Odds To Win Super Bowl

18/06/18 Post Mandatory Minicamps Refresh

2018 NFL mandatory minicamps, which ran from June 5-7 or June 12-14 depending on the team, have now ended and top online bookmakers have adjusted their Super Bowl 53 futures lines accordingly. Value gains out numbered price drops (17 to 12) while three squads (Minnesota, Cincinnati and Chicago) saw their lines hold steady. Gains were prevalent at the top of SportsInteraction’s futures board as the Patriots (+500 to +550) Eagles (+650 to +850) LA Rams (+700 to +850) and Packers (+1000 to +1200) all had price increases.

Despite still not expecting to see stud RB Le’Veon Bell in camp until NFL Week 1, which also happened last season, Pittsburgh lost one-tenth of their value as the Steelers line dipped form +1000 to +900. Losing one-fifth of their value, since our last update on 25/05/18, Atlanta had the largest odds cut (+2000 to +1600) of any top ten team. At the other end of the spectrum, over-valued preseason darlings San Francisco saw their price inflated from +1300 to +2000 while Dallas had their line pumped up (+2500 to +3300) considerably as well.

Super Bowl 53 Best Price Alert: LA Rams (+825) odds at SportsInteraction will not last.

25/05/18 Post NFL Owners Meeting Odds Update

Wrapping up in Atlanta, GA, the NFL Spring Owners Meeting is now history – and somewhat historic. Highlights of the meeting include NFL players now being subject to ejection for helmet to helmet hits and punches, changes to kickoff rules, plus a controversial mandate that requires everyone to stand during the US National Anthem. In addition, Arizona will be the site of Super Bowl LVII, New Orleans was awarded Super Bowl LVIII plus the Carolina Panthers were sold to David Tepper for a pro sports franchise record $2.275 billion.

Online bookmakers have been adjusting their Super Bowl LIII prices as several squads had line moves. The more things change, the more they the same though as New England still leads the pack as 2019 NFL Championship chalk with a (+500) money line. Defending Champion Philadelphia saw their line shrink (+850 to +650) as the Eagles retain second favorite status at the SportsInteraction sportsbook. The LA Rams (+700) plus Pittsburgh, Minnesota and Green Bay, all tied with a (+1000) Super Bowl 53 futures price, round out the top five favs.

Longshot With a Shot: Tennessee Titans (+4500) are a Super Bowl 53 Darkhorse.

05/05/18 Post NFL Draft Super Bowl LIII Prices

Another National Football League Entry Draft Weekend is now in the history books. We won’t know if many of the players selected will pan out, some for a few years, but the rich did get richer while the poor did their best to build for the future. The NFL Draft results moved the lines for several teams as five of the top six preseason favorites saw their prices lose value. New England continues as top chalk but, after gaining value over consecutive updates, the Patriots Super Bowl LIII odds fell from +550 to +500 at SportsInteraction. 

Philadelphia also dropped (+850 to +800) as the defending NFL Champion Eagles retained their second chalk status. After ending a 12-year playoff drought, by winning the NFC West in 2017, Los Angeles continues to stack their roster. The Rams did not have a draft pick until the third round so most of their wheeling and dealing was done via trades and free agent pickups. CB Marcus Peters, DB Aqib Talib, DT Ndamukong Suh and WR Brandin Cooks help make LA one of the top “rich get richer” squads as the Rams (+850) are third favorites.

Minnesota dropped to fourth chalk as the Vikings line (+850 to +900) gained value. We still like that we secured the Vikings at (+1200) to claim Super Bowl 53 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on February 3, 2019. Pittsburgh lost 200 units as the Steelers are tied with Minnesota as fourth chalk while Green Bay dropped 300 units as the Packers price fell from +1400 to +1100 as sixth favorites. After steady offseason decreases, San Francisco (+1200 to +1400) gained some value as the 49ers round out the top seven favorites.

Post NFL Draft Advice: Los Angeles is in “win now” mode – Add LA Rams (+850) 2-Units.

14/04/18 Pre NFL Draft Super Bowl LIII Prices

Never slumbering, National Football League Super Bowl LIII prices continue to shift as we are now just two weeks away from the 2018 NFL Entry Draft. New England slipped for a second straight update as the Patriots opening odds have inflated from (+450) on 13/02/18 to their current (+550) line. Philadelphia (+850) remained steady while Minnesota lost some value as the Vikings fell from (+1000) to (+850) at SportsInteraction. The biggest mover, since our last update, was Los Angeles as the Rams line (+1600 to +900) dropped down dramatically.

No team has been busier than the Rams who acquired boom-or-bust fantasy WR Brandin Cooks from the Patriots and defensive terror NT Ndamukong Suh who left Miami as a free agent. Pittsburgh retained the fifth chalk slot as the Steelers (+1100) price went unchanged. San Francisco (+1400 to +1200) moved to the sixth favorite while Green Bay (+1100 to +1400) fell from fourth to seventh chalk. New Orleans (+1500 to +2000) gained value and fell to eighth while Houston and Jacksonville (+2200 to +2000) round out the top ten.

16/03/18 Super Bowl LIII New Year Odds Update

Welcome to the 99th National Football League season as March 14 was the official start of the 2018-19 NFL campaign. While many deals leaked out prior, players were not allowed to sign with a new team until 4:00 PM ET. Once the floodgates opened, clubs started doling out dough like drunken Sailors on shore leave. QB Kirk Cousins was one of the first players to load up as the former Washington Redskins pivot signed a three-year deal worth $84 with the Minnesota Vikings. Cousins’ windfall is historic as the first fully guaranteed NFL contract.

With the first wave of free agency now washed over us, 26 of the 32 NFL squads had a Super Bowl 53 price change at top rated CSB sportsbooks like SportsInteraction. New England and Philadelphia remain as top two 2019 NFL Championship chalk though the Patriots (+450 to +500) and Eagles (+600 to +850) both had price adjustments. Minnesota (+1200 to +1000) moved into the third chalk slot while Green Bay (+1000 to +1100) and Pittsburgh (+1400 to +1100) round out the top five favorites. Next Important Date: NFL Draft April 26–28, 2018.

13/02/18 Super Bowl LIII Opening Odds

Confetti has barely settled, after the Philadelphia Eagles exciting 41-33 Super Bowl 52 win over the New England Patriots, and top ranked online bookmakers have already set the bars for the 53rd NFL Championship clash. Familiar faces abound as Tom Brady & Crew (+450) are in their usual top perch position while the Eagles (+600) are lurking just below. We have larger digits after that as Green Bay (+900) Minnesota (+1200) and Pittsburgh (+1200) round out the top five. The Cowboys, Saints, Rams and Falcons are next with a (+1800) price.

At the other end of the spectrum, 2018 Wild Card Crews Tennessee (+5000) and Buffalo (+6660) have been installed as hefty Super Bowl 53 underdogs. If we had to pick which team will fall further – we would take the Bills as the Titans still have key pieces in place. Cleveland, who are riding a 1-31 two-season losing streak, are an opening odds longshot. We will go out on a limb and say there will be at least two teams that finish below the Browns. These lines will mellow some now but we will be back with updates as warranted.

13/02/18 Super Bowl LIII Pick: Minnesota Vikings (+1200) 1-Unit @ SportsInteraction

18/06/18 Mandatory Minicamp AFC Update

Satisfied that their numbers are in line, or possibly waiting for additional news, CSB top rated UK bookmakers have left their AFC and NFC Championship prices largely unchanged since our last update on 25/05/18. It’s a different story at Canada based sportsbooks though as Bodog and SportsInteraction both moved their lines. New England, who are rebuilding on the fly (again) continue to lead the pack as the Patriots are priced from +175 at Bet365 to a best value of +250 at Bodog. Pittsburgh, with a +450 top price at SIA, are second chalk.

Looking past the perennial favorites, with best odds in brackets, Jacksonville (+900) Houston (+1000) Kansas City (+1200) and Los Angeles (+1500) are second tier AFC contenders. Of that group, if you believe in Los Angeles, we suggest grabbing them now as their +1500 price at Bet365 won’t last long. Led by ageless pivot Philip Rivers, the Chargers have what appears to be a gift schedule and they closed their 2017 slate on a 6-2 roll. We see the Bolts 9.5 (-110) win total at Bet365 going OVER and a 11-5 finish would not be a surprise.

AFC Best Price Alert: LA Chargers (+1500) AFC title price at Bet365 is very generous.

2019 AFC Championship Odds Table: Teams are listed by the final 2017 AFC Standings.

Latest Price Update: 6:00 PM ET on June 18, 2018. Shaded Green: Best Price!

2019 AFC Championship
New England Patriots	+240 to +235	+260 to +250	+175 to N/C	+187 to N/C
Pittsburgh Steelers	+450 to N/C	+450 to +400	+450 to N/C	+400 to N/C
Jacksonville Jaquars	+850 to +900	+900 to N/C	+800 to N/C	+900 to N/C
Kansas City Chiefs	+1000 to +850	+1200 to +1100	+1200 to N/C	+1200 to N/C
Tennessee Titans	+1800 to +1500	+2000 +1500	+2000 to N/C	+2000 to N/C
Buffalo Bills	+3300 to N/C	+3300 to N/C	+3000 to N/C	+4000 to N/C
Baltimore Ravens	+2000 to N/C	+2000 to +1500	+2000 to N/C	+2000 to N/C
Los Angeles Chargers	+1000 to +950	+1000 to +950	+1500 to N/C	+1000 to N/C
Cincinanati Bengals	+4000 to +3300	+3000 to N/C	+4000 to N/C	+4000 to N/C
Oakland Raiders	+1500 to N/C	+1500 to N/C	+1500 to N/C	+1600 to N/C
Miami Dolphins	+4000 to N/C	+3500 to N/C	+4000 to N/C	+4000 to N/C
Denver Broncos	+1500 to +1600	+1500 to N/C	+1500  to N/C	+1600 to N/C
New York Jets	+5000 to +6000	+4500 to N/C	+6000 to N/C	+6600 to N/C
Indianapolis Colts	+3300 to N/C	+3000 to +2500	+4000 to +3000	+4000 to N/C
Houston Texans	+1000 to N/C	+1000 to +850	+1000 to N/C	+900 to N/C
Cleveland Browns	+3300 to +3000	+4000 to +3000	+4000 to N/C	+4000 to N/C

25/05/18 Spring Meeting AFC Odds Refresh

While we aren’t ready to shovel dirt on them yet – we still believe a slight step back is on the horizon in New England and Pittsburgh. Prices to win the AFC Championship point to it not happening this season though as the Patriots (+260 at Bodog) and Steelers (+450 at Bet365) are still runaway chalk on AFC futures boards at top rated CSB betting shops. The divisions they play in is one reason for the small prices as the Bills, Dolphins and Jets in the AFC East and the Bengals, Ravens and Browns in the AFC North are all fairly distant contenders.

Betway has New England (-700) clear of the New York Jets (+1000) while Pittsburgh (-300) and Baltimore (+375) division winning lines are closer. Things are murkier in the other two divisions as Houston and Jacksonville (+180) are tied as AFC chalk while the Chargers (+180) Raiders (+275) Broncos (+300) and Chiefs (+320) are all close in the AFC West at Bet365. We like that Tennessee has said farewell to aging star DeMarco Murray and upgraded at running back with Dion Lewis. Paired with Derrick Henry – the Titans backfield will be energized.

AFC Observation: It will get done but RB Le’Veon Bell and Pittsburgh need to reach a deal. 

2019 AFC Championship Odds Table: Teams are listed by the final 2017 AFC Standings.

Latest Price Update: 6:00 AM ET on May 25, 2018. Shaded Green: Best Price!

2019 AFC Championship
New England Patriots	+175 to +240	+230 to +260	+175 to N/C	+187 to N/C
Pittsburgh Steelers	+450 to N/C	+450 to N/C	+450 to N/C	+400 to N/C
Jacksonville Jaquars	+800 to +850	+1100 to +900	+800 to N/C	+800 to +900
Kansas City Chiefs	+1200 to +1000	+1400 to +1200	+1200 to N/C	+1200 to N/C
Tennessee Titans	+2000 to +1800	+1600 +2000	+2000 to N/C	+2000 to N/C
Buffalo Bills	+3000 to +3300	+4000 to +3300	+3000 to N/C	+4000 to N/C
Baltimore Ravens	+2000 to N/C	+1500 to +2000	+2000 to N/C	+2000 to N/C
Los Angeles Chargers	+1500 to +1000	+1100 to +1000	+1500  to N/C	+1100 to +1000
Cincinanati Bengals	+4000 to N/C	+3500 to +3000	+4000 to N/C	+4000 to N/C
Oakland Raiders	+1500 to N/C	+1500 to N/C	+1500 to N/C	+1600 to N/C
Miami Dolphins	+4000 to N/C	+5000 to +3500	+4000 to N/C	+4000 to N/C
Denver Broncos	+1500 to N/C	+1500 to N/C	+1500  to N/C	+1600 to N/C
New York Jets	+6000 to +5000	+6500 to +4500	+6000 to N/C	+6600 to N/C
Indianapolis Colts	+3000 to +3300	+3000 to N/C	+3000 to +4000	+4000 to N/C
Houston Texans	+1000 to N/C	+1000 to N/C	+1000 to N/C	+900 to N/C
Cleveland Browns	+4000 to +3300	+3500 to +4000	+4000 to N/C	+4000 to N/C

05/05/18 Post NFL Draft AFC Odds Update

Bodog filled out our futures tables by adding their opening Conference Championship prices once the 2018 NFL Draft was complete. Checking to make sure our numbers were accurate, we were slightly surprised to see three of the top five American Football Conference teams with so much value at Bodog. New England (+230) Jacksonville (+1100) and Kansas City all have AFC Championship best prices at Bodog who matched the SIA and Bet365 lines on Pittsburgh (+450) and Houston (+1000) to round out the top five AFC favorites.

2019 AFC Championship Odds Table: Teams are listed by the final 2017 AFC Standings.

Latest Price Update: 6:00 PM ET on May 5, 2018. Shaded Green: Best Price!

Please Note: Bodog opening AFC Championship odds added on May 7, 2018.

2019 AFC Championship
New England Patriots	+175 to N/C	+230	+175 to N/C	+200 to +187
Pittsburgh Steelers	+450 to N/C	+450	+450 to N/C	+400 to N/C
Jacksonville Jaquars	+900 to +800	+1100	+900 to +800	+900 to +800
Kansas City Chiefs	+1200 to N/C	+1400	+1200 to N/C	+1100 to +1200
Tennessee Titans	+2000 to N/C	+1600	+2000 to N/C	+2200 to +2000
Buffalo Bills	+3000 to N/C	+4000	+3000 to N/C	+3300 to +4000
Baltimore Ravens	+2000 to N/C	+1500	+2000 to N/C	+2000 to N/C
Los Angeles Chargers	+1500 to N/C	+1100	+1500  to N/C	+1200 to +1100
Cincinanati Bengals	+4000 to N/C	+3500	+4000 to N/C	+4000 to N/C
Oakland Raiders	+1400 to +1500	+1500	+1500 to N/C	+1600 to N/C
Miami Dolphins	+4000 to N/C	+5000	+4000 to N/C	+3300 to +4000
Denver Broncos	+1500 to N/C	+1500	+1500  to N/C	+1800 to +1600
New York Jets	+6000 to N/C	+6500	+6000 to N/C	+5000 to +6600
Indianapolis Colts	+2500 to +3000	+3000	+2500 to +3000	+3300 to +4000
Houston Texans	+1000 to N/C	+1000	+1000 to N/C	+1000 to +900
Cleveland Browns	+6600 to +4000	+3500	+4000 to N/C	+4000 to N/C

14/04/18 Pre NFL Draft AFC Title Line Refresh

We have a boatload of “No Change” on our American Football League Championship futres board as odds movement has been very scare over the past month. New England continues to lead the way as top chalk but we are starting to wonder if this the year the Patriots finally take a slight step back. We’ve been waiting for a Pats lag for over a decade now – though it remains difficult to bet against Bill Belichick, Tom Brady & Crew. Pittsburgh retains their clear AFC second chalk status while Jacksonville nudged ahead of Houston by a US Benjamin.

All four AFC West teams are bunched in the fifth to eighth slots as Denver, Oakland, Los Angeles and Kansas City are priced from (+1200) to (+1500) at top rated CSB sportsbooks. Baltimore and Tennessee round out the top ten and the Titans (+2200) BetWay money line deserves some preseason consideration. Squads bringing up the rear, Indianapolis, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Miami, New York and Cleveland do not warrant a wager or consideration at this point. Out of the bottom feeder group – keep an eye on Cleveland. Did we just type that?

2019 AFC Championship Odds Table: Teams are listed by the final 2017 AFC Standings.

Latest Price Update: 1:00 PM ET on April 14, 2018. Shaded Green: Best Price!

2019 AFC Championship
New England Patriots	+175 to N/C	OTB	+175 to N/C	+200 to N/C
Pittsburgh Steelers	+450 to N/C	OTB	+450 to N/C	+350 to +400
Jacksonville Jaquars	+900 to N/C	OTB	+900 to N/C	+900 to N/C
Kansas City Chiefs	+1200 to N/C	OTB	+1200 to N/C	+1100 to N/C
Tennessee Titans	+2000 to N/C	OTB	+2000 to N/C	+2200 to N/C
Buffalo Bills	+3000 to N/C	OTB	+4000 to +3000	+3300 to N/C
Baltimore Ravens	+2000 to N/C	OTB	+2000 to N/C	+2000 to N/C
Los Angeles Chargers	+1300 to +1500	OTB	+1500  to N/C	+1400 to +1200
Cincinanati Bengals	+4000 to N/C	OTB	+4000 to N/C	+4000 to N/C
Oakland Raiders	+1500 to +1400	OTB	+1500 to N/C	+1600 to N/C
Miami Dolphins	+4000 to N/C	OTB	+4000 to N/C	+3300 to N/C
Denver Broncos	+1500 to N/C	OTB	+1500  to N/C	+1800 to N/C
New York Jets	+6000 to N/C	OTB	+6000 to N/C	+5000 to N/C
Indianapolis Colts	+2200 to +2500	OTB	+2500 to N/C	+3300 to N/C
Houston Texans	+900 to +1000	OTB	+1000 to N/C	+1000 to N/C
Cleveland Browns	+6600 to +4000	OTB	+4000 to N/C	+4000 to N/C

16/03/18 AFC 2019 Championship Opening Odds

Very early in the new season, NFL Conference Championship odds are still being prepped at two of our top four NFL recommended sportsbooks. We imagine they are waiting on more player movement as there are several free agents still available on the open market. Of the deals already done, notable AFC signings included QB Case Keenum moving from Minnesota to Denver and Teddy Bridgewater landing in New York with the Jets who also re-signed Josh McCown. For as busy as they’ve been – the Jets (+5000) are top AFC Championship pups.

Pittsburgh is still negotiating with stud RB Le’Veon Bell who has backed off “retirement” talk after the Steelers placed a Franchise Tag on him. RB Dion Lewis jumped from New England to Tennessee as he inked a 4-year 19.8M deal with the Titans. RB Carlos Hyde moved from San Francisco to Cleveland and he will step in to replace Isaiah Crowell who is now with the Jets. Though we can never be sure what’s going on in the New England backfield – Rex Burkhead signed a 3-year $9.75 deal to remain in New England. The Patriots lost a few key players.

Former Miami WR Jarvis Landry will get paid $15.92M to play in Cleveland during the 2018 NFL season. While they still need a franchise pivot (QB Tyrod Taylor isn’t) Cleveland lost half of their AFC Championship value at Bet365. Another guy who can show up or not, on any given Sunday, WR Sammy Watkins left Super Bowl contender Los Angeles Rams and signed a $48M deal with NFL Championship pretender Kansas City Chiefs. WR Marquise Lee re-signed with Jacksonville although the Jags did lose stud WR Allen Robinson to the Chicago Bears.

AFC Championship Investment: Buy Jacksonville Jaguars (+900) 2-Units @ Bet365

2019 AFC Championship Odds Table: Teams are listed by the final 2017 AFC Standings.

Latest Price Update: 3:00 PM ET on March 16, 2018. Shaded Green: Best Price!

2019 AFC Championship
New England Patriots	+175 to OTB	OTB	+175 to N/C	+200 to N/C
Pittsburgh Steelers	+450 to OTB	OTB	+450 to N/C	+350 to N/C
Jacksonville Jaquars	+900 to OTB	OTB	+900 to N/C	+900 to N/C
Kansas City Chiefs	+1200 to OTB	OTB	+1200 to N/C	+1200 to +1100
Tennessee Titans	+2000 to OTB	OTB	+2000 to N/C	+2200 to N/C
Buffalo Bills	+3000 to OTB	OTB	+3000 to +4000	+2800 to +3300
Baltimore Ravens	+2000 to OTB	OTB	+2000 to N/C	+2000 to N/C
Los Angeles Chargers	+1300 to OTB	OTB	+1500  to N/C	+1400 to N/C
Cincinanati Bengals	+4000 to OTB	OTB	+3000 to +4000	+4000 to N/C
Oakland Raiders	+1500 to OTB	OTB	+1500 to N/C	+1600 to N/C
Miami Dolphins	+4000 to OTB	OTB	+4000 to N/C	+3300 to N/C
Denver Broncos	+1500 to OTB	OTB	+1500  to N/C	+2000 to +1800
New York Jets	+6000 to OTB	OTB	+6000 to N/C	+5000 to N/C
Indianapolis Colts	+2200 to OTB	OTB	+2200 to +2500	+3300 to N/C
Houston Texans	+900 to OTB	OTB	+1000 to N/C	+1000 to N/C
Cleveland Browns	+6600 to OTB	OTB	+6600 to +4000	+8000 to +4000

13/02/18 AFC 2019 Championship Opening Odds

At some point, the New England and Pittsburgh gravy trains are going to hit the end of the line. While we do not see either franchise falling completely off the tracks – a realignment period is on the horizon for both squads. Bookmakers don’t see the 2018-19 NFL season as the end of the line though as the Patriots (+200) at Betway and the Steelers (+450) at Bet365 are once again runaway favorites to win the AFC. The drop is steep after that as Jacksonville (+900) Houston (+1000) and Kansas City (+1200) best buy prices round out the first five. 

AFC Dog With A Shot Watch: Tennessee Titans (+2200) @ Betway

2019 AFC Championship Odds Table: Teams are listed by their 2017 Final AFC Standings.

Latest Price Update: 8:00 PM ET on February 13, 2018. Shaded Green: Best Price!

2019 AFC Championship
New England Patriots	+175	OTB	+175	+200
Pittsburgh Steelers	+450	OTB	+450	+350
Jacksonville Jaquars	+900	OTB	+900	+900
Kansas City Chiefs	+1200	OTB	+1200	+1200
Tennessee Titans	+2000	OTB	+2000	+2200
Buffalo Bills	+3000	OTB	+3000	+2800
Baltimore Ravens	+2000	OTB	+2000	+2000
Los Angeles Chargers	+1300	OTB	+1500	+1400
Cincinanati Bengals	+4000	OTB	+3000	+4000
Oakland Raiders	+1500	OTB	+1500	+1600
Miami Dolphins	+4000	OTB	+4000	+3300
Denver Broncos	+1500	OTB	+1500	+2000
New York Jets	+6000	OTB	+6000	+5000
Indianapolis Colts	+2200	OTB	+2200	+3300
Houston Texans	+900	OTB	+1000	+1000
Cleveland Browns	+6600	OTB	+6600	+8000

18/06/18 Mandatory Minicamp NFC Update

Bunched tighter at the top, when compared to AFC prices, four teams are fighting for top favorite status in National Football Conference. Almost carbon copies of each other, with their line shifts in brackets, Philadelphia (+400 to + 550) Green Bay (+500 to +650) plus Minnesota and Los Angeles both at (+550 to +700) continue to crowd the top of our NFC futures board. There is certainly a lot to like amongst the favorites as the Packers will improve on their 7-9 record and we don’t see the other three crews falling far off their 2017 pace.

That said, of the top chalk squads, Packers pivot Aaron Rodgers is the lone QB constant. The Eagles have a Carson Wentz vs SB LII MVP Nick Foles controversy, the Vikings are embarking on the Kirk Cousins era and Jared Goff will be looking prove his sophomore surge wasn’t a fluke – we feel he will. Lurking just behind the leaders, a pair of NFC South squads enter the 2018 season with their field generals firmly in place. New Orleans (+900 to +1200) and Atlanta (+1000 to +1100) deserve respect with Drew Brees and Matt Ryan leading the way.

NFC Best Price Alert: Vikings and Rams, both +700 at Bet365, are solid NFC title buys.

2019 NFC Championship Odds Table: Teams are listed by the final 2017 NFC Standings.

Latest Price Update: 6:00 PM ET on June 18, 2018. Shaded Green: Best Price!

2019 NFC Championship
Philadelphia Eagles	+500 to +400	+500 to +400	+500 to N/C	+550 to N/C
Minnesota Vikings	+700 to +575	+700 to +550	+700 to N/C	+650 to N/C
Los Angeles Rams	+625 to +575	+600 to N/C	+700 to N/C	+550 to N/C
New Orleans Saints	+1050 to +900	+950 to +900	+1200 to N/C	+800 to N/C
Carolina Panthers	+1400 to +1500	+1400 to N/C	+1200 to N/C	+1400 to N/C
Atlanta Falcons	+1100 to N/C	+1100 to +1000	+1000 to N/C	+1100 to N/C
Detroit Lions	+1600 to +1800	+1800 to N/C	+2000 to N/C	+2000 to N/C
Seattle Seahawks	+2000 to +2500	+2000 to N/C	+1500 to N/C	+1600 to N/C
Dallas Cowboys	+1400 to +1500	+1400 to N/C	+1000 to N/C	+1400 to N/C
Arizona Cardinals	+4000 to +5000	+4500 to N/C	+3300 to N/C	+4500 to N/C
Green Bay Packers	+600 to N/C	+650 to +600	+500 to N/C	+650 to N/C
Washington Redskins	+2500 to +3000	+2500 to N/C	+2500 to N/C	+3300 to N/C
San Francisco 49ers	+1100 to +1200	+1200 to N/C	+1000 to N/C	+1000 to N/C
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	+2800 to +4500	+2800 to +2500	+2800 to N/C	+3300 to N/C
Chicago Bears	+4000 to +4500	+4000 to N/C	+5000 to N/C	+5000 to N/C
New York Giants	+2500 to N/C	+2800 to +2500	+2800 to N/C	+2800 to N/C

25/05/18 Spring Meeting NFC Odds Refresh

Over in the National Football Conference, three of our top four NFL betting sportsbooks adjusted their lines. Bet365 held prices steady across the board while Bodog adjusted some of their opening lines which were first posted on 08/05/18. Philadelphia (+550) Green Bay (+650) Minnesota (+700) and Los Angeles remain tightly grouped at the top of NFC Championship futures lists. Priced between +850 and +1200, New Orleans, Atlanta and Carolina, are forecast to fight for top perch in the high-octane NFC South Division.

Following a 13-35 three-season stretch, San Francisco (+1200 at SIA) is back in the playoff conversation as the 49ers are chasing the Rams as second chalk out of the NFC West. Bay Area fans are hoping QB Jimmy Garoppolo is the real deal after the Patriots castoff led the Niners to five straight wins late last season. It’s wise to remember, with a full offseason under their belts, NFL teams have a knack for figuring out players who bust out late the previous year. Dallas is hoping for a rebound year from QB Dak Prescott, and their O-Line, but the Cowboys (+1400 at Bodog) are way behind Philadelphia as a contender from the NFC East. 

NFC Observation: Minnesota vs Los Angeles is a plausible NFC Championship duel. 

2019 NFC Championship Odds Table: Teams are listed by the final 2017 NFC Standings.

Latest Price Update: 6:00 AM ET on May 25, 2018. Shaded Green: Best Price!

2019 NFC Championship
Philadelphia Eagles	+500 to N/C	+500 to N/C	+500 to N/C	+550 to N/C
Minnesota Vikings	+725 to +700	+700 to N/C	+700 to N/C	+700 to +650
Los Angeles Rams	+650 to +625	+700 to +600	+700 to N/C	+550 to N/C
New Orleans Saints	+1200 to +1050	+1000 to +950	+1200 to N/C	+850 to +800
Carolina Panthers	+1200 to +1400	+1400 to N/C	+1200 to N/C	+1400 to N/C
Atlanta Falcons	+1100 to +1000	+1100 to N/C	+1000 to N/C	+1100 to N/C
Detroit Lions	+2000 to +1600	+2000 to +1800	+2000 to N/C	+2000 to N/C
Seattle Seahawks	+1500 to +2000	+2000 to N/C	+1500 to N/C	+1600 to N/C
Dallas Cowboys	+1000 to +1400	+1400 to N/C	+1000 to N/C	+1200 to +1400
Arizona Cardinals	+3300 to +4000	+4000 to +4500	+3300 to N/C	+4000 to +4500
Green Bay Packers	+500 to +600	+600 to +650	+500 to N/C	+600 to +650
Washington Redskins	+2800 to +2500	+2600 to +2500	+2500 to N/C	+3300 to N/C
San Francisco 49ers	+1000 to +1100	+1100 to +1200	+1000 to N/C	+900 to +1000
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	+4000 to +2800	+2800 to N/C	+2800 to N/C	+3300 to N/C
Chicago Bears	+5000 to +4000	+4000 to N/C	+5000 to N/C	+5000 to N/C
New York Giants	+2500 to N/C	+2200 to +2800	+2800 to N/C	+2800 to N/C

05/05/18 Post NFL Draft NFC Odds Update

Odds to win the National Football Conference remain relatively unchanged following the 2018 NFL Draft as Philadelphia and Green Bay are top chalk. The Eagles are priced at (+500) across the board – except at Betway were the defending Champs have a (+550) best value. The Packers meanwhile have a (+500) line at SIA and Bet365 and (+600) odds at Bodog and Betway. Los Angeles is priced at a low of (+550) at Betway to a high of (+700) at Bet365 while Minnesota is (+700) everywhere except at SIA who have the Vikings with (+725) line.

2019 NFC Championship Odds Table: Teams are listed by the final 2017 NFC Standings.

Latest Price Update: 6:00 PM ET on May 5, 2018. Shaded Green: Best Price!

Please Note: Bodog opening NFC Championship odds added on May 7, 2018.

2019 NFC Championship
Philadelphia Eagles	+550 to +500	+500	+500 to N/C	+550 to N/C
Minnesota Vikings	+700 to +725	+700	+700 to N/C	+700 to N/C
Los Angeles Rams	+700 to +650	+700	+700 to N/C	+550 to N/C
New Orleans Saints	+1200 to N/C	+1000	+1200 to N/C	+900 to +850
Carolina Panthers	+1200 to N/C	+1400	+1200 to N/C	+1400 to N/C
Atlanta Falcons	+1000 to +1100	+1100	+1000 to N/C	+1000 to +1100
Detroit Lions	+2000 to N/C	+2000	+2000 to N/C	+2200 to +2000
Seattle Seahawks	+1400 to +1500	+2000	+1500 to N/C	+1400 to +1600
Dallas Cowboys	+1000 to N/C	+1400	+900 to +1000	+1000 to +1200
Arizona Cardinals	+3300 to N/C	+4000	+3300 to N/C	+4000 to N/C
Green Bay Packers	+500 to N/C	+600	+500 to N/C	+600 to N/C
Washington Redskins	+2800 to N/C	+2600	+2500 to N/C	+2800 to +3300
San Francisco 49ers	+1000 to N/C	+1100	+1000 to N/C	+1000 to +900
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	+3000 to +4000	+2800	+2800 to N/C	+3300 to N/C
Chicago Bears	+5000 to N/C	+4000	+5000 to N/C	+6600 to +5000
New York Giants	+2800 to +2500	+2200	+2800 to N/C	+3300 to +2800

14/04/18 Pre NFL Draft NFC Championship Odds Update

Movement was more plentiful in the National Football Conference as several teams had price changes – either inflated or deflated. As mentioned in the Super Bowl section, Los Angeles had the largest line change as the Rams have reloaded and their NFC Championship price (+1100 to +550) took a hit Betway. Already one of the better NFL defenses, the Rams will be even stouter with Ndamukong Suh stopping the run and rushing the passer this season. The defending Champs remain as top chalk though the Eagles odds did bump up a bit.

Green Bay continues to get a ton of respect as the Packers third favorite best value price is (+600) at Betway. Minnesota saw their odds drop slightly as the Vikings (+750) opening line is down to (+700) across the board. Dallas begins a new era as they cut WR Dez Bryant loose and that caused SIA bookmakers to raise (+900 to +1000) the Cowboys price. We are not sure what Betway bookmakers see but they have lower the New Orleans line from (+1000) to (+900) while SIA and Bet365 both kept the Saints as (+1200) quad digit mid-range pups. 

2019 NFC Championship Odds Table: Teams are listed by the final 2017 NFC Standings.

Latest Price Update: 1:00 PM ET on April 14, 2018. Shaded Green: Best Price!

2019 NFC Championship
Philadelphia Eagles	+500 to +550	OTB	+500 to N/C	+500 to +550
Minnesota Vikings	+750 to +700	OTB	+700 to N/C	+700 to N/C
Los Angeles Rams	+1000 to +700	OTB	+1000 to +700	+1100 to +550
New Orleans Saints	+1200 to N/C	OTB	+1200 to N/C	+1000 to +900
Carolina Panthers	+1200 to N/C	OTB	+1200 to N/C	+1200 to +1400
Atlanta Falcons	+1000 to N/C	OTB	+1000 to N/C	+900 to +1000
Detroit Lions	+1800 to +2000	OTB	+2000 to N/C	+2000 to +2200
Seattle Seahawks	+1200 to +1400	OTB	+1200 to +1500	+1200 to +1400
Dallas Cowboys	+900 to +1000	OTB	+900 to N/C	+1000 to N/C
Arizona Cardinals	+2800 to +3300	OTB	+3300 to N/C	+3300 to +4000
Green Bay Packers	+500 to N/C	OTB	+500 to N/C	+550 to +600
Washington Redskins	+2200 to +2800	OTB	+2500 to N/C	+2500 to +2800
San Francisco 49ers	+1100 to +1000	OTB	+1000 to N/C	+1000 to N/C
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	+2800 to +3000	OTB	+2800 to N/C	+3300 to N/C
Chicago Bears	+5000 to N/C	OTB	+5000 to N/C	+6600 to N/C
New York Giants	+2500 to +2800	OTB	+2800 to N/C	+3300 to N/C

16/03/18 NFC 2019 Championship Opening Odds

Player movement was plentiful in the National Football Conference as well as several studs will have new homes this season. While Kirk Cousins’ deal garnered the most attention, a couple of key NFC pivots re-signed as QB Drew Brees (3-years $84M) and Jimmy Garoppolo (5-years $137.5M) will be back the Saints and 49ers respectively. Sam Bradford is also out of the mix in Minnesota as the oft-injured pivot signed a 1-year $20M deal with Arizona. Brees remaining in New Orleans caused the Saints NFC price (+1200 to +1000) to fall at Betway.

Minnesota players made a lot of early headlines as RB Jerick McKinnon left the Vikings to replace RB Carlos Hyde in San Francisco. Under HC Kyle Shannahan, and just 25-years old, McKinnon is projected to take on RB/WR usage roll similar to what RB Devonta Freeman had when Shannahan was the OC in Atlanta. After being the 26th worst rushing team last season – we’re not sure why the New York Giants signed 31-year old RB Jonathan Stewart though he does have connections with NYG GM Dave Gettleman and their new OC Mike Shula. 

Most of the early WR movement has been in the AFC, or players moving out of the NFC, and WR Jordy Nelson is big name in the latter group. After nine-seasons in Green Bay, Nelson is now in Oakland with a 2-year $15M contract. This move comes after the Raiders cut WR Michael Crabtree who remains in free agent pool. Very chameleon like, fifth-year WR Taylor Gabriel leaves Atlanta hoping for a fresh start in Chicago. TE Jimmy Graham left Seattle for a 3-year $30M deal in Green Bay though the Packers price at Betway (+500 to +550) inflated.

NFC Championship Investment: Consider San Francisco 49ers (+1000) @ Betway

2019 NFC Championship Odds Table: Teams are listed by the final 2017 NFC Standings.

Latest Price Update: 3:00 PM ET on March 16, 2018. Shaded Green: Best Price!

2019 NFC Championship
Philadelphia Eagles	+500 to OTB	OTB	+500 to N/C	+450 to +500
Minnesota Vikings	+750 to OTB	OTB	+750 to +700	+700 to +650
Los Angeles Rams	+1000 to OTB	OTB	+1000 to N/C	+1200 to +1100
New Orleans Saints	+1200 to OTB	OTB	+1200 to N/C	+1200 to +1000
Carolina Panthers	+1200 to OTB	OTB	+1200 to N/C	+1200 to N/C
Atlanta Falcons	+1000 to OTB	OTB	+1000 to N/C	+900 to N/C
Detroit Lions	+1800 to OTB	OTB	+1800 to +2000	+1800 to +2000
Seattle Seahawks	+1200 to OTB	OTB	+1200 to N/C	+1200 to N/C
Dallas Cowboys	+900 to OTB	OTB	+900 to N/C	+900 to +1000
Arizona Cardinals	+2800 to OTB	OTB	+2800 to +3300	+3300 to N/C
Green Bay Packers	+500 to OTB	OTB	+500 to N/C	+550 to N/C
Washington Redskins	+2200 to OTB	OTB	+2200 to +2500	+3300 to +2500
San Francisco 49ers	+1100 to OTB	OTB	+1200 to +1000	+1200 to +1000
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	+2800 to OTB	OTB	+2800 to N/C	+3300 to N/C
Chicago Bears	+5000 to OTB	OTB	+5000 to N/C	+5000 to +6600
New York Giants	+2500 to OTB	OTB	+2800 to N/C	+3300 to N/C

13/02/18 NFC 2019 Championship Opening Odds

Often the case, the defending Champs are early chalk to claim the NFC title as Philadelphia has opened with (+500) best value at SportsInteraction. Feeling Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers returns 100% from his broken collarbone – Betway has posted the Packers (+550) as second favorites. Minnesota is going to be better on offence and Bet365 has the Vikings (+750) as third chalk. Dallas (+900) is fourth overall while Atlanta at (+1000) rounds out the top five NFC contenders. San Francisco is receiving huge respect with a (+1200) NFC title price.

13/02/18 Early NFC Championship Call: Minnesota Vikings (+750) 1-Unit @ Bet365

2019 NFC Championship Odds Table: Teams are listed by their 2017 Final NFC Standings.

Latest Price Update: 8:00 PM ET on February 13, 2018. Shaded Green: Best Price!

2019 NFC Championship
Philadelphia Eagles	+500	OTB	+500	+450
Minnesota Vikings	+750	OTB	+750	+700
Los Angeles Rams	+1000	OTB	+1000	+1200
New Orleans Saints	+1200	OTB	+1200	+1200
Carolina Panthers	+1200	OTB	+1200	+1200
Atlanta Falcons	+1000	OTB	+1000	+900
Detroit Lions	+1800	OTB	+1800	+1800
Seattle Seahawks	+1200	OTB	+1200	+1200
Dallas Cowboys	+900	OTB	+900	+900
Arizona Cardinals	+2800	OTB	+2800	+3300
Green Bay Packers	+500	OTB	+500	+550
Washington Redskins	+2200	OTB	+2200	+3300
San Francisco 49ers	+1100	OTB	+1200	+1200
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	+2800	OTB	+2800	+3300
Chicago Bears	+5000	OTB	+5000	+5000
New York Giants	+2500	OTB	+2800	+3300

05/02/18 Philadelphia Super Bowl 52 Champs

Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles on their spectacular 41-33 Super Bowl 52 victory over the New England Patriots. Sports fans were treated to a great match as the 2018 NFL Championship clash was loaded with twists and turns from the Coin Toss to the final whistle. In the end, gutsy play calling by Eagles HC Doug Pederson, plus near flawless play by SB MVP QB Nick Foles, was the difference. While we were on the Patriots – our futures bets put us in a no-lose position and that’s exactly were bettors want to be on Super Bowl Sunday. 

Following on the heels of our profit taking 2017 CFL and NCAAF season series, we enjoyed a very successful 2017-18 NFL campaign as well. One of the best aspects of futures wagering is bettors don’t need to be perfect – they simply need to cover the proper bases. Small wagers made at key points in the year, on big prices posted by bookmakers, helps yield success. That fact is illustrated in our NFL Championship betting results table below as we our return was 1880 units overall. We are already looking forward to a fantastic Super Bowl 53 race!

04/02/18 Super Bowl LII Season Finale Advice

New England vs Philadelphia – Who do you like? Patriots in the climate controlled U.S. Bank Stadium or the Eagles away from their Venus flytrap style home nest? Kickoff for the 52nd NFL Championship is now just 12 hours away at 6:30 PM ET. Being as hedging is a personal preference – we are leaving it to those still holding tickets to do what is best for them. Our closing thoughts; Hedge a little if you like New England and stand firm if you like the Eagles. 

Starting out, way back on 24/06/17, this will be our final Super Bowl LII futures wagering advice for the 2017 NFL season. We will be back with a fresh set of Super Bowl LIII futures odds as soon as they are posted. It won’t be long after Super Bowl Sunday 2018. Until then one last piece of advice. In all aspects of life, start out ahead – to stay ahead. Get out the Sports Select mud and off to a sprint by wagering with top online bookmakers listed in the Canada Sports Betting Top Five Sportsbooks table. Enjoy Super Bowl LII Everybody!

Super Bowl LII Final Score: Philadelphia Eagles 41 New England Patriots 33

Patriots vs Eagles Selections: NEP (-175) ML NEP -4.5 (-105) ATS OVER 48.5 (-110)

Shaded Green: Indicates Best Value – All odds have (-110) prices unless noted.

Final Super Bowl LII Odds Update: 6:25 PM ET on Sunday, February 4, 2018.

Super Bowl 52
New England Patriots	-180 / 49 (-105) O	-175 / 49 O	-200 / 48.5 O	-200 / 49 O
Philadelphia Eagles	+150 / 49 (-115)U	+155 / 49 U	+170 / 48.5 U	+170 / 49 U

23/01/18 Active SB LII Ticket Review

Those who held firm last week last week have New England (+775) and Philadelphia (+1400) tickets still alive. If you believe Tom Brady begins work on loading his other hand with rings, there will be hedge opportunities available. We are researching each of the angles and will update everyone well before Super Bowl Sunday. In the meantime enjoy the winning feeling. The opening SB LII lines will not change much and are easily purchased if they do move.  

Hedge bets are personal and differ from player to player. Some will take a guaranteed payout every chance they get. Others place a hedge to eliminate risk that could dent their bankroll. Many sit back and ride out their futures tickets until the Champion is crowned. If you hedged last week; Congratulations on a winning run and you will collect with the Patriots (+225) or the Eagles (+850). Savour the win and we will update your hedge options later in the week

20/01/18 Championship Sunday Hedge Bets

Saturday Update: While New England’s (-125) Super Bowl LII futures line has stayed steady, despite the mystery surrounding QB Tom Brady, the other three teams have all experienced price changes during the week. Minnesota (+150 to +200) remains as second chalk, while Jacksonville (+650 to +625) has jumped to third chalk and Philadelphia (+600 to +650) has fallen to fourth favorite. Based on our remaining SB LII futures bets, Patriots vs Eagles is our best shot at cashing large – though we do feel a Patriots vs Vikings matchup is looming. 

Risk Return Hedge: Picking the Patriots (+325) prior to Week 1, plus the Eagles (+850) before Week 7, gives us two horses at the 3/4 mile pole of the Super Bowl LII race. A New England win earns a 775 return while a Philadelphia victory delivers a 1400 boost. The bankroll takes a -500 unit hit if neither squad wins. Bettor’s wanting to eliminate all risk can bet Minnesota (+200) 400 units and Jaguars (+625) 150 units on the NFC and AFC contests.

Guaranteed SB LII Returns: Jaguars (+37) Vikings (+150) Patriots (+225) or Eagles (+850)

Predicted Super Bowl LII Matchup: New England vs Minnesota @ SIA

16/01/18 Championship Sunday Odds Update

Injury Update: Tom Brady practiced on 19/01/18 and will be ready to play on Sunday.

Wild Card and Divisional Weekend playoff appetizers have been served and now we eagerly anticipate the Championship Sunday main course. Arguably the most exciting single day on the National Football League calendar, the AFC and NFC Championship games are like two Super Bowl battles on one day. This is the last time we will see Super Bowl LII futures odds on betting boards as the next set of the numbers will be the actual game day money line prices. A surprise to no one – Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are SB LII top chalk.

Opening the season with a (+325) money line back in September, the Patriots NFL title odds have dropped to (-125) at SportsInteraction. New England aims to build on their current record nine Super Bowl appearances and they are looking to get back to the Big Dance for the fourth time over seven seasons. Jacksonville had a (+10000) NFL Championship line prior to Week One but all that value is gone has the Jaguars price has shrunk to (+650) at SIA. The Florida Cats are looking to advance to the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history.

Draped with far more drama than the AFC contests, Philadelphia and Minnesota survived their Divisional playoff fights to advance to the NFC Championship clash. The Eagles were posted with a (+4000) preseason line and they are third overall (+500) favorites. Philadelphia is looking for their third Super Bowl berth after failed title game appearances in 1981 and 2005. The Vikings (+3330) Week One NFL title price has shrunk considerably to (+150) and Minnesota is trying to make it to Super Bowl Sunday for the fifth time and first since 1977.

08/01/18 Divisional Weekend Odds Update

Welcome to Divisional Playoff Weekend and the NFL Elite Eight round. With four pretenders ushered to the sidelines, eight contenders remain in the Super Bowl LII race. Despite the Lame Stream Media stirring up controversy, SportsInteraction bookmakers are undeterred as New England remains at the top of their NFL Championship futures board. The Patriots price dropped slightly, from +187 to +162, week over week. Slagging the Pats is bad news for the rest of the NFL as the Brady Bunch are at their best when it is them versus the world.

Looking at the rest of the remaining field, Pittsburgh (+500) held steady while the QB Nick Foles led Philadelphia Eagles saw their NFL title line inflate from +1000 to +1400. Minnesota (+400) New Orleans (+750) Atlanta (+800) Jacksonville (+1600) and Tennessee (+3300) all had various price drops. The Falcons had the most dramatic move as the defending NFC Champions Super Bowl LII odds fell from +2000 to +800 at SportsInteraction. It is difficult for us to see anything other than the Vikings and Patriots meeting on Super Bowl Sunday.

Wild Card Weekend, which featured monster spreads across the board at top ranked CSB sportsbooks, went much different than forecasted. What a difference a year makes as chalk teams went 4-0 S/U and ATS last season while home team favorites went 0-4 ATS and 2-2 S/U during the first round of the NFL playoffs this year. Carolina and Buffalo lost versus New Orleans and Jacksonville respectively but covered as dogs. Shocking the Los Angeles Rams and Kansas City Chiefs, on their home turf, Atlanta and Tennessee won outright as pups.

01/01/18 Wild Card Weekend Futures Update

Happy New Year Everyone – All The Best in 2018! As the calendar turns, the NFL also shifts gears as the 17-week regular season flew by and twelve teams remain in the hunt for Super Bowl LII. Taking care of business, with a 26-6 win against the New Jets, New England locked up top spot in the NFL and home-field throughout the playoffs. The Patriots also moved away from the field on the SportsInteraction futures board as Tom Brady & Crew went from +225 to +187 and they now have a week off to rest up before the Divisional Playoff Round

Minnesota, who finished second behind Philadelphia in the NFC, retained the second favorite slot but the Vikings line inflated from +375 to +450. Owning the second BYE in the AFC, Pittsburgh (+475 to +500) remains as third chalk. The numbers grow substantially after that though as the Eagles, Saints and Rams have all been tagged with a +1000 NFL Championship price. The Jaguars and Chiefs (+1800) Panthers and Falcons (+2000) plus Buffalo (+6600) and the Titans (+8000) are all longshot Super Bowl contenders heading into Wild Card Weekend.

Looking back on our in-season futures bets, we have tickets on New England (+325 with 3-Units) and Philadelphia (+850 with 2-Units). While that would be a dream matchup on Super Bowl Sunday for us – we have doubts if QB Nick Foles can lead the Eagles to the grand stage in Minnesota. That said, the other five NFC teams are all warm weather or dome stadium teams who will be challenged by the January elements at Lincoln Financial Field in the City of Brotherly Love. On the AFC side – we are confident in our Patriots NFL Championship pick.

27/12/17 Week 17 Super Bowl LII Futures Update

Plenty remains on the table as we head into Week 17 of the National Football League regular season. It will be a Happy New Year for some, though not so much for others, as all 32 teams play on Sunday, December 31, 2017. On top of that, the schedule plays out so that teams fighting for playoff positions are all playing in the same window so everyone will have all hands on deck to start their games. Matches with a 1:00 PM ET kickoff will decide the top seed in the AFC between New England and Pittsburgh, plus the two Wild Card playoff spots.

Following an impressive 37-16 bashing of Buffalo in Week 16, the Patriots Super Bowl LII price (+240 to +225) leaked a little value as Tom Brady & Crew remain as top chalk. Blanking the Packers 16-0 in Green Bay moved Minnesota past Pittsburgh into the second favorite slot as the Vikings price dropped from +650 to +375. The Steelers moved to third chalk but their price (+600 to +475) fell as well. Tied with a +900 Super Bowl winning line, Philadelphia, New Orleans and Los Angeles round out the SportsInteraction top six contenders list. 

21/12/17 Week 16 Super Bowl LII Futures Update

Two weeks remain on the 2017 National Football League regular season schedule that has flown past lightning quick – as it always does. Ten teams remain playoff eligible in the AFC while nine squads still have a shot in the NFC. New England, Pittsburgh and Jacksonville have clinched postseason berths and those three teams are fighting for the two first round BYES. Kansas clinches the AFC West with a win while Tennessee is in with a win plus losses by Baltimore and Buffalo. The Chargers, Raiders and Dolphins need lots of help to get in.

Apart from Green Bay being officially eliminated, little changed in the NFC following Week 15 action. Philadelphia can clinch NFC home-field advantage with a win while Minnesota will earn a BYE with a victory plus a Carolina loss. Thanks to their 42-7 slaughter of Seattle, Los Angeles claims the NFC West if they win on the road against the Titans. New Orleans will win the NFC South, which is still very wide open, with a victory over Atlanta and a Panthers loss. Detroit, Dallas and Seattle need to win out, plus Atlanta to go 0-2, to make the postseason.

New England, after a miracle win in Pittsburgh, are clear top chalk to claim Super Bowl LII as the Patriots line (+240) has dropped to a season low at SportsInteraction. Slayed by Tom Brady & Crew again, the Steelers NFL title price (+600) almost double from where it was last week. After bashing the Bengals 34-7, Minnesota (+800 to -650) remains as the leading NFC contender. The Eagles defense struggled during a 34-29 win over the Giants but their price fell (+1200 to +900) and they are tied with the Saints and Rams as second chalk in the NFC. 

14/12/17 Week 15 Super Bowl LII Futures Update

National Football League Week 14 action had a profound affect on the Super Bowl LII futures odds. In addition to twelve teams now being off the board at SportsInteraction, there were several dramatic moves week over week. The largest shift, one that impacts our SBLII futures wager placed prior to Week 7, Philadelphia sunk like a stone from third to fifth favorite after the Eagles lost QB Carson Wentz for the season due to knee injury. After being in the NFL 2017 MVP conversation – this is obviously a huge blow to the Eagles Championship chances.

Placement at the top of our board remained the same but New England losing to Miami (27-20) and Pittsburgh sneaking past Baltimore (39-38) brought the Patriots (+250 to +275) and Steelers (+500 to +350) a lot closer together. Moving into the third chalk spot, despite losing 31-24 to Carolina, Minnesota is now the top NFC contender – though the Vikings price (+700 to +800) was inflated slightly. New Orleans, who lost to Atlanta (20-17) during their TNF fight, moved into the fourth favorite slot as the Saints price (+1000) went unchanged.

Sitting in a tie as fifth favorites, with a +1200 money line the Falcons odds fell (+2200) while the Eagles (+550) price was pumped up. Closing out a group of six NFC teams that fall in after the Patriots and Steelers, Seattle and the LA Rams both have +1600 Championship odds. Tied with the Chargers and Jaguars, Green Bay expects QB Aaron Rodgers to return this week and their line, which was +10000 two weeks ago, has dropped all the way down to +1800 at SIA. We are looking forward to the New England @ Pittsburgh Week 15 fight.

Playoff Clinching: Patriots, Jaguars, Vikings and Rams can earn a playoff berth in Week 15.

07/12/17 Week 14 Super Bowl LII Futures Update

With the dust settled on National Football League Week 13 action, price changes were the most prevalent moves on our Super Bowl LII futures board. Pittsburgh and New England, both at 10-2, held serve as top contenders in the AFC as the Patriots pummelled Buffalo 23-3 and the Steelers charged back late to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 during the Monday Night Football fight. Minnesota now sits atop the NFC after they won 14-9 in Atlanta and Philadelphia had their nine game winning streak snapped during a 24-10 loss in Seattle.

There is a strange setup on the NFL futures board at SportsInteraction as New England (+250) and Pittsburgh (+500) are the top two favorites. That’s not the weird part though as a group of seven, count ’em seven, NFC teams are next on the board before we get to another AFC squad. That group is still lead by Philadelphia though the Eagles line (+450 to +550) was inflated some. Minnesota’s price fell (+900 to +700) as, week after week, the Vikings look like they are on cruise control and are now one win away from clinching the NFC North title.

Heading into Week 13, Philadelphia was the only team in a position to clinch a playoff berth but they failed to do so after they lost to the Seahawks and Dallas whacked Washington. It’s a much different story as we roll into Week 14 as seven teams can punch their postseason ticket through a variety of scenarios. In the AFC, the Patriots and Steelers are in with a “win or tie” while Jacksonville needs several things to happen but do have a shot at clinching. The Eagles, Vikings, Saints and Rams, can lock up four of the six NFC spots via various scenarios.

30/11/17 Week 13 Super Bowl LII Futures Update

National Football League Super Bowl LII futures odds remain tightly bunched at the top as we roll into Week 13 action. New England (+275) and Pittsburgh (+600) continue to lead the way in the American Football Conference while Philadelphia (+450) and Minnesota (+900) are now the top contenders in the National Football Conference according to the current prices at SportsInteraction. It certainly would not be a surprise if the Patriots and Steelers meet in the AFC Championship and the Eagles and Vikings battle in the NFC title game.

That is not only due to their current standings and form, but also because of mathematics. New England (9-2) has a 99% chance to make the playoffs and win the AFC East, a 91% chance at a first round BYE and a 27% chance to capture the Super Bowl. Pittsburgh has similar odds as the Steelers have a 99% shot to make the playoffs and win the AFC North, plus a 87% shot at a BYE and a 14% chance to claim their seventh NFL Championship. Kansas City (3%) and Jacksonville (2%) are the next closest AFC Super Bowl contenders.

Things are considerably more clouded in the NFC as seven teams have at least a 3% shot at claiming the Vince Lombardi Trophy when the big game plays out at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018. Philadelphia (87%) and Minnesota (61%) are the current front-runners to earn a first round BYE while New Orleans (16%) Carolina (11%) and Atlanta (10%) will need to win a lot and hope the Eagles and Vikings stumble. Philadelphia, with an NFL best 10-1 record, can lock up a postseason berth with a victory on the road in Seattle this weekend.

23/11/17 Week 12 Super Bowl LII Futures Update

Welcome to Week 12 of the 2017 National Football League season and Happy Thanksgiving to our friends in the United States. Some position and price changes highlight this update as many of the top chalk teams lost value while others gained. Surprised their line didn’t fall further at SportsInteraction, New England (+333 to +300) ripped the Oakland Raiders 33-8 in Mexico as the Patriots won their sixth straight game. Philadelphia crushed the Cowboys 37-9 in Dallas and the Eagles second chalk Super Bowl LII line dipped (+500 to +450) slightly.

Riding a five match winning streak, Pittsburgh trounced Tennessee 40-17 and Steelers (+650 to +600) remain all alone as third favorites. Position changes take over from there as Kansas City and Seattle both dropped down on our NFL Championship futures board. New Orleans staged a huge comeback and beat Washington 34-31 in OT and the Saints (+1100 to +900) slide into the fourth favorite slot. Mashing the Los Angeles Rams 24-7 at home, Minnesota rounds out the top five contenders as the Vikings price (+1600 to +1100) also took a hit.

Losing to the hapless New York Giants, 12-9 in OT on the road, the Chiefs are crashing as they’ve lost four of five and their SB LII line (+1000 to +1600) at SIA is headed the same way. Seattle is in a similar situation as the Seahawks lost a rare home game (34-31) to Atlanta. We have been anti-Hawks since the preseason and their (+1000 to +1800) price drop backs up our opinion. The Falcons were 6-4 at this point last season, then went 5-1 the rest of the way en route to winning the NFC, and Atlanta (+2200 to +1600) rounds out the top ten.

Super Bowl LII Week 12 Advice: If you haven’t – Buy the Philadelphia +450 SB LII line.

15/11/17 Week 11 Super Bowl LII Futures Update

That was certainly short eh? After pushing New England off the top perch last week, the first time any team had done so in a long time, Philadelphia (+400 to +500) flipped back into the second favorite spot at SportsInteraction. The Patriots pasted Denver 41-16 in Mile High Country, for a fifth straight win, so we understand their (+450 to +333) price change. The Eagles line inflating, from +400 to +500 while on their BYE, is affected by the Vikings, Saints and Rams running hot in the NFC, plus the Pats and Pittsburgh are also rolling in the AFC.

Pittsburgh (+750 to +650) had a big comeback, with 17 unanswered points vs a bad Colts team, and won 20-17 on the road. Moving to 5-1 as visitors, the Steelers play five of their last sevens games at home. Still stacked on offense, but scoring just 20.7 PPG, the defense is doing their part allowing just 16.4 PPG. Kansas City was on a BYE and their odds didn’t move but Seattle joined the Chiefs as fourth favorites with a (+1000) Super Bowl LII money line. Winning six straight, New Orleans (+1400 to +1100) rounds out the top five favorites.

Thoughts on the Saints are expanded in our NFC Championship update but the Bayou Boys have some big battles ahead. With a better defense and similar offense, the Rams (+1400) look like a better buy than New Orleans at this point. The Vikings, solid on defense – suspect on offense, are also tough to tout. Minnesota’s line (+1600) held firm and a tough four-game run is next up. Closing out the top ten heading in to Week 11, and threats in the NFC South title chase, Carolina and Atlanta are tied with a +2200 NFL Championship price. 

Week 11 Super Bowl LII Advice: Philadelphia (+500) may be at their top SBLII value ceiling.

08/11/17 Week 10 Super Bowl LII Futures Update

For the first time this season, plus recent memory for that matter, there is a new favorite to win the National Football League Championship. Fresh off of a 51-23 demolition of Denver, the final score actually flatters the Broncos, Philadelphia enters their BYE week with an NFL best 8-1 record. That was enough for SportsInteraction bookmakers to send the Eagles to the top chalk perch as their Super Bowl LII price fell from +700 to +400. Don’t be surprised when the Eagles finish with a 12-4 (or better) record and easily roll to the NFC #1 seed slot.

New England was on a BYE, hopefully working on defence, but the NEP price gained value (+350 to +450) as the Pats dropped to second favorite. Pittsburgh, also on a BYE, retained third chalk status as the Steelers line (+750 to +725) shrunk slightly. Kansas City stays in the fourth slot but a 28-17 loss in Dallas to the Cowboys dropped the Chiefs (+800 to +1000) into quad digit territory. Seattle lost a rare home game, 17-13 to injury riddled Washington, but the Seahawks still round out the top five favorite list on the CSB SB LII futures board.

Cloaked with +20000 NFL title odds prior to Week 1 action, Los Angeles has steadily fallen and their latest line move (+2000 to +1400) has the Rams as new leaders of the second tier group. Quiet underdogs no more, LA leads the NFL with a +108 PF/PA differential which is a smidge better than the Eagles (+104) and well ahead of offensively challenged Jacksonville (+89). After an 0-2 start, New Orleans has won six in a row and the Saints are tied with the Rams. Dallas and Minnesota (both at +1600) round out the top ten Super Bowl favorites.

Week 10 Super Bowl LII Advice: LA Rams are in “buy soon” territory – Wait on the Saints.

02/11/17 Week 9 Super Bowl LII Futures Update

Rolling into the second half the 2017 National Football League season, apart from the New England Patriots price, the numbers have tightened up on our Super Bowl LII futures board. The Belichick & Brady Bunch posted a meager 21-13 Week 8 home win over the Los Angeles Chargers and that nudged SportsInteraction bookmakers to move (+325 to +350) the Pats odds slightly. The Patriots (6-2) line is double the Eagles second chalk price (+700) and that’s surprising as Philadelphia is sitting on top of the overall NFL standings with a 7-1 record.

Despite pushing their record to 6-2, thanks to a 20-15 win over the Lions in Detroit, value (+700 to +750) was added to Pittsburgh’s NFL Championship price. The Steelers retain third chalk status but Kansas City (+900 to +800) closed the gap. The Chiefs (6-2) kept pace with the Patriots and Steelers, as co-leaders in the AFC, as they dumped Denver 29-19 at home during the MNF matchup. Following a 41-38 barn-burner at CenturyLink Field vs Houston, Seattle saw their odds (+1000 to +900) trimmed to round out the top five SB LII favorites. 

Second tier contenders moved around some on our board and they also lost some ground to the top five teams. Minnesota (6-2) New Orleans (5-2) and Atlanta (4-3) are now bunched together with a +1800 NFL title line. The Saints lost -200 units of value while the Vikings and Falcons both gained +200 since our last update. Dallas (4-3) who trail Philadelphia by three wins in the NFC East, and the LA Rams (5-2) who are a tie-breaker behind Seattle in the NFC West fight for first, round out the middle chalk positions with a +2000 money line at SIA.

Super Bowl LII Futures Favorite Advice: New England Patriots (+350) won’t last long. 

26/10/17 Week 8 Super Bowl LII Futures Update

Flying along, we have hit the National Football League half-mile pole. Apart from Philadelphia (+850 to +700) and Kansas City (+850 to +900) flipping third and fourth favorite spots, price changes were the only moves at the top of our Super Bowl LII futures board. Due to a 23-7 win over Atlanta, during their Super Bowl LI rematch, New England (+45 to +325) fell back to their Week 1 NFL Championship price. After crushing Cincinnati 29-14 Pittsburgh (+800 to +700) has opened a two-game lead in the AFC North and remain as second overall chalk.

Seattle gashed the Giants 24-7 in New York and the Seahawks fifth favorite odds fell (+1100 to +1000) slightly. Not meaning to sound like a stuck record – we still aren’t buying into the Hawks. After being punished by the Patriots, Atlanta is now third in the NFC South behind New Orleans and Carolina. While that division race is wide open – don’t confuse any of those squads as Championship caliber clubs. Six Kai Forbath field goals helped Minnesota win 24-16 vs the Ravens and the Vikings are now tied with the Falcons in the sixth chalk slot.

Championship underdogs are still tough to tout as the bad NFL teams are really terrible. One club that has steadily climbed the ranks is the Los Angeles Rams. Led by turn-around seasons from QB Jared Goff and RB Todd Gurley, the Rams (5-2) have already surpassed the four wins they posted during the entire 2016 NFL season. Leading the NFC West division, by one game over Seattle, the Los Angeles preseason price (+20000 to +1800) has dropped more than any team. The Rams join the Patriots as the only teams undefeated (3-0) on the road this season.

19/10/17 Week 7 Super Bowl LII Futures Update

Bigger story six weeks into the 2017 National Football League season? US President Donald Trump vs the NFL players? Or, the number of top-paid players that are falling like flies during the first October frost? In the Twitter cesspool, the answer is NFL players kneeling during the US Nation Anthem. At a young age, yours truly was rightfully taught to stand at attention, remain still, and face the flag when the Anthem of any Nation is played. Wishing everyone was taught the same – the players have made their point and it would be nice to move on.

On the field however, plus on betting boards at top rated online sportsbooks, it’s the rash of injuries. Tumbling down our Super Bowl LII futures board, Green Bay lost all-world QB Aaron Rodgers for the season due to a broken collarbone. The Packers price plummeted from +550 to +1600 at SportsInteraction. Most of the Packers loss was the Eagles gain as Philadelphia (+1200 to +850) is now the top chalk squad from the NFC. Following a BYE, Seattle is second favorite but the Seahawks price rose (+1000 to +1100) and we still aren’t sold on the Hawks.

With the NFC now being muddled even more, since the Packers took a big step back, New England (+450) Pittsburgh (+800) and Kansas City (+850) have taken over as the top three favorites to claim Super Bowl LII. All of those squads have various issues and none of them look better than the Eagles – who have the same price as the Chiefs. Feeling the Patriots find a fix on defense, we are sticking with New England as our AFC Super Bowl pick and we’ve added Philadelphia (+850) as an NFC representative with two units at SportsInteraction.

Week 7 Super Bowl LII Add: Philadelphia Eagles (+850) Two Units at SportsInteraction.

10/10/17 Week 6 Super Bowl LII Futures Update

Shockingly placed third in the AFC East, tiebreakers behind the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets, New England continues to own the Super Bowl LII top chalk perch. The Patriots price rose (+350 to +400) week over week and a couple of teams have also moved up to close the gap. Following another impressive game winning drive, the 19th of his career and second this season, Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay retained their second favorite slot. The Packers beat the Cowboys 35-31 in Dallas and their price shrunk (+800 to +550) on our futures board.

Steamrolling out to a 5-0 start, the lone undefeated team, SportsInteraction bookmakers chopped the Kansas City Chiefs price (+900 to +650) again this week. Regrouping during their BYE week, Atlanta (+1000) held on to their fourth favorite status though they are tied with Seattle as the Seahawks odds (+1200 to +1000) dipped slightly. Philadelphia (4-1), who have a two-game lead on Washington and Dallas in the NFC East, continue to chip away at their (+4000) preseason Super Bowl line as the Eagles odds (+2000 to +1200) fell again.

5/10/17 Week 5 Super Bowl LII Futures Update

After a “surreal” September, the first quarter of the 2017 NFL season is history. Position and price moves were very plentiful and this is a good time to remind everyone that lines moves are affected by a number of factors. Futures odds will change due to key injuries, current form, placement in the standings, future schedule and the risk bookmakers are carrying. Minnesota is a solid example of the injury factor as the Vikings lost stud rookie RB Delvin Cook and their Super Bowl LII price ballooned from +2800 to +4000 at SportsInteraction.

Recent form works both ways as illustrated by the Chiefs and Giants line swings. Kansas City, the lone undefeated team at 4-0, is sinking like a stone as the Chiefs +2500 Week 1 NFL Championship price has shrivelled to +900 going into Week 5. Meanwhile, as one of the four remaining winless squads, the Giants (0-4) season opening +1600 line has swelled to +10000. In the cellar, Cleveland and San Francisco are the first squads to six digits with a +100000 SB LII price and they are in jeopardy of falling off the board altogether soon.

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28/9/17 Week 4 Super Bowl LII Futures Update

Vanilla over the first 31 games, NFL Week 3 had some spice as several games were close late and two needed extra time. Threatening to drain Survivor Pools across the Planet, Green Bay and New England snatched wins from the jaws of defeat with last minute scores. Thick chalk, and both playing at home, the Packers (-8.5) beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-24 in overtime after the Patriots (-14) snuck past the Houston Texans 36-33. The G.O.A.T. & Crew retained their Super Bowl LII top favorite status which dropped again (+400 to +350) at Bodog.

Pick a Winner Pools, despite escaping total collapse, leaked a lot of volume when Pittsburgh lost 23-17 in OT vs the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Recognizing Pittsburgh largely sucks on the road, Bodog bookmakers raised the Steelers 4th OA chalk price (+1000 to +1100) just slightly. Escaping Detroit, with a 30-28 win over the upstart Lions, Atlanta (+1000 to +800) moved past Seattle into the second favorite spot. Losing 33-27 vs the Titans in Tennessee, the Seahawks (+800 to +1400) fell from second to seventh. We are still avoiding the Field Gulls.

Echoing previous sentiments, a lock to lasso the 2018 NFL Championship hasn’t emerged. In fact, apart from the Kansas City Chiefs (+1200) to a degree, we have not found a squad that is firing on all cylinders. NEP and GB both have deficiencies on defense and with pass protection, the Falcons barely beat the Lions (+3300) and Bears (+10000) while the Steelers struggled to beat Cleveland (+50000) and caught a break when they faced Case Keenum during their home win vs Minnesota. AFC and NFC title odds are discussed below.

21/9/17 Week 3 Super Bowl LII Futures Update

Quoting Homer Simpson; Boooring! That pretty much sums up the first two weeks of the 2017 NFL season. The numbers back it up as 19 of 31 contests have been decided by ten or more points and the margin was at least 20 points in eight matches. FACT: Without sports betting and Fantasy Football, NFL prima donna’s like Odell Beckham Jr. would be largely unwatchable. As far as Super Bowl LII futures go, after a 36-20 pummelling of New Orleans, New England retained their top chalk status as the Patriots price fell from +450 to +400.

Far from impressive, during a 12-9 home win over San Francisco, Seattle managed to take over the second favorite perch as the Seahawks line dropped from +1000 to +800. Green Bay was bashed 34-23 by Atlanta and the Packers fell (+750 to +900) to third favorites. The Falcons SB LII odds dropped from +1400 to +1000 as the Dirty Birds moved into a fourth favorite tie with Pittsburgh who, despite a 26-9 victory over the Vikings, saw their line gain (+750 to +1000) value. Overall, no squads appear to be a Super Bowl lock at this point.

Close early, Oakland obliterated the New York Jets (45-20) so we are a little surprised that the Raiders price gained value (+1000 to +1400). That line move is largely due to AFC West Division stable mates Kansas City (+1600) and Denver both opening with a pair of impressive wins. The Broncos (+2500 to +1800) and the Tennessee Titans (+5000 to +3300) line shifts were two of the biggest upward movers on our board this week. The New York Jets are the first team to reach six-digits as their NFL title line doubled from +50000 to +100000.

14/9/17 Week 2 Super Bowl LII  Futures Update

Late Great David Bowie sums up the CSB Week 2 Super Bowl LII futures board as there were a ton of ch, ch, ch, ch changes once the Week 1 action played out. The movement, drastic in some cases, begins with the seemingly invincible Patriots as New England’s price went from +325 to +450. The Pats started fast but faded late and were pasted 42-27 by Kansas City during their Super Bowl LI Celebration at Gillette Stadium. The defending Champs are still top chalk but, after facing the Chiefs top-tier defence, their separation has shrunk.

Pittsburgh (+1000) and Green Bay (+900) odds fell to +750 and they are tied as second chalk. The Packers smothered Seattle (17-9) during their home opener while the Steeler’s escaped the Mistake By The Lake with a 21-18 win vs Cleveland. It’s only one game but the Browns showed they might be Dawgs with some bite this season. Despite their Lambeau Field loss, the Seahawks (+900) leaked value and sit alone as third favorites. The Cowboys line moved from +1400 to +1000 as Dallas is in fourth chalk tie with the Oakland Raiders.

After a surprising price drop last week, Indianapolis was crushed 46-9 by the Rams in LA and the Colts massive price inflation (+4000 to +15000) was expected. Washington ballooning (+6600 to +15000) is a little less justifiable, the Redskins lost 30-17 at home to the Eagles, but the DC Crew is in trouble as the ‘Skins appear to be the fourth best NFC East team. At the far end of the spectrum, the New York Jets are grounded as the longest of the longshots as their +50000 line far exceeds the +30000 tags Cleveland and San Francisco are sporting.

6/9/17 Week 1 Super Bowl LII Futures Update

As dawn breaks on a new NFL season, StatsGuru is LIVE in Las Vegas soaking up the Week 1 buzz in Sin City. Online bookmakers, including those at SportsInteraction, have posted their final pre-season Super Bowl LII odds. While many of the price moves were small – they were certainly plentiful. One team that did not see a price change is the Patriots as New England (+325) heads into their Thursday Night Fight with the Kansas City Chiefs as top chalk. A NFL Championship double-dip is difficult but Belichick and the Brady Bunch have a solid shot.

Green Bay is still the leading NFC contender, and second overall chalk, but the Packers price has swelled from +800 to +900. Pittsburgh and Seattle join Oakland (+1000) to form a three way tie on the third favorite perch. One move that surprised us is the Colts odds dropping (+5000 to +4000) despite QB Andrew Luck not starting in Week 1. One has to feel for San Francisco, Cleveland and New York fans as the Browns, 49ers and Jets each own a gaudy +30000 Super Bowl LII price. Dreams of a cash with those teams will soon be a nightmare.

It’s Game Time Everybody! Save for (gulp) injuries, there isn’t much that can push the BBTB Express of the rails. New England plays in the horrible AFC East, they are stacked with a Tom Brady led offence, and the defense appears to be ready to hold the fort when the GOAT & Crew take a break. Give us New England (+325) with three units to claim Super Bowl LII on February 4, 2018. Our hearts go out to everyone dealing with Hurricane Irma. Stay safe, heed official warnings, and do not mess with Mother Nature when she is at her fiercest.

1/9/17 NFL Post-Preseason SB LII Futures

National Football League futures bettors, not to mention Fantasy Owners around the Planet, can exhale as NFL preseason contests are now complete. It’s been a tumultuous four weeks as star players like New England Patriots slot-receiver Julian Edelman, Kansas City Chiefs starting RB Spencer Ware, plus Chicago Bears rising star WR Cameron Meredith, are all done for the season – before it even started. The Pats and Chiefs will be OK – ‘Da Bears won’t be.

Through it all, we were rather surprised that the overall Super Bowl LII futures odds barely moved. That is true of our last update (26/08/17) as the numbers at SportsInteraction did not change. What has changed, and may eventually move the lines, is Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott’s battle with the NFL over his six-game suspension. Following many legal manoeuvrings, by both sides, the appeal process ended after two days of testimony.

This is an ugly fight and, while neither side looks good, the NFL is taking a beating after it was leaked that the only NFL investigator who interviewed Elliott suggested that a suspension was not warranted. If this were a US Tennis Open match, it would be advantage Ezekiel as his suspension is on the verge of being wiped out completely. The Cowboys vs Giants line is -3.5 (-110) ‘Boys at SIA. Jump on those Dallas Week 1 odds now as Zeke will be with be in the backfield to open the season and their SB LII futures price will rise once he remains there.

26/8/17 NFL Super Bowl LII Futures Update

Week 3 NFL exhibition games are playing out this weekend. If you must bet on X-Games, this is the time to do it as the contests are fairly close to wagering on regular season action. That said, we avoid wagering on meaningless matches – at all costs. Expect the cry to limit X-Games to grow even louder as players are dropping like flies during the preseason. It’s for that reason that we are holding off until the preseason ends to confirm our SB LII picks.

New England (+325) who still own the top over chalk spot, on Super Bowl LII futures board above, lost stud WR Julian Edelman for the season during the Pats 32-30 win over Detroit on 25/08/17. On the same night, Kansas City lost starting RB Spence Ware to a knee injury and he’s out indefinitely. Both injuries will affect the Patriots vs Chiefs Thursday Opening Night Fight on September 7, 2017, but Tom Brady still has plenty of weapons in his arsenal.

Tom Brady & Crew strengthen their hold as top favorite as their price dropped from +350 to +325 while the Packers second chalk line went up from +750 to +800. Oakland lost some value as the Raiders price dipped from +1200 to +1000. The Seahawks, Falcons and Steelers tied at +1200, and the Cowboys at +1400, round out the top five Super Bowl LII chalk. We don’t see Atlanta returning to the Dance and we are keeping a close eye on Raider Nation.

04/8/2017 NFL Hot And Not: Preseason Update

Football fans, that grew weary of watching another Calgary Stampeders CFL blowout win had an option on August 3, 2017, as NFL exhibition games are underway. X-Game Opening night featured the Dallas Cowboys fourth and fifth stringers posting a 20-18 victory over the same ranked players from the Arizona Cardinals. Not big fans of exhibition betting, no matter the sport, it is amazing that the top recommended CSB sportsbooks were right on the mark with their -2 (-110) Cowboys money line. And so it begins with the online bookmakers eh? 

Despite some injuries, the number will pile up as we roll through four weeks of preseason action, the Super Bowl LII futures prices at SportsInteraction have not changed much since our last update. The only notable movement is the Green Bay Packers line as it dipped from +800 to +750 at SIA. We are surprised that Miami’s price stayed firm at +5000 as it appears Dolphins starting QB Ryan Tannehill may be lost for the season with a knee injury. Houston has lost their #2 WR Will Fuller (collarbone) as he is out until Week 4ish. Houchie Mama!

As the X-Games play out, these numbers will begin to change – especially after the Week 3 preseason battles play out. Don’t forget, SportsInteraction bookmakers have already posted Week 1 regular season lines. Tons of futures and proposition wagering options, including each teams season Win Totals, as well as NFL MVP and Rookie Of The Year prices, are also hot tickets prior to the New England vs Kansas City Thursday Night season opening fight. That battle kicks off at 8:30 PM ET on September 7, 2017, Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA. 

24/6/2017 NFL Hot And Not: Preseason Update

Illustrated in the CSB Super Bowl LII futures table above, New England (+350) are favorites to capture back-to-back NFL Championships. Much easier said than done, Bill Belichick, Tom Brady and Crew would be the first team to turn the double since the Patriots claimed Super Bowl XXXVIII and XXXIX. If the argument is still ongoing, with all due respect to stud QB Joe Montana – it shouldn’t be, a sixth ring would cement Brady as the best pivot in NFL history.

Bookmakers at SportsInteraction are forecasting the Patriots last hurdle being Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay. Loaded with weapons on offence, the Packers (+800) are fairly solid second chalk. Defense is another story as Green Bay ranked in the bottom half of the NFL in 2016. The Pack lost some key players (Sam Shields, Micah Hyde and Julius Peppers) during the offseason. Turning WR Ty Montgomery into a fulltime running back is a key for the Packers.

Rounding out the current top five, the Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks and Oakland Raiders all have (+1200) Super Bowl LII odds. Some teams have numbers that indicate their season is over – before it has even started. That includes the Buffalo Bills (+10000) and LA Rams (+15000) plus the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns and San Francisco 49ers, who all have a (+20000) overall underdog line. None of those teams are worthy of a SB LII wager.

13/02/18 AFC 2017-18 Betting Results Wrap Up

Despite backing three of the six squads that advanced to the American Football Conference postseason, our AFC futures picks returned nothing but feathers and no chicken. Pittsburgh getting pounded by Jacksonville, during their AFC Divisional playoff round battle, still sticks in our craw as the Steelers defensive implosion wasn’t on our radar and it was costly overall.

We got sucked in by the Kansas City Chiefs but – our Week 13 wager on New England was placed to covered that 300 unit loss. The Titans fell a game short of winning the AFC South while the Oakland Raiders had a season to forget. Overall, our NFC gains covered our AFC losses and we’ll be back to forecast the 2019 AFC Championship chase so stick with us! 

16/01/18 AFC Championship Sunday Update

Class of the American Football Conference, for most of the year, #1 seed New England will host #3 seed Jacksonville in the AFC Championship at 1:05 PM ET on January 21, 2018, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. The Patriots are playing in an astounding 7th straight AFC title match and the 14th in franchise history. This is the 8th time the Patriots are at home for an AFC Championship clash and they have a sparkling 6-1 record during the previous seven. With game day prices now the AFC title lines – Tom Brady & Crew are thick chalk. 

Jacksonville beat Buffalo (10-3) in the Wild Card round, then mauled a pitiful Pittsburgh defense (45-42) in the Divisional playoffs, to earn a trip to New England. Now in their 23rd season, Jacksonville and Carolina joined the NFL in 1995, the Jaguars are making their third AFC Championship appearance. Looking to participate in their first Super Bowl, Jacksonville lost AFC title games 20-6 at New England in 1996 and 33-14 vs Tennessee in the 1999. Big dogs in this contest, on the road, we do not see a third time being the charm for the Cats.

20/01/18 Update: When Jacksonville punted Pittsburgh out of the playoffs – our final AFC Championship ticket hit the trash can. In hindsight, we should have stayed with New England as that would have given us a small and easy hedge bet that would have guaranteed a pay day. Please check below if you followed our NFC Championship advice during the season.

AFC Championship Prediction: New England Patriots 24-10

Divisional to Conference Playoffs: 7:30 PM ET 20/01/18 Shaded Green = Best Buy

Odds Table Placement: Teams are listed by AFC playoff position after Divisional Weekend.

AFC Championship
New England Patriots	-360 to -340	-330 to -320	-350 to -360	-350 to N/C
Jacksonville Jaquars	+280 to +270	+265 to +260	+275 to +280	+285 to +270

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08/01/18 AFC Championship Divisional Weekend

There were plenty of changes on our AFC Championship futures board as every team took a price hit – except Jacksonville. New England’s odds continue to fall as the Patriots dipped from -139 to -175. That means bettor’s wanting to back the Patriots must wager 175 units to earn a 100-unit return. Tom Brady & Crew host Tennessee in the first AFC Divisional duel at 8:15 PM ET on January 13, 2018, at Gillette Stadium. The Titans are huge -14 (-110) pups in that contest at Bodog and their AFC Championship line (+2800) is very bloated as well. 

Far from impressive, other than on defense, Jacksonville posted their first playoff win since 2007 as they beat the Buffalo Bills 10-3 during Wild Card Weekend action. Heading out on the road now, the Jaguars AFC title line stayed at +800 everywhere except at Bodog who bumped them up the +850. Pittsburgh, who were jolted 30-9 at home vs Jacksonville in Week 5, had a week off to get healthy and prepare for the Jags. The Steelers (+500) AFC winning line stayed steady and they are 7.5 (-110) chalk at Betway to win the rematch.

AFC Championship Matchup Prediction: New England 35-14 and Pittsburgh 42-45

Wild Card to Divisional Playoffs: 10:00 AM ET 08/01/18 Shaded Green = Best Buy

Odds Table Placement: Teams are listed by AFC playoff position after Wild Card Weekend.

AFC Championship
New England Patriots	-139 to -175	-140 to -175	-138 to -175	–134 to -175
Pittsburgh Steelers	+275 to +200	+250 to +225	+275 to +240	+275 to +220
Jacksonville Jaquars	+800 to N/C	+800 to +850	+800 to N/C	+800 to N/C
Tennessee Titans	+4000 to +1800	+4000 to +2800	+4000 to +2000	+4000 to +2000

01/01/18 Wild Card Weekend Odds Update

Checking out the AFC Championship odds, with all roads rolling through Gillette Stadium, it is not surprising that New England keeps sliding further into negative territory. While their defense is still a question mark, one needs to look no further than the offense to understand why the Pats are such huge favorites. The Patriots have five versatile running backs, TE Rob Gronkowski, plus WR Brandin Cooks, Danny Amendola and Chris Hogan to stretch the field when Tom Brady needs to air it out. That is a ton of weapons for any team to contend with.

Pittsburgh remains as the Patriots biggest obstacle as QB Ben Roethlisberger, Le’Veon Bell, Antonio Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, plus the best O-line in football, can match up with any team. The two AFC Wild Card games feature Buffalo at Jacksonville and Tennessee at Kansas City. While we see the Jaguars and Chiefs to advancing to the Divisional Round, their playoff runs will end when they have to travel to New England and Pittsburgh respectively one week later. Wild Card betting lines are up at top rated CSB recommended online sportsbooks.

Week 17 to Wild Card Price Update: 10:30 AM ET 01/01/18 Shaded Green = Best Buy

Odds Table Placement: Teams are listed by AFC playoff positioning after Week 17.

AFC Championship
New England Patriots	-125 to -139	-120 to -140	-125 to -138	–125 to -134
Pittsburgh Steelers	+255 to +275	+225 to +250	+275 to N/C	+275 to N/C
Jacksonville Jaquars	+800 to N/C	+700 to +800	+800 to N/C	+750 to +800
Kansas City Chiefs	+600 to +800	+900 to +800	+850 to +800	+900 to +800
Tennessee Titans	+4000 to N/C	+4000 to N/C	+6600 to +4000	+5000 to +4000
Buffalo Bills	+8000 to +3300	+7500 to +4000	+6600 to +3300	+10K to +3300

27/12/17 AFC Championship Week 17 Odds Update

Aiming for their seventh win over eight games versus New York, the Patriots host the Jets needing a win or a Steelers loss to clinch home-field advantage through the AFC playoffs. At the same time, Cleveland is in Pittsburgh, as the Steelers need a Pats loss plus a win to secure the top seed. The Browns should come to play as they are trying to avoid joining the 2008 Detroit as the only other team to post a 0-16 season. Winning will be easier said than done though as Cleveland has not won in the Steel City since way back on October 5, 2003.

Jacksonville and Kansas City are locked into the third and forth seeds and will host first round Wild Card games. Baltimore needs a win over Cincinnati while Tennessee looks for a win vs the Jaguars to lock down the fifth and sixth seeds. The Ravens are also in if the Titans and Bills both lose. If the Titans lose they need the Bills and Chargers to both lose to retain the sixth seed. Los Angeles needs a win, a Tennessee loss, plus a Ravens win and a Bills loss, to move past the Titans. A Buffalo win plus a Ravens loss earns the Bills a playoff spot.

Week 16 to Week 17 Price Update: 12:30 AM ET 27/12/17 Shaded Green = Best Buy

Odds Table Placement: Teams are listed by AFC playoff positioning after Week 16.

AFC Championship
New England Patriots	-111 to -125	-125 to -120	-110 to -125	–110 to -125
Pittsburgh Steelers	+275 to +225	+300 to +225	+275 to N/C	+250 to +275
Jacksonville Jaquars	+650 to +800	+650 to +700	+700 to +800	+700 to +750
Kansas City Chiefs	+800 to +600	+900 to N/C	+800 to +850	+800 to +900
Tennessee Titans	+5000 to +4000	+6600 to +4000	+4500 to +6600	+5000 to N/C
Buffalo Bills	+5000 to +8000	+6600 to +7500	+5000 to +6600	+6600 to +10K

21/12/17 AFC Championship Week 16 Odds Update

Back in familiar territory, the top four CSB football betting bookmakers have moved the Patriots AFC Championship odds to a negative number. New England ends their season with home games against Buffalo and New York. The Pats control their own destiny as one win, coupled with Pittsburgh and Jacksonville both losing one, earns New England home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. That is not a given though as the Steelers visit hapless Houston (4-10) and then host Cleveland (0-14) to close out their regular season schedule.

Facing a slightly tougher path, the Jaguars last two games are on the road versus upstart San Francisco, who have won three straight, plus an AFC South rivalry tussle vs the Titans. After losing six of seven, Kansas City (8-6) has won two straight and the Chiefs need one win, at home against Miami or on the road versus Denver, to lock up the AFC West. Tennessee gets into the dance with a win – plus one loss by the Ravens and Bills. Baltimore, with winnable games vs the Colts (3-11) and Bengals (5-9), are aiming to lock up a Wild Card position. 

Week 15 to Week 16 Price Update: 2:30 AM ET 21/12/17 Shaded Green = Best Buy

Odds Table Placement: Teams are listed by AFC playoff positioning after Week 15.

AFC Championship
New England Patriots	+140 to -111	+125 to -125	+110 to -110	+100 to -110
Pittsburgh Steelers	+160 to +275	+180 to +300	+225 to +275	+200 to +250
Jacksonville Jaquars	+800 to +650	+800 to +650	+900 to +700	+1000 to +700
Kansas City Chiefs	+1400 to +800	+1400 to +900	+1400 to +800	+1200 to +800
Tennessee Titans	+3300 to +5000	+3300 to +6600	+2500 to +4500	+2200 to +5000
Buffalo Bills	+10K to +5000	+10K to +6600	+6000 to +5000	+6600 to N/C
AFC Playoff Line	Currently Out	Currently Out	Currently Out	Currently Out
Baltimore Ravens	+2000 to +1600	+2000 to +1600	+1600 to +1400	+2000 to +1600
Los Angeles Chargers	+7500 to +2500	+800 to +2200	+900 to +2200	+1400 to +2500
Oakland Raiders	+10K to N/C	OTB	+5000 to +10K	+4000 to +10K
Miami Dolphins	+15K to +25K	OTB	+10K to +25K	+10K to +25K
New York Jets	OTB	OTB	OTB	OTB
Cincinnati Bengals	OTB	OTB	OTB	OTB
Denver Broncos	OTB	OTB	OTB	OTB
Houston Texans	OTB	OTB	OTB	OTB
Indianpolis Colts	OTB	OTB	OTB	OTB
Cleveland Browns	OTB	OTB	OTB	OTB

14/12/17 AFC Championship Week 15 Odds Update

Football fans receive an early Christmas gift this weekend as Pittsburgh hosts New England with the American Football Conference top overall seed on the line. A Steelers win, plus a Jacksonville loss or tie, clinches home field advantage throughout AFC playoffs for Le’Veon Bell & Crew. Pittsburgh can also clinch a first round BYE with a Week 15 win. Although New England can’t claim the top AFC seed, with a win in the Steel City, a win or tie will lock up a ninth straight AFC East title and 14th in 15 years. The Steelers are +3 home pups vs the Pats.

Rare Saturday NFL action is another early present as Detroit hosts Chicago at Ford Field and Los Angeles heads into Arrowhead Stadium to battle Kansas City. The Chiefs vs Chargers tilt is huge as both teams are sporting a 7-6 record and have a one game lead on Oakland in the AFC West battle. Though it’s based on their recent form, we are somewhat surprised that the Chargers AFC title best price (+900) at Bet365 is much lower the Chiefs (+1400) line at Bodog. The Rams visiting Seattle is another huge matchup on the Week 15 AFC schedule.

Week 14 to Week 15 Price Update: 2:30 PM ET 14/12/17 Shaded Green = Best Buy

Odds Table Placement: Teams are listed by playoff positioning in the AFC after Week 14.

AFC Championship
Pittsburgh Steelers	+225 to +160	+190 to +180	+225 to N/C	+220 to +200
New England Patriots	+100 to +140	+110 to +125	+100 to +110	+100 to N/C
Jacksonville Jaquars	+1200 to +800	+1600 to +800	+1200 to +900	+1200 to +1000
Tennessee Titans	+2000 to +3300	+1600 to +3300	+1800 to +2500	+1800 to +2200
Kansas City Chiefs	+1600 to +1400	+1600 to +1400	+1600 to +1400	+1600 to +1200
Buffalo Bills	+10K to N/C	+12.5K to +10K	+10K to +6000	+10K to +6600
AFC Playoff Line	Currently Out	Currently Out	Currently Out	Currently Out
Baltimore Ravens	+1600 to +2000	+2500 to +2000	+1600 to N/C	+1800 to +2000
Los Angeles Chargers	+1200 to +750	+1200 to +800	+1200 to +900	+1400 to N/C
Oakland Raiders	+2000 to +10K	+1600 to +10K	+2000 to +5000	+2200 to +4000
Miami Dolphins	+12.5K to +15K	+25K to +15K	+15K to +10K	+15K to +10K
New York Jets	OTB	OTB	+20K to +30K	+20K to +50K
Cincinnati Bengals	OTB	OTB	OTB	+50K to +25K
Houston Texans	OTB	OTB	OTB	+20K to +50K
Denver Broncos	OTB	OTB	OTB	OTB
Indianpolis Colts	OTB	OTB	OTB	OTB
Cleveland Browns	OTB	OTB	OTB	OTB

7/12/17 AFC Championship Week 14 Odds Update

Making it a two-horse race, on paper at least, our top four recommended bookmakers have New England and Pittsburgh clear of the pack in the AFC Championship race. The Patriots can be purchased at (+110) at Bodog while the Steelers sweetest price (+225) is available at SportsInteraction and Bet365. Though four weeks remain – a first round postseason BYE is now a near lock for the AFC leaders. With @ Miami and VS Baltimore on their Sunday slates respectively, Brady vs Roethlisberger in Week 15 could be a battle for the top AFC seed.

Depending on your point of view, the other two AFC Divisional battles are either fantastic or mostly fights of futility. Put a fork in Houston and Indianapolis as Tennessee and Jacksonville are running neck-and-neck at 8-4 in the AFC South race. The Jaguars @ Titans Week 17 clash might decide the third seed in the AFC playoffs and both teams, with a 10-6 record, may still make it to the dance. In a three way 6-6 tie, Kansas City (1-6 last seven) is clinging to first in the AFC West but the Chargers have won three straight while the Raiders are on a 3-1 roll.

Week 13 to Week 14 Price Update: 10:30 AM ET 7/12/17 Shaded Green = Best Buy

Odds Table Placement: Teams are listed by AFC Standings playoff position after Week 13.

AFC Championship
Pittsburgh Steelers	+250 to +225	+200 to +190	+250 to +225	+240 to +220
New England Patriots	+100 to N/C	+100 to +110	+100 to N/C	+100 to N/C
Tennessee Titans	+1800 to +2000	+1800 to +1600	+1800 to N/C	+2000 to +1800
Kansas City Chiefs	+1000 to +1600	+1400 to +1600	+1000 to +1600	+900 to +1600
Jacksonville Jaquars	+1400 to +1200	+1600 to N/C	+1400 to +1200	+1400 to +1200
Baltimore Ravens	+2000 to +1600	+3300 to +2500	+2000 to +1600	+2000 to +1800
AFC Playoff Line	OUT	OUT	OUT	OUT
Los Angeles Chargers	+1400 to +1200	+1600 to +1200	+1400 to +1200	+1400 to N/C
Buffalo Bills	+5000 to +10K	+5000 to +12.5K	+5000 to +10K	+6600 to +10K
Oakland Raiders	+2500 to +2000	+3300 to +1600	+2500 to +2000	+2500 to +2200
New York Jets	+20K to N/C	+50K to +15K	+20K to N/C	+20K to N/C
Miami Dolphins	+20K to +12.5K	+50K to +25K	+20K to +15K	+20K to +15K
Cincinnati Bengals	+4000 to +6600	+3300 to +10K	+5000 to +10K	+4000 to +10K
Houston Texans	+12.5K to +22.5K	OTB	+12.5K to +22.5K	+12.5K to +20K
Indianpolis Colts	+50K to N/C	OTB	+50K to N/C	+25K to +50K
Denver Broncos	+25K to +50K	OTB	OTB	+20K to 50K
Cleveland Browns	OTB	OTB	OTB	OTB