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Payouts for futures bets are usually better than even, or greater than +100, so the amount staked is much less than the potential payout. Of course, the inherent risk of futures betting is the unknown of the future.
Only five of the 32 teams in the NFL have win totals posted at 10 or higher. Four of those teams were conference finalists from a year ago, meaning expectations remain high for them as they attempt to get to Super Bowl 50.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (10, -121 O, +101 U)
The defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots have won 10 games or more every season for the last 12 years. With Tom Brady facing a four-game suspension to start the season, New England’s win total is one of the more interesting prop best of the 2015 season. The Pats’ win total is still listed at 10, with the over favored slightly at -121. They’ve exceeded 10 wins 10 times over the last 12 seasons and have won at least 12 games in each of the last five seasons.
Patriots’ backers will point to the 2008 season when Brady missed all but one game due to a torn ACL injury and the team still won 11 games. And remember the 2014 team that opened 2-2 and still walked away with the Lombardi Trophy. If Brady’s suspension is reduced or overturned, look for the total to jump to 11 or 11.5. Sure, Brady missing a few games could lead to a rocky start, but this is still a team that should win double-digit games and make the playoffs once again. The Patriots are pretty much what they’ve been over the years, a very talented team with great coaching and one of the best quarterbacks ever. Nothing is going to change this year. Jump on the over before it goes up.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (10.5, -165 O, +135 U)
The Colts were the primary victim of the Deflategate scandal in the AFC Championship game that led to Brady’s suspension, although their performance on the field left a lot to be desired, as they were blown out 45-7 by New England. The Colts went all in this year in their attempt to reach the pinnacle, and get by the Patriots to play in February. Indy should field its strongest team since franchise quarterback Andrew Luck was drafted.
The Colts probably pick up four to five wins inside the division alone. Oh, and Luck picked up more weapons this offseason. It's not hard to imagine this team putting up record-breaking numbers as they chase a Super Bowl. And 10 wins almost feels like the floor. Luck has improved each year, and was in the conversation for MVP at one point last season. He’s guided the Colts one round further in the playoffs each year and looks to advance to the final game this year with a realistic shot at doing just that. Indy’s total should be up there with Green Bay and Seattle in the 11 range and will likely trend upwards when the bets pour in on the over.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ers (7, +105 O, -125 U)
One team in the NFC West regressed from 2014 and they were just a .500 team last season. While the rest of the division made improvements, the San Francisco 49ers took a hit with their roster and coaching staff. The 49ers lost 11 players who started at least nine games in 2014. They also parted ways with their head coach, offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator. So yeah, transition is a key theme for the Santa Clara-based team. It’s hard enough to win football games with a stable roster and coaching staff and the Niners have neither.
It’s hard to imagine the Niners not sucking this year, with all their losses and not enough talent brought in to replace them. Too bad for the organization they didn’t lose the GM, who took a team two years removed from a Super Bowl appearance to this. The schedule isn’t very helpful either. Not only do they have their division opponents Seattle, Arizona and St. Louis twice each, the Niners also get the NFC North and AFC North. San Francisco’s win total is set at seven and that seems too high for all the upheaval this team has endured.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (8.5, -105 O, -115 U)
Kansas City is the only team with wins over both the AFC and NFC champions on its resume in 2014. The Chiefs also eclipsed their projected win total in each of the last two seasons and after dealing with a slew of injuries and suspensions last season, the Chiefs should be better than their 9-7 record from 2014 and could easily reach double-digit wins in 2015. Kansas City has quietly amassed 20 regular season win over the last two seasons and head coach Andy Reid wasn’t playing when it came time to getting help for quarterback Alex Smith, bringing in play maker Jeremy Maclin.
Smith is a cerebral player and accurate thrower and is ready for a breakout season with his new toys. Reid has a way of transforming quarterbacks and with two seasons in the system, Smith excels. Everyone knows what to expect of certain players such as Jamaal Charles, Justin Houston and Dontari Poe. The Chiefs will have an above average defense with Houston locked up long-term and Derrick Johnson back. KC has the best chance to knock off the Broncos in the division and has closed the gap enough that if Denver slips they’ll take advantage.
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