Thursday Night Football: Titans-Packers betting preview (odds, lines, best bets)

Titans are the NFL's top-ranked team in scripted offensive rushing EPA and above league average on passing plays. Green Bay's defense is ranked 24th in PFF run defense. Titans' secondary relying on rookie Roger McCreary and journeyman Terrance Mitchell will be targeted more than Packers' third-grade run defence.

Tennessee Titans and Green Bay Packers kick off the NFL season on Thursday Night Football. Both teams got off to rough starts this season, but they have recently won games.

The Packers are favored by 3 points over the Titans. The Titans are much closer to their lofty preseason expectations.

Titans moneyline is preferred approach to TEN -3. Tennessee leads the NFL in scripted offensive rushing EPA and are above league average on passing plays. Green Bay's biggest letdown spot has been a run defense that ranks 24th in PFF grade. Mike Vrabel knows to pick at mismatches until something breaks.

Titans and Packers are playing on Thursday Night Football.

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Titans and Packers are playing on Thursday night. PFF's play-by-play simulation predicts Aaron Rodgers will play catchup. Titans' front seven should be intact and healthy. Packers' secondary is relying heavily on rookie Roger McCreary and journeyman Terrance Mitchell.

The bet on the Titans is worth the risk. PFF's play-by-play simulation is less certain about the outcome. The best price available is +210. The top-down player prop tool finds nearly a 17% edge at the + 210 price.

Titans are favored to beat Packers on Thursday night. The parlay on BetMGM has a good base bettors can make.