NFL Handicapping Articles

Caesars Sportsbook NFL Futures Bettors Pile on the Buffalo Bills
by Dave Schwab - 5/16/2022

The goal of any sportsbook is to balance out the bets on either side of a matchup. The books are looking to make their money on the 10 % juice charged on the losing side. When it comes to taking in action on futures bets with a number of different possible outcomes, the money bet tends to balance itself out on its own.

NFL Betting Predictions: Championship Round Weekend Opening Line Report and Picks
by Devon Rymarchuk - 1/25/2022

Last weekend was quite possibly the most exciting Divisional Round of the playoffs the NFL has ever showcased. All four games were within one score, and the underdog won three out of the four games played. Both Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady got beat out of the playoffs last weekend, marking the first time in 12 years neither will be playing for a conference title.

NFL Betting Predictions: Divisional Round Weekend Opening Line Report and Picks
by Devon Rymarchuk - 1/19/2022

The Wild Card Round of the playoffs was rather uneventful. There were only two games within one possession, which included the Las Vegas Raiders and the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals got their first playoff win in thirty-one years, and the ‘WHO DEY’ nation may have seen their first of many playoff victories under their new franchise quarterback Joe Burrow.

NFL Betting Predictions: Wild Card Weekend Opening Line Report and Picks
by Devon Rymarchuk - 1/11/2022

The 2021-22 NFL season ended in dramatic fashion as possibly the game of the year decided the final two playoff positions in the AFC, featuring the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders, despite an incredible amount of controversy this year, have landed themselves a playoff position, for the first since time since 2002. It has been such an unpredictable season in the NFL with covid protocols, young players emerging as superstars, and veteran quarterbacks refusing to give up their reign on the league.

Basic Strategy Teasers: Best Week 17 NFL Betting Options
by Chris Vasile - 12/29/2021

There is a saying amongst those in the handicapping industry that parlays and teasers for suckers. If I’m being honest, I would partially agree with that statement. However, the part I disagree with is when it comes to teasers. Teasers in football work like a charm if you know which spreads to look for and utilize great patience and bankroll management. Through 16 weeks of National Football League action, I’ve given you 14 teasers (two weeks there were no lines that fit our Basic Strategy Teasers parameters).

NFL Betting Predictions: Week 17 Opening Line Report and Picks
by Chris Vasile - 12/27/2021

When leagues talk about growing the game in certain markets, they mean that they want to gain new fans in markets that would not willingly accept American Football as a sport they can watch and cheer for on a consistent basis. Well, let me tell you something. That’s all fine and dandy, I would tell you this right now – if a new fan turned on any NFL game this week, it would have been shut off within five minutes. COVID messed everything up, and the NFL has done a very poor job of helping teams overcome the issue.

Basic Strategy Teasers: Best Week 16 NFL Betting Options
by Chris Vasile - 12/23/2021

Now that we are finally out of that chaotic Week 15, we can turn our attention to Week 16 and what it has to offer from a betting and fantasy perspective. There are several key players in the COVID protocol that may or may not play this week, which throws those who are in the fantasy playoff semi-finals for a loop. It’s imperative to stay up to date with the ins and outs as we approach the Thursday night game between San Francisco and Tennessee and then into the weekend slate.

NFL Betting Predictions: Week 16 Opening Line Report and Picks
by Chris Vasile - 12/21/2021

If it feels like Week 15 started three weeks ago, don’t worry, you are not alone. We kicked off Week 15 with a great overtime game between the Chiefs and Chargers and were then thrown for a loop as COVID issues ran rampant throughout the league. We had three games be rescheduled from Saturday/Sunday to Monday/Tuesday, respectively, so in essence, we’ve had NFL football on our TV in five of the last six days. COVID issues aside, I am fully on board with this as I’m of the belief that the more football we can witness, the better. It’ll be interesting to see how rescheduled games affect teams in Week 16, as a few of them will be playing on extra short rest.

Basic Strategy Teasers: Best Week 15 NFL Betting Options
by Chris Vasile - 12/16/2021

We are rolling right along in the National Football League season as it’s already Week 15. This week presents another big challenge in the handicapping world as the issue of COVID is rearing its ugly head once again, and many players have been placed on the COVID list and will likely miss their respective games. It’s imperative that you stay on top of the late-breaking news and handicap accordingly and adjust your numbers as you see fit. We’ve already seen the Browns go from -3-point favorites to +1-point underdogs against the Las Vegas Raiders due to COVID issues.

NFL Betting Predictions: Week 15 Opening Line Report and Picks
by Chris Vasile - 12/14/2021

It was another woeful week in the NFL as there were two, maybe three games that kicked off and actually kept us captivated for the full 60 minutes. The Baltimore/Cleveland game was not as close as the final score suggests, and the San Francisco/Cincinnati game, despite going to OT, was a very dull affair. That leaves us with just the Buffalo/Tampa game that was truly a good game that was marred by poor and inconsistent officiating from start to finish.

Basic Strategy Teasers: Best Week 14 NFL Betting Options
by Chris Vasile - 12/9/2021

It’s always nice to get into the win column in an emphatic fashion. It means that I’m seeing the board well and the work that I am putting in on a daily basis is paying off. Hopefully, it’s not going unnoticed and you, the reader, are making some profits tailing my Basic Strategy Teaser wagers. Let’s try and keep the momentum going in the right direction this week and come away with another winning ticket.

NFL Betting Predictions: Week 14 Opening Line Report and Picks
by Chris Vasile - 12/7/2021

Week 13 in the National Football League could be broken into two completely different slates, which would have appeased both favorite and underdog bettors. Thursday night’s contest went in favor of the favorite, as did five of the seven games on the 1 p.m. card. The 4 p.m. card saw underdogs win three of the four games outright, before the favorite (Chiefs) took care of business in the Sunday night game. There are a handful of underdogs I have interest in as we enter Week 14, so hopefully, we are on the right end of the spectrum come Sunday night.

Basic Strategy Teasers: Best Week 13 NFL Betting Options
by Chris Vasile - 12/2/2021

It’s always nice to get into the win column in an emphatic fashion. It means that I’m seeing the board well and the work that I am putting in on a daily basis is paying off. Hopefully, it’s not going unnoticed and you, the reader, are making some profits tailing my Basic Strategy Teaser wagers. Let’s try and keep the momentum going in the right direction this week as we have two great teams that fall into the BST parameters, and we are salivating at this opportunity to bet them.

NFL Betting Predictions: Week 13 Opening Line Report and Picks
by Chris Vasile - 11/29/2021

As we enter Week 13 of the National Football League season, we are now two-thirds done the regular season. And to say it has gone by quickly would be an understatement. We’ve seen everything from blowouts to blown leads, season-ending injuries, poor officiating and questionable calls to unbelievable plays on both offense and defense. The race for the playoffs is officially in full swing, and the Super Bowl futures are as murky as ever. I’m excited for what’s in store for the last six weeks of the season, so let’s jump right into breaking down a few Week 13 games.

Basic Strategy Teasers: Best Week 12 NFL Betting Options
by Chris Vasile - 11/25/2021

If you look back at Week 11, there were not very many games that are worthy of a re-watch. The Packers/Vikings game was one of them, and the Steelers/Chargers game was the other. Other than that, Week 11 came and went without a whimper, and perhaps that’s the calm before the storm we are hoping for as we approach Week 12. And more importantly, Thanksgiving Day football on Thursday. To all my American friends reading this piece, I hope your day is filled with great company, delicious food, some adult beverages and winning wagers.

Basic Strategy Teasers: Best Week 11 NFL Betting Options
by Chris Vasile - 11/19/2021

If you talk to enough people in the betting industry, you will often hear the phrase “I bet numbers, not teams”. This week’s edition of the Basic Strategy Teaser is taking that phrase literally. We have four games that fall within the BST parameters. And if you look at the teams that are available and the ones we are selecting, you will have to have a strong stomach to trust these teams with your money. However, like the saying says, we are betting numbers and not teams, and we feel that each one of these teaser options is a solid way to turn a profit this week.

NFL Betting Predictions: Week 11 Opening Line Report and Picks
by Mike Pruitt - 11/15/2021

NFL Week 10 is now in the books and we split our picks for the second consecutive week. The New England Patriots are a force. We rode them to cover the point spread for two straight weeks and they did it. Things didn’t start off very well against the loaded, skillful Cleveland Browns team as the home team fell behind 7-0 right away. Cleveland’s offensive line looked like they were just going to have a field day pushing around the Pats, but no.

Basic Strategy Teasers: Best Week 10 NFL Betting Options
by Chris Vasile - 11/12/2021

If you would have told me two weeks ago that Von Miller would be traded to the Rams, Odell Beckham Jr. would sign with the Rams as a free agent, and that Cam Newton would resign with the Panthers, I would have admitted you for a psych evaluation. Yet, on November 12, 2021, all three of those things happened. And for the most part, I am excited to see how they play out.

NFL Betting Predictions: Week 10 Opening Line Report and Picks
by Mike Pruitt - 11/8/2021

Week 9 was an eventful for one for the league, and we got an even better idea of which teams we can expect to still be playing football late into December. The Kansas City Chiefs' defense completely shut down the offense of the Green Bay Packers. However, they were, of course, minus star quarterback Aaron Rodgers, which always leaves them at a massive disadvantage.

Basic Strategy Teasers: Best Week 9 NFL Betting Options
by Chris Vasile - 11/4/2021

It’s been a rather unfortunate week for the NFL in terms of publicity. First, we got word of Derrick Henry’s injury that will keep him out for the remainder of the season. Henry was the NFL’s leading rusher and was well on his way to winning his second rushing title in as many years. Then we got word of Aaron Rodgers and his positive COVID test, which will keep him out for at least this week’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.