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Texans vs. Browns Week 2 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
The Week 2 matchup between the Texans and Browns is a massive mismatch on paper. The Texans entered the season with the shortest odds to finish with the worst record in football, while the Browns are favored to make a trip to the postseason for the second-straight year.   That said, anything can happen on […]
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Matt LaMarca
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Rams vs. Colts Week 2 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
Week 1 carried a different storyline for both the Ram and the Colts, as the Rams bullied the Bears from start to finish, covering their spread and winning handily. On the flip side, the Colts only mustered up 16 points against the Seahawks defense, failing to cover their +2.5-point spread. Returning home may benefit the […]
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Joe Metz
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Bengals vs. Bears Week 2 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
The Cincinnati Bengals and Chicago Bears head into week two after very different results in week one. The Bengals shocked the Minnesota Vikings when they defeated them in Overtime 27-24. Despite the offseason questions, their offense, led by Joe Burrow and rookie Ja’Marr Chase, put on a show against an improved Vikings defense. On the […]
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49ers vs. Eagles Week 2 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
  After playing Week 1 in Detroit, the San Francisco 49ers will stay east for Week 2 as they face off with the Philadelphia Eagles. With two offenses that have explosiveness, the 49ers are favored at -3.5 by oddsmakers. San Francisco 49ers vs. Philadelphia Eagles Week 2 odds  Date/Time: September 19, 1 p.m. ETArena: Lincoln […]
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Patriots vs. Jets Week 2 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
The New England Patriots march into MetLife Stadium in Week 2 to face off versus the New York Jets. We get to see two rookie quarterbacks battle it out as the Patriots are favored a little under a touchdown by oddsmaker at -5.5.     New England Patriots vs. New York Jets Week 2 odds  […]
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Bills vs. Dolphins Week 2 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
The Buffalo Bills will travel to visit the Miami Dolphins for Week 2 of the NFL season after a Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Miami Dolphins, who are coming off a close victory over the New England Patriots, are slated as underdogs by more than a field goal via oddsmakers.      […]
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Lions vs. Packers Week 2 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
The Green Bay Packers return home to Lambeau Field for Week 2 of the NFL season after getting their butts handed to them by the New Orleans Saints and face an old reliable foe in the Detroit Lions. The Lions were left for dead vs. the 49ers, and while they still managed to cover the […]
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DraftKings Pick ‘Em Contest Picks for Week 2
Week 2 of the NFL Season kicks off Thursday, which gives us a few days to get our office pool picks in for the week. If you are lucky, whoever runs your office pool is smart enough not to include the Thursday game so that everyone has more time to get those picks in.  DraftKings […]
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Early look at Week 2 spreads for the NFL
The first week of NFL football was fun and (hopefully) profitable. We identified several key lines early last week and were able to bet as sharps. We’re looking to do the same for Week 2 NFL spreads. After studying the lines and key trends from across the NFL, I’ve found five games with spreads that […]
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Giants vs. Football Team Week 2 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
The New York Giants and Washington Football Team are both coming off tough Week 1 losses and will try to rebound in the win column Thursday night of Week 2. The Giants will try to get going offensively as they were held to 13 points by the Denver Broncos while Washington has to recalibrate the […]
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Top 3 NFL Caesars betting picks for Week 1
Caesars Sportsbook recently acquired William Hill, and their experience has improved at least tenfold since. William Hill was known for their speed to markets on prop betting and wide variety of options. They have great odds boosts every day and are running a promotion for Week 1 of the NFL season: Bet $100 on any […]
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Eliot Crist
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Top 3 NFL FanDuel Sportsbook betting picks for Week 1
The NFL season has kicked off, and the first full Sunday of action is upon us. The FanDuel Sportsbook has a few mispriced lines that I am looking to play against. I spent the evening scouring the online sport books for the biggest differences between our projections at FTNDaily and the prop number that the books offered. […]
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Top 3 NFL PointsBet betting picks for Week 1
PointsBet is offering some ridiculously good deals for the start of the 2021 NFL season. Every straight spread bet is priced at an even money +100 for the week. They are also offering a bonus up to $250 on top of your first deposit that you can take advantage of by clicking here. While I will […]
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FTN Staff
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Top 3 NFL BetMGM betting picks for Week 1
The NFL season is finally here, and I will be helping each week in identifying the three best bets on BetMGM. We have a long 18-week NFL season ahead of us. As a friendly reminder, always be sure to shop around for the best possible prices. The easiest way to do so is by using […]
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Josh Gross
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Top 3 NFL DraftKings betting picks for Week 1
FTN content overlord Josh Collacchi has assigned me a piece titled, “Top 3 DraftKings Sportsbooks Betting Picks for Week 1.” SEO much? Anyways… Across the market, there tends to be strong uniformity in NFL sides, totals and moneylines — but not total uniformity. Using our NFL odds page to lineshop, I’ve identified the following three […]
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Monday Night Football Betting Breakdown
Week 1 comes to a close with a Monday Night Football showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and the Las Vegas Raiders. This will be the first Raiders’ regular-season home game with fans in attendance, so it should be an exciting night. (Join this FREE contest at DraftKings Sportsbook to earn your share of $20,000.) Unfortunately, […]
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Matt LaMarca
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Week 1 Game-by-Game Breakdown
Welcome to the game-by-game breakdown. In this write-up, I’ll walk you through the players, stacks, one-offs, etc., that I’ll be targeting this week. With plenty of words ahead to peruse, let’s dive into this week’s action.  Philadelphia Eagles vs. Atlanta Falcons ATL -3.5 O/U 48.5 Pace and playcalling The pace and playcalling for both of […]
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Derek Brown
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Betting NFL Props Using Math: Week 1
The goal of this article is, of course, to provide winning picks. However, it’s also to provide a blueprint on how to cleverly bet props with math. Perhaps the most important point is then to show how math can sometimes be dangerous. Suppose a receiver averages 65 yards per game, has a neutral matchup, and […]
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DraftKings Pick ‘Em Contest Picks for Week 1
You can’t spell “Freedman” without “Free” — and that means I’m definitely playing in the 100% FREE Week 1 DraftKings Sports Betting Contest that we at FTN have organized with our friends at Collectable. Also, use the promo code FREEDMAN to get 20% off an FTN subscription until Monday Night Football kicks off. What an […]
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FTN Staff
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NFL long-shot parlay picks for Week 1
Usually, it costs money for us to be entertained, but the NFL season offers us the opportunity to profit while enjoying the wonderful drama that unfolds over the course of 17 regular-season games and ensuing playoffs. FTN has every tool you need to make expert picks and grow your bankroll. We’re using our tools to […]
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NFL best bets for Week 1
If I had something clever to say, this is where I’d say it. But you don’t care about cleverness, do you? Nah. That’s not why you’re here. You care about only one thing: Winning. And money. Power. I guess that’s three things you care about. Good for you. I care about only one thing: Getting […]
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Indianapolis Colts Week 1 odds and betting picks
The Indianapolis Colts have lots of questions heading into the 2021 season, and they start at the quarterback position. If Carson Wentz returns to elite form, the Colts could compete for a Super Bowl, but if Wentz struggles as he did last year, the Colts could miss the playoffs altogether.      Indianapolis Colts Week […]
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Thursday Night Football betting guide for Week 1
The time is almost here for Week 1 of the NFL season. It is customary for the defending champs to play the first game, which is why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hosting the Dallas Cowboys Thursday night. Tampa is returning all 22 starters from their Super Bowl team. Dallas gets starting quarterback Dak Prescott […]
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New York Giants Week 1 odds and betting picks
The New York Giants may not be considered a true contender for Super Bowl 56, but by playing in the NFC East, the playoffs become more possible, and anything is possible once you get into the playoffs. The G-Men are hoping to make an impact in 2021 and with Daniel Jones leading the offense again […]
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New York Jets Week 1 odds and betting picks
The New York Jets have long been the cellar-dweller of the NFL and the butt of every joke, but there’s a real glimmer of hope after a shockingly great 2021 draft and some offseason acquisitions that instill confidence. Could 2021 be the year when they finally flip the script and win more games than the […]
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Joe Metz
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Detroit Lions Week 1 Odds and Betting Picks
Week 1 of the NFL season is finally upon us. We’ve waited all offseason for opening weekend, and preseason only wet our whistle so much. Each team has a fascinating set of storylines that will define their season. The Detroit Lions have some of the lowest expectations around the NFL. The deck is clearly stacked […]
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Packers vs Saints Week 1 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
The Drew Brees era is officially over in New Orleans, and it is officially the Jameis Winston era. While Alvin Kamara and Cameron Jordan are still there, some see this as the start of a rebuilding era for the Saints. Week one brings a huge challenge, as Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, and the rest of […]
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Browns vs. Chiefs Week 1 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
Arguably the most anticipated matchup of week one is the AFC Divisional Round rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns. Both teams are expected to finish at the top of the AFC this season, with the Chiefs at number one and the Browns at seven in the FTN Power Rankings.  For the […]
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Philadelphia Eagles Week 1 odds and betting picks
Week 1 of the NFL season is finally upon us. We’ve waited all offseason for opening weekend, and preseason only wet our whistle so much. Each team has a fascinating set of storylines that will define their season. One of the more enigmatic teams entering 2021 is the Philadelphia Eagles. Gone are Doug Pedersen and […]
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Denver Broncos Week 1 odds and betting picks
The Denver Broncos will look to make an impact in 2021 with a retooled defense and a new face at quarterback. Teddy Bridgewater is leading the offense this year after beating out incumbent Drew Lock for the starting gig and will try to lead a franchise back to the playoffs for the first time since […]
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Tennessee Titans Week 1 odds and betting picks
The Tennessee Titans enter the 2021 season with high expectations after making the playoffs for the last two years. The Titans are the cream of the crop of the AFC South division and should be in a great spot to carry over the momentum from last year. Tennessee kicks off the season as 3-point favorites […]
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49ers vs. Lions Week 1 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
After being one of the most buzzworthy teams throughout the preseason thanks to rookie quarterback Trey Lance, the San Francisco 49ers draw arguably the easiest matchup of the week as they head to Ford Field in Detroit to take on a new-look Lions team. The Lions, who went 7-9 against the spread in 2020 and […]
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Joe Metz