NFL Handicapping Articles

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.

Six Times Smack Talk Backfired in the NFL
by Jeremy Block - 12/9/2024

Smack talk is a huge part of the NFL -- players use it to hype up their team or get under their opponents' skin. But sometimes, the trash talk goes a little too far. And let's just say, things don’t always go according to plan. The golden rule? Never talk unless you’re ready to back it up.

Week 15 NFL Odds - Lookahead Lines - Picks & Best Bet Predictions
by Mike Allen - 12/4/2024

I know it's going by fast. It always does, but yes, it's only Week 14 of the NFL regular season. What I wanted to do today for you guys is to look at the betting odds for the Week 15 games. There are no byes in Week 15, and you'll see below that we have some beautiful betting spots to attack the lookahead lines.

NFL Conference Championships Best Bets and Odds for AFC and NFC
by Mike Allen - 12/4/2024

It's Week 14 in the NFL, and the playoff picture inside what had become a mid-season snow globe is beginning to clear up as the flakes fall. We were on the Detroit Lions (-110) before the season and a month ago (-140) to win the NFC North. For other teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the 2024 season has been a rollercoaster.

NFL Betting Predictions: Week 14 Opening Line Report and Picks
by Spencer Toth - 12/3/2024

Staying ahead of the NFL oddsmakers is one of the hardest tasks in the world of sports betting. The closing lines are often very sharp, but there are plenty of opportunities with the opening lines to churn a profit. Even an extra half-point could be the difference between winning and losing in the long run. Last week, we posted the fifth consecutive winning week, going 2-1 against the spread.

Seven NFL Teams That Went from Champs to Chumps in One Season
by Jeremy Block - 12/2/2024

In the NFL, you’re only as good as your last game, and even the best teams can fall from the mountaintop fast. Winning a Super Bowl one year is no guarantee you won’t be fighting for a top draft pick the next. So, here are seven NFL teams that went from champions to chumps quicker than you can say "over hyped." It’s like they peaked, then crashed hard -- and we’re here for the chaos.

Week 14 NFL Odds - Lookahead Lines - Picks & Best Bet Predictions
by Mike Allen - 11/27/2024

Happy Thanksgiving Week to all! I sincerely hope you get to indulge and be grateful. It’s impossible to be sad while you’re being thankful for what you have. Just don’t forget to forget all of that by 5:00 AM on Black Friday when you and the senior citizen both grab the iPhone 16 at the same time.

Best NFL Teaser Bets Week 13: Basic Strategy Teasers
by Mike Allen - 11/26/2024

Successfully betting on the NFL is one of the most intricate and difficult tasks a person can take on. Any short-term lucky success you might have will only fuel your ego and thus lead you to lose potentially even more than you would if you didn't have those successful bets. It's a slippery slope sometimes, and we need to throw down an anchor from week to week in order to keep our bankrolls in the green.

NFL Betting Predictions: Week 13 Opening Line Report and Picks
by Spencer Toth - 11/26/2024

By securing the opening lines rather than the closing lines in the NFL, you can maximize your chances of turning a profit throughout the NFL season. The NFL oddsmakers are often quite accurate with their closing lines, but they can frequently dangle favorable opening lines early in the week. An extra point or two of value can go a long way in keeping us in the green.

2024 NFL Coach of the Year Predictions and Betting Odds
by Mike Allen - 11/26/2024

It's now Thanksgiving week, officially Week 13 of the 2024 NFL regular season, and as the weather quickly turns, the competition at the top of the league heats up. Injuries are mounting for some teams like the San Francisco 49ers, while teams like the Philadelphia Eagles have won 7 straight after getting healthy.