NFL Handicapping Articles

NFL Week 1 Best Bets with Betting Odds and Predictions
by Mike Allen - 9/2/2025

We've waited long and hard, ladies and gentlemen, but it is finally Week 1 of the 2025 NFL regular season. The emotions of a particular die-hard group of fans are soaring into Week 1. It's not the fans that I would worry about, though.

50 NFL Financial Statistics for 2025
by Docsports.com - 9/1/2025

The NFL has evolved into the world's most valuable sports league, generating over $23 billion annually. This comprehensive statistics roundup presents financial data, salary cap metrics, and historical growth trends that define the modern NFL economic landscape.

Top 6 Most Underrated NFL Wide Receivers of the 2000s
by Jeremy Block - 8/26/2025

The 2000s were filled with wide receivers who lit up the league, made insane catches, and were the focus of fantasy teams everywhere. But, as with any decade, there were a handful of wideouts who got lost in the shuffle. Whether it was a lack of media coverage, playing for a smaller market team, or just not getting the recognition they deserved, these guys were consistently solid and yet often overlooked.

NFL Odds and Best Bets for Exact Finishing Position
by Mike Allen - 8/25/2025

With the NFL Kickoff Game between the NFC East rivals, the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, just over a week away, the pre-season betting markets are officially wide open for business. We’ve already hit you with the best bets to win the various divisions, as well as more best bets for a particular team’s division finishing position.

AFC Division Finish Best Bets and Predictions
by Mike Allen - 8/22/2025

If you're anything like me, then you're probably starting to get drunk off the multitude of seemingly endless lists of NFL futures betting odds. Hey, I'm not complaining. Getting excessively intoxicated can be a lot of fun. If these betting odds can at least provide some fun and entertainment throughout the regular season, then they're a win. Making money is a bonus.

NFL Betting Predictions: Week 1 Opening Line Report and Picks
by Spencer Toth - 8/22/2025

It is no secret that the closing lines in the NFL are incredibly sharp, and beating them in the long run is not an easy task. However, one underexploited betting strategy is taking advantage of the opening lines. By locking in your bets early, you can secure a favorable line that may move in one direction or the other before kickoff. While an extra point or two against the spread in your favor may not seem consequential, that can be the difference between winning and losing in the long run.

NFC Division Finish Best Bets and Predictions
by Mike Allen - 8/21/2025

We're making our way through the 2025 NFL Preseason, and I'm with you. Can we get to Week 1 already? The month of August is such a dichotomy. Unless you live somewhere like Las Vegas or Arizona, you're probably trying to enjoy the last days of summer. Concurrently, it's like get on with it! Let's play some meaningful football.

2025 Kansas City Chiefs Predictions with Odds to Win the Super Bowl and Season Win Totals
by Ryan Cobbett - 8/21/2025

The Kansas City Chiefs won nine straight games to open the season last year and their first loss came in Week 11 on the road in Buffalo. After that loss, they won six straight and finished with a 15-2 record in the regular season, which tied Detroit for the best mark in the league. Despite finishing with a 15-2 record, Kansas City finished the year with a +59-point differential, which ranked third in their division, fifth in the AFC, and just 11th in the NFL.

2025 Los Angeles Chargers Predictions with Odds to Win the Super Bowl and Season Win Totals
by Ryan Cobbett - 8/21/2025

The Los Angeles Chargers had a strong season in large part due to their stout defense. They ended the year on a three-game winning streak that pushed their record to 11-6 and to a second-place finish in the AFC West behind Kansas City. Unfortunately, the season would end for the Chargers in the Wild Card round thanks to a 32-12 loss at the hands of Houston. Los Angeles would end up finishing with a +101-point differential which was the fourth best in the AFC last season and their 6-3 road record was tied for the second-best mark in the conference.

2025 Denver Broncos Predictions with Odds to Win the Super Bowl and Season Win Totals
by Ryan Cobbett - 8/21/2025

The Denver Broncos were the last team in on the AFC side of last year’s playoff bracket as the Broncos finished with a 10-7 record. The Broncos lost two in a row to start the season, but an 8-3 stretch in the middle of the season propelled them into the playoff picture. They finished with a +114-point differential which was the third best mark in the AFC and their 6-2 home record was tied for the second-best mark in the conference.

2025 Las Vegas Raiders Predictions with Odds to Win the Super Bowl and Season Win Totals
by Ryan Cobbett - 8/21/2025

Last season was brutal for the Las Vegas Raiders. They had one of the worst offenses in the NFL and their record reflects that. They finished the year 4-13, lost 10 straight games (Week 5-Week 15), and failed to reach the 30-point mark last season with their season high being 26 points. Their -125-point differential was the fourth worst in the AFC and seventh worst in the NFL.

2025 NFL Season Win Totals Predictions
by Spencer Toth - 8/20/2025

There is no better feeling than cashing a season-long win total bet after months of rooting for or against your team of choice. Unlike with single-game markets, the biggest benefit of betting on win totals throughout an NFL season is the lack of bad beats. If you can correctly identify an overvalued or undervalued franchise, you will be able to cash your win total bet more often than not. The season is now just weeks away, and with most of the preseason in the rearview mirror, it is now time to evaluate the current state of all 32 NFL teams after we went 17-15 last season.

Could You Be Drafted in the NFL? Study by Docsports.com
by Docsports.com - 8/20/2025

Have you ever wondered if you could make it onto an NFL roster? While skill and dedication are crucial, the modern NFL also demands a rare combination of height, weight, and body composition. A new report by Doc’s Sports explores how the physical requirements and body types of NFL players have transformed over the past fifty years, contrasting these trends with those in the general U.S. population

What Was the Worst Fantasy Football Draft Pick of the Last Five Years?
by Docsports.com - 8/20/2025

A new report by Doc’s Sports examines both the worst and best fantasy football draft values from 2020–2024, analyzing 1,261 players across five seasons with particular focus on early-round selections and those who delivered outsized returns relative to their draft cost. Using a consistent Value Score methodology, the findings identify both cautionary tales and league-winning picks to guide fantasy managers.

Which State Produces the Most NFL Players?
by Docsports.com - 8/20/2025

A new report by Doc's Sports examines NFL talent production across all U.S. states and college programs, analyzing the data of 24,517 NFL players over 50 years. We also provide insights into current 2025-2026 season patterns and projections.

Best Bets for NFL Win Totals
by Mike Allen - 8/19/2025

We're now just a little over three weeks away from the NFL Kickoff Game between the rival Dallas Cowboys and the defending Super Bowl Champion super team. Hangover or not, my money's on Philly—more on the Birds in a few. Even with all the new ways to bet the NFL before the season even starts, over/under win totals remain the most popular method toward potential profit, while making your money last near to the new year.

NFL Season Leaders Odds and Best Bets
by Mike Allen - 8/19/2025

Fantasy football lovers and NFL future bettors unite! The 2025 NFL regular season is just weeks away. With your drafts approaching, I'm sure you guys have strong opinions about which skill players will put up the most significant numbers. Fortunately, we aren’t here for fantasy football. I want to share with you today some cumulative odds and best bets for NFL season leaders that will last you the entirety of the regular season.

2025 Jacksonville Jaguars Predictions with Odds to Win the Super Bowl and Season Win Totals
by Ryan Cobbett - 8/18/2025

The Jacksonville Jaguars had a long season last year. They lost four straight games to open the season while they also experienced a five-game losing streak from Week 8 to Week 13. Three of the teams four wins did come in one possession games but overall, they went just 3-10 in close games last year. They wound up with a 4-13 record, winning just one game on the road, and finished with a -115-point differential.

2025 Indianapolis Colts Predictions with Odds to Win the Super Bowl and Season Win Totals
by Ryan Cobbett - 8/18/2025

The Indianapolis Colts failed to get anything going last season largely thanks to their quarterback play. Between Anthony Richardson Sr. and Joe Flacco, the offense never had a chance to flourish as they scored more than 30 points just twice last season. They would finish with an 8-9 record and finish second in the AFC South division. They finished the season with a -50-point differential largely due to their failure to perform on the road as the Colts managed a mere 3-6 record away from home.

2025 Houston Texans Predictions with Odds to Win the Super Bowl and Season Win Totals
by Ryan Cobbett - 8/18/2025

The Houston Texans won their division despite a lousy end to their regular season. After a 6-2 start, they limped their way to a 4-5 finish. With a 10-7 record, despite an even point differential, the Texans took on the Los Angeles Chargers in the first round of the playoffs where they dominated with a 32-12 victory. Unfortunately, their season ended in the second round when they fell just short against the Kansas City Chiefs in a 23-14 loss.