Week 9 presents a pivotal juncture in the NFL season, as teams begin to solidify their identities and playoff aspirations sharpen into focus. Several marquee matchups headline the Sunday slate, each with meaningful implications for divisional races and conference standings.
Check out our preview and betting tips for the key games in the Week 9 slate below.
NFL Week 9 Monday Betting Tips
Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers
5.00am (AEDT)
Pittsburgh return home aiming to reassert defensive dominance and lean on a balanced approach that has kept them competitive through the first half of the season. Their pass rush remains the heartbeat of their identity and the home crowd continues to provide an edge in pivotal moments. While they have shown improvement offensively and found steadier quarterback play, consistency remains an ongoing pursuit as they look to climb further in the AFC standings.
Indianapolis enter at 7 and 1 with the most complete profile in football to this point. The Colts have combined an efficient Daniel Jones led passing attack with a powerful ground game anchored by Jonathan Taylor, while their defence has complemented that balance with disciplined, opportunistic play. Their roster has absorbed injuries without losing rhythm, a hallmark of a contender with real depth and cohesion.
This matchup presents a physical challenge, but Indianapolis are built for it. Pittsburgh will make this uncomfortable and competitive deep into the second half, yet the Colts offensive balance and late game poise should prevail. Expect Indianapolis to leave with a 27 to 20 victory.
Colts -3
$1.90 (1.5 Units)
Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills
8.25am (AEDT)
Buffalo return home with momentum after a strong performance before the bye, featuring impactful contributions from both Josh Allen and James Cook. The Bills sit at 5 and 2 and look increasingly confident on both sides of the ball, particularly with a defence that has tightened in recent weeks. With Orchard Park delivering one of the league’s most emotional atmospheres, Buffalo will be eager to assert themselves against a familiar postseason rival.
Kansas City continue to win through discipline, structure, and star power when required. Patrick Mahomes remains the league’s ultimate closer and has steered an offence that has leaned more heavily on situational smarts than explosive fireworks. While some offensive stretches have been quieter than in past seasons, the Chiefs remain difficult to rattle and thrive in close, calculated contests.
Expect fireworks in this one. Every recent Bills-Chiefs clash has turned into a track meet, and with both offenses capable of flipping the field in a heartbeat, it’s hard to imagine a quiet four quarters. Even if the defenses land a few blows early, history suggests the dam eventually breaks. I’m backing another high-scoring shootout, take the over.
Over 52.5
$1.90 (2 Units)
Seattle Seahawks at Washington Commanders
12.20pm (AEDT)
Washington enter looking to halt a losing skid and find traction with improved health and continuity on offence. The Commanders have shown toughness at home and will rely heavily on physical defensive play and a ground based approach to keep this matchup on their terms. They can compete in low scoring environments but still need more consistent explosive ability to pressure higher tier opponents.
Seattle arrive at 5 and 2 with a higher ceiling and a more dynamic offensive arsenal. Their best football has come through balanced play calling and leveraging athletic playmakers in space, while a feisty defensive front has helped dictate tempo in key stretches. A few injury concerns linger on the back end, but Seattle’s structure and playmaking give them an edge when the game state accelerates.
Washington will try to dictate pace and keep this inside the numbers, but Seattle’s superior firepower and ability to generate chunk plays should ultimately separate the sides. Expect a competitive first half before the Seahawks pull away late, winning 23 to 17.
Seahawks -3
$1.90 (3 Units)
Other Tips
Falcons at Patriots - Patriots -5.5 ($1.88 at Dabble)
Panthers at Packers - Packers -13.5 ($1.88 at Dabble)
Broncos at Texans - Broncos +1.5 ($1.91 at Dabble)
Chargers at Titans - Over 43.5 ($1.91 at Dabble)
Bears at Bengals - Bengals +2.5 ($1.90 at Dabble)
49ers at Giants - 49ers -2.5 ($1.91 at Dabble)
Vikings at Lions - Over 48.5 ($1.89 at Dabble)
Saints at Rams - Under 43.5 ($1.88 at Dabble)
Jaguars at Raiders - Under 44.5 ($1.89 at Dabble)
