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One of the most popular leagues...not just in the US, but also the world is the NFL - the National Football League. And betting on it is also growing - as laws start changing across the country. There's nothing more exciting as the weekend approaches than watching Thursday Night football as the Kansas City Chiefs or Tampa Bay Buccaneers play their best game. Now, not only can you cheer on the team's offensive line, but you can bet on how well they perform. Whether you want to simply place a bet on your favorite NFL football team or place your wager on whether Tom Brady will score a touchdown the betting options are endless. However, with so many betting options available, it can get a little confusing.
So, here at thepicks.com, we aim to give you the top free NFL picks and predictions so you can find and make the best bets on the entire NFL Network. From team bets on the Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders or Dallas Cowboys to props bets and futures bets on players Aaron Rodgers or Josh Allen, we take you through the entire NFL year. We want you to start making your best NFL wagers today.
NFL Predictions
Whether you are a new NFL bettor or more experienced, we want to bring you the best expert NFL predictions for you. We make sure that we have the best free NFL predictions for you. We would highly recommend that you regularly check our picks and predictions before you head over to any betting site and risk your hard-earned money. Anyone familiar with sports betting will be aware that it is more than just evaluating the odds and deciding whether the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will beat the Los Angeles Rams. The reason that betting on the NFL is exciting is that there are now so many different types of bets that you can make. This means that choosing the correct bet isn't all about choosing the wager on which team will beat the other team on that night - or even whether you think the Los Angeles Chargers will win the Super Bowl. Now, you can bet on parlays, props bets, points spread bets, Moneyline bets and so it goes on.
Here at thepicks.com, we look at more than just which teams we believe will win the game. If you are betting on a game, we won't just give you a prediction on whether the New Orleans Saints beat the Green Bay Packers- we delve into the game. Individuals scoring records or passing game, injuries, form. We analyse data and study trends so that we have the best insight possible into how the game might play out from start to finish. As such, here are the different types of NFL bet types that we will offer free NFL picks and predictions on for any given game throughout the entire season.
NFL Moneyline Bets
The most common type of sports betting in the US is the Moneyline bet - and this is no different for NFL betting. This is the simplest type of bet, where you just look at which teams are playing and then make the call on the team that you think will win the game. However, too often there is one clear favorite - and an underdog, which will mean that it's not worth the bet as the odds will reflect this. You bet on the favorite and you will hardly see a return - but if you bet on the underdog, the return will be excellent... but you will probably lose. The best way to get a value bet is if the game will be close and unpredictable, and this is where getting our expert NFL picks will come in handy.
Take, for example, the Indianapolis Colts were to take on the Los Angeles Chargers in a Thursday night football match. We would take into account several factors before predicting the team we believe would win. We would look at which stadium they are playing - is it a home game for the team or an away game? What was the result of their previous games? How have they been performing as a team and individuals - what is their win and loss ratio so far that season - are they winning most of their home games? Are they struggling at away games? What players can turn a match and how are they performing? Are there new signing or injury factors that could affect a trend? Our expert NFL picks will take into account all of this before helping you choose what bet to make.
NFL Spread Betting
As well as Moneyline bets, we would also look at spread betting, which in the US is the second most popular form of sports betting. This is normally a little more profitable than Moneyline betting because it is a little trickier - involving how many points you predict that a team will win by. For example, a sports betting site might think that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will defeat the Carolina Panthers by 8 points, then you would see the spread bet represented as follows:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -8
Carolina Panthers +8
Our NFL experts here at thepicks.com, before helping you predict the outcome, will research all the statistics and watch what has happened in previous games - to decide whether we think the Tampa Bay Buccaneers might win by more than 8 points. If we think that they can, then betting against the spread on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at -8 would offer a better value bet than a standard Moneyline bet on the Buccaneers simply winning. You would get better odds and thus better returns.
NFL Totals
An NFL totals bet doesn't require a punter to wager on which team they think will win - it is just a standard over/under bet. You try and estimate the total score of both of the teams combined. So, should the New Orleans Saints take on the Dallas Cowboys - the sportsbook may set the line at 42 points. It would be set out on the betting site as follows:
New Orleans Saints O42 (-110)
Dallas Cowboys U42 (-110)
As a bettor, you just have to decide whether or not you think their points combined will be over 42 (O42) or under 42 (U42). It doesn't matter which team wins - that is irrelevant as to whether you win or lose your wager. This makes it an excellent option if you want to bet on a game that you aren't confident in, but you think it will either be a low scoring or a high scoring game. At thepicks.com, we look at both teams and players previous performances and predict which way we think it will go.
NFL Playoffs
After the regular season has come to an end, the excitement continues as we can keep on enjoying the action by watching the NFL playoffs. The NFL is one of the most-watched sporting leagues in the world - and it is watched by millions of people across the country. The playoffs start in the middle of January, just as the NFL regular season comes to a close and finishes in February. Seven teams from both conferences (the four division winners plus the three with the best regular-season records) will get a playoff place - and they will be seeded based on their regular-season record. The top seed will be given a bye to the second round, and the higher seeds will get home advantage. This is a single game elimination tournament, so lose the game and you're out.
Betting on NFL Playoff Games
Every playoff game will have a higher seed v a lower seed - and the higher seed team will always be favorite - which will be reflected in the odds. As such, we would suggest that you check out our best expert picks so that you can find a good value bet with value odds so that you don't just make a winning bet, but also one that will win you some decent returns.
NFL Super Bowl
The culmination of the playoffs is the Super Bowl - the biggest sporting event in the US. It normally takes place on the first Sunday of February every year.
This is the most anticipated game in the sporting calendar - not just the NFL calendar but the entire sporting calendar and it attracts a huge number of bettors - all looking to place the bet on who they think will be the season champions.
This is the best of the best... the 32 teams in the league are whittled down to fourteen teams - seven from each conference playing in the playoffs. The winner of the conference final will then take their place in the Super Bowl - and will take on the winner of the other conference - the AFC v the NFC - with the winner getting to raise the Lamar Hunt Trophy.
The most successful NFL teams are the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers, both having lifted the trophy six times. The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers have won 5 times each.
Ultimately, the Super Bowl will be a game between the two best performing teams in the NFL, so the outcome won't be a foregone conclusion - and bettors will likely want some expert NFL picks and predictions before putting their money on the game. So, come and check out our best picks here and add even more excitement to the sporting event of the year.
How We Make Our Football Sports Picks
Making picks and predictions isn't something that can be done quickly and easily - to get the most accurate predictions, research and hard work are required. Here's what we do to make our best picks...
Know the Different NFL Teams
Most fans will follow their one chosen team - such as the New England Patriots... ask them how rookie quarterback Mac Jones is performing and they will reel off his best performances and stats in a heartbeat. However, ask them about NFL games with other teams and they won't have a clue. Knowing about just one team and its players in the NFL isn't that useful. At thepicks.com we look at all of the teams in-depth.
Look at Many Different Factors
All sorts of factors will affect the game and should be studied... just for trying to predict what will happen in one NFL game. Multiple factors affect how each team will perform. It could be form, location, an ankle injury - or even an old rivalry between the team. All of these can affect the final result.
Using Your Head
Unfortunately, many sports bettors don't look at stats and facts - they bet with their hearts and put money on the team they want to win, whether that's the most logical decision or not. If their favorite team is the Las Vegas Raiders, then come what may, their money will go on that team, even if they are having a bad run of luck. This is fine if you have the money to spare and don't care too much about whether or not you win or lose. This is certainly not the way to move forward if you are looking to make a bit of money out of sports betting and NFL betting. So, by checking out our top NFL predictions and tips, we remove the sentimental betting factor out of the equation and guide you with real information. Our picks and predictions are made with research and knowledge. We don't have favorite teams or players, our predictions are made with the head and not the heart. One of the main reasons people fail when betting in sports is because they can't take emotion out of the equation.
NFL Picks FAQs
What are the Most Common NFL Bets?
The most common types of bets are Moneyline bets, totals bets and cover the spread bets (also known as against the spread bets)
How Many Teams Have Never Won the Super Bowl?
To date, ten NFL football teams have never won the Super Bowl: Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans.