Free NFL Picks: Predictions & Best Bets

Free picks on all NFL games for Oct. 24, 2025

New York Jets logo NYJ @ Cincinnati Bengals logo CIN Oct 26 | 1:00 PM ET
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Cincinnati Bengals logo CIN -6.5 (-109)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 days ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

The New York Jets can't score points if their lives depended on it, with a total of 24 in the previous two games. The Cincinnati Bengals' offense has new life with Joe Flacco under center, and I expect those trends to continue in Cincy. 

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Cincinnati Bengals logo CIN -5.5 (-105)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 days ago
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

The Bengals are far from the team we thought they'd be entering the season, but the Jets profile as the worst team in football. I'm done expecting that to change after another embarrassing home loss last week to Carolina.

Buffalo Bills logo BUF @ Carolina Panthers logo CAR Oct 26 | 1:00 PM ET
Spread
Buffalo Bills logo BUF -7.0 (-120)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 days ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

The Buffalo Bills are coming off a bye week, providing ample time to think about their consecutive losses. Josh Allen will be a man possessed, ready for a bounce-back game, while the Carolina Panthers will be without Bryce Young. 

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Carolina Panthers logo CAR +7.5 (-115)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 days ago
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

The Bills have a knack for playing down to their competition in tough road spots like this one, and I'm starting to buy into the Panthers as a frisky underdog. This feels like too many points for struggling Buffalo.

San Francisco 49ers logo SF @ Houston Texans logo HOU Oct 26 | 1:00 PM ET
Receiving Touchdowns
George Kittle logo George Kittle o0.5 Receiving Touchdowns (+225)
Pick made: 16 hours ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

It's National Tight Ends Day this week, and you know what that means - Kittle is scoring. A year ago, Kittle had six catches for 128 yards and a touchdown on his self-created holiday, and is coming off a massive goose egg in Week 7. Yes, he had zero catches. After the game, Kittle apologized not only to his fantasy owners but also to bettors - we love that. Don't overthink this one, big No. 85 is scoring

Score a First Half Touchdown
Christian McCaffrey logo Christian McCaffrey Score a First Half Touchdown (Yes: +170)
Best Odds
Pick made: 18 hours ago
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Mike Spector
Author

McCaffrey is coming off his ninth game with 100 rushing yards and 50 receiving yards, which is tied for the third-most all-time. He also turned in his fourth career game with 200-plus scrimmage yards, and his first since 2019.

Having tight end George Kittle healthy will only help him going forward. With Kittle on the field, McCaffrey has 26 rushing attempts for 5.7 yards per rush, two rushing touchdowns, and 3.8 yards per contact per rush. With Kittle off the field, McCaffrey’s 106 rushes have averaged 3.0 yards per rush and 1.4 yards before contact per rush, and one score.

 

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San Francisco 49ers logo SF +1.5 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 days ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

The Houston Texans' two primary receivers were injured in the loss to the Seattle Seahawks, and the offensive line is one of the worst in the league. Ricky Pearsall is set to return, and despite injuries to their two best defenders, I have more faith in the visiting 49ers. 

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Houston Texans logo HOU -1.5 (-105)
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Pick made: 3 days ago
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

San Francisco will likely be a popular bet this week after CMC's explosive showing in Week 7. I don't expect an encore against a ferocious Texans defense, which should cause issues for whomever starts at quarterback for the still-snakebitten 49ers.

New York Giants logo NYG @ Philadelphia Eagles logo PHI Oct 26 | 1:00 PM ET
Score a Touchdown
A.J. Brown logo A.J. Brown Score a Touchdown (Yes: +180)
Best Odds
Pick made: 14 hours ago
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Philip Wood
Author

Brown scored twice last week, and he now has at least 80 receiving yards in back-to-back weeks. The Giants have allowed nine passing touchdowns this season.

Passing Yards
Jalen Hurts logo Jalen Hurts o204.5 Passing Yards (-114)
Best Odds
Pick made: 14 hours ago
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Philip Wood
Author
Rushing Yards
Cam Skattebo logo Cam Skattebo u56.5 Rushing Yards (-115)
Best Odds
Pick made: 14 hours ago
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Philip Wood
Author

Skattebo ran for 98 yards against the Eagles two weeks ago, but Jalen Carter didn't play in that game. With Carter back, look for Skattebo to struggle and rush for fewer than 4.0 yards per carry, as he's done in three of his last six.

Rushing Yards
Cam Skattebo logo Cam Skattebo o55.5 Rushing Yards (-114)
Best Odds
Pick made: 16 hours ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

Not only has Skattebo gone over this number in five straight weeks, he's getting all of the volume out of that Giants backfield. He carried the ball 25-15-19-16 times across the last four weeks. If he's anywhere near that average of 18 totes, we'll have plenty of space to soar past 55.5 rushing yards as part of our best NFL player prop bets for Week 8.

Longest Pass Completion
Jalen Hurts logo Jalen Hurts o36.5 Longest Pass Completion (-113)
Best Odds
Pick made: 18 hours ago
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Mike Spector
Author

On passes 20 yards downfield to A.J. Brown over the first six games, Hurts completed two of eight passes for 68 yards and zero touchdowns. But last week alone on such throws, he completed all three passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns, with the three completions tying for the most in a game as teammates.

 

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New York Giants logo NYG +7.0 (-105)
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Pick made: 2 days ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

The Giants proved they have a blueprint for stopping the Eagles, as evidenced by their win at home in Week 6. Jaxson Dart, who was impressive in the opening three quarters, will learn from his team's fourth-quarter implosion in Denver. In addition, the Eagles usually struggle to break games open.  

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Philadelphia Eagles logo PHI -7.0 (-105)
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Pick made: 3 days ago
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

The Giants blew out the Eagles just two weeks ago on a Thursday night, but I'd be shocked by a repeat performance after the Eagles found their stride in a Week 7 win. New York's epic collapse in Denver could linger into this one, too.

Cleveland Browns logo CLE @ New England Patriots logo NE Oct 26 | 1:00 PM ET
Score a Touchdown
Harold Fannin Jr. logo Harold Fannin Jr. Score a Touchdown (Yes: +320)
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Pick made: 16 hours ago
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Philip Wood
Author

Fannin has caught 15 of 19 targets over the last three weeks. The Patriots have only allowed two touchdowns to tight ends this season, but they've allowed the eighth-most yards, which means Dillon Gabriel's favorite target will have opportunities.

Passing Touchdowns
Drake Maye logo Drake Maye o1.5 Passing Touchdowns (-118)
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Pick made: 16 hours ago
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Philip Wood
Author

Maye has thrown at least two touchdowns in five of his last six games. The Browns have allowed just three rushing touchdowns this season, but they've given up 12 passing touchdowns.

Rushing Yards
Rhamondre Stevenson logo Rhamondre Stevenson u53.5 Rushing Yards (-114)
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Pick made: 16 hours ago
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Philip Wood
Author

Stevenson ran for a season-high 88 yards last week, but he's averaging just 3.6 yards per carry this year, and he's about to take on a defense allowing just 3.3 yards per attempt.

Receiving Yards
Hunter Henry logo Hunter Henry u40.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
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Pick made: 18 hours ago
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Mike Spector
Author

Patriots tight end Hunter Henry has seen five or fewer targets in each game since Week 4, with just 14 total targets in that span. He has not topped 50 receiving yards in any of those games.

 

MoneyLine
Cleveland Browns logo CLE (+310)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Mike Spector
Author

New England’s pass-happy offense (it ranks in the top four in pass rate over expectation) could play right into Cleveland’s strength, as the defense is tied for the eighth-most sacks.

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Cleveland Browns logo CLE +7.0 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 days ago
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

Drake Maye is that dude, and the Patriots are stacking wins because of it. I'm still skeptical about laying such a big number against a Browns side with an elite defense and some stability on offense with Dillon Gabriel under center.

Chicago Bears logo CHI @ Baltimore Ravens logo BAL Oct 26 | 1:00 PM ET
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Chicago Bears logo CHI +6.5 (-112)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

We don't know whether Lamar Jackson will suit up against the Chicago Bears. If he can't go, the number for the betting underdog Bears will decrease. Based on the Bears' recent play, I'm confident they can keep things close against a Baltimore Ravens team that isn't healthy yet. 

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Baltimore Ravens logo BAL -6.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 3 days ago
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

Lamar Jackson should be back for the Ravens, whose defense looked much improved against the Rams before last week's bye. That's enough to have me buying a bounce-back effort in a must-win game for Baltimore.

Miami Dolphins logo MIA @ Atlanta Falcons logo ATL Oct 26 | 1:00 PM ET
Passing Yards
Tua Tagovailoa logo Tua Tagovailoa u198.5 Passing Yards (-114)
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Pick made: 16 hours ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

This could definitely be my favorite play of the day. The Miami Dolphins are an absolute dumpster fire, and Tua was the one who lit the match. Over the last two weeks, Tagovailoa has thrown six interceptions - which leads the NFL - against one passing touchdown. Now he gets the best passing defense in the NFL in the Atlanta Falcons. Tua will be lucky if he doesn't get benched on Sunday.

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Atlanta Falcons logo ATL -7.0 (-115)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

It doesn't matter whether Michael Penix Jr. or Kirk Cousins plays; such is the calamitous state of affairs in Miami. Dolphins' head coach Mike McDaniel appears to be a dead man walking, and I don't expect his players to go all-in on trying to save his job. 

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Atlanta Falcons logo ATL -7.5 (+100)
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Pick made: 3 days ago
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

The Falcons are either the NFL's worst good team or best bad team after an enigmatic 3-3 start. Either way, they're a heck of a lot better than the Dolphins, who have effectively quit on the season with three months to go.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers logo TB @ New Orleans Saints logo NO Oct 26 | 4:05 PM ET
MoneyLine
New Orleans Saints logo NO (+195)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Mike Spector
Author

New Orleans is 1-3 at home this season, but all three losses have been by seven or fewer points. It now has a scheduling advantage over Tampa Bay since the Buccaneers played on Monday night last week. A short week also does not give much of a chance for Tampa Bay’s plethora of injured players outside of Mike Evans (OUT) to heal in time.

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New Orleans Saints logo NO +4.5 (-105)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers logo TB -6.0 (-110)
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Pick made: 3 days ago
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

As much respect as I have for the job Kellen Moore has done in his debut season in New Orleans, the Buccaneers are a legitimate contender in the NFC. If they can return some key playmakers for this divisional tilt, it shouldn't be close.

Dallas Cowboys logo DAL @ Denver Broncos logo DEN Oct 26 | 4:25 PM ET
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Denver Broncos logo DEN -3.0 (-120)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

This spread is much more manageable for the home betting favorite Denver Broncos, who conjured an incredible 33-point fourth quarter to overcome a 19-point deficit against the New York Giants. I expect them to be much better in the first half this time around. 

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Denver Broncos logo DEN -3.0 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 days ago
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

The Broncos certainly have a flair for the dramatics, but they continue to find ways to win. This doesn't feel like an equal fight on paper against the entertaining but imminently flawed Cowboys, so I'm surprised it's priced like one when considering home-field advantage.

Tennessee Titans logo TEN @ Indianapolis Colts logo IND Oct 26 | 4:25 PM ET
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Indianapolis Colts logo IND -14.0 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

Four of the Titans' six losses have come by at least 14 points, while four of the six Colts' victories were also by at least two scores. One of the Colts' lopsided victories came against the Titans, a 41-20 result at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. 

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Tennessee Titans logo TEN +14.5 (-118)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 days ago
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

If you had the Colts laying more than two touchdowns at any point in 2025, take a bow. I love what I've seen from Shane Steichen's team but not enough to buy into one of the biggest spreads of the year in a divisional rivalry.

Green Bay Packers logo GB @ Pittsburgh Steelers logo PIT Oct 26 | 8:20 PM ET
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Pittsburgh Steelers logo PIT +3.0 (-113)
Best Odds
Pick made: 12 hours ago
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Philip Wood
Author

The Packers are 1-1-1 on the road, with an average scoring margin of just +0.3, despite not playing a single team with a winning record. The Steelers force a lot of turnovers, and they're holding opponents to touchdowns on just 47.83% of red zone trips this season.

Total
Green Bay Packers logo Pittsburgh Steelers logo o45.0 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 18 hours ago
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Mike Spector
Author

Pittsburgh’s offensive ceiling is high against a Green Bay defense that has just three takeaways this season (tied for the second-fewest in the NFL).

In 2024, Green Bay was tied for 15th in third-down percentage, 10th in red zone touchdown percentage, and 10th in Efficiency. This year, those numbers have improved to first in third-down percentage, fifth in red zone touchdown percentage, and third in Efficiency.

 

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Green Bay Packers logo GB -3.0 (-112)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

The Green Bay Packers are riding a two-game winning streak, and ride into Pittsburgh with first place likely on the line. Pittsburgh just got shredded by Joe Flacco and the lowly Cincinnati Bengals - what do you think the Pack will do?

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Pittsburgh Steelers logo PIT +3.0 (-102)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

I expect a bounce-back performance from the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense, and Aaron Rodgers to be at his best against his former team. In addition, the Packers are 0-3 ATS as the away betting favorite this season. 

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Pittsburgh Steelers logo PIT +3.0 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 days ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

Mike Tomlin and his Steelers usually don't take humiliating setbacks like the one at Paycor Stadium lying down. Along with the prove-something motivation they'll enter the matchup with, the Steelers were 3-1 against the spread (ATS) as a home underdog in 2024 and are 7-3 ATS at Acrisure Stadium since the start of last season.

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Green Bay Packers logo GB -3.0 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 days ago
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

While the spotlight is on Aaron Rodgers against his former team, the Steelers' defense is quietly one of the worst in the NFL. That's a bad sign against one of the league's most complete teams with a lethal vertical passing game.

Washington Commanders logo WAS @ Kansas City Chiefs logo KC Oct 27 | 8:15 PM ET
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Kansas City Chiefs logo KC -10.5 (-105)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

The healthiest they've been all season, the Chiefs were even able to rest key starters, including Mahomes, in their 31-0 humiliation of the Las Vegas Raiders at home last week.

They'll be fresh and ready to put on another show at Arrowhead, particularly against a Washington Commanders team that was dominated in Dallas and will likely be without the injured Jayden Daniels. 

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Kansas City Chiefs logo KC -6.0 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 days ago
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Philip Wood
Author

Jayden Daniels' status is unknown, but the Chiefs have won four of their last five games by at least 13 points, while the Commanders have lost three of four. And while Daniels was hurt in the Commanders' 44-22 loss to the Cowboys, Washington was already getting destroyed by the Cowboys when he was injured.

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Kansas City Chiefs logo KC -6.0 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 days ago
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

The arrow continues to point up for the Chiefs as they return key pieces around Patrick Mahomes. The opposite is true for the Commanders, who could be without star QB Jayden Daniels for this prime-time clash in D.C.

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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.

While we can’t guarantee our picks or offer Bad Beat Refunds, our 1-to-5-star confidence ratings show our experts’ faith in each selection on our site. Our NFL experts know their stuff and cover the games and betting markets they’ll be betting themselves.

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.

Diversify your betting portfolio, manage your bankroll, and track your results.

Why trust our experts?

Sportsbook Review has been around for more than 20 years, and is a trusted source of betting picks as well as honest reviews of our best sports betting sites.

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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