1 day ago 2021 NFL Draft: Chiefs' team needs, draft picks, top prospects to keep an eye on With Kansas City's 2020 season over, it's time for fans to turn their attention to the draft. After those campaigns conclude with the postseason and championship games, NFL and College Football bettors will turn their attention to the 2021 NFL Draft. More importantly, they'll start placing wagers on the NFL Draft with America's top online sportsbooks, like FanDuel. Welcome to the 2021 Mock Draft 1.o version, which comes on the heels of the 2021 Reese’s Senior Bowl, where 136 players have been invited for an opportunity to perform in front of all 32 NFL teams.
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How to read Super Bowl 55 Odds
The Kansas City Chiefs wil meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl 55 from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 7, 2021.
The Chiefs opened as -3.5 betting favorites while the Buccaneers are 3.5 underdogs.
After early wagers came in, most operators are holding Kansas City -3 (-120).
If you were to wager on Kansas City -3, you would have to lay 5/6 odds (Bet $120 to win $100) instead of your normal 10/11 juice (Bet $110 to win $100).
The return on Tampa Bay would be even-money (1/1) and a $100 wager would return $100.
The total or over-under on Super Bowl 55 is hovering between 56 and 57 points.
How to read NFL Las Vegas Odds
The point-spread was developed to provide a balance for both teams involved in a contest to entice bettors to potentially back the weaker team and receive points. The two squads in a game are listed with a title, either a favorite or an underdog. The favorite is usually the perceived better team in the game, as backing them means giving up several points.
The favorite is always listed with a minus (-) sign before the point-spread while the underdog is labeled with a plus (+) label.
Ex. Favorite -10, Underdog +10
On the VegasInsider.com odds page, there is another number associated with the favorite and its listed as -10. This number is simply defined as “vig” or what many in the sports betting industry call vigorish. Another common term is called “juice” and it’s technically the price the bettor has to pay on a straight wager.
Ex. Bet $110 to win $100 (10% juice)
Ex. Bet $100 to win $90.91 (10% juice)
It's not uncommon to see other values posted other than -10. Examples seen on the NFL Vegas Odds pages could include -08, -12, -15 and -20. The -10 price is the most common value in the industry while many books offer reduced 'juice odds' and that would fall into the -08 category.
The lower-juice sportsbooks are normally found outside of the state Nevada. If you are in a state where sports betting is legal, please check out our online sportsbook directory to find the best and most secure places to make NFL bets.
Another number that’s posted on the NFL Las Vegas is the total or ‘over/under’ for the specific matchup. If the favorite is designated as the home team, then the total will be listed above and vice versa if the visitors are favorites.
All of the above numbers are listed next to the teams, and before each matchup is a Rotation number. The NFL Las Vegas Odds are listed in order of rotation and those numbers are generated and produced by the sportsbooks. Above each matchup and rotation is the Time of the game, which is subject to change. All game times are Eastern Standard Time.
NFL Open Line
One of the best features on the NFL Vegas Odds is the Open Line. This numbers consists of the first betting line received from one of our Las Vegas or Global Sportsbooks. The opening line varies depending on the sportsbook but it provides a clear-cut rating that the oddsmakers use. If you’re betting on the NFL or any other sport, it’s a great idea to view the open line first.
VI Consensus NFL Line
The VegasInsider.com Consensus NFL Line is just as important as the Open Line and also a key resource on odds platform. The Consensus column could be called a “Median Line” since it shows the most consistent number provided by the sportsbooks on VegasInsider.com. The consensus line will be the same as the open line but once the wagers start coming in, this number is often different than the openers.
How do I bet on the Super Bowl?
We know that you can bet on the Super Bowl and all of NFL Futures or bet on the NFL Draft at any time of the year, but what’s the process? The future wager or the “Odds to Win” bet on the Super Bowl is correctly selecting a team to win an event that takes place at a later time. A bettor will have his wagered money tied up until there is an outcome and bettors will receive fixed odds when they place the wager. In the case of the Super Bowl, you’re not a winner or loser until you see zeros on the clock in the final game.
Most sportsbooks offer different ways to read to Super Bowl Odds. In the fractional NFL Futures Odds format below, you simply take the odds and multiply by the amount wagered.
Ex. Green Bay (8/1) to win the Super Bowl
The Packers are listed as an 8/1 betting choice to win the Super Bowl. If you wager $100 on Green Bay to win the NFC and they capture the championship, then you would win $800 (8 ÷ 1 x 100). Your online betting account would then credit your account $900, which includes your win and stake ($100).
The American Format would see Green Bay listed at +800 and for the Decimal Format, the Packers would be 9.00.
If you are in a state where online betting is legal, we encourage you to check out our sportsbook directory to find the most trustworthy and reputable sites and mobile apps to place your Super Bowl bets.
The 2020 NFL Draft begins Thursday and we break it down with a look at the 10 best prop bets for the NFL draft.
1. QB Tua Tagovailoa draft position: Over 5.5 (+110), Under 5.5 (-136)
2020 Nfl Draft Odds
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday, April 20 at 10 a.m. ET.
The Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers have been connected to Tagovailoa. They have the fifth and sixth overall picks, respectively.
This bet comes down to whether you believe the Chargers want him. If they do, they will trade up.
Teams targeting their franchise quarterback often must trade up if they don’t have the No. 1 overall pick. The Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens traded up in 2018. The Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans did in 2017. The Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles did in 2016.
The best bet here is UNDER and at -136 there is still some value.
2. QB Justin Herbert draft position: Over 5.5 (-110), Under 5.5 (-110)
With both the Over and Under set evenly, it is worth going either way. Again, it comes down to the Chargers and whether they feel they must draft a quarterback. If the Dolphins go with Tagovailoa, the Chargers could go with Herbert, however, they have a greater need at offensive tackle. You can go either way with this bet but the Chargers also have interest in QB Jalen Hurts later in the draft. I’m taking the OVER (-110).
3. DT Derrick Brown draft position: Over 8.5 (+110), Under (-136)
While many consider him a lock for the top 10, most commonly mocked to the Carolina Panthers with the seventh pick, defensive linemen who test below average athletically and don’t have a history of big production in the passing games often slip. With teams potentially trading up to target offensive linemen, Brown could slip out of the top 10. Go for the value here and take the OVER(+110).
4. Total Alabama players drafted in 1st round: Over 5.5 (+110), Under (-130)
Five Crimson Tide players are locks — QB Tua Tagovailoa, WR Jerry Jeudy, WR Henry Ruggs III, OL Jedrick Wills and S Xavier McKinney. The wild cards are pass rusher Terrell Lewis and CB Trevon Diggs. Both play premium positions. Only one of them has to get selected to hit the over. Go with the value and take the OVER(+110).
5. Exact outcome of first 3 draft picks
The favorite is Joe Burrow/Chase Young/Jeff Okudah at +115. History says teams will trade up for a quarterback. Go with one of two scenarios. Joe Burrow/Chase Young/Justin Herbert at +340 or Joe Burrow/Chase Young/Tua Tagovailoa at +360
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6. In which round will RB Jonathan Taylor be drafted? Round 1 (+275), Rounds 2-7 (-358)
There is no need to even consider him going undrafted, even though the odds are +10000. Considering his size, production and his testing at the combine, he will go in the first round. Take ROUND 1(+275).
7. Which team will draft WR Henry Ruggs III?
The favorites are the Denver Broncos at +280 but a recent report suggests they will move up to target Jerry Jeudy. The safest pick would be the San Francisco 49ers at +425 but I have my eyes on a big payout. The Philadelphia Eagles are looking to move up and San Francisco could take a defensive lineman to replace DeForest Buckner. I’m betting on the EAGLES(+1500).
8. First running back drafted
The favorite is D’Andre Swift at -182. Considering his production, size and combine testing numbers, Jonathan Taylor (+200) is where the value is.
9. First offensive lineman drafted
The favorite is Jedrick Wills at -130. Next is Tristan Wirfs at +110. The New York Giants have mostly been connected to Wirfs until recently and Wills appears to be the pick. Go with the recent trend with WILLS (-130).
10. Josh Jones draft position: Over 27.5 (-110), Under 27.5 (-110)
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With even odds either way, consider the premium nature of the offensive tackle position. Jones could go in the late teens. He has been connected to the Miami Dolphins who have the 18th and 26th picks. Take the UNDER (-110).
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