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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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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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Chicago Bears Week 1 odds and betting picks
The Chicago Bears will be starting the season off with Andy Dalton while Justin Fields will be waiting for his time to shine. With Dalton behind center, should we pounce on any Chicago Bears future props? The Bears have a strong defense, but how much can they do before the panic button needs to be […]
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MagicSportsGuide: Previewing the AFC East for 2021
With the start of the 2021 NFL and fantasy football season fast approaching, our own Kevin Adams is going division by division to preview every team in the league from a DFS and betting perspective. Strategy, pace, personnel and more — he’s hitting the season from every angle to help you get ready to put […]
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Cardinals vs. Titans Week 1 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
The Tennessee Titans kick off their 2021-2022 season as the favorites after finishing at the top of the AFC South last season. Kyler Murray will look to lead the Arizona Cardinals to victory as the oddsmakers have them losing by less than a field goal Week 1. Arizona Cardinals vs. Tennessee Titans Week […]
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DraftKings Pick ‘Em Contest Picks for Week 1
The NFL football season is ready to kick off this week. Fantasy drafts are winding down, daily fantasy is revving up, and it’s time for one of your co-workers to send you that virtual pick sheet for the weekly office pool. DraftKings Sportsbook has managed to take this idea to a higher level by offering […]
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Early look at Week 1 spreads for the NFL
Finally, Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season is almost here. We’re about one week away from opening kickoff, but we’re degenerates and can’t contain ourselves from laying bets. After studying the lines and key trends from across the NFL, I’ve found six games with spreads that are simply too attractive to not jump on. […]
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Bengals vs. Vikings Week 1 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
The Cincinnati Bengals kick off their 2021 season as underdogs once again as the Minnesota Vikings come to town. Joe Burrow returns from injury and hopes to get back to the top with the Bengals. The Vikings also hope to return to form from a disappointing 2020 season. With Week 1 closing in, the oddsmakers […]
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Panthers vs. Jets Week 1 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
The Carolina Panthers kick off Week 1 as -5.5 favorites and host the New York Jets. Sam Darnold gets to face off versus his old team as the Jets will be led by the young rookie, Zach Wilson. Both teams are starting out fresh at the quarterback position, and the Carolina Panthers are tabbed to […]
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NFL Futures: The Best Bet For All 32 Teams
The 2021 NFL regular season is almost here. We have only a few days left to get in all the futures bets we like. So here are my 32 favorite season-long bets, one for each NFL team, using our FTN Prop Shop to find the best lines for each bet. To see the other bets […]
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Steelers vs Bills Week 1 Betting Preview
Week 1 kicks off between a high-powered offense clashing with a high-powered defensive unit in a matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers defense was downright elite in 2020, leading the NFL in adjusted completion percentage allowed (68.4%) while allowing the third-least passing yards and the sixth-fewest passing touchdowns (22). How […]
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Patriots vs. Dolphins Week 1 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
The Dolphins and Patriots both failed to qualify for the postseason last year, but both teams have playoff aspirations in 2021-22. The Patriots were the most active team in the league during the offseason, spending nearly $160M on free agents. The Dolphins have a talented young core and won 10 games last season, so they’ll […]
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Giants vs. Broncos Week 1 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
The Broncos will open their season on the road against the Giants, and both teams have bigger expectations in 2021-22. The Broncos are fringe playoff contenders — they’re +156 to make the playoffs on FanDuel Sportsbook — while the Giants will be looking to improve in Joe Judge’s second season. They had a busy offseason […]
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Texans vs. Jaguars Week 1 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
The Jacksonville Jaguars open up the 2021 season in Houston, where they’ll be facing off against the Houston Texans. For the Jaguars, it is the first time we’ll get to see Trevor Lawrence, the 2021 No. 1 overall pick out of Clemson, in the NFL. On the Texans side, it is increasingly likely Tyrod Taylor […]
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MagicSportsGuide: Previewing the AFC North for 2021
With the start of the 2021 NFL and fantasy football season fast approaching, our own Kevin Adams is going division by division to preview every team in the league from a DFS and betting perspective. Strategy, pace, personnel and more — he’s hitting the season from every angle to help you get ready to put […]
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2021 NFL Coach of the Year Odds and Best Bets
In the NFL, coaching is one of the most important factors when separating the bad teams from the good teams and, especially, the good teams from the great teams. Certain coaches have influence on every snap and one specific sideline boss with the Los Angeles Chargers will try to turn the franchise around and is […]
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Seahawks vs. Colts Week 1 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
The Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts open their 2021 season with a Week 1 clash of a high-profile offense colliding with a stout defensive unit. Both teams also have plenty of question marks surrounding them heading into the season. Will the Seahawks let Russ cook? Will their defense tread enough water to take pressure off […]
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Eagles vs. Falcons Week 1 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
Week 1 in the NFL features a battle of the birds. The Eagles will be traveling to Atlanta to take on the Falcons, and both teams are coming off disappointing years in 2020-21. Both will be looking to bounce back this season, so grabbing a victory in Week 1 would be a step in the […]
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NFL Comeback Player of the Year Odds
Part of the beauty of the NFL can be its brutal nature with injuries or players being written off for poor performance. This naturally leads to the proverbial comeback story and can see a player rise up from the ashes like a phoenix. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott fits this description after breaking his ankle […]
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Chargers vs. Football Team Week 1 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
The Los Angeles Chargers will be traveling Week 1 to face the Washington Football Team. Coming off a 7-9 season, the Chargers and their young quarterback Justin Herbert will be looking to start off on the right foot against the very stout defense of the Washington Football Team. With just a one-point spread, oddsmakers believe […]
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DraftKings Pools – Free Week 1 Pick ‘Em Picks
FTN is incredibly excited to announce a new partnership with Collectable and DraftKings with a $20k pick ‘em freeroll. (For more details on the contest and rules, click here.) The $20k freeroll is free to play for anyone 21 and older in the United States and does not require you to be in a legal […]
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3 Win Totals to Bet
The preseason is almost over, which means that the regular season is just one transitionary off week away. Since joining FTN, I’ve written a number of pieces on various longshot futures bets I’ve made. Longshot quarterbacks to lead NFL in passing Longshot running backs to lead NFL in rushing Longshot pass catchers to lead NFL […]
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