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2024 NFL Draft Over/Under Best Bets by Position
by Matt Zitt - 4/23/2024
The NFL Draft is less than three days away, and we can say goodbye to mock drafts and start to get excited about our favorite team’s respective selections. As we inch closer to the first round on Thursday night, the more and more betting markets open on various sportsbooks. One market worth diving into that can have value and be fun to wager on is the over/under options at various positions that will be taken in the first round. Doc’s Sports will break down some of the best positions to see if we can find value on the offensive and defensive side of the ball.
Who Will Be the Minnesota Vikings Starting QB in Week 1? Odds and Betting Predictions
by Mike Allen - 3/11/2024
The Kirk Cousins era has come to an end in Minnesota for the Vikings and their loyal fanbase. It was a good ride, really. The Michigan State Spartan threw for nearly 20,000 yards with a triple-digit QB rating in six seasons with the purple and gold. His touchdown to interceptions ratio was on point, as well racking up 171 scores through the air and only 55 picks.
Who Will Be the Las Vegas Raiders Starting QB in Week 1? Odds and Betting Predictions
by Mike Allen - 3/11/2024
The 2023 NFL regular season was a roller coaster for the Las Vegas Raiders, to say the least. Even though the quarterback position for this franchise has long been a struggle, their head coaching situation hurt them more than anything this past season. They have fixed that problem, at least for the short term. The Raiders played hard all season. They really did. Somehow, though, they found another gear once they got rid of Josh McDaniels.
Who Will Be the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Starting QB in Week 1? Odds and Betting Predictions
by Mike Allen - 3/8/2024
The Pittsburgh Steelers are unquestionably one of the greatest franchises in the history of the NFL. Even though I am not a Steeler lover, their fan base is one of my favorites. Those who wave the Terrible Towel aren’t that terrible after all. I consider them one of the classier groups, certainly more suited for a proper dinner than their neighbors to the south, the Philadelphia Eagles.
NFL Free Agency Predictions: Odds and Betting Props for Key Players
by Mike Allen - 3/8/2024
As we approach one month removed from Super Bowl LVIII, it’s about time we shift our focus toward potential Week 1 rosters of NFL teams. There is the NFL Draft, of course, but that isn’t until the last week of April. Thankfully, we have betting odds available for us to attempt to predict the next team of several key free agents in the NFL. The signing period for free agency will begin on March 13, with teams allowed to begin negotiations and even agree to deals with players on the 11th.
Handicapping the Super Bowl teams for Next Season: Chiefs and 49ers Prop Bets
by Mike Allen - 2/16/2024
Raise your hand if you had a successful Super Bowl. Okay, I wasn't talking to you Chiefs bandwagoners. With the roster addition of the biggest pop star in the world, Taylor Swift, even more fair-weather fans are wearing red. I was referring to a fortunate evening of betting. For me, I had a rough year picking NFL games. So, it felt amazing for the Super Bowl to play out precisely as I predicted. We said to bet the Chiefs and the under 47.5.
2025 Super Bowl Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 2/12/2024
The Super Bowl wrapped up the 2023-24 NFL season, and it’s never too early to look ahead to next year’s big game. The offseason is always full of impactful moves, and locking in the best price at this early stage could put a few extra dollars in your pocket. While it’s not advisable to lock up part of your betting bankroll for 12 months, it is always fun to look at the numbers and there are a couple odds worthy of a small wager.
NFL Championship Weekend Prop Bet Predictions with Expert Analysis
by Matt Zitt - 1/24/2024
Sunday should be a spectacular day of football in the AFC and NFC Conference Championships. There is no shortage of star power, as the Baltimore Ravens will host Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs to kick the day off. The tail end of Sunday’s doubleheader will feature the Detroit Lions visiting Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers. Last week’s picks went 4-2, bringing our playoff total to 7-5 overall. Doc’s Sports will break down the best player props from Sunday’s slate of championship games.
NFL Betting Predictions: Championship Week Opening Line Report and Picks
by Spencer Toth - 1/23/2024
The final edition of the opening lines report is here, for what promises to be an action-packed Sunday of NFL Football. There are just 4 teams remaining, all vying for a ticket to Vegas to compete for the Lombardi Trophy on February 11. So far this season, we’ve gone a respectable 28-26-3 ATS. And as long as we avoid an 0-2 conference round, we’ll finish in the green for the second consecutive season. Before we jump into the picks, here’s the biggest storylines from an eventful divisional round:
Kansas City Chiefs Predictions for Playoffs and Best Bets with Super Bowl Odds
by Spencer Toth - 1/19/2024
The defending Super Bowl Champions are once again in the running for a third Super Bowl in the Patrick Mahomes era, but this isn’t the same Chiefs team we have gotten used to seeing over the last several years. The Kansas City defense has been doing a bulk of the heavy lifting for the Chiefs, and a dominant defense with an electric quarterback is a proven winning formula. The Chiefs took down the Dolphins in the Wild Card round, holding the most dominant offense in the league to just 7 points and 264 total yards.
Buffalo Bills Predictions for Playoffs and Best Bets with Super Bowl Odds
by Spencer Toth - 1/19/2024
The Buffalo Bills have once again found themselves near the top of the Super Bowl betting odds. Will this be the season they can finally take that next step and play in the big game? The Bills have a solid team on both sides of the ball and won their last 5 regular season games to clinch the AFC East. Josh Allen has been playing responsible football, and the Bills will be confident this can be the year they finally make, and even win, the Super Bowl. Buffalo made quick work of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card round, building a 21-0 lead and cruising the rest of the way, but the matchups will not be any easier than that for the rest of the postseason.
Detroit Lions Predictions for Playoffs and Best Bets with Super Bowl Odds
by Spencer Toth - 1/18/2024
It has finally happened. The Detroit Lions won a playoff game for the first time since 1992, narrowly edging the LA Rams 24-23 on Sunday Night. Detroit finished off last season by winning 8 of their final 9 games. And while there was optimism in Detroit heading into this season, a 12-5 regular season record with their first playoff win in 32 years is already an extremely successful season. Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown connected for 110 yards in the Wild Card Round, and the upstart Lions team is eager to take their success a step further.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Predictions for Playoffs and Best Bets with Super Bowl Odds
by Spencer Toth - 1/18/2024
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have moved on from the short and sweet Tom Brady era and have managed to sneak into the postseason with a 9-8 record this year. Baker Mayfield has had the best season of his career, eclipsing 4,000 yards for the first time and throwing a career-best 28 touchdowns. In the Wild Card Round, Tampa Bay ousted the defending NFC Champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, 32-9. They held the punishing Eagles to just 42 rushing yards, and 0-9 on third downs, as their defense rose to the occasion and Mayfield continued his promising season in Tampa Bay.
Baltimore Ravens Predictions for Playoffs and Best Bets with Super Bowl Odds
by Spencer Toth - 1/17/2024
The Baltimore Ravens have been atop the AFC standings since Week 10 and are the clearcut favorites to emerge from a crowded AFC playoff picture. Lamar Jackson is the runaway MVP favorite, and a fully rested Ravens squad will be confident they can oust the upstart Texans in the divisional round. CJ Stroud may have been able to defuse a talented Browns defense. However, on the road against the league’s best defensive unit, his task will be even tougher. The Ravens have been silencing the doubters all season long. And with some solid odds available in the playoffs, can we justify a bet on the AFC favorites? Let’s find out.
NFL Divisional Round Weekend Prop Bet Predictions with Expert Analysis
by Matt Zitt - 1/17/2024
The NFL Divisional Round is upon us, and last week we saw our prop bets go 3-3 in the Wild Card round. The Texans, Packers, Chiefs, Bills, and Bucs all saw double-digit victories, as the Lions and Rams were the only close game. Now we are down to eight teams remaining in the quest for a Super Bowl trophy, and the top-seeded 49ers and Ravens will be in action after a bye week. Doc’s Sports will break down some of the best bets for this upcoming weekend.
Houston Texans Predictions for Playoffs and Best Bets with Super Bowl Odds
by Spencer Toth - 1/17/2024
The Houston Texans took down the AFC South for the first time since 2019, with a 10-7 record. After going a combined 11-38-1 over the last 3 seasons, a double-digit win campaign for the Texans was unexpected. CJ Stroud injected life into this lifeless Texans squad, as the rookie signal caller not only guided Houston to a division title but carved up one of the best defenses in the league in the Wild Card Round. Houston will have to leave the comfort of home and head to Baltimore for a tough playoff matchup.
San Francisco 49ers Predictions for Playoffs and Best Bets with Super Bowl Odds
by Spencer Toth - 1/16/2024
The 49ers have been the Super Bowl favorite for most of the season and have separated themselves from the chasing pack thanks to a plethora of offensive weapons and a stout defensive unit. A visit from the Green Bay Packers, who just demolished the Dallas Cowboys, will be a tough test for the 49ers, who will have not played a meaningful football game for 3 weeks by the time Saturday rolls around. The runaway favorites are the team to beat. However, is there still money to be made at the short odds on offer for the Super Bowl hopeful? Let’s take a deeper look.
Green Bay Packers Predictions for Playoffs and Best Bets with Super Bowl Odds
by Spencer Toth - 1/16/2024
Green Bay Packers won three straight games to sneak into the postseason and are surprisingly competitive despite the absence of long-time QB Aaron Rodgers. Jordan Love had a stellar playoff debut, as the Packers swatted aside the Dallas Cowboys, 48-32. Love threw for 272 yards with 3 touchdowns and no turnovers, allowing the Packers to jump out to a 27-0 lead late in the second quarter.
2023 - 2024 NFL Playoff Brackets - Printable NFL Playoff Brackets
by Docsports.com - 1/12/2024
If you're looking for a printable 2023 - 2024 NFL Playoff brackets, then you came to the right place. Doc's Sports has been in the sports information business since 1971 and each season we provide our readers with a printable NFL Playoff brackets and will continue to archive this information. Remember that teams may filter to different pods after Wild Card Weekend depending on who wins. It will not be a true bracket until the final four teams in each conference are remaining. Please keep this in mind if you are trying to run an office pool. Every year someone emails us about the bracket being wrong, but in reality teams may filter to different pods depending on who wins the wild card games. The No. 1 seed in each division will face the lowest remaining team that is left in the divisional playoffs.
NFL Wild Card Weekend Prop Bet Predictions with Expert Analysis
by Matt Zitt - 1/11/2024
The NFL ended Week 18 with a ton of excitement, as the Titans beat the Jags to knock Jacksonville out of the playoffs and sneak the Steelers into the dance. Sunday Night Football saw the Bills come back and beat the Miami Dolphins to win the AFC East for a fourth straight season. The drama of Week 18 felt like playoff football, and now we turn our attention to Wild Card Weekend. Six games over three days, which means there are plenty of prop bets to be wagered on. Doc’s Sports will break down below some of the best prop bets and values for this upcoming weekend.
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