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When betting on an NFL game, whether it’s in the U.S. or abroad, you’ll come across a few common types of wagers:
Moneyline: This is the simplest bet. You just choose which team will win. The odds reflect how likely each side is expected to win.
Point Spread (ATS: Against the Spread): The favorite gets a set number of points they need to win by, such as -7, while the underdog gets the same number of points, such as +7. To win your bet, the favorite must cover the spread. The underdog can either win outright or lose by fewer points than listed.
Totals (Over/Under): Instead of betting on a team, you predict whether the combined final score of both teams will go over or under the number set by oddsmakers.
Prop Bets: These are bets on specific outcomes within the game, like which player scores first, how many rushing yards a running back will get, or whether a quarterback throws multiple touchdowns.
Parlays, Same-Game Parlays, Teasers, Futures: More advanced bets. Parlays combine multiple picks into one bet for a bigger payout. Same-game parlays let you stack different outcomes from one matchup. Teasers allow you to shift the point spread in your favor. And futures are long-term bets on things like season awards or championship winners.
Outright Super Bowl Winner
Since the NFL has already finished three weeks of playing, several outright bets have already established odds.
The most important one is the outright winner of Super Bowl 60, which will be played on Feb. 6, 2026 in California.
As of the time of writing, the four biggest favorites to lift the trophy are:
Buffalo Bills – 5.50
Baltimore Ravens – 5.75
Philadelphia Eagles – 8.00
Green Bay Packers – 8.50
The Bills and Ravens are neck and neck for the top position, while the Eagles and Packers have similar odds. After that, the Detroit Lions have the next closest odds, nearly double that of the Packers.
It is interesting to note that the Ravens and Packers have a 2-1 record, yet are still ranked above other teams with a 3-0 record, such as the Chargers, Colts, and Buccaneers.
These odds illustrate that the strength of schedule matters more than the record.
The Ravens’ only loss comes at the Bills’ expense, considered when factoring in the final odds.
One of the more interesting outright bets is the Kansas City Chiefs, which have odds of 15.00 despite having a losing record at 1-2, noting that past performance and pedigree cannot be ignored despite the short-term results.
The Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, and San Francisco 49ers, ranked 7, 8, and 9, would have a semblance of home court advantage if they reach the Super Bowl, since they are all based in California.
Outright MVP Winner
The next type of interesting outright bet is for the Most Valuable Player (MVP). Quarterbacks have historically won the award, and this year will likely not be an exception.
The betting favorite for the MVP award is last year’s winner, Josh Allen, the quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. Lamar Jackson, the quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, is in second place.
The MVP and Super Bowl odds show a clear pattern: The quarterbacks of the teams that are favored to win the Super Bowl are also the odds-on favorites to win the MVP awards.
Disclaimer:
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Valdrin Tahiri is a cryptocurrency analyst and reporter at CCN, specializing in technical analysis with a focus on Elliott Wave theory, on-chain metrics, and fundamental research. He brings over seven years of experience in the crypto space as both a trader and writer.
He discovered cryptocurrencies in 2017 while earning his MSc in Financial Markets at the Barcelona School of Economics, which sparked a deep interest in blockchain and market dynamics. Since then, he’s contributed to top crypto outlets like BeInCrypto and CoinGape.
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