5 (-110)43.5
Sunday, September 29th, London GameJets at VikingsJets, +120, Vikings -155Vikings -2.5 (-115)40.5
Sunday, September 29thPanthers at BearsPanthers +155, Bears -200Bears -3.5 (-110)42
Colts at JaguarsColts +125, Jaguars -160Jaguars -3 (-105)46.5
Dolphins at PatriotsDolphins -110, Patriots -115Patriots -0.5 (-110)35.5
Browns at CommandersBrowns +140, Commanders -180Commanders -3.5 (-105)44
Bills at TexansBills -120, Texans -105Bills -1 (-110)47.5
Ravens at BengalsRavens -155, Bengals +120Ravens -3 (-105)50.5
Raiders at BroncosRaiders +125, Broncos -160Broncos -3 (-105)36.5
Cardinals at 49ersCardinals +275, 49ers -37549ers -7 (-115)50
Packers at RamsPackers -180, Rams +140Packers -3.5 (-105)48
Giants at SeahawksGiants +210, Seahawks -280Seahawks -6 (-110)43
Sunday Night FootballCowboys at SteelersCowboys +110, Steelers -140Steelers -2.5 (-110)43
Monday, September 30thSaints at ChiefsSaints +180, Chiefs -240Chiefs -5 (-110)43
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NFL Week 5 Predictions and Picks

NFL Player Prop Predictions:

Matchup: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons: Thursday, October 3rd, 8:15 PM EST

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have leaned on their veteran receivers all season long, and that will not be changing on their can’t miss Thursday Night Football showdown against the Atlanta Falcons. Mike Evans has been crucial to the Buccaneers success, posting 214 receiving yards to go with his three touchdowns this season. His Over/Under is sitting at 63.5 yards for the game against the Falcons, and there is absolutely no doubt he will surpass that total. 

Evans collected 94 yards on 8 catches last week against the Eagles, and the Falcons consistently struggle at shutting down the opposition’s top pass catchers. In all four games this season, the Falcons have allowed at least one opponent to get 75+ receiving yards, and Evans is the prime candidate to do so for the Buccaneers. The 63.5 receiving yard line is low enough to make a pick on the Over. 

Pick: Mike Evans Over 63.5 Receiving Yards -120

NFL Moneyline Picks and Predictions:

Matchup: Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals: Sunday, October 6th, 1:00 PM EST

The 3-1 Ravens are taking on the 1-3 Bengals and deserve to be much heavy favorites on the road. It is always a risky prediction to take the road favorite in a divisional matchup, and that risk only gets amplified when it’s two teams in the historic AFC North. However, the Ravens dominance on both sides of the ball still makes them a good NFL week 5 NFL prediction to make. The Bengals defense has struggled this season and they have allowed 24+ points in each of their last three games. Quarterback Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense have been playing solid football, but it often isn’t enough to offset their defensive mistakes. 

Across the field, the Ravens are a complete team on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry continue to develop their connection in the backfield. Jackson and Henry pose a unique threat to the Bengals, and it’s difficult to see Cincinnati slowing them down. On defense, the Ravens have been one of the most dominant teams in the last decade, and that won’t change against the Bengals. This will be a grinding football game, and the team willing to dig deeper will pick up the victory. Take the Ravens moneyline as one of your NFL week 5 predictions on Sportzino. 

Pick: Baltimore Ravens Moneyline -155

NFL Against the Spread Picks and Predictions

Matchup: Cleveland Browns at Washington Commanders: Sunday, October 6th, 1:00 PM EST

The Washington Commanders have gotten off to their first 3-1 start since 2011, and it is all thanks to rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. The Commanders/Football Team/Redskins haven’t had any consistency at quarterback, starting 13 different quarterbacks over the last seven seasons. Daniels appears to be the answer to their prayers, and the Commanders are already reaping the rewards. In the last three games, Daniels and the Washington offense has scored on 21 of their last 23 drives. They continue to move the football down the field, and the Browns will not be slowing them down. Cleveland has also had a rough last decade, but there is no light at the end of the tunnel for the Browns. Their offense is abysmal, their defense is injured, and they just lost to the Giants and Raiders in the last two weeks. This one won’t be close for very long, as Washington moves to 4-1 with another display of offensive dominance. 

Pick: Washington Commanders (-3.5) -105

NFL Score Prediction: 

Matchup: Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos: Sunday, October 6th, 4:05 PM EST

The Denver Broncos will be getting off to a hot start against the Raiders, and are the perfect candidate for your ‘Race to 10 Points’ NFL week 5 prediction. The Broncos held the Jets to just 9 points last week, and have shown their red zone defense will hold firm. It’s hard to see quarterback Garder Minshew and the Raiders pick them apart offensively, while Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has shown signs of life. The Raiders off-field issues surrounding wide receiver DeVante Adams continue to dominate the headlines as the team continues to fall apart on the field. The Broncos will start strong, and they won’t look back. 

Pick: Race to 10 Points, Denver Broncos -135

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Spencer Toth

Full Name: Spencer Toth.

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I started my own sports picks business in 2020 and haven't looked back. I love everything related to sports and am a diehard Toronto sports fan. My passion for creating content that brings casual and hardcore sports fans together is unmatched.

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Graduated Concordia University with a Bachelor's in Urban Planning and Economics in 2022.

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