NFL Betting picks
Get our latest NFL betting picks for today and the week ahead, covering spreads, moneylines, totals and player props. Every pick comes with the line we’re backing and our analysis of why we think there’s value in the bet.
- Today’s NFL Betting Picks
- Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings: Minnesota’s Rested Defense Can Create the Needed Margin
- Cleveland Browns at Tennessee Titans: Cleveland’s Protection Problems Make the Home Points Valuable
- San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons: The Protection Gap Outweighs San Francisco’s Short Week
- Los Angeles Rams at Las Vegas Raiders: Rams’ Injuries Put the Extra Half-Point in Play
- Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs: Walker Gives Kansas City a Route Around Los Angeles’ Defense
- Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts: Tennessee’s Empty Drives Make the Higher Under Worth It
- Our NFL Picks Record
- Picks record
- How We Choose Our NFL Picks & Predictions
- NFL Picks by Bet Type
- Where to Bet Our NFL Picks
- NFL Betting Picks FAQ
Today’s NFL Betting Picks
These are the NFL bets that stand out to us right now. Each pick includes the line we’re backing and a short explanation of what we see in the matchup. For more information, click yourself into the specific pick and read more.
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Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings: Minnesota’s Rested Defense Can Create the Needed Margin
Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings -6.5 Spread / -105Indianapolis’ latest collapse exposed the exact weaknesses Minnesota’s defense is built to punish. The price remains just below a touchdown.
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Cleveland Browns at Tennessee Titans: Cleveland’s Protection Problems Make the Home Points Valuable
Cleveland Browns at Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans +2.5 Spread / -113Cleveland’s record is stronger than its offensive profile. Tennessee’s pass rush gives the home underdog a path to keep another Browns game inside one possession.
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San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons: The Protection Gap Outweighs San Francisco’s Short Week
San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons
San Francisco 49ers -3 Spread / -105San Francisco is short-handed at receiver, but its advantages in pass protection and defensive pressure offer a stronger path to separation.
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Los Angeles Rams at Las Vegas Raiders: Rams’ Injuries Put the Extra Half-Point in Play
Los Angeles Rams at Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders +4.5 Spread / -112The Rams remain productive between the 20s, but four straight close finishes and a sudden injury wave make separation difficult in Las Vegas.
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Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs: Walker Gives Kansas City a Route Around Los Angeles’ Defense
Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs -8.5 Spread / -102 WonThe Chargers’ pass defense is respectable, but Kansas City does not have to challenge it repeatedly. A rushing advantage and Los Angeles’ protection problems point to separation.
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Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts: Tennessee’s Empty Drives Make the Higher Under Worth It
Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts
Under +44.5 Total / -108 LostTennessee has not topped 20 points, while Indianapolis has kicked 16 field goals against 11 touchdowns. The higher under offers the better buffer.
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Our NFL Picks Record
Every NFL pick we publish is added to our record, whether it wins or loses. We track the result, published odds and profit or loss in units so you can see how our NFL picks have performed over time.
Picks record
Results: 7 won · 10 lost · 0 pushed
Based on published, settled picks. Pushes are excluded from win rate.
We track our results in units instead of dollars. One unit represents the amount we would normally bet on a pick. If 1 unit is $20 and our record is +5 units, that equals a $100 profit.
How We Choose Our NFL Picks & Predictions
The team we expect to win isn’t necessarily the team we want to bet. Our NFL picks are based on whether the available line gives us enough reason to take a position.
That starts with the matchup itself. We consider how the teams match up on both sides of the ball, injuries, expected game script, recent performance and any changes that could affect how a team plays. The line matters just as much. A team we like at -2.5 might be far less attractive at -4, while a player prop can quickly lose its appeal after the market moves.
For NFL games, some of the areas we pay particular attention to include:
- Quarterback and offensive line matchups
- Injuries and expected player availability
- Offensive and defensive tendencies
- Expected pace and game script
- Weather conditions
- Rest, travel and scheduling
- Opening lines and subsequent market movement
NFL Picks by Bet Type
Our NFL picks aren’t limited to one market. Depending on the matchup and the available lines, we may find the better opportunity on the moneyline, the game total or an individual player prop.
NFL Moneyline Picks
Picking the winner is only part of a moneyline bet but we also need to like the price. A strong favorite can be too expensive to back, while an underdog can be worth a bet if we believe its chances of winning are better than the odds suggest.
NFL Spread Picks
The point spread gives one team a handicap and the other an advantage. If the Chiefs are -3.5, they need to win by at least 4 points for that bet to cover. If the Bills are +3.5, they can either win the game outright or lose by no more than 3 points for the bet to win.
For our spread picks, we compare that number with how close we expect the game to be. A favorite may be worth backing if we expect a comfortable win, while an underdog can be our pick if we think the points give us enough protection.
NFL Over/Under Picks
For totals, we focus on how we expect the game to play out. Offensive and defensive matchups, pace, injuries and likely game script all matter, while wind and other weather conditions can have a significant impact on certain games. We then compare that outlook with the sportsbook’s total to decide whether we prefer the over or under.
NFL Player Prop Picks
Player props give us a much wider range of NFL markets to work with, from passing and rushing yards to receptions and touchdowns. We look at expected playing time, carries, targets and the matchup to estimate a player’s likely involvement, then compare that with the line available.
Where to Bet Our NFL Picks
NFL lines aren’t always identical from one sportsbook to another. A spread could be -2.5 at one site and -3 at another, while the odds on the same player prop can also vary.
Comparing sportsbooks before placing a bet can therefore make a difference. Hence, a good idea is to check out our guide to the best football betting sites which compares legal US sportsbooks for NFL odds, markets, live betting and overall betting experience.