NFL Handicapping Articles

NFL Betting Predictions: Week 7 Opening Line Report and Picks
by Spencer Toth - 10/14/2025

There are a variety of strategies you can use to stay ahead when betting on the NFL, but there aren’t many more effective than taking advantage of the opening lines. Securing a favorable price early in the week can be the difference between staying profitable and falling behind over the course of an NFL season.

Best NFL Teaser Bets Week 6: Basic Strategy Teasers
by Mike Allen - 10/8/2025

If there was ever a love/hate relationship that just never ended, it’s gotta be sports betting on the NFL. First of all, we love football, or we wouldn’t be here. Secondly, sports betting is a lot of fun and can make a boring contest fun, or if we’re lucky, an already exciting game becomes unforgettable as the outcome of our wager hangs in the balance.

NFL Betting Predictions: Week 6 Opening Line Report and Picks
by Spencer Toth - 10/7/2025

One of the most effective ways to stay ahead in the NFL is to take advantage of the opening lines. The spreads and totals minutes before kickoff are often very sharp, but the sportsbooks can occasionally give favorable lines early in the week. The difference between winning and losing in the long run can come down to securing an extra point in your favor.

Best NFL Teaser Bets Week 5: Basic Strategy Teasers
by Mike Allen - 10/2/2025

Wow, every year we bet on the NFL, and it never seems to get that much easier. The sportsbooks were already good, but the introduction and widespread availability of artificial intelligence have helped them tremendously. The betting lines they're coming up with are almost always as sharp as possible.

NFL Betting Predictions: Week 5 Opening Line Report and Picks
by Spencer Toth - 9/30/2025

If you make NFL picks on the closing lines, it is very difficult to consistently stay ahead of the bookies over the course of the NFL season. The closing lines are very sharp, but the same can’t be said for the opening lines. Locking in a favorable line early in the week can go a long way in the quest to stay profitable, and Doc’s Sports' opening lines report is the place to find your weekly picks.

Best NFL Teaser Bets Week 4: Basic Strategy Teasers
by Mike Allen - 9/23/2025

It's been a September to remember for fans of the NFL. We started with Week 1's 41-40 Sunday Night Football classic between the Bills and Ravens, and then moved on to Week 2's Super Bowl rematch. However, Sunday's field goal blocking fiasco was ludicrous. I really do feel for those holding losing betting tickets after some of those bad beats.

NFL Betting Predictions: Week 4 Opening Line Report and Picks
by Spencer Toth - 9/23/2025

Our Week 3 opening line picks featured the perfect example. The Los Angeles Chargers were -2.5 point favorites early in the week, before closing at -3. They went on to win by exactly three points, allowing us to chalk up a win while a closing line selection would have resulted in a push. We also correctly picked the Chiefs at -5.5, but fell short on the Packers -7.5 after Green Bay lost outright. Before we get into the Week 4 picks, here are the biggest storylines from a season-defining Week 3 slate.

Best NFL Teaser Bets Week 3: Basic Strategy Teasers
by Mike Allen - 9/17/2025

NFL betting can be some of the most fun of any sports wagers you’ll ever make, but at the same time, as you know, they can be some of the most frustrating plays of your life. While your peers struggle to focus on Monday because of the excess booze they had over the weekend, you’re left not hungover but “Fun over”.

NFL Betting Predictions: Week 3 Opening Line Report and Picks
by Spencer Toth - 9/16/2025

Staying ahead when picking games against the spread is no easy task in the NFL. However, using the opening lines can allow you to secure a favorable price early in the week when there is no guarantee it will be available when kickoff rolls around. An extra point or two in your favor is crucial to generating a long-term profit.

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.