Expert analyst Eric Cohen has released his Week 9 NFL score predictions, highlighting key trends and betting angles for the upcoming slate of games.
Seahawks-Cardinals Trend
The Seattle Seahawks host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET, with a notable pattern in recent meetings. Four of the last five matchups in Seattle have been decided by exactly 10 points, and the Seahawks have won 10 consecutive games against the Cardinals regardless of venue. Seattle opened as a 12.5-point favorite but the line has moved to 8.5 points amid quarterback changes: Drew Lock will start for Seattle in place of the injured Sam Darnold, while Gardner Minshew will be under center for Arizona.
Other Notable Spreads
Several other games feature spreads of at least a touchdown, including the Detroit Lions vs. Miami Dolphins (+7), San Francisco 49ers vs. Las Vegas Raiders (+10), and Kansas City Chiefs vs. New York Jets (+10).
Cohen's Record and Top Pick
Cohen finished the 2025-26 season with a 188-96-1 straight-up record (66%) and is 70-50-1 (58%) on his 2026 NFL picks. His top recommendation for Week 9 is backing the 49ers (-10, 52.5) to defeat the Raiders while the Over hits. San Francisco is 8-1 straight-up following their last nine bye weeks, while the Raiders are 1-5 over their last six games with a rest disadvantage. Both teams rank in the top six in scoring offense, but Las Vegas ranks 31st in scoring defense compared to San Francisco's sixth-ranked unit.
High-Scoring Trend
Cohen notes that six straight Raiders games have produced 56 or more points and have hit the Over. He projects a final score of 49ers 34, Raiders 24. Additionally, Cohen has identified five games projected to be decided by 13 or more points, which could offer significant value on alternate lines.
