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A full changing of the guard is set to play out in the nation’s capital as the Washington Commanders have completely overhauled their organization following the conclusion of the 2023-24 NFL betting season. The first major move was firing the entire coachin... 

The Philadelphia Eagles started last season with their collective head on fire, winning 10 of their first 11 games (6-2-3 ATS). However, their momentum came to a screeching halt during a brutal six-game stretch that included matchups against the Cowboys, Chiefs, Bills, 49ers, and another game against the Cowboys – a grueling lineup by any standard. To make matters worse, ... 

A year after significantly overachieving in the regular season thanks to an exceptionally easy schedule and parlaying it into a playoff win, the New York Giants regressed significantly in the second year of the Brian Daboll era, managing only six wins and failing to surpass the team’s 7.5-game season win total odds. While injuries played a major role in their dramatic decline, se... 

The Dallas Cowboys have secured 12 regular season wins and playoff berths each of the last three seasons. As they enter the 2024-25 NFL betting season, they aim to surpass their season win total for the fourth consecutive year under HC Mike McCarthy. The online sportsbook views the Cowboys as serious contenders to represent the NFC +750 in Super Bowl LIX and to claim NFC East bragging rights +154 for the third time in four seasons. However, the offseason in Arlington was notably quiet, with Jerry Jones and his team making minimal moves to improve a roster that was eliminated in the Wild Card Round at home against Green Bay. The sting of that 48-32 defeat likely still lingers, motivating the team to hit the field with renewed determination. Nevertheless, the lack of roster enhancements and a tougher schedule compared to last year might cause the team to take a step back this season. Let’s analyze the offseason details to make an informed decision on how to approach the Cowboys’ win total odds heading into the regular season. ... 

The Los Angeles Chargers enter the 2024-25 NFL betting season with significant changes in both the front office and coaching staff. Fortunately, the Brandon Staley era has ended after he was dismissed following the team's disastrous 63-21 defeat to the Raiders in the rival’s Week 15 clash in the desert under the Thursday night lights. Despite numerous question marks and problem areas on the roster for the upcoming season, the NFL betting market appears optimistic about the new regime's ability to turn the team's fortunes around. While I believe Jim Harbaugh will ultimately succeed, it will take time, leading me to think that LA won’t have the tools in the chest or success needed to dethrone the Kansas City Chiefs in the division or compete for a wild-card spot this year. Let’s closely examine the Chargers’ offseason to see if we can uncover insights that will help us make an informed decision on how to bet into their season win total odds at the online sportsbook. ... 

The turning point for the Las Vegas Raiders last season occurred in Week 8 when they suffered a 26-14 defeat to the Detroit Lions under the lights of Monday Night Football. Following the loss, Mark Davis promptly dismissed Josh McDaniels as head coach and promoted Antonio Pierce to interim coach. Subsequently, the Silver and Black transformed into a completely different team, finishing the season 5-4 and an impressive 7-2 against the closing NFL odds. Now confirmed as the full-time head coach, Pierce and the Raiders enter the 2024-25 football betting season as an unpredictable entity, with oddsmakers setting their win total at the same mark they surpassed last year. During the offseason, the Raiders made a significant defensive acquisition by signing DT Christian Wilkins to a $110M deal, pairing him with Maxx Crosby in hopes of bolstering a pass rush that accumulated 46 sacks (No. 13) . Offensively, Gardner Minshew II was brought in to inject life into a stagnant passing game (No. 23), despite the presence of talented receivers. For NFL bettors, the question remains: what should be made of the Raiders? Examining their overall performance this offseason will be crucial in making an informed decision on how to attack their season win total odds. ... 

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, the Kansas City Chiefs are the NFL's current preeminent dynasty. Picking up where the New England Patriots left off, the reigning champions are aiming to make history in the 2024-25 NFL betting season by becoming the first team ever to win... 

The Denver Broncos were one of the toughest of all 32 teams to watch last season. The offense was dismal, struggling significantly under Russell Wilson's leadership. The defense, which showed a knack for forcing turnovers, managed to avoid an even lower ranking because of it. This led to an overall record of 8-9 and a third-place finish in the AFC West, buoyed by a hot streak from ... 

An enormous undertaking went down in Nashville early in the offseason when it was surprisingly announced that Mike Vrabel's tenure as the Tennessee Titans head coach had ended. This was followed by news that Derrick Henry would no longer be the cornerstone of the offense, as GM Ran Carthon traded him to Baltimore to finish his career. Ushering in a new era at Nissan Stadium is ... 

The Jacksonville Jaguars matched their 9-8 record from Doug Pederson's first season at the helm last year, but fell short of playoff contention, marking a disappointing outcome in his second go-round. Injuries, late-season struggles, turnovers, and execution failures contributed to the Jags just coming up short of surpassing their 9.5-game win total odds. It also didn’t help that C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans got shot out of a cannon! As a result, linemakers have set their win total a game lower than last season's close, signaling bearish expectations of a regression taking place in Duval County. Should NFL bettors follow suit with this assessment from the sportsbook, or take a different approach? Let's scrutinize the offseason moves made by GM Trent Baalke and his staff to make an informed decision on how to approach making a wager on Jacksonville's win total heading into the 2024-25 NFL betting season. ... 

Had the Indianapolis Colts triumphed in their dramatic, competitive home finale against the Houston Texans, Shane Steichen would have led the team to the playoffs in his first season as head coach, clinching the AFC South title. Nevertheless, achieving 9-8 records both straight up and against the closing NFL odds was a significant accomplishment, especially considering the previous year's dismal performance under a beleaguered coaching staff. Steichen's fast-paced offensive strategy showed noticeable improvement on the offensive side of the ball, leading many NFL bettors to believe that Indianapolis could be a serious contender in both divisional play and the AFC, particularly with Anthony Richardson yet to fully showcase his potential due to an abbreviated rookie season. But did the team make enough defensive upgrades to meet these heightened expectations? Let's examine GM Chris Ballard's offseason moves to make an informed decision on how to bet the Colts' 2024-25 season win total odds. ... 

The Houston Texans won a total of 11 games from 2020-22, missing the playoffs each year. This prompted GM Nick Caserio to roll up his sleeves and dramatically overhaul the team in the offseason to reverse its fortunes. After winning the AFC South title for the first time since 2019 and winning a playoff game, it's clear the front office's efforts paid off, laying the groundwork for... 

The hype surrounding the New York Jets heading into the regular season was at a fever pitch, but it dissipated quickly once Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles just four snaps into the offense’s first possession of the year. With a struggling quarterback room, the Jets still managed seven wins, largely due to one of the league’s best defenses. However, offensive inefficiency eventually t... 

With numerous key figures of the New England Patriots dynasty now departed, NFL bettors are fading or largely avoiding the team as the 2024-25 NFL betting season approaches. This caution is warranted, given last year's roster managed only four wins under Bi... 

The Miami Dolphins will enter the 2024-25 NFL betting season with a chip on their shoulder after nearly snapping a 15-year AFC East title drought. Mike McDaniel’s squad appeared primed to dethrone Buffalo owners of a 9-3 record heading into Week 14. However, a surprisi... 

The Buffalo Bills have produced double-digit win campaigns for the past three NFL campaigns since narrowly missing a Super Bowl berth in 2021. Unfortunately for their championship-hungry fan base, known as the Bills Mafia, the team has been unable to progress beyond the division round of the playoffs. In response, upper management made significant changes this offseason, retooling and restocking the roster through the NFL Draft, trades, and free agency. Oddsmakers at the online sportsbook are predicting another successful season for the folks in Orchard Park, with Buffalo favored to win the AFC East for the fifth consecutive time and secure a playoff spot for the sixth straight year. But should NFL bettors take the over or under on their current win total? Let’s examine the work GM Brandon Beane did in the offseason to make an informed futures bet on the Bills’ win total. ... 

He’s done just about everything a NFL player can do in his short career including winning the NFL MVP award twice. So I guess it’s not too surprising to see Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes as the NFL futures odds favorite for the league’s highest honor. QBs are a virtual lock to win the award with last season’s MVP Lamar Jackson the 11th straight QB to have the honor... 

The Pittsburgh Steelers surpassed oddsmakers' expectations for the fourth straight season, securing 10 wins and becoming one of three teams from their highly competitive division to make the playoffs. Despite a swift exit in the NFL Wild-Card Round at the hands of the Buffalo Bills, the Steelers' 10-7 record both straight up and against the spread marked yet another non-losing season under Mike Tomlin's leadership in the Steel City. Entering his eighteenth season as head coach, the Steelers face limited expectations once again, according to their current futures odds to win Super Bowl LIX, the AFC, and the AFC North. What more does this team need to do to prove it's not to be underestimated, given their seven playoff appearances over the last decade? Let's examine the offseason moves made by GM Omar Khan to improve the roster in order to make an informed decision on whether to support or fade the Steelers current season win total odds. ... 

The Cleveland Browns' 2023-24 campaign will largely be remembered for the 45-14 thrashing by the Houston Texans in the Wild-Card Round paired with the devastating season-ending injuries incurred by both Deshaun Watson and Nick Chubb. It didn’t help that the offensive line was decimated by the injury bug as well. Nevertheless, Kevin Stefanski, with a little help from Joe Flacco, earned his second AP Coach of the Year Award, guiding the team to an 11-6 record both straight up and against the spread. This impressive performance secured the Browns a playoff spot after a two-year absence, surpassing their 9-game season win total odds and fulfilling their even-money playoff qualification odds. As we look ahead to the 2024-25 NFL season, many questions remain, prompting a closer examination of the current win total odds offered by the online sportsbook. Let's delve into the details and see if we can make an informed futures bet on the Browns' win total. ... 

Despite harboring a next man up mentality, a season-ending injury to Joe Burrow ultimately prevented the Cincinnati Bengals from exceeding their season win total or securing a playoff berth for the third straight season. Consequently, the Bengals were the only team in the AFC North that failed to make the postseason, finishing with a 9-8 SU record and the worst showing against the spread in the division (7-8-2 ATS). Burrow is reportedly fully recovered from the wrist and calf injuries that hindered his 2023-24 campaign, sparking optimism among prop bettors and fantasy footballers for the Bengals' offense in the upcoming NFL betting season. As a result, online sportsbooks view the Bengals as strong contenders to win the AFC North for the third time in four years and serious threats to bring the Lombardi Trophy to Cincinnati for the first time in franchise history. Does all the offseason hype mean Cincy will go over or under its season win total? Let's break it down to make an informed futures bet on the Bengals' win total. ... 

The Baltimore Ravens cruised to an AFC-best 13-4 record during the 2023-24 NFL betting season, securing the No. 1 seed and a first-round playoff bye. John Harbaugh’s team dominated the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round, overwhelming C.J. Stroud and company with a decisive 34-10 victory as 10-point favorites. However, their momentum faltered in the AFC Championship Game in the Charm City, where Lamar Jackson and his teammates suffered a surprising 17-10 loss as 4.5-point favorites. Despite losing some standout performers, many key players return to the team that claimed AFC North bragging rights from the Cincinnati Bengals. Oddsmakers at the online sportsbook expect the Ravens to improve on last season's performance, as reflected in their 11-game season win total odds. Should NFL bettors take the over or the under? Let's explore both possibilities to make an informed futures bet on the Ravens' win total. ... 

All Aaron Rodgers will seemingly have to do to win the 2024 NFL Comeback Player of the Year is not get hurt. In his first game in a New York Jets uniform Rodgers was lost for the 2023 season after four snaps with an Achilles injury. The top four players on the NFL futures board are quarterbacks who had their 2023 campaign cut short due to injury, with Rodgers topping the list follow... 

Laiatu Latu and Dallas Turner are the top two choices to win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award this season. Latu went with the 15th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft to the Indianapolis Colts, while Turner was the 17th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Latu and Turner are listed with very similar NFL betting odds of +280 and +330 respectively and then it is a bi... 

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is the favorite to win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award heading into the 2024 NFL season. Williams was the first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and it already being touted as the franchise quarterback for the Bears. It was just three years ago that the Bears touted Justin Fields as their franchise quarterback and he is now in Pittsburgh. Williams will have a major advantage over Fields, however, as the supporting cast for Williams is much bet... 

The first thing that has to happen for someone to be considered for the Coach of the Year award is for his team to have success. Only one coach has ever won the award with a losing record, that being Jimmy Johnson of the Dallas Cowboys in 1990. There were some circumstances, though, since Johnson directed a club that went 1-15 the previous season, so a six-game turnaround is...