NFL Handicapping Articles

NFL Divisional Round Props: Best Bets and Predictions
by Mike Allen - 1/14/2025

After just one hotly contested game on Wild Card Weekend, NFL fans hope for more exciting matchups in the Divisional Round of the Playoffs this weekend. As a Washington fan, that ending couldn't have been more fun. I think I lost some of the hair that Commanders' kicker Zane Gonzalez kept combing over before his game-winning 31-yard field goal that doinked off the right goal post.

NFL Betting Predictions: Divisional Round Opening Line Report and Picks
by Spencer Toth - 1/14/2025

The first round of the NFL playoffs is behind us, and it is time to look ahead at the opening lines for the Divisional Round. Eight teams remain in the quest for the Super Bowl, and targeting the opening lines can be a very effective way to milk out one more winner with these Super Bowl hopefuls. The closing lines are often very sharp, but we can find value in the opening lines for the Divisional Round.

2024 - 2025 NFL Playoff Brackets - Printable NFL Playoff Brackets
by Docsports.com - 1/14/2025

If you're looking for a printable 2024 - 2025 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.

Underdog Best Bets for Super Bowl Futures Odds
by Spencer Toth - 1/8/2025

A total of 14 teams have qualified for the NFL playoffs, but the Super Bowl odds are wildly different for the contenders compared to the pretenders. In the first part of breaking down the Super Bowl contenders, we looked at the five favorites and their respective chances of making a deep playoff run. The remaining nine teams have been given long odds at lifting the coveted Lombardi Trophy, and we will be breaking down which underdog is worth a few dollars of your hard-earned cash.

NFL Betting Predictions: Wild Card Weekend Opening Line Report and Picks
by Spencer Toth - 1/6/2025

The NFL playoffs are here, and this year’s postseason is poised to be one of the most exhilarating in recent memory. One of the most effective strategies to stay ahead of the NFL sportsbooks is by exploiting the opening lines. The closing lines are often very sharp, but the oddsmakers can occasionally leave a tantalizing spread dangling on the opening lines.

Best NFL Teaser Bets Week 18: Basic Strategy Teasers
by Mike Allen - 1/2/2025

Welcome to the wacky Week 18 of the NFL regular season. With just one game to play, just two playoff spots remain. Some teams may be tanking to keep a draft pick like the New England Patriots, who were recently gifted the honor from the clueless New York Giants. We also have some players, like the Eagles' Saquon Barkley, who has the opportunity to break a single-season rushing record but will be resting instead. Then, some players will be striving for bonuses related to their statistical season totals.

NFL Betting Predictions: Week 18 Opening Line Report and Picks
by Spencer Toth - 12/31/2024

Staying ahead of the sportsbooks on the main lines can be quite a difficult task in the NFL. However, one of the most effective ways to do so is by exploiting the opening lines when they are released. There can often be several points of line movement up until kick-off, and there is no doubt the sharpest prices are the closing odds. Last week, we went a perfect 3-0 on our opening lines picks. The Buffalo Bills jumped out to a 40-point lead and easily covered the -9.5 point spread.

NFL Superstars Who Disappeared from the Spotlight Without Warning
by Jeremy Block - 12/30/2024

We all remember those NFL players who made such a big impact that they seemed like they were destined for superstardom. Whether it was a wild highlight reel or some larger-than-life persona, these guys captured our attention, only for us to blink and find they’d vanished from the spotlight without warning. It’s like one minute they’re on every Madden cover, and the next, they’re nowhere to be found -- no explanation, no goodbye, just poof.

6 NFL Rookies Who Shocked the League by Blowing Past Veterans
by Jeremy Block - 12/26/2024

Every year, rookies are supposed to come into the NFL, do their time, and "learn from the veterans." But some rookies have decided that waiting in line for their turn is for chumps. Instead, they’ve swooped in, thrown the playbook out the window, and taken over the league faster than we can say "rookie of the year."

NFL’s Biggest Contract Disasters: When Big Money Was a Huge Mistake
by Jeremy Block - 12/25/2024

When it comes to the NFL, there are a few things we can always count on -- crazy contracts and teams throwing insane amounts of money at players in hopes of securing that next Super Bowl win. But sometimes? Those big-money deals turn into complete disasters. Whether it’s due to injury, decline in performance, or just plain bad luck, some contracts have haunted teams for years, making them question their entire approach to player acquisition.

Best NFL Teaser Bets Week 17: Basic Strategy Teasers
by Mike Allen - 12/23/2024

Do you like to parlay bets in the NFL? It's usually a lot of fun to do… until it isn't. It's always that one game that beats you. I have friends who love to bet on the NFL, and they ask for my advice. I'm honored, and I shoot them some articles and even give my best personal picks for the week of NFL action.

NFL Betting Predictions: Week 17 Opening Line Report and Picks
by Spencer Toth - 12/23/2024

Using the opening lines can be one of the most effective ways of consistently coming out on top against the sportsbooks. Securing closing line value can give you an extra edge in the NFL, as the closing lines are often some of the sharpest prices in sports betting. Last week, we slipped into the negatives with a 1-2 showing.

Best NFL Teaser Bets Week 16: Basic Strategy Teasers
by Mike Allen - 12/19/2024

If beating the odds was easy, it wouldn't be worth it. Where would the payouts come from? I'm happy the sportsbooks are rich. And if it weren't for the public screwing up, our edge would be even smaller. I used to think it was us against the sportsbooks. On the one hand, it ignited my competitive spirit. I grinded and grinded but soon burned out. I didn't hit a wall because I was working too hard. It happened because I was in competition mode.

Week 17 NFL Odds - Lookahead Lines - Picks & Best Bet Predictions
by Mike Allen - 12/18/2024

Welcome to another edition of our lookahead lines picks and best bets. You're probably used to betting on the current week's games. You may think, hey man, it's hard enough to pick these games right before kickoff when we have all the available information. I agree it’s hard. Yes. With all due respect to those soaring through the Alps in a squirrel suit, winning money in the long-term betting on the NFL is one of the hardest things to do in the world.

First Time Super Bowl Winner Odds and Best Bets
by Mike Allen - 12/18/2024

I recently stumbled upon these betting odds and thought, how fun! The list of teams still hanging on to hopes of playing in the postseason will quickly shrink over the next couple of weeks from where we are now at 23 teams to just 14 by season's end. A few teams have clinched already, but you get it.

NFL Betting Predictions: Week 16 Opening Line Report and Picks
by Spencer Toth - 12/17/2024

It can be incredibly difficult to stay ahead of the sportsbooks over the course of an NFL season. The closing lines are often very sharp, but the oddsmakers can leave valuable free points on the opening lines. By securing the best price early in the week, you can not only avoid any Sunday morning stress but can maximize your chances of churning a profit. Last week, we got back in the win column with a 2-1 showing.

Best NFL Teaser Bets Week 15: Basic Strategy Teasers
by Mike Allen - 12/12/2024

Don't listen to what anybody tells you. Betting on the NFL is easy. Making a profit long-term, however, is not. Less than 1% of anyone who has ever placed at least one sports bet in their lifetime is currently in the green.

Week 16 NFL Odds - Lookahead Lines - Picks & Best Bet Predictions
by Mike Allen - 12/11/2024

December is always an exciting time in the NFL, filled with intrigue and uncertainties. It's also when we see matchups of playoff teams/contenders against those who aren't into it emotionally and potentially tanking on purpose.

Team to Finish with NFL Worst Record? Odds and Predictions
by Mike Allen - 12/10/2024

Well, it's about that time of year. I apologize ahead of time if I speak of your favorite team unfavorably. We've got some stinkers, especially at the top of the betting board. Our job today is to use our noses to decipher which teams noticeably stink from the ones who may just need a shower.

NFL Betting Predictions: Week 15 Opening Line Report and Picks
by Spencer Toth - 12/10/2024

One of the most effective ways to consistently churn a profit on the NFL mainlines is by finding value in the opening lines. The closing lines are often very sharp each week, but the oddsmakers can leave a couple of extra points dangling early in the week. Last week, we had our 5-week win streak snapped with a 1-2 showing.