Free NFL Picks: Predictions & Best Bets

Free picks on all NFL games for Nov. 28, 2025

Chicago Bears logo CHI @ Philadelphia Eagles logo PHI Nov 28 | 3:00 PM ET
Score a Touchdown
Caleb Williams logo Caleb Williams Score a Touchdown (Yes: +470)
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Pick made: 5 minutes ago
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Esten McLaren
Content Manager

Caleb Williams is running less than he did as a rookie, but he's been much more effective with three scores on the ground compared to zero last season. For all the talk about the tush push, the Eagles have been susceptible to "proper" rushing touchdowns by quarterbacks, with four such scores allowed on the year.

Score a Touchdown
D'Andre Swift logo D'Andre Swift Score a Touchdown (Yes: +200)
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Pick made: 5 minutes ago
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Esten McLaren
Content Manager

The Eagles aren't as stiff defensively against running backs as one might assume, as they've allowed 11 total scores to the position. They also allow a 77.2% catch rate, 8.02 yards per target, and 4.11 yards per carry. Look for Swift's dual-threat abilities to keep him involved throughout the game, even with the Eagles favored by 7 points at home.

Score a Touchdown
Dallas Goedert logo Dallas Goedert Score a Touchdown (Yes: +180)
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Pick made: 6 minutes ago
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Esten McLaren
Content Manager

Dallas Goedert's looking for his first touchdown since October after scoring seven times in a six-game span. He continues to dominate the snap count and has a 73.1% catch rate this season. After getting wide receiver A.J. Brown to break out last week, the Eagles can freely turn focus back to Goedert in a positional matchup advantage.

Score First Touchdown
Colston Loveland logo Colston Loveland Score First Touchdown (Yes: +2200)
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Pick made: 15 hours ago
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Sean Tomlinson
Publishing Editor

Loveland has been a consistent field-stretcher recently while averaging 15.4 yards per reception across his last four games, a stretch that includes a career-high 118-yard outburst from the rookie 10th overall pick. He's also scored three times during that run, and Loveland's six red-zone targets put him just one behind Dallas Goedert in this game, who's getting far shorter odds.

Score First Touchdown
KM Kyle Monangai Score First Touchdown (Yes: +1400)
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Pick made: 15 hours ago
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Sean Tomlinson
Publishing Editor

Monangai is clearly carving a role for himself, especially near the goal line as the larger and more bruising back in Chicago's backfield. He's scored in three straight games and four times overall this season. Monangai has also reached pay dirt on half of his six attempts inside the 5-yard line, and now he'll face an Eagles defense that's allowed eight rushing touchdowns to running backs.

Score First Touchdown
Dallas Goedert logo Dallas Goedert Score First Touchdown (Yes: +1000)
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Pick made: 15 hours ago
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Sean Tomlinson
Publishing Editor

Goedert has been highly efficient in the red zone, despite a lack of productivity elsewhere. He's caught six of his seven red-zone targets while scoring seven times overall, tying him for fourth leaguewide. Now he takes that effectiveness against a 28th-ranked Chicago Bears pass defense that's given up the fifth-most receptions to tight ends.

Score a Touchdown
A.J. Brown logo A.J. Brown Score a Touchdown (Yes: +125)
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Pick made: 16 hours ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

I've been banging the table on Brown props for a while now, and his complaints about the offense were finally heard a week ago. He's been targeted 21 times over his last two weeks, finally finding the end zone for the first time in over a month a game ago. 

Passing Yards
Caleb Williams logo Caleb Williams u206.5 Passing Yards (-114)
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Pick made: 16 hours ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

Yes, this could be an ugly game that lives between the 20s and on the ground. The weather in Philadelphia on Friday won't be conducive to passing, leaving a mixture of D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai to be the focal point of the offense.

Passing Yards
Jalen Hurts logo Jalen Hurts u211.5 Passing Yards (-114)
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Pick made: 16 hours ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

The weather won't allow passing to be a big part of the game plan on Black Friday (it'll be cold, windy, and raining), and the Bears' front seven is depleted, so I'm expecting Saquon Barkley to handle the offensive load.

Score a Touchdown
Jalen Hurts logo Jalen Hurts Score a Touchdown (Yes: -110)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

Hurts has three rushing TDs in the last two games and eight overall. With the Bears' vulnerabilities in stopping the run, Hurts is a prime candidate anywhere within the red zone.

Rushing Yards
D'Andre Swift logo D'Andre Swift o38.5 Rushing Yards (-115)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

Swift hit the Over on this total in five of the previous six games, with last week's season-worst 15 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers the exception. With the potentially blustery conditions, I expect a heavy dose of running from both teams.

Rushing Yards
Saquon Barkley logo Saquon Barkley o76.5 Rushing Yards (-114)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor
Spread
Chicago Bears logo CHI +7.0 (-108)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

The Bears have an uncanny knack for playing in tight contests, with just three of the last nine games decided by more than five points. Six of Chicago's previous eight games were decided by an average of 2.67 points.  

The Eagles are in a similar boat, with only one of their eight victories coming by more than seven points. 

Spread
Philadelphia Eagles logo PHI -6.5 (-115)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Mike Spector
Author

Much has been made of the Eagles’ lack of offensive success. Philadelphia ranks 24th in the NFL in Offensive EPA over the last two weeks. And over the course of the entire season, its 3.9 yards per rush, 2.3 yards before contact, and 24% rushing first downs are all the worst under Nick Sirianni since 2021. 

The good news is that a matchup with the Bears is one the Eagles can use to get their running game back on track. Chicago was down a couple of starting linebackers last week, and the Bears are also an overrated team, as one of three teams with a negative point-differential through eight games in NFL history despite being 8-3 or better.

 

Spread
Chicago Bears logo CHI +7.0 (-114)
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Pick made: 3 days 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: 4 days ago
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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: 3 days ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor
Spread
Tennessee Titans logo TEN +7.0 (-115)
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Pick made: 4 days ago
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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: 3 days 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: 4 days ago
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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: 3 days ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

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: 4 days ago
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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
Receptions Made
Jaylen Waddle logo Jaylen Waddle o5.5 Receptions Made (-108)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Mike Spector
Author

Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has five or more receptions in five of the last seven games. He should also see an uptick in end zone targets facing a Saints defense that has allowed eight touchdowns to wide receivers since Week 6 (tied for the third-most).

 

Spread
Miami Dolphins logo MIA -6.0 (-108)
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Pick made: 3 days ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor
Spread
Miami Dolphins logo MIA -5.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 4 days ago
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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: 3 days ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor
Spread
Arizona Cardinals logo ARI +3.0 (-110)
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Pick made: 4 days ago
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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: 4 days ago
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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
Game Prop
Indianapolis Colts logo u24.5 Team Total (-115)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Mike Spector
Author

Houston’s second-ranked scoring defense and NFL-best total defense has held opponents under 20 points in eight games. It just held the Bills to a season-low 4.9 yards per play, and should have plenty of confidence facing a declining Daniel Jones.

 

MoneyLine
Houston Texans logo HOU (+190)
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Pick made: 2 days 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: 3 days ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor
Spread
Houston Texans logo HOU +3.5 (-106)
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Pick made: 4 days ago
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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: 3 days 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.

Spread
Seattle Seahawks logo SEA -8.5 (-115)
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Pick made: 4 days ago
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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
Score a Touchdown
Dawson Knox logo Dawson Knox Score a Touchdown (Yes: +300)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Mike Spector
Author

Buffalo’s offense has been heavily criticized for its passing game becoming overly reliant on throwing to running backs and tight ends, as its wide receivers are having a hard time creating separation. But a matchup against the Steelers defense is not the worst for that philosophy, as they allow 93.2 receiving yards per game to running backs and tight ends (21st-most). 

 

Spread
Pittsburgh Steelers logo PIT +4.5 (-120)
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Pick made: 3 days ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor
Spread
Buffalo Bills logo BUF -3.5 (-115)
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Pick made: 4 days ago
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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
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Los Angeles Chargers logo LAC -9.5 (-112)
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Pick made: 3 days 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.

Spread
Los Angeles Chargers logo LAC -9.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 4 days ago
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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
Interceptions Thrown
Bo Nix logo Bo Nix u0.5 Interceptions Thrown (-125)
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Pick made: 13 minutes ago
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Mike Spector
Author

Mariota should be under constant duress against a Broncos defense that leads the NFL in pressures and is second in sack rate. There is also a chance that reigning Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II is back to anchor a secondary that has picked off just six passes this year.

Mariota has thrown at least one interception in four of six games this season, and is a great bet to do so once more against the disruptive Broncos.

 

Spread
Washington Commanders logo WAS +6.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 14 minutes ago
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Mike Spector
Author

The Broncos are 6-0 SU (3-3 ATS) at home, with a +4.5 ATS margin and 21 completions of 20-plus yards and totaling 761 yards after the catch. On the road, Denver is 3-2 SU (2-3 ATS) with a +0.9 ATS margin, 10 completions of 20 or more yards, and 533 yards after the catch.

Despite Denver being 9-2 and heavily in the mix for the top seed in the AFC playoffs, it is one of two teams in the league to have trailed in every game. That makes the Broncos the only team besides the 2022 Vikings since division realignment in 2002 to trail in their first 11 games despite entering game 12 with at least an 80% winning percentage.

 

Spread
Denver Broncos logo DEN -6.5 (-115)
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Pick made: 3 days ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor
Spread
Denver Broncos logo DEN -6.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 4 days ago
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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: 2 days 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? 

 

Spread
New York Giants logo NYG +7.5 (-115)
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Pick made: 3 days 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: 4 days ago
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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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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.

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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
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    • Over 54.5
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    • 48–22 (total 70) → Over wins
    • 24–23 (total 47) → Under wins
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  • The favorite is shown with a minus (–) and must win by more than the spread to cover
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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.

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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.

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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

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  • 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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