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In Week 7 of the NFL season, the New England Patriots will travel to Heinz Field to play the Steelers in an AFC conference showdown. Many NFL fans thought this Week 7 matchup could potentially give them a glimpse of the AFC Conference Championship game.
However, Steelers starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger recently injured his knee in a game against the Dolphins. This injury has set back Big Ben a few weeks and many experts believe that he won’t be back until after the Steelers Week 8 bye.
With Tom Brady returning to the Patriots, the team has become the odds on favorite to win the AFC Championship. Initially, with Big Ben playing, some sports bettors thought that the Steelers could potentially be 1 point favorites against the Patriots.
With Landry Jones getting the starting nod, the Patriots have been deemed 7 point favorites on the road against Pittsburgh. While notable Patriots such as Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman have been relatively quiet this season, the Patriots have found offensive fire power in receivers such as Chris Hogan.
The Patriots are firing on all cylinders and it seems like Tom Brady has not missed a beat since making his return in Week 5. Can the injured Steelers pull off a shocker against the Patriots or will New England roll over the beat up the Steelers team? Catch this game live on CBS at 4:25PM EST.
The New York Jets will travel to Glendale, Arizona to face the Cardinals on ESPN’s Monday Night Football. This primetime football game will feature some of the NFL’s top talent. The Jets possess offensive weapons such as Matt Forte and Brandon Marshall, which could potentially cause problems for the Arizona Cardinal’s defense.
While the Cardinals are heavy favorites to win this game, many experts are left scratching their heads in regards to which Arizona Cardinals team will show up. A few weeks ago, the Cardinals were dominated by the Bills and the Cardinals have had trouble beating teams that they were heavily favored to defeat this year.
The opening line for this game started at 6 ½ points, however some sportsbooks have moved this line tremendously in favor of the Cardinals. Some online sports books have listed the Cardinals at 8 1/2 to 9 point favorites.
With Carson Palmer getting older and Larry Fitzgerald playing with injuries, the Cardinals could potentially lose this game, provided that everything goes right for the Jets. Considering the fact that this game is at home and the Jets have to travel cross country to play, the Cardinals shouldn’t have any problems defeating the Jets on Monday Night Football.
The battle for the AFC South could effectively become settled as the Colts travel to Houston to play the Texans on NBC’s Sunday Night Football.
Many experts are expecting this game to become a shootout, given the offensive firepower exhibited by both teams. Colt’s quarterback Andrew Luck has his share of ups and downs this season. In the week 5, it seemed like Luck and Hilton were on the same page. Could this duo hookup again for another monster game?
The Texans will likely have an advantage in this game considering the fact that many sports betting experts believe that the Texans have a better defense than the Colts. When you factor in the home field advantage, it’s easy to see why the Texans have been favored by 3 points to win the game.
The line has slightly shifted in the favor of the Colts since the betting odds were published on this Week 6 primetime matchup. Some online sportsbooks opened the point spread at 3 ½, with the spread creeping lower all week.
Can Brock Osweiler connect with rookie sensation Will Fuller? If the Texans win this AFC South showdown, there really shouldn’t be any reason that the Texans cannot the AFC South division championship for a 2nd year in a row.
The New York Giants will travel to Green Bay to play the Packers at Lambeau Field in Week 5 of the NFL season. The Giants starting quarterback Eli Manning has played fairly well this year, except in his outing against the Minnesota Vikings where he was only able to accumulate 10 points.
The Giants are 2-2 and the Packers are 2-1. Sports bettors believe that the Packers will likely win this game, with the point spread being in favor of the Packers by 6 ½ to 7 points. This game has the potential to become a shootout, given the fact that the Packers have only lost one game by 3 points.
Aaron Rodgers is set to have a breakout game, given the fact that both the Giants and Packers defense are in the lower half of the NFL, there is potential for this to be the highest scoring game of the week. The point total is currently listed at 48 ½ points. To bet on this game and other NFL week 5 betting lines check out the MyBookie Sportsbook.
Could the Giants overcome the odds and secure a win on the road? NFL fans will find out as they watch this game kickoff at 8:30PM EST on NBC’s latest edition of Sunday Night Football. Many sports betting experts believe this game could be one of the most exciting games of Week 5.
The Chicago Bears will travel to Indianapolis to play the Colts in a week 5 showdown. In week 4, the Bears were able to secure their first win of the season by defeating the Lions. The Bears seemed to play better on defense, which was surprising because the Bears have one of the most injured starting rosters in the entire NFL.
Brian Hoyer got the start for the Bears and will continue to do so until Jay Cutler comes back from an injury. The Colts have not been as good as advertised this season, considering the fact that the Colts were picked to run the table in the AFC South conference.
The Bears are 5 point underdogs on the road in Indianapolis; The game will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium and the Colts will likely have the upper hand in the game. Although the Colts are 5 point favorites, that line may move as the week progresses given the fact the Bears looked stronger than they did in the first few weeks while the Colts seem to lose games that they are supposed to win.
Could the Bears go on the road and beat the Colts? If you act early, you can get the benefits of a 5 point line. Many sports betting experts believe this line could change as the late money starts to roll in on this game. Load up your favorite online sportsbook in order to get in on this action.
The Minnesota Vikings have surprised the NFL by jumping out to a 3-0 start. When you consider the fact that the Vikings have lost both Teddy Bridgewater and Adrian Peterson to injuries, the perfect start to the season seems that much more impressive.
The New York Giants will travel to the Twin Cities to play the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on ESPN’s edition of Monday Night Football. The Giants are 2-1 and future hall of fame quarterback Eli Manning will lead the Giants offense as they look to ruin the Vikings perfect record.
The Vikings have quietly assembled one of the top defenses of the NFL. Considering the fact that the Denver Broncos’ Super Bowl win last year was attributed to their stifling defense, many teams are trying to follow in their footsteps.
The Vikings look to do just that as the Giants will put the Viking’s defense to the test. With receivers like Victor Cruz, O’Dell Beckham Jr. and Sterling Sharpe, the Giants have one of the most potent passing games in the entire NFL.
Believe it or not, the sportsbooks have listed the Vikings as the home favorites. The point total is staying steady at 43 ½, however, the line has moved in favor of the Vikings as the week has progressed. In fact, the Vikings started out as the 3 ½ point favorite; the line has now creeped up to 4 ½ in favor of the Vikings.
In Week 4 of the NFL regular season, the Kansas City Chiefs will travel to Pittsburgh to play the Steelers at Heinz Field. This Sunday Night Football game will be telecast on NBC and the game is expected to kick off at 8:30PM EST.
The Chiefs find themselves as a 6 point underdog to the Steelers. Other than the Chiefs come from behind victory against the Chargers earlier in the season, the Chiefs seem to have trouble moving the ball on offense. Consequently, the Chiefs defense has been getting burned by elite receivers this year, which poses a problem in this particular game.
Pittsburgh’s star receiver Antonio Brown is looking for his big breakout game of the season. Since the Steelers are coming off of a 31 point loss at Philadelphia, the Steelers may be looking to take out their frustrations on an inferior team. To view the latest Week 4 NFL online betting picks review our sportsbook predictions page.
The Chiefs fit that mold and given Pittsburgh’s stellar play at home, the Chiefs should have an uphill battle in this game. The point total for this game is listed at 47 ½. The opening total for this game was 48 1/2. The early money indicates that sports bettors believe that this will be a low scoring game. Since the line started with the Chiefs being a 4 point underdog, there seems to be a lot of money being bet on the Steelers to beat the spread in this game.
The New Orleans Saints will host the Atlanta Falcons in a Week 3 showdown for NFC South conference supremacy. This game has a few unique factors going for it. First, the point total for this game is the biggest total of the week. Next, this game is a Monday Night Football game, meaning that it will have a national audience.
The Saints are the early favorites as the sportsbooks have given New Orleans a 3 ½ point edge. Although the Falcons are hungry for success, the Falcons are not expected to win this game. The Saints notoriously play well at home and this game shouldn’t be any exception. That being said, the Saints are currently winless. In fact, the Saints have lost their first 2 games by a combined total of 4 points.
The Saints should be hungry and they will most certainly dazzle the crowd at Mercedes Benz Superdome as they look to win their first divisional game.
The Falcons also feature a high flying offense with the likes of Julio Jones and Mohammed Sanu. With Matt Ryan at quarterback, this Monday Night Football game may be one of the highest scoring affairs that football fans will see all season long. The point total for this game started at 52 ½ and the total has been rising across most online sportsbooks.
Who will win this week 3 matchup? Watch ESPN’s Monday Night Football coverage to find out.
The 3rd week of the 2016 NFL Season will feature the Denver Broncos travelling to Cincinnati to play the Bengals. The game is scheduled to kick off at 1pm at Paul Brown Stadium and the game will be televised live on local CBS affiliates.
Bengals starting quarterback Andy Dalton is coming off a slight injury and he is expected to play in this game. Broncos starting quarterback Trevor Siemian hasn’t been that impressive in terms of his abilities to find open receivers. Nonetheless, Siemian has fulfilled his role as a game manager while allowing the Bronco’s running game to take over the offense.
The Bengals are listed as 3 ½ point favorites at the beginning of the week. That line could change between now and kickoff due to several factors. Many sports bettors are high on the Broncos defense. Many sports bettors believe that if the Broncos can contain AJ Green, the Broncos may have a shot at winning the game. Bet on this game and other games in NFL Week 3 at the MyBookie sportsbook for US players looking to wager on NFL games online this season.
Green had a good game in Week 1 against the Jets but Week 2 against the Steelers was a different story. The result of this game may pivot on whether or not the Bengals will be able to get AJ Green the ball. If Green becomes a non-factor, the Broncos have a chance to win the game.
The Cincinnati Bengals will travel to Pittsburgh to play the Steelers at Heinz Field. This Sunday afternoon game will kick off at 1PM EST and it will be broadcast on CBS. The Bengals and Steelers both enter Week 2 of the NFL season with a record of 1-0. The Bengals needed a last second field goal to secure the win over the Jets while the Steelers took care of business against the Washington on Monday Night Football.
The Steelers are the favorites in this game with online sportsbooks listing them as a 3 ½ point favorite. This line may move closer to favoring the Bengals because the Bengals and Steelers are division rivals known for playing close games. Given the ability of both offenses to make big plays, this game may come down to the defense and special teams. To wager on this game and other NFL matchups in Week 2 check out the MyBookie sportsbook for NFL Week 2 betting and receive a $1000 bonus as a new player.
With the exception of A.J. Green, the Bengals have filled the ranks with role players and rookies who are looking to guide this team to success. The Pittsburgh Steelers have talent on their defense and given that the Steelers are playing at home, they are expected to win this football game. The point total of this game is set at 47.5. Many online sports bettors are favoring the under in this football game, given the fact that defense may play such a critical role in the outcome of the Week 2 NFC North Divisional matchup.
The New Orleans Saints will travel to New York to play the Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, September 18th 2016. This game is slated for a 1PM EST kickoff and the Giants are the early favorites the line being set at –5.5 points.
In what could be the highest scoring game of Week 2, the potent New Orleans Saints will likely put up at least 21 points on the board. The Giants are also a pass first offense considering they have one of the best wide receivers in the league with Odell Beckham Jr.
This matchup could be a high scoring affair, considering many online sports books have listed this game as having a point total of 52.5. Given the performances that both of these offenses are capable of, many online sports bettors may take the over, even though 52.5 is a relatively high point total.
Given the fact that both teams are weak on defense, this game could turn into a shootout. The game tempo will likely be defined within the first quarter. If both teams have scored with 6 minutes left in the first, this game could turn into a high scoring affair between two potential hall of fame quarterbacks.
The Cincinnati Bengals are likely to continue their winning ways in the 2016 NFL season. Unless the Ravens show improvement, the Bengals, and the Pittsburgh Steelers should battle again for the AFC North division title.
Marvin Lewis is entering his 14th year as the Bengals head coach. Despite his impressive record with the Bengals his team has never won a playoff game. In 2016 Lewis must find the key to winning in the postseason.
Andy Dalton returns as the Bengals starting quarterback after the best season of his five-year NFL career was cut short by a season-ending thumb injury. Dalton has proven that he can win in the regular season. He led his team to the playoffs four consecutive years but failed to post a single victory. In 2016 Dalton must prove that he can win in the playoffs.
The Bengals have the talent to make it to the NFL playoffs for the sixth consecutive season. Most online sportsbooks give the Bengals a decent chance of winning Super Bowl LI with preseason betting odds currently set at 16/1 NFL online betting odds at most USA online sportsbooks and Las Vegas sports books. If Dalton and his team finally figure out how to win in the postseason the Bengals could be Super Bowl contenders.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will travel to Washington to face Kirk Cousin and new and improved Redskins. Both of these teams made the playoffs last year, which suggests this game could be a preview of a potential Super Bowl matchup.
The Redskins will host the Steelers at Fed Ex Field near Washington DC in the early game of the Monday Night Football double header. The 2nd portion of the Monday Night Football double header will feature the Rams and the 49ers and this game is scheduled to kickoff at 10:20PM EST.
The Redskins are 3 point underdogs at home in this game. The Steelers will put Ben Roethlisberger and speedster Antonio Brown up against the Redskins defense. Although the Redskins defense is much improved, the Steelers have one of the best passing games in the AFC.
The sportsbooks initially had this game listed as the Steelers being 3 point favorites. The line hasn’t changed much over the week, as no real news has been reported that would impact the predicted outcome. In fact, some online sportsbooks have moved the to 3 ½ in favor of the Steelers, which indicated many sports bettors believe that the Steelers will be able to win the game.
NFL Week 1 has kicked off with a thrilling victory by the Denver Broncos over the Carolina Panthers. The Denver Broncos upset the Carolina Panthers by a score of 21-20. The next big game we are looking ahead to in NFL Week 1 betting action is between the Giants and Cowboys.
One of the richest rivalries in professional football is the rivalry between the Giants and the Cowboys. Sunday’s afternoon game will feature the Giants travelling to AT&T Stadium to take on the Dallas Cowboys.
This game will have Dallas Cowboy fans on the edge of their seats as they will be anxious to see how the team plays without injured starting quarterback Tony Romo.
Dak Prescott, a rookie making his first NFL regular season start, is expected to take the starting snaps in this game. There is a rumor that Mark Sanchez could see some playing time, given the fact that Dallas signed Sanchez off the waiver wire.
As a result, the Cowboys released Jameill Showers to make room for Mark Sanchez. The Giants have several question marks of their own, given the fact that there is a new coaching staff and the landscape around starting quarterback Eli Manning has drastically changed.
The sports books opened this line with the Cowboys being 4 pointspread betting favorites in this NFL week 1 matchup. Since the news of Romo’s injury, the Cowboys and Giants have drifted down to a pick’em, with some online sports books giving a slight 1 point advantage to the Giants.
In the NFL, anything can happen, which is why this Sunday afternoon game will be one of the most watched by NFL sports fans around the nation.
The first game of the NFL regular season is the same game that was played in the 2016 NFL Postseason. The NFL has scheduled a rematch between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos. Although Peyton Manning will not be the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos, this game should NFL fans an idea if the Denver Broncos are the same team that they were last season.
Cam Newton and the Panthers will get a chance to show what they have learned in the offseason. The Panthers are coached by defensive mastermind Ron Rivera. Since Rivera’s arrival in Carolina, the Panthers have steadily continued to get better during his tenure. The Panthers have one of the best shots of repeating as NFC champions, therefore they may have a shot to win Super Bowl LI at the end of this season.
The runner up in the Super Bowl hasn’t been able to make it to the championship game in back to back years in quite sometime. Needless to say, the Panthers opened as a 1 point favorite, but as the week as has progressed, sports bettors have hammered those odds, sending the current point spread up to 3 ½ in favor of the Panthers.
With the quarterback position a question mark in Denver, it would be surprising to see the Denver Broncos win the game or beat the spread.
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The Carolina Panthers came short in their quest to win the Super Bowl last season, could the Panthers return again this season to finish the job? One of the teams that the Panthers could potentially play in the Super Bowl is the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Do the Steelers have what it takes to make it back to the Super Bowl? If history is any indicator, the Steelers can never be counted out of the Super Bowl and it is possible the Steelers and Panthers could represent their respective conferences in the big game.
That’s why this Week 4 preseason matchup between the Steelers and the Panthers is important. With Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger returning to full health, football fans are excited to see how the Panthers’ defense stands up to the Steelers’ potent offense.
Cam Newton and the Panthers are no strangers to big games. The Panthers will likely bring their A game, even though this matchup is a preseason game. Expect to see Cam Newton play up until halftime, or atleast the 2nd quarter of the game.
Oddsmakers have listed the Panthers as 1 point home favorites. The game will kick off on Thursday, September 1st at 7:30PM EST. The game will be held at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The game will be locally broadcast on Time Warner sports channel. This game could also be shown as a replay on the NFL Network nightly broadcast.
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The Cincinnati Bengals will travel to Lucas Oil Fieldhouse to play the Indianapolis Colts in their final preseason game. The Colts did not make the playoffs last season as many Colts fans believed that the team underachieved last season.
Although the Bengals made the playoffs last season, they did so with a late season injury to starting quarterback Andy Dalton. While the Bengals seem to find a way into the playoffs each year, the Bengals have been unable to advance.
With Andy Dalton back to full health, the Bengals look to find a way back into the playoffs and perhaps even make the Super Bowl.
The Indianapolis Colts have the same ambitions as it looks like starting quarterback Andrew Luck has received more help on the offensive line.
The Colts and Bengals are two very similar teams that could meet each other again in the postseason. This preseason matchup between the Colts and Bengals could be a preview of two teams that face each other during the NFL playoffs. Check out the latest Bengals and Colts odds and more tips for NFL betting with bitcoin here and find out which sportsbooks we recommend that accept Bitcoin as a deposit and payout method.
The online sportsbooks have listed the Colts as an early 1 point home favorite. Oddsmakers also say that the point total will be 39. The game is scheduled to kick off on September 1st 2016 at 7:30PM EST. This preseason matchup is scheduled to be aired on local Fox affiliates, although the replay of the game will likely air on the NFL network as well.
In the week 3 preseason game between the Giants and the Jets, neither team will have to travel too far since both teams share MetLife Stadium as their home field. Officially, the Jets will be the home team and this bitter rivalry will allow one team to have bragging rights as the best football team in New York City.
Some online sportsbooks have this game listed as a pick’em, meaning there is no point spread on this game. Other sportsbooks have listed the Giants as a -1 point favorite as the “Road team.”
Nevertheless, Eli Manning will likely bring his best game while the Jets try to rebuild their defense and feed the ball to Bilal Powell, a journeyman running back that put up impressive numbers last season.
This game is set to kick off on August 27th 2016 at 7:30PM. The Giants and Jets 2016 preseason game will be broadcast internationally on the NFL Network. Jets head coach Todd Bowles may be on a short leash this season, as the Jets front office is motivated more than ever to win the division and get back into the playoffs.
The Giants’ head coach Ben McAdoo may also feel the pressure to perform, considering the fact that he is replacing the legendary Tom Coughlin as head coach. Can McAdoo help the Giants become relevant once again in the NFL?
Week 3 of the NFL preseason is when most teams begin to tune up their starters and give them the most playing time. The Los Angeles Rams will travel to Denver to take on the Super Bowl defending Denver Broncos in one of the NFL’s premier preseason matchups.
The Broncos have big shoes to fill as Peyton Manning retired last season. The Broncos have brought in Mark Sanchez, but it is unclear if he will get the starting job. Instead, some Broncos fans are hopeful that rookie QB Paxton Lynch will find his way into the Broncos starting lineup.
The Rams have started the NFL preseason 2-0 and many football fans in sunny Southern California are anxious to see if head coach Jeff Fisher will be able to return this franchise back to its winning ways. That being said, Fisher is under pressure this year because if he loses 10 games or more, he will tie the NFL’s record for most regular season losses of any NFL head coach.
This game will be broadcast on CBS and the Broncos are being favored by 5 points. Some online sportsbooks have the point spread as low as 4 1/2, therefore you should shop around and find the best line that you can find if you decide to bet on this game.
The New York Giants will travel to Ralph Wilson Stadium to play the Buffalo Bills in week 2 of the 2016 NFL Preseason. Both the Giants and the Bills lost their first preseason games, with the Bills losing the Colts and the Giants losing to the Dolphins.
Preseason games do not count towards the regular season win/loss total; therefore the outcomes of these games are largely irrelevant. However, it may be concerning for some Giants fans that the G-Men were only able to put up 10 points against an inferior Miami Dolphins team. Can the Giants get their offense issues ironed out before the start of the regular season? You can bet on the New York Giants and every other NFL team at these reviewed online sportsbooks.
The Buffalo Bills were a bit more competitive in their preseason game with the Colts as they only lost the game by one point. With the Bills playing at home, the online sportsbooks have given Buffalo the slight 2 and 1/2 point advantage.
Although the Giants have two-time Super Bowl winning quarterback Eli Manning directing the offense, the 2016 NY Giants squad may not resemble the team that has taken the field over the past few seasons. The Giants will travel to Buffalo on Saturday, August 20 th and the game is expected to kickoff at 4PM EST
Many NFL fans are looking forward to seeing the New Orleans Saints travel to Houston to play the Texans in Week 2 of the NFL Preseason. Last year, both the Saints and the Texans showed moments of brilliance. Unfortunately, injuries on both sides of the ball prevented these two teams from reaching their full potentials.
The 2016 NFL Preseason is an opportunity for these two teams to get back to their winning ways and find a way into the NFL playoffs. Houston is the slight 3 point favorite in this game, with many analysts predicting that this game could become a high scoring affair. Although you may not enjoy betting on NFL pre-season, stick around for our NFL regular season betting picks and predictions that will be updated daily before game day.
Could Brock Osweiler show the same type of consistency in Houston as he did in Denver? Does Drew Brees have any gas in the tank as being known as one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL? For many fans, this preseason game between the Saints and Texans could set the tone for the rest of the NFL season.
The Saints will have to battle against the Carolina Panthers to win their division. For the Texans, their biggest foe continues to be the Indianapolis Colts. Each of these teams will have to progress rapidly in order to win the coveted home playoff spots at the end of the season.
The Denver Broncos capped the 2015 season by sending Peyton Manning into retirement with a Super Bowl victory over the Carolina Panthers. The Broncos finished 1st in the AFC West with a 12-4 record. They beat up the Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50 with an incredible performance from their smothering defense.
Gary Kubiak led the powerful Broncos to the Super Bowl with the masterful play of quarterback Peyton Manning. Coach Kubiak is going to have to reload his team for success this season. Trying to repeat as champions proves always difficult to do.
Peyton Manning’s shoes are going to be hard to fill as he is a sure Hall of Famer. His retirement leaves a gaping hole. Mark Sanchez, a former NFL starter, is one of the quarterbacks that could replace Manning as the season unfolds.
To repeat as champions, the Broncos know they have to play outstanding football the entire season. They know they have a target on their back and each team is focused to bring them down. At 12/1 odds to win the Super Bowl this season, they are a great bet to repeat as Super Bowl Champions in Super Bowl LI.
One of the most anticipated games of the entire season will the world’s first look at the Los Angeles Rams. While preseason games may not seem like much to get excited about, considering the fact that the Rams are playing their first game in LA in several decades, many west coast football fans have missed out on NFL action on Sundays.
The Cowboys will travel to Los Angeles to play the Rams in a nationally televised football game that will start at 8pm on August 13th 2016. ESPN will call the game as the entire world gets their first look at the new look Los Angeles Rams.
It might be surprising that the Los Angeles Rams are 3 ½ point favorites in this game. When you look more closely at the roster of the Rams, you’ll notice that the team is deep with talent, which could be the ultimate deciding factor in the result of the game.
While some sports betting websites have held back on releasing the early lines for the NFL’s 2016 preseason, sites such as BetOnline have already published betting odds early in advance. NFL fans are excited to see the newly relocated Rams franchise in action. Could the LA Rams become a force to be reckoned with by the end of the 2016-2017 NFL season?
The NFL customarily kicks off its preseason with a game at the Football Hall of Fame complex located in Canton, Ohio. This prestigious game gives NFL fans their first taste of football for the 2016-2017 NFL season.
You can expect both Andrew Luck and Aaron Rodgers to be in action at the Hall of Fame preseason game this year. Don’t expect them to play very long though. Since all coaches want to preserve the health of their star players during the preseason, Rodgers and Luck will likely play no more than the first quarter.
From a betting perspective, this can make things tricky. After all, how do you predict the outcome of an NFL preseason game when many of the marquis players are on the bench. One option is to bet on the 1st half point spread, instead of the point spread of the entire game. Another idea is to simply bet on the over/under in regards to the total number of points.
In the case of the Green Bay Packers versus the Indianapolis Colts, the odds makers have labeled the game a pick’em, meaning there is no point spread. BetOnline has the point total listed for this game at 36. The 2016 NFL Hall of Fame NFL Preseason game will be held on August 7th 2016 and it will be broadcast on ESPN at 7PM EST. Don’t miss out on the very first preseason football game of the 2016-2017 NFL season.
The Detroit Lions haven’t won a Super Bowl since the league started calling the championship game that decades ago and are hoping to end the drought this season. The Lions had a very good draft and are counting on those additions to add depth to their roster.
Jim Caldwell is the head coach of the Lions. He was hired to lead the team back to respectability in the NFL. Last year, Caldwell led the Lions to a 7-9 record in the league and finished third place in the NFC North division. The Lions are set the improve that record this year as the NFC North division could be won by any team in the division.
Matthew Stafford is under center for the Lions. Stafford has a huge arm and is very accurate with his throws. He is looking for a better season this year since the offensive line last year didn’t provide him with much protection. The Lions drafted offensive linemen to help protect Stafford in the pocket.
The 2016 NFL Hall of Fame Game will have the Green Bay Packers playing the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, August 7th, 2016. The Packers are currently 7 point favorites on the best NFL online betting sites. The Lions have a long way to go when it comes to playoff contention. They are 70/1 odds to win the Super Bowl, but they will be fun to watch this upcoming season.
The Jacksonville Jaguars finished with a 5-11 record in the AFC South in the 2015 season. That was good enough to place 3rd in their division. They are a young team and have made strides in the offseason by adding talent to their squad through the NFL draft and trades.
Gus Bradley, the head coach of the Jaguars, knows that a 3rd place finish this season is not good enough for Jacksonville fans, much less a 5-11 record. Coach Bradley is confident his young team will make great strides and even push for a playoff spot this season.
Blake Bortles will lead the charge for Jacksonville this season and will have to do even better than his over four thousand passing yards and over thirty touchdowns. He is backed up by a quality veteran in Chad Henne. The Jacksonville Jaguars have two threats at wide receiver, which makes the team dangerous late in the season.
Jacksonville has many areas to improve and they are working tirelessly in the offseason to get better in all areas of their play. The Jacksonville Jaguars are 85/1 odds to win the Super Bowl according to most online sportsbooks and the team will have to get better quickly to reach the promised land of the NFL.
Looking ahead to the 2016-2017 season, the New York Giants look poised to make a serious run for the playoffs. One of their biggest roadblocks on the road to Super Bowl LI will be the Dallas Cowboys. They will need to find a way that they can get the Cowboys under control and win the NFC East.
Head coach Ben McAdoo will take the Giants into his first season as coach. After spending some time as the defensive coordinator for the Giants, McAdoo will step into the role of Head coach and lead the team into battle. The coaching change had ripple effects throughout the NFL, Las Vegas Sportsbooks like the Hilton and Mirage, and online sportsbooks. The TopBet betting site in particular has moved the betting line from 45/1 betting odds to 32/1 now going into NFL pre-season.
McAdoo will have the skill and power of Quarterback Eli Manning. Entering his twelfth season with the Giants, Manning shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Manning has earned the respect of his team as he has led them to two Super Bowl championships in the course of his time with the Giants.
The good news is that many sportsbooks online are giving them a 32/1 odds to win Super Bowl LI. The Giants have the skill and the talent to make the most of their 2016 season while finding a way to win the coveted Lombardi Trophy.
The Minnesota Vikings very well may be the team to be in the NFC North in 2016. The Vikings are coming off an impressive regular season where they finished 11-5 and in first place in the division. They finished one game ahead of the Green Bay Packers. If they continue to get growth out of the quarterback position the sky could be the limit for this team.
Head Coach Mike Zimmer is entering his third season in Minnesota. The team has been on a steady incline since his arrival from Cincinnati a couple years ago. Zimmer has done a great job of bringing along his rookie quarterback and has built the a solid defense much like the one he coached in Cincinnati.
Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is slowing proving his value. After two seasons he has thrown for nearly 6,000 yards and 28 touchdowns. Bridgewater is looking more and more like he can be a franchise quarterback. This season will be pivotal for him.
The sportsbooks see the Vikings with an 18/1 chance of winning the Super Bowl. If young quarterback Teddy Bridgewater lives up to expectations, they just may surprise all of the fans of the NFL and have a break out season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers were quite possibly one injury away from the Super Bowl last year. The 2016 season is full of promise and expectations for the Steelers who come in at 10/1 odds to win Super Bowl LI.
Pittsburgh returns the core of their team, who competed in the AFC Championship a year ago. Head Coach Mike Tomlin will be relying on key players such All-Pro QB Ben Roethlisberger and All-Pro RB Le’Veon Bell. Both players are looking to overcome their health shortcomings of a year ago and to capitalize on their success on the field.
The question mark for this team will revolve around the growth of the defensive unit. The last couple of years have been uncharacteristically inconsistent for the Steelers’ Defense. This unit will rely on 2016 draft picks Artie Burns and Sean Davis to sure up their struggling secondary.
“Potential” is the key word floating around this Steelers team. However, the success of this team will rely on Pittsburgh getting back to its trademarked hard-nosed defense. If their offensive stars can continue to shine and the defense continue to improve, the betting odds will prove to pay out for the Steelers.
The New York Jets are an iconic team that looks toward the upcoming season and Super Bowl LI as a chance to recapture old glory.
Head Coach
Veteran coach Ted Bowles, a native out of Elizabeth, New Jersey, leads the Jets on the sidelines. Coach Bowles had a number of defensive coordinator, and interim head coach for the Dolphins achieving a 2-1 record, prior to obtaining the position as head coach of the New York Jets in 2015. Where only after one season as head coach he achieved a 10-6 record, and was second place in the AFC East.
The Team
Coach Bowles will be lead on the field by Geno Smith. Geno will surely be relying on the skills of Robby Anderson and Eric Decker for his air superiority throughout the season. Meanwhile, online sportsbook has the betting odds of a New York Jets Super Bowl LI appearance (victory) at 40 to 1 odds. If you want to learn how to bet on the Super Bowl and NFL odds then review our list of the top sportsbooks.
Some of the challenges this year facing the club will be a tough mid-season schedule at weeks 4-6 with the Seahawks, Steelers, and Cardinals. Yet another hurdle the team will have to face is that most of the experience on club is on the defensive side of the football.
Meanwhile, supporting a four-year veteran Geno Smith will be mostly a young offensive squad. However, should the Jets be able to overcome and Jets fans would love to see them recapture the glory of Super Bowl III.
The fanbase of the Miami Dolphins have patiently waited the last couple of seasons for quarterback Ryan Tannehill to finally have a breakout season.
With new head coach Adam Gase bringing a new system to the Dolphins, fans are optimistic in Miami that the 2016 season could be a good year. Even though fans may be optimistic, odds makers are not quite so hopeful. Oddsmakers have the Dolphins below the middle of the pack to win Super Bowl 51. The Dolphins are a 60 to 1 favorite to win it all this coming season.
With some new changes for the coming season, fans have several reasons to be hopeful. However, there is one reason why oddsmakers have them at 60 to 1 to win the Super Bowl. The Dolphins play one of the toughest schedules this coming season. If they cannot string together a series of wins, Dolphin fans may be in for another long season.
Even though Adam Gase brings a new system with his coaching staff, it is unproven which may also add to the odds of the Dolphins doing well in 2016. Ryan Tannehill has also not lived up to expectations therefore the success of the Dolphin lies squarely on Tannehill in 2016.
The Los Angeles Rams are a team hoping to take a leap in 2016. A change in location along with some other changes in personnel have already taken place in Los Angeles. The Rams are hoping that they have done enough this offseason to overtake the Seattle Seahawks and the Arizona Cardinals in the challenging NFC West.
Head Coach Jeff Fisher may be just the right guy for this current Rams team. Fisher has already experienced a move to a new city when he was head coach with the Tennessee Titans. Fisher is known for building teams with good defenses that like to run the ball. He’s hoping that a few new players on offense can make the Rams offensive more explosive. For detailed NFL online betting odds information and review check out our top sportsbook reviews. With the success that running back Todd Gurley had as a rookie, Fisher is on the brink of having a solid offensive team.
Rookie quarterback Jared Goff will be who the Rams turn to in 2016. The Rams put together a big trade package to move up and draft Goff in 2016. Goff had a big career at the University of California, and many believe he can be a great NFL Quarterback.
The sportsbooks say that the Rams as having a 60/1 chance of winning the Super Bowl. The Rams play in a tough division, but should be closer to a playoff birth this year.
The Kansas City Chiefs could be a dangerous team in this upcoming season. Coming off a disappointing playoff lost in 2015, the Chiefs appear poised to make another playoff run. Only one team in their division finished in front of them last year, the Denver Broncos.
Andy Reid knows what it takes to get a team to the postseason. As the head coach of the Chiefs, Reid has been to the playoffs two out of three times. He has built a strong defensive and had success without many stars on offense.
Alex Smith will again be the quarterback for the Chiefs. Although he has gained a reputation as simply a game manager, Smith had a solid 2015 season throwing for nearly 3,500 yards and twenty touchdowns. Smith does a good job at taking care of the football and taking what the defense gives him. Wide receiver DeMarcus Robinson and running back Tyreek Hill should give the offense a boost.
The sportsbooks have the Chiefs as a 25/1 bet to win the Super Bowl. With Peyton Manning no longer standing in the way, the Chiefs should be one of the best in the AFC and should definitely contend for the AFC title.
The Houston Texans are a team looking to continue last years success. The Texans made the playoffs last year, however they benefited from playing in perhaps the worst division in football last year, the AFC South. Every team in the division appeared to get better this offseason and the Texans will have to be better if they want to make the playoffs again.
Head coach Bill O’Brien made his impact felt in year one. O’Brien showed that he is not afraid to change things and is committed to winning. His success with the offense in New England is proof of his talents. O’Brien will be looking to fix his situation at quarterback to take the Texans back to the playoffs.
The Texans may finally have some stability at the quarterback with the addition of Brock Osweiler. Osweiler played well last year in Denver in relief of Peyton Manning, and many thought the Broncos should have stayed with him. He should be a solid upgrade from Brian Hoyer. With weapons like DeAndre Hopkins and Braxton Miller, the Texans have the potential to be much better on offense.
The odds makers have given the Texans a 40/1 chance of winning the Super Bowl. Chances are they won’t be the last team standing at the end of the season but they could be looking at another playoff birth.
After limping into the playoffs and clinching a wild card spot last season, fan’s expectations for the Green Bay Packers this upcoming 2016 season are high.
With the return of Jordy Nelson, who suffered a season-ending injury last season, the Packer’s are looking to go deep in the playoffs this year. Aaron Rodgers, the MVP quarterback, is sure to get back into his usual rhythm with a full corp of receivers in the back field.
Head Coach, Mike McCarthy, is one of the best coaches in the league. McCarthy has a hands-on approach, reclaiming his position of calling the offensive plays for the team. McCarthy has been at the helm for the last ten years and will have his team ready to go for the 2016 season.
As one of the favorites to win the Super Bowl 51, the Green Bay Packers are 10 to 1 odds to win the coveted Lombardi trophy. Several experts believe the Packers also may have the easiest route to the Super Bowl as they may have the most favorable schedule.
With a healthy team, an MVP quarterback, and a great schedule, the Packers are sure to have a good run at Super Bowl 51.
