NFL Handicapping Articles

Best NFL Teaser Bets Week 2: Basic Strategy Teasers
by Mike Allen - 9/9/2025

It was a difficult Week 1 in the NFL for most to make money. How did you do? The parity in today’s league never ceases to amaze us. Last week, it was the Dallas Cowboys who nearly outplayed the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles, while the Jets took the Steelers down to the wire.

NFL Betting Predictions: Week 2 Opening Line Report and Picks
by Spencer Toth - 9/8/2025

The first week of the NFL season is in the books, and it is now time to look ahead at the lines for the upcoming slate of Week 2 matchups. Locking in your picks early can be the difference between winning and losing over the course of an NFL season, as the importance of a single point of line movement can’t be overstated.

How Much Does NFL Tailgating Really Cost?
by Docsports.com - 9/7/2025

A new report by Doc’s Sports examines the actual costs NFL fans face when tailgating at stadiums across the United States. We analyzed expenses for food, drinks, parking, and equipment to create a realistic budget picture. The study focuses on what families spend per game, not stadium concession prices. All costs represent real market prices from the 2024 NFL season.

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.

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.

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 AFC Division Winner Odds and Best Bets
by Mike Allen - 8/15/2025

Even with the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC, the return of Christian McCaffrey, Dak Prescott, and Aidan Hutchinson to their respective teams, and the Ben Johnson/Caleb Williams era in the Windy City, I still have the AFC as the far more intriguing conference for the 2025 season.

2025 NFC Division Winner Odds and Best Bets
by Mike Allen - 8/14/2025

With the 2025 NFL regular season rapidly approaching, I wanted us to tackle the betting odds to win each of the four divisions in the NFC. You'll be surprised to see how affordable some of the favorites are, as well as some of the surprisingly high potential payouts we could have with teams like the Arizona Cardinals, for example.

NFL Comeback Player of the Year Predictions with Betting Odds
by Mike Allen - 8/14/2025

The Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award last season. This was cool to see, but the man deserved to be the league's Most Valuable Player, but wasn't considered because he couldn't at least carry his team into postseason contention. Some of this year's candidates include Michigan native and Detroit Lions' edge rushing sensation Aidan Hutchinson.

2025 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
by Mike Allen - 8/14/2025

Always one of the most intriguing NFL prizes to discuss and predict, the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award has some highly interesting names from top to bottom of the betting board. The Heisman Trophy winner, Travis Hunter, comes in at 10-1 to win the award, but we must keep in mind that he would probably be higher on the list should he only be projected to play on the offensive side of the ball. His two-way style of play brings up more questions, though—more on those in a minute.

2025 Los Angeles Rams Season Win Total Picks
by Robert Ferringo - 8/8/2025

The Rams are a big buzz team entering the 2025 season. They followed a surprise 10-win playoff season in 2023 with 10 more wins and a division title in 2024. Now the assumption is that the team, with one of the league’s youngest rosters, will continue to ascend and threaten a third Super Bowl trip in the McVay Era.

2025 Green Bay Packers Season Win Total Picks
by Robert Ferringo - 8/8/2025

Green Bay, with the No. 5 total offense and No. 5 total defense, was actually the only team in the league to finish in the Top 5 on both sides of the ball. And ironically enough, the last time the Packers boasted Top 5 units on both sides of the ball was the 1998 team that also lost in the Wild Card Round.