The first Sunday Night Football game of the 2024 season features the highest total on the board, with the Los Angeles Rams visiting the Detroit Lions.
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The regular season’s first Sunday Night Football game features the latest installment of the Stafford/Goff bowl, when the Los Angeles Rams visit the Detroit Lions.
This matchup is expected to be a shootout, opening with (and still having) the highest total on the board.
We’ve got the latest Week 1 odds for that NFC showdown, along with player props (once available) and the full SNF schedule for 2024.
Sunday Night Football odds
Rams vs Lions opening odds
- Point spread: Los Angeles +3.5 | Detroit -3.5
- Moneyline: Los Angeles +168 | Detroit -189
- Total: Over 51 | Under 51
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Sunday Night Football 2024 schedule & how to watch
| Date | Matchup | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8 Week 1 |
Rams at Lions | 8:20 NBC |
| 9/15 Week 2 |
Bears at Texans | 8:20 NBC |
| 9/22 Week 3 |
Chiefs at Falcons | 8:20 NBC |
| 9/29 Week 4 |
Bills at Ravens | 8:20 NBC |
| 10/6 Week 5 |
Cowboys at Steelers | 8:20 NBC |
| 10/13 Week 6 |
Bengals at Giants | 8:20 NBC |
| 10/20 Week 7 |
Jets at Steelers | 8:20 NBC |
| 10/27 Week 8 |
Cowboys at 49ers | 8:20 NBC |
| 11/3 Week 9 |
Jaguars at Eagles | 8:20 NBC |
| 11/10 Week 10 |
Lions at Texans | 8:20 NBC |
| 11/17 Week 11 |
Colts at Jets | 8:20 NBC |
| 11/24 Week 12 |
Eagles at Rams | 8:20 NBC |
| 12/1 Week 13 |
49ers at Bills | 8:20 NBC |
| 12/8 Week 14 |
Chargers at Chiefs | 8:20 NBC |
| 12/15 Week 15 |
Packers at Seahawks | 8:20 NBC |
| 12/22 Week 16 |
Buccaneers at Cowboys | 8:20 NBC |
| 12/29 Week 17 |
Dolphins at Browns | 8:20 NBC |
| 1/5 Week 18 |
TBD at TBD | 8:20 NBC |
SNF betting tips
From Jason Logan, Covers Senior Industry Analyst
1
Experience matters
Considered the marquee matchup on Sunday, being the only true standalone game, sometimes the bright lines can be overwhelming for young players an coaches. Give the benefit of the doubt to veteran coaches and staff/players with experience, who are grounded in their game prep and are less likely to get caught up in the hoopla on Sunday night.
2
Home-field frenzy
Any NFL Sunday leads to raucous home crowds, but home-field advantage gets an extra boost for the prime-time affair. The home crowd has been tailgating all day, rather than the usual (a.k.a. shorter) partying that comes with a 1 p.m. or 4 p.m. ET kickoff. That ravenous crowd is then released into the stadium, giving the home hospitality a little extra bite.
3
The temperature drops quick
Sunday night games can also be an advantage for cold-weather teams once the calendar hits December and January. Temperatures dip when the sun goes down and places like Green Bay and Buffalo can turn into frozen wastelands. And yes, the chilly temps impact both sides, but visitors from warmer cities or indoor stadiums may struggle to adapt when the mercury drops.
Sunday Night Football Odds FAQ
There is one SNF game each week, almost entirely broadcasted on NBC/Peacock.
There are nine teams that play twice on SNF this year, with the Dallas Cowboys playing three times in 2024.
The Dallas Cowboys have the most SNF wins (32) and appearances (60) of all time.
The Buffalo Bills are the winningest SNF team of all time, with an .833 win percentage (10-2).
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