Free NFL Picks: Predictions & Best Bets

Free picks on all NFL games for Nov. 25, 2025

Green Bay Packers logo GB @ Detroit Lions logo DET Nov 27 | 1:00 PM ET
MoneyLine
Green Bay Packers logo GB (+135)
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Pick made: 33 minutes ago
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Mike Spector
Author

Detroit has trailed by double-digits in five games this season, but only won for the first time in such games last week when it scored 17 unanswered points to beat the Giants in overtime.

Detroit’s Pass Block Win Rate was down to 26th entering last week, while Jared Goff’s 9.0 Total QBR ranked 29th when pressured. That is an issue when facing Micah Parsons, who is coming off a game with four quarterback pressures and back-to-back games with multiple sacks.

 

Score a Touchdown
Jameson Williams logo Jameson Williams Score a Touchdown (Yes: +180)
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Pick made: 16 hours ago
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Matt Jacob
Author

Jameson Williams took the collar last week against the Giants — zero catches — just as he did against Tampa Bay in Week 6. In three games sandwiched in between, however, Williams hauled in three TD receptions (one in each contest).

Williams also scored in Week 5 at the Chiefs. In other words, he's found the end zone in four straight games in which he's had at least one reception.

Receiving Yards
Amon-Ra St. Brown logo Amon-Ra St. Brown u74.5 Receiving Yards (-113)
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Pick made: 17 hours ago
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Matt Jacob
Author

The Packers have pretty much owned Amon-Ra St. Brown, allowing the Lions' stud wide receiver to eclipse 56 receiving yards just twice in nine career matchups.

That includes a 45-yard effort in the 2025 season opener in Green Bay. In fact, through 11 games this year, only two wide receivers have eclipsed 70 yards against the Packers.

Passing Yards
Jordan Love logo Jordan Love u230.5 Passing Yards (-113)
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Pick made: 17 hours ago
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Matt Jacob
Author

Jordan Love has thrown for less than 180 yards in each of his last three games. He also only had 188 yards against the Lions back in Week 1, and managed just 208 in last year's game in Detroit. 

Meanwhile, prior to getting shredded by (of all people) Jameis Winston last week, the Lions had held four straight QBs to 135, 213, 143 and 228 passing yards.

Spread
Detroit Lions logo DET -3.0 (-104)
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Pick made: yesterday
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

Neither of these teams are at full strength entering this huge divisional matchup. On a short week, I trust Dan Campbell and Kelvin Sheppard more to punch back after a Week 1 loss in Green Bay.

Spread
Green Bay Packers logo GB +3.0 (-105)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

You have to go back to the first game of last season to source the last time the Packers lost by more than three points on the road. That's four successive road defeats by three points or fewer, which includes their 34-31 loss to the Lions at Ford Field last season.

All of Green Bay's losses this season were by three points. 

Kansas City Chiefs logo KC @ Dallas Cowboys logo DAL Nov 27 | 4:30 PM ET
Spread
Kansas City Chiefs logo KC -3.0 (-115)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

This pick boils down to me trusting the Kansas City Chiefs' defense to make more stops than Dallas. When it had to, Kansas' defense stepped up against an Indianapolis Colts team with the second-best offensive DVOA, holding them to five second-half first downs.

Rushing Yards
Patrick Mahomes logo Patrick Mahomes o21.5 Rushing Yards (-114)
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Pick made: 14 hours ago
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Matt Jacob
Author

Five quarterbacks have eclipsed 21 rushing yards against Dallas this season, and one of those QBs — the Eagles' Jalen Hurts — did it twice.

Meanwhile, Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes compiled 303 of his 318 rushing yards in seven of 11 starts, racking up at least 28 yards in each of those seven games.

Spread
Dallas Cowboys logo DAL +3.5 (-115)
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Pick made: 15 hours ago
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Matt Jacob
Author

Going back to Week 2, Dallas has tallied at least 24 points eight times in 10 games. On the flip side, the Chiefs haven't cracked 21 points in regulation in any of their last three contests.

Also, while the Cowboys are 4-1 ATS as an underdog this season, Kansas City is 1-4 SU and ATS as away from home — all as a short favorite.

Spread
Dallas Cowboys logo DAL +3.5 (-110)
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Pick made: yesterday
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

It's easy to write off the Cowboys after the offseason drama and 3-5-1 start, but they've won two straight after trading for star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams. After a potentially season-defining win over Philly, expect Dallas to show up at home on a short week.

Spread
Kansas City Chiefs logo KC -3.5 (+105)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Mike Spector
Author

Dallas is coming off a victory over the defending Super Bowl champions in which it tied its largest comeback (21 points) in franchise history. But Kansas City’s comeback from 11 points down in the fourth quarter last week was even more impressive, considering how it dominated an eight-win Colts team down the stretch.

The Chiefs out-scored Indianapolis 14-0 in the fourth quarter and overtime, while outgaining the Colts 236-18 in that span. Kansas City’s defense held Indianapolis to just five first downs after halftime, and at one point forced four straight three-and-outs.

 

Cincinnati Bengals logo CIN @ Baltimore Ravens logo BAL Nov 27 | 8:20 PM ET
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Cincinnati Bengals logo Baltimore Ravens logo o51.5 (-109)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Philip Wood
Author

The Bengals are allowing a league-worst 32.7 points per game. The Bengals are averaging over 27 points per contest with Joe Flacco under center, and if he doesn't play, it will be because Joe Burrow is back, which would immediately improve the offense.

Spread
Baltimore Ravens logo BAL -7.0 (-113)
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Pick made: yesterday
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

Baltimore simply hasn't looked right even amid a five-game win streak because of a lethargic offense that can't get ahead of the chains. Cue the Bengals defense, which is historically one of the worst of all time. The Ravens should look closer to their old form in a must-win over a spiraling rival.

Chicago Bears logo CHI @ Philadelphia Eagles logo PHI Nov 28 | 3:00 PM ET
Spread
Chicago Bears logo CHI +7.0 (-114)
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Pick made: 18 hours ago
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Isaiah Sirois
Author

Johnson’s Bears are 7-4 against the spread overall and 4-2 against the spread on the road. The market just isn’t giving them the respect they deserve. But the big needle-mover for me is the Eagles’ inability to get themselves out of a slump under head coach Nick Sirianni. When they’re good, they’re good, but when they’re bad? The Eagles are an NFL-worst 8-14 (36.4%) against the spread after a loss under Sirianni. With a bunch of injuries in the secondary, I just can't trust the Eagles here.

Spread
Chicago Bears logo CHI +7.0 (-114)
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Pick made: yesterday
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

At some point, it's OK to acknowledge the Bears might actually be good - at least offensively, which has been the driving force for a four-game win streak. The Eagles aren't in sync right now, so this feels like too much to lay on a short week.

Jacksonville Jaguars logo JAC @ Tennessee Titans logo TEN Nov 30 | 1:00 PM ET
Spread
Jacksonville Jaguars logo JAC -6.5 (-108)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor
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Tennessee Titans logo TEN +7.0 (-115)
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Pick made: yesterday
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

The Titans have something real in rookie QB Cam Ward, whose play has helped Tennessee stay within one score in three straight losses. I expect the same against a surging yet familiar and inconsistent Jacksonville side that barely beat Arizona last week.

Atlanta Falcons logo ATL @ New York Jets logo NYJ Nov 30 | 1:00 PM ET
Spread
Atlanta Falcons logo ATL -2.5 (-115)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

While it's hard to know what to expect from the Atlanta Falcons from week to week, they restored some faith last week against New Orleans. And their ceiling is way higher than New York's. 

Spread
Atlanta Falcons logo ATL -2.5 (-108)
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Pick made: yesterday
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

The Falcons' season is teetering on irrelevancy - if it's not there already - but it's still talented enough to beat the lower class of the NFL. That would include the Jets, who have lost two straight by 13 points after a midseason fire sale.

Los Angeles Rams logo LA @ Carolina Panthers logo CAR Nov 30 | 1:00 PM ET
Spread
Los Angeles Rams logo LA -10.0 (-115)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
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The Carolina Panthers' offense is sputtering, and their defense will be without cornerback Jaycee Horn after he suffered a concussion against the 49ers. That's ominous news when facing one of the league's hottest teams. 

Spread
Carolina Panthers logo CAR +10.0 (-115)
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Pick made: yesterday
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

The Rams are a wagon right now, so you'll have to pinch your nose to bet against them in any matchup - especially against a non-title contender. Still, double digits is a lot for a Carolina side that has won five of seven games entering Monday night.

New Orleans Saints logo NO @ Miami Dolphins logo MIA Nov 30 | 1:00 PM ET
Spread
Miami Dolphins logo MIA -6.0 (-108)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
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Miami Dolphins logo MIA -5.5 (-110)
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Pick made: yesterday
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

Is this a trap? Or is Miami good again? Two straight wins over the Bills and Commanders are one thing, but the bye week tips it over the edge for this matchup with the Saints, who are distinctly not good after a 2-9 start with six double-digit losses.

Arizona Cardinals logo ARI @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers logo TB Nov 30 | 1:00 PM ET
Spread
Tampa Bay Buccaneers logo TB -3.0 (-108)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
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Arizona Cardinals logo ARI +3.0 (-110)
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Pick made: yesterday
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

Will Baker Mayfield be fully healthy for this matchup after leaving Sunday's loss to the Rams? Even if he plays, I still like Arizona's defensive front to make life miserable for Mayfield and his thinned supporting cast in a potential upset spot.

San Francisco 49ers logo SF @ Cleveland Browns logo CLE Nov 30 | 1:00 PM ET
Spread
San Francisco 49ers logo SF -6.5 (-109)
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Pick made: yesterday
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

Congratulations to Shedeur Sanders for his first win over a Raiders team that fired its offensive coordinator that night. Life will be tougher against a competent 49ers team that is finally starting to resemble a playoff team with some of its key pieces back in the fold.

Houston Texans logo HOU @ Indianapolis Colts logo IND Nov 30 | 1:00 PM ET
MoneyLine
Houston Texans logo HOU (+190)
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Pick made: 32 minutes ago
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Mike Spector
Author

Houston is coming off an upset of a similar magnitude as the line in this game, after holding Buffalo to its season-low in yards per play (4.9). The Texans defensive front sacked Josh Allen a career-high eight times, which resulted in the team’s eighth game allowing fewer than 20 points.

If the Texans can get similar pressure on Daniel Jones as they did on Allen, that bodes well for their chances of an upset. Jones turned in season-worsts in completion percentage (61.3%) and off-target throws last week (23%), and faced his second-highest pressure rate of the season (41%).  

 

Spread
Houston Texans logo HOU +4.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor
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Houston Texans logo HOU +3.5 (-106)
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Pick made: yesterday
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

Indianapolis was probably never as good as its 7-1 start, and it isn't as bad as its 1-2 record since. But the Texans' defense should cause nightmares for Daniel Jones and Co., and if they can bottle up Jonathan Taylor, their offense has been efficient enough with Davis Mills to keep it close or even win outright.

Minnesota Vikings logo MIN @ Seattle Seahawks logo SEA Nov 30 | 4:05 PM ET
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Seattle Seahawks logo SEA -10.5 (-105)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

I have no faith in the Minnesota Vikings offense. The Vikings have lost five of the last six games, four of which they failed to score 20 points. A 22-point performance at home against the Philadelphia Eagles with Carson Wentz under center was the only exception.

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Seattle Seahawks logo SEA -8.5 (-115)
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Pick made: yesterday
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

J.J. McCarthy has been the worst starting quarterback in the NFL and one of the worst in league history by advanced metrics. The Seahawks' defense, on the other hand, is historically great. That mismatch alone has me expecting a home blowout win in a bounce-back spot for Seattle.

Buffalo Bills logo BUF @ Pittsburgh Steelers logo PIT Nov 30 | 4:25 PM ET
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Pittsburgh Steelers logo PIT +4.5 (-120)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor
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Buffalo Bills logo BUF -3.5 (-115)
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Pick made: yesterday
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

The Bills' run defense has been gashed in recent weeks and cost the team accordingly. Pittsburgh simply isn't built to attack that weakness in the same way, and Buffalo is well equipped to attack the Steelers' weaknesses downfield.

Las Vegas Raiders logo LV @ Los Angeles Chargers logo LAC Nov 30 | 4:25 PM ET
Spread
Los Angeles Chargers logo LAC -9.5 (-112)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

Pete Carroll's first year in Sin City has not gone as envisioned, with six of his team's nine losses coming by at least 11 points. They score the fewest points per game (15.0), tied with the New Orleans Saints.

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Los Angeles Chargers logo LAC -9.5 (-110)
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Pick made: yesterday
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

It's tough to lay close to 10 points on a Chargers team that just got taken to the cleaners, but a week off and a matchup with a Raiders team in disarray should help Justin Herbert and Co. bounce back and stay on pace in the AFC playoff race.

Denver Broncos logo DEN @ Washington Commanders logo WAS Nov 30 | 8:20 PM ET
Spread
Denver Broncos logo DEN -6.5 (-115)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
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Denver Broncos logo DEN -6.5 (-110)
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Pick made: yesterday
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

The Broncos have won three straight games by exactly three points, but two of them came against likely playoff teams and none came after a week off. The Commanders are rested, too, but six straight losses don't wear off in a week.

New York Giants logo NYG @ New England Patriots logo NE Dec 01 | 8:15 PM ET
MoneyLine
New York Giants logo NYG (+340)
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Pick made: 31 minutes ago
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Mike Spector
Author

New York’s five losses this season when leading by double-digits are tied for the most of any team in a single season in NFL history. It is also the first team to blow a double-digit lead in five road games in a season.

Will New York firing defensive coordinator Shane Bowen after allowing the third-most yards and points per game make the difference? 

 

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New York Giants logo NYG +7.5 (-115)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor
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New England Patriots logo NE -7.5 (-102)
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Pick made: yesterday
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

The Jameis Winston era is off to a riveting start for the Giants, but New York is still a deeply flawed team that should be taken advantage of by MVP candidate Drake Maye and the current AFC leaders.

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NFL expert picks each week

Our NFL betting experts have been on top of the futures markets since the clock hit 00:00 in February’s Super Bowl. We’ve covered free agency and the draft, trades and offseason injuries, and changes in the odds to win the Super Bowl and every major award.

We’ve monitored the news through training camps and hit the ground running with preseason. Throughout the regular season and playoffs, we’ll cover the weekly NFL odds for the entire slate and marquee games. We’ll also have our eyes on how weather might impact this week’s games, injuries from around the league, and the betting trends that actually matter for helping you win your NFL bets. We try to find out why teams are winning and/or scoring more on the road vs. at home, and why a team might hold a lengthy winning streak against their division rival.

Our expert picks on each game we cover will offer up a pick to win, along with the best ATS or total picks, and all the player props you’ll be most interested in. We’ll combine our standalone bets into a parlay or SGP to boost the odds and offer the chance at a bigger payday.

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Free Super Bowl picks

Whether your team’s looking to contend this season or not, we have them covered with live Super Bowl odds and our extensive coverage of the single most popular betting market in the industry. We’re on top of every shift throughout the calendar year and will be providing weekly updates through the season.

Super Bowl odds shift due to team and player performance, injuries, trades, and other news. We’re on top of all of that so you can stay focused on making your best picks and predictions to win the Big Game in February. Don’t just bet the favorites, as we look for value opportunities before teams get hot and rise to the top of the oddsboard.

Super Bowl futures odds for the next season are typically posted during the NFL playoffs and before that season’s champion is crowned. You can bet on which team will win the Super Bowl more than a year in advance of the championship game.

TeamOdds to win Super Bowl (before Week 1)
Kansas City Chiefs+600 (bet $100 to win $600 profit)
San Francisco 49ers+700
Baltimore Ravens+900
Buffalo Bills+1100
Detroit Lions+1400
  • Super Bowl odds are typically moneyline style and reflect implied win probability
  • Favorites to win the Big Game often range from +500 to +800 early in the season
  • Long shots can be +5000 or longer

You can place a variety of bets leading up to and during the Big Game:

  • Futures
    • Pick who will win the Super Bowl
    • Example: Dallas Cowboys to win Super Bowl at +1200
  • Game line
    • Bet on the point spread, moneyline, or Over/Under once the matchup is set
  • Player props
    • Patrick Mahomes Over/Under 2.5 touchdown passes
    • Travis Kelce anytime touchdown scorer (+110)

We advise entering the season with a couple of Super Bowl long-shot picks in your pocket. Wait for the best buy-point on the favorite(s) of your choice. You’ll be better off betting these teams following a loss than amid a winning streak. When expectations drop, that’s often the best time to find longer odds.

Once the Super Bowl comes around, treat it as any other game.

Super Bowl novelty props

Super Bowl novelty props are fun, entertainment-style wagers unique to the Super Bowl. These bet types are random, almost completely unpredictable, and may literally come down to a 50/50 coin flip. These wagers should be made with reduced investments solely for fun.

Popular novelty props:

  • Coin toss: Heads or Tails (usually -105 or -110 so that the sportsbooks take their cut, or vig)
  • Length of national anthem: Over/Under (i.e., 1 minute, 59 seconds)
  • Gatorade color poured on winning coach: Orange, Blue, Clear, etc.
  • Halftime show props: First song performed, surprise guest appearances
  • MVP speech: Will the MVP mention "teammates" or "God" first?

Some sportsbooks even offer live betting on commercials, celebrities in attendance, or camera shots during the game.

Free NFL moneyline picks

A moneyline pick is simply wagering on who will win a game - no point spreads involved. Odds show favorites with a minus (‑) and underdogs with a plus (+). Either team needs to just win by any margin to cash bets on their side.

Imagine the Bills are favorites and the Jets are underdogs:

TeamMoneyline odds
Bills–250
Jets+400
  • $100 on Bills (‑250) → Profit = $100 × (100 / 250) = $40 (total payout $140)
  • $100 on Jets (+400) → Profit = $100 × 4 = $400 (total payout $500)

Free NFL Over/Under picks

Over/Under betting doesn’t care who wins the game, just how many points are scored.

  • Book sets a line → i.e., Over/Under 54.5
  • You choose:
    • Over 54.5
    • Under 54.5
  • Odds are usually around –110, meaning you bet $110 to win $100 (and your $110 stake returns $210 total)
  • If the final score is:
    • 48–22 (total 70) → Over wins
    • 24–23 (total 47) → Under wins
  • Pushes are avoided thanks to the half-point; i.e., 54.5 guarantees Over or Under wins
    • If the total is set at 54 and that’s the exact final score, all bets on either side will be refunded (voided) as a tie
  • You can also bet on the point total in each half or quarter, or for each team

Free NFL spread picks

Our expert picks typically focus on picks against the spread as one of the most popular NFL picks. Spreads handicap matchups by setting a number teams need to cover via winning by more than that amount or losing by less than that amount.

  • The favorite is shown with a minus (–) and must win by more than the spread to cover
  • The underdog has a plus (+) and must either win outright or lose by fewer points than the spread
  • Spreads often include a .5 (i.e., 3.5) to avoid a tie or “push.” If the final margin equals the exact spread, bets are refunded as a tie
  • Key numbers such as 3, 7, and 10 are considered to represent the best bets as they represent scoring increments and you can bet on teams to win by or less than those common numbers

Free NFL prop picks

NFL player props offer the best chance to bet on your favorite (or most disliked) players. It’s also the place bettors look to attack narratives and news, and our NFL prop betting sites are generally slower to adjust these lines and odds than they are to move the game lines. Looking to back a player in a revenge game against his former team, or think your team’s WR2 will have a big day with the WR1 nursing an injury during practice? Then NFL props are for you. Rush out to these markets at your favorite sportsbook(s) whenever you see a trusted report or breaking news. We’ll also have your back by tracking that info with our NFL picks.

Betting lines are often in the form of Over/Unders for a set line of yards, pass competitions or attempts, touchdowns, or receptions/rushing attempts. Other prop bets are Yes/No bets, or just Yes bets, such as anytime touchdown scorer predictions.

Alternate lines offer the opportunity to get higher or lower odds when you’re more or less confident in the standard prop bet line. Are you convinced Patrick Mahomes will go Over his standard passing yards line of 257.5? Try betting Mahomes to finish with 280+ passing yards. Not comfortable betting Josh Allen’s Under on a line of 285.5 yards? Bet Allen to finish with 220+ passing yards, or the Under on an alternate line of 275.5 in a difficult matchup.

These alternate lines with shorter odds can be added to parlays and SGPs to boost the overall payout while maintaining a high probability of each leg hitting.

Anytime touchdown scorer props, and related markets such as first touchdown scorer, last touchdown scorer, and multiple touchdown scorer props, are among the most popular of all NFL prop picks. These can provide instant gratification with quick payouts, or offer a full-game sweat. It’s also abundantly clear when you’ve won the bet while watching the game, and you can get score notifications to your mobile device if you’re not watching RedZone.

NFL props extend beyond player props. Here are a couple examples of widely-available team and game props for every game.

Team props:

  • Eagles Over 2.5 total touchdowns (+105)
  • Jets first team to score (-110)

Game/event props:

  • Opening kickoff to be a touchback (-125)
  • Any player to score a defensive touchdown (+900)
  • Will there be a safety? Yes +750

NFL live betting

While our NFL picks coverage concludes at kickoff, live betting has become increasingly popular for fans and sportsbooks. Be sure to follow our experts on X as they offer up additional advice on the biggest games while watching along with you.

NFL live betting (also called in-game betting) lets you place wagers after the game has started, with odds that change in real time based on the game’s progress.

This allows you to react to the action and potentially find better value than pregame lines. Live betting largely negates the sportsbooks’ inherent advantage over bettors, as oddsmakers at our best live betting sites and viewers are reacting in real time to the events of any game.

Sportsbooks update spreads, totals, moneylines, and props throughout the game based on:

  • Score
  • Possession
  • Injuries
  • Time remaining
  • Player performance

Popular NFL live betting options

  • Live spread
    • Example: Chiefs -2.5 vs. Bills (after falling behind 10–0)
    • Odds might now favor the underdog if momentum shifts
  • Live total (Over/Under)
    • If the game starts slow, the total might drop from 48.5 to 42.5
    • You can bet the Over if you expect more scoring in the second half
  • Live moneyline
    • Odds on the trailing team lengthen the longer they’re behind
    • Example: Bet +250 on the Bengals to come back from a 14–3 deficit when they were +105 on the pregame moneyline
  • Next play / drive props
    • Will the next play be a run or pass?
    • Will the next drive end in a touchdown?
    • Who’ll score the next touchdown?

Strategy tips

  • Watch momentum: Injury, weather, or defensive adjustments can shift game flow
  • Shop around: Different sportsbooks may offer very different live lines depending on how their oddsmakers are reacting to the game, and where they faced a higher liability based on the pregame handle
  • Use delays wisely: Streaming delays can hurt - bet early or during timeouts if possible
  • Bet with context: Don’t chase value without understanding the matchup

How we make our NFL picks & predictions

Our No. 1 focus at Sportsbook Review is always on price shopping and finding you the best betting line and odds for each pick from our best NFL betting sites. Why should you pay more (bet shorter odds) when you can fetch a greater profit at a different sportsbook, all while needing the exact same outcome on your bet?

This is the most important part of the process for any NFL game picks, player props, and futures bets. To be a winning bettor over the long term, you simply can’t be leaving money on the table by betting shorter odds when better numbers are out there.

However, this step typically follows our experts' analysis of matchups using advanced statistics, as well as player and team performance, to determine their best bets in any given betting market. Following along with snap counts, red-zone usage, targets, and more is essential to successful NFL player prop betting. Certain matchups favor running backs over wide receivers, or slot receivers over wideouts, and we always look to who’s best equipped for success in those matchups when starting our game picks and player props.

We caution against putting too much emphasis on injuries, weather, or any narrative or news-based factor. The sportsbooks are almost always ahead of this when it comes to setting and adjusting their lines. Bettors don’t have an edge just because Patrick Mahomes won’t be playing against the Broncos on Sunday. That’s already been baked into the lines. To help with that, we look at the opening lines each week for the following week’s slate of games, and we track that movement multiple times after the lines open on the previous Wednesday. This can help you get closing line value (CLV) if the line moves too far in either direction from what oddsmakers initially made it. These early lines can help protect you from overreacting to any single wins or losses. Trust the oddsmakers.

It’s important to balance betting on favorites, underdogs, and long shots. Favorites come with shorter odds for a reason, but they don’t always win. It’s equally important to know that longer odds represent a lower probability of a winning bet. Keep a level head when assessing the weekly lines and remove personal bias from your handicapping. The general public often overreacts to any sort of injury or weather implications. Know when to be conservative and when to bet an Under or the underdog on an inflated total or spread.

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We carefully match our betting experts to the sports and topics they’re most passionate about to recommend picks they’re betting themselves. Our 1-to-5-star confidence rating is based on the matchup, their research, and the implied probability of the odds. It’s rare to see a 5-star pick on touchdown predictions, as well as futures bets, due to the inherent nature of those betting markets and the lower implied probability of the longer odds.

You’ll see many of our NFL betting experts covering the same teams or offering picks on the same markets each week as they focus on their specialties to offer trusted advice.

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