The NFL has officially hit its halfway point — nine weeks down and nine to go.

Underdogs made a big comeback in Week 9, going 5-8 Straight Up with several big upsets, such as the Panthers (+700) and Vikings (+400). Underdogs fared even better Against the Spread, as they went 8-4-1. As for Totals, high-scoring games continue to occur, and once again, Overs finished with a slight edge going 7-5.

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Expert of the Week: Joel Lawless

Our Expert of the Week is Joel Lawless of Belly Up Sports. Pickwatch has been tracking Lawless since 2021, and he has been a successful capper to follow in the NFL, with a 53.4% career win rate ATS and a record of 210-170-3.

For the 2025 NFL season, Lawless is a highly ranked sports bettor. His 54.5% win rate ranks 18th among all NFL ATS experts this season.

Joel Lawless Picks Breakdown

Week 9 Record (ATS): 9-3 (6th)
Overall Record (ATS): 72-60 (18th)
Pickwatch Expert Page: Joel Lawless

Week 9 Overview

In Week 9 of the NFL, Lawless achieved another winning week at 9-3. He did well in picking the underdogs, going 5-2 ATS when selecting teams getting points. That included the two upsets, with the Panthers beating the Packers and the Bills defeating the Chiefs.

Additional Sports & Leagues

If you're also looking to bet other leagues, Lawless is a great capper to follow. He’s locked into all the major sports, as he also bets NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA Football and NCAA Basketball. He just finished 52.7% against the MLB Run Line this season, is currently 52.2% betting on the NHL Puck Line, and is 52% picking NCAAF ATS.

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