National Football League

2023 NFL odds: Big underdogs have huge day straight up

Updated Sep. 25, 2023 1:36 a.m. ET

A touchdown point spread is notable for NFL games.

But Sunday was a day for the 'dogs, as three teams – the Arizona Cardinals, Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans – were underdogs of more than 7 points yet won straight up (SU) in Week 3.

The Cardinals (+11.5 points) shocked the Dallas Cowboys 28-16 to pay off on the moneyline at +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total) for Arizona backers.

The Colts (+7.5) beat the Baltimore Ravens 22-19 in overtime to pay +315 for moneyline bettors (bet $10 to win $41.50 total).

The Texans (+7.5) routed the Jacksonville Jaguars 37-17 to pay +300 for moneyline bettors (bet $10 to win $40 total).

If you're looking to ride this trend, the Cardinals are a 14-point underdog (+610, bet $10 to win $71 total) at the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday on FOX and FOX Sports App.

Cardinals at 49ers (4:25 p.m. ET Sunday, FOX and FOX Sports App)

Point spread: 49ers -14 (49ers favored to win by more than 14 points, otherwise Cardinals cover)
Moneyline: 49ers -900 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $11.11 total); Cardinals +610 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $71 total)
Total scoring Over/Under: 42 points scored by both teams combined

The Kansas City Chiefs are an 8.5-point favorite over the New York Jets.

Chiefs at Jets (8:20 p.m. ET Sunday, NBC)

Point spread: Chiefs -8.5 (Chiefs favored to win by more than 8.5 points, otherwise Jets cover)
Moneyline: Chiefs -450 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $12.22 total); Jets +350 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $45 total)
Total scoring Over/Under: 43.5 points scored by both teams combined

The New England Patriots are close as they are 7-point underdogs against the Cowboys, also on FOX and the FOX Sports App.

Patriots at Cowboys (4:25 p.m. ET Sunday, FOX and FOX Sports App)

Point spread: Cowboys -7 (Cowboys favored to win by more than 7 points, otherwise Patriots cover)
Moneyline: Cowboys -310 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $13.23 total); Patriots +250 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $35 total)
Total scoring Over/Under: 42 points scored by both teams combined