Written by AccuScore Staff

Monday Night Football Preview – Week 1

With Week 1 of the NFL season drawing to a close, the NFL has presented two Monday Night Football games for fans to enjoy and, more importantly, for the AccuScore computer to analyze.

First up, the New York Giants look to rebound off a forgettable year, but the first test involves traveling to Detroit and facing a Detroit Lions team that is not easy to overlook. The computer simulated this game 10,000 times to calculate that the Lions have a 62% chance of starting the season with a win. Reggie Bush is projected to rush for 52 years… full Giants vs Lions preview

Top Monday Night Football Betting Trends:

NY Giants vs Detroit Lions
Totals - NFC North vs Non-NFC North Team: 2-0-1 +200
Totals - NFC East vs Non-NFC East Team: 2-1-0, +90

San Diego Chargers vs Arizona Cardinals
Totals – NFC West vs Non-NFC West Team: 2-0-1 +200
Totals – AFC West vs Non-AFC West Team: 2-0-1 +200

AccuScore has expert picks against the spread and on totals for both Monday Night Football games, so click here: AccuScore’s NFL Expert Picks . If you’re not already a member, sign up using coupon code MNF25 for 25% off an annual membership: Become a Member Today!

The second game for the first Monday Night of the 2014 NFL season features the San Diego Charges and Arizona Cardinals meeting out west. The Chargers have the slightest of edges in the Super Computer’s calculations, but the Cardinals still managed to win 49% of the 10,000 simulations. The turnover battle is key, and when the Cardinals manage fewer turnovers than the Chargers… full Chargers vs Cardinals preview