NFL betting stands apart from other sports due to its concentrated schedule and the sheer volume of market attention each game receives. With only 17 regular-season games per team, every matchup carries significant weight, and the betting public pours more money into NFL lines than any other sport in North America. The result is a deeply liquid market with an enormous variety of bet types — spreads, totals, moneylines, player props, team props, quarter and half lines, and alternate markets that multiply the options on any given Sunday. Scoring tends to come in clusters, and the sport's stop-and-start pace creates natural inflection points that shape how totals and live odds behave differently than in free-flowing sports like basketball or soccer.
Because NFL markets attract so much sharp and recreational money alike, sportsbooks tend to offer relatively tight margins on primary markets like sides and totals — often in the range of 4–5% vig on standard -110/-110 lines, with some books sharpening to around 3% or less on featured games. However, vig can widen considerably on secondary markets such as player props and exotic parlays, where books have more pricing latitude and less competition from sharp bettors. Comparing the actual margin across books on the same market is one of the most reliable ways for bettors to capture better long-term value without changing their handicapping approach at all.
The NFL regular season runs from early September through early January, with playoffs extending into February. Margins tend to be tightest during the regular season — particularly on primetime and nationally televised games — when books compete most aggressively for handle. Early-season lines can also present opportunity because sample sizes are small, roster turnover from the offseason hasn't been fully priced in, and books are still calibrating power ratings. Key factors that move NFL odds include injury reports (especially at quarterback, where a single absence can swing a spread by 3–7 points), weather conditions for outdoor games, short-week scheduling disadvantages, and divisional familiarity in rivalry matchups where historical trends sometimes override raw talent gaps.
New England Patriots @ Seattle Seahawks
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| home | h2h | Bally Bet: +190 | +164 |
| away | h2h | BetUS: -195 | -240 |
| home | spreads | LowVig.ag: -105 (+3.5) | -110 |
| away | spreads | LowVig.ag: -105 (-3.5) | -115 |
| over | totals | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -105 (+44.5) | -115 |
| under | totals | FanDuel: -105 (+44.5) | -120 |
| over | totals | LowVig.ag: -107 (+43.5) | -112 |
| under | totals | Pinnacle: -104 (+43.5) | -110 |
| home | spreads | Bally Bet: -110 (+4.5) | -120 |
| away | spreads | Pinnacle: +104 (-4.5) | -112 |
| home | spreads | Fanatics: -110 (+4) | -113 |
| away | spreads | Caesars: -107 (-4) | -110 |
San Francisco 49ers @ Los Angeles Rams
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| home | h2h | DraftKings: -180 | -200 |
| away | h2h | Pinnacle: +170 | +148 |
| home | spreads | DraftKings: -120 (-3) | -131 |
| away | spreads | Pinnacle: +117 (+3) | +100 |
| over | totals | LowVig.ag: -107 (+48.5) | -119 |
| under | totals | BetMGM: -105 (+48.5) | -116 |
| home | spreads | LowVig.ag: -105 (-3.5) | -118 |
| away | spreads | LowVig.ag: -105 (+3.5) | -118 |
Atlanta Falcons @ Pittsburgh Steelers
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| home | h2h | DraftKings: +145 | +124 |
| away | h2h | FanDuel: -146 | -175 |
| home | spreads | DraftKings: +100 (+3) | -118 |
| away | spreads | LowVig.ag: +102 (-3) | -120 |
| over | totals | DraftKings: -110 (+42.5) | -110 |
| under | totals | DraftKings: -110 (+42.5) | -110 |
| over | totals | Bally Bet: -109 (+42) | -110 |
| under | totals | Fanatics: -110 (+42) | -113 |
| over | totals | FanDuel: -105 (+41.5) | -118 |
| under | totals | Pinnacle: -102 (+41.5) | -118 |
| home | spreads | Pinnacle: +106 (+2.5) | -102 |
| away | spreads | Pinnacle: -119 (-2.5) | -125 |
Baltimore Ravens @ Indianapolis Colts
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| home | h2h | Pinnacle: -184 | -210 |
| away | h2h | Bally Bet: +170 | +159 |
| home | spreads | Pinnacle: -101 (-3.5) | -120 |
| away | spreads | LowVig.ag: -105 (+3.5) | -111 |
| over | totals | DraftKings: -110 (+49.5) | -110 |
| under | totals | DraftKings: -110 (+49.5) | -110 |
| over | totals | LowVig.ag: -102 (+48) | -105 |
| under | totals | LowVig.ag: -113 (+48) | -115 |
| home | spreads | Fanatics: -110 (-4) | -110 |
| away | spreads | Fanatics: -110 (+4) | -110 |
| over | totals | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -105 (+48.5) | -119 |
| under | totals | Bally Bet: -109 (+48.5) | -116 |
Buffalo Bills @ Houston Texans
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| home | h2h | Pinnacle: -106 | -120 |
| away | h2h | Bally Bet: -103 | -110 |
| home | spreads | Caesars: +101 (-1.5) | +100 |
| away | spreads | DraftKings: -120 (+1.5) | -122 |
| over | totals | DraftKings: -105 (+45.5) | -105 |
| under | totals | DraftKings: -115 (+45.5) | -115 |
| home | spreads | Pinnacle: +101 (-1) | -113 |
| away | spreads | Bally Bet: -109 (+1) | -115 |
| over | totals | LowVig.ag: -102 (+44.5) | -119 |
| under | totals | BetMGM: -105 (+44.5) | -116 |
Chicago Bears @ Carolina Panthers
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| home | h2h | Pinnacle: +129 | +108 |
| away | h2h | DraftKings: -135 | -145 |
| home | spreads | LowVig.ag: +100 (+2.5) | -113 |
| away | spreads | Bally Bet: -109 (-2.5) | -122 |
| over | totals | DraftKings: -110 (+44.5) | -113 |
| under | totals | Bally Bet: -109 (+44.5) | -110 |
| over | totals | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -105 (+45.5) | -110 |
| under | totals | LowVig.ag: -107 (+45.5) | -120 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Cincinnati Bengals
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| home | h2h | Pinnacle: -186 | -208 |
| away | h2h | FanDuel: +168 | +159 |
| home | spreads | Pinnacle: -102 (-3.5) | -113 |
| away | spreads | LowVig.ag: -105 (+3.5) | -110 |
| over | totals | DraftKings: -115 (+50.5) | -115 |
| under | totals | DraftKings: -105 (+50.5) | -105 |
| over | totals | Fanatics: -110 (+51.5) | -116 |
| under | totals | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -105 (+51.5) | -119 |
| over | totals | LowVig.ag: -107 (+52.5) | -110 |
| under | totals | LowVig.ag: -107 (+52.5) | -110 |
| over | totals | Pinnacle: -108 (+52) | -110 |
| under | totals | Pinnacle: -108 (+52) | -110 |
Cleveland Browns @ Jacksonville Jaguars
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| home | h2h | BetMGM: +325 | +265 |
| away | h2h | Bovada: -330 | -429 |
| home | spreads | Pinnacle: -103 (+7.5) | -116 |
| away | spreads | LowVig.ag: -105 (-7.5) | -119 |
| over | totals | betPARX: -107 (+40.5) | -119 |
| under | totals | BetMGM: -102 (+40.5) | -116 |
New Orleans Saints @ Detroit Lions
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| home | h2h | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -320 | -400 |
| away | h2h | betPARX: +305 | +248 |
| home | spreads | LowVig.ag: -105 (-7) | -115 |
| away | spreads | Pinnacle: -103 (+7) | -110 |
| over | totals | DraftKings: -115 (+48.5) | -120 |
| under | totals | DraftKings: -105 (+48.5) | -109 |
| over | totals | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -105 (+49.5) | -110 |
| under | totals | Pinnacle: -108 (+49.5) | -115 |
| home | spreads | Hard Rock Bet: +100 (-7.5) | -107 |
| away | spreads | betPARX: -115 (+7.5) | -127 |
| over | totals | betPARX: -109 (+49) | -112 |
| under | totals | Caesars: -108 (+49) | -113 |
| over | totals | LowVig.ag: -107 (+50) | -110 |
| under | totals | LowVig.ag: -107 (+50) | -110 |
New York Jets @ Tennessee Titans
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| home | h2h | DraftKings: +136 | +116 |
| away | h2h | FanDuel: -134 | -162 |
| home | spreads | DraftKings: -110 (+3) | -120 |
| away | spreads | BetUS: +100 (-3) | -110 |
| over | totals | DraftKings: -110 (+39.5) | -110 |
| under | totals | DraftKings: -110 (+39.5) | -110 |
| home | spreads | Pinnacle: +102 (+2.5) | -112 |
| away | spreads | FanDuel: -110 (-2.5) | -133 |
| over | totals | LowVig.ag: -107 (+38.5) | -119 |
| under | totals | Caesars: -104 (+38.5) | -116 |
| over | totals | Fanatics: -110 (+39) | -110 |
| under | totals | Fanatics: -110 (+39) | -110 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best NFL lines today?
The table below shows which sportsbook has the best available price on each side of every upcoming NFL event. Line shopping across multiple books can save you 1–3% per bet compared to sticking with a single sportsbook.
Why is NFL vig typically lower than other sports?
NFL games attract massive betting volume, which forces sportsbooks to compete on price. Higher liquidity lets books operate on thinner margins. The result is that NFL moneylines, spreads, and totals usually carry some of the lowest vig in all of sports betting.
What markets are available for NFL betting?
We track three core NFL markets: moneyline (who wins), point spreads (margin of victory), and totals (over/under combined points). Each market has its own vig profile — spreads tend to have the tightest lines because they see the highest volume.
When does NFL season start and end?
The NFL regular season runs from early September through mid-January, with playoffs extending through the Super Bowl in February. Preseason odds typically appear in August. During the off-season (March–August), sportsbooks may post futures but per-game lines are unavailable.
How do NFL spreads affect vig?
NFL point spreads are the most heavily bet market in American sports. This intense competition among both bettors and sportsbooks drives spreads to their most efficient prices. You'll often see NFL spreads at -110/-110 or better at sharp books, translating to vig under 5%.
Does vig change closer to NFL game time?
Yes. Early-week NFL lines often carry higher vig as books manage exposure with limited information. As kickoff approaches and sharp money flows in, lines tighten and vig tends to decrease. Betting closer to game time often means better prices, especially at sharp-friendly books.
What is vig (vigorish) in sports betting?
Vig — short for vigorish, also called juice or overround — is the margin a sportsbook builds into its odds. It's the difference between the true probability of an outcome and what the odds imply. Lower vig means you keep more of your winnings on every bet. For example, a standard -110/-110 line has about 4.76% vig.
How often is this data updated?
We pull fresh odds from The Odds API three times per day — at 6:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 10:00 PM UTC. Each snapshot captures the latest lines from every sportsbook that has posted odds. The timestamp at the top of the page shows the most recent refresh.
How is the vig grade calculated?
Each sportsbook is graded on a letter scale based on average vig: A+ (under 2%) is exceptional, A (2–3%) is excellent, B+ (3–4%) is above average, B (4–5%) is the industry standard, C (5–6%) is below average, and D (above 6%) indicates high-juice markets.
Why does lower vig matter for bettors?
Lower vig directly impacts your long-term returns. A bettor placing $1,000 per week at a book with 4% vig loses roughly $40/week to the house edge. At 2% vig, that drops to $20/week — a $1,040 difference over a year. For serious bettors, shopping for lower vig is one of the most reliable ways to improve profitability.
How We Calculate These Numbers
- Data Source
- All odds on this page come from The Odds API, which aggregates real-time lines from licensed US and offshore sportsbooks. We track moneyline, spread, and totals markets across every sport with active betting lines.
- Update Frequency
- We pull a fresh snapshot of every tracked market three times per day — at 6:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 10:00 PM UTC. Each snapshot captures the latest lines from every sportsbook that has posted odds for a given event. The timestamp at the top of each page tells you exactly when the data was last refreshed.
- Vig Calculation
- Vig (short for vigorish, also called juice or overround) measures the margin a sportsbook builds into its odds. We calculate it by converting the odds on each side of a market to implied probabilities, summing those probabilities, and subtracting 100%. For example, a market priced at -110/-110 implies 52.38% on each side — a total of 104.76%, meaning a vig of 4.76%. Lower vig means better value for bettors because you keep more of your winnings.
- Per-Market Breakdown
- We compute vig separately for each market type: moneyline (h2h), point spreads, and totals (over/under). The "average vig" shown for each sportsbook is the mean across all market types weighted by the number of events sampled in each market.
- Grading Scale
- Every sportsbook receives a letter grade based on its average vig: A+ (under 2%) is exchange-level pricing. A (2–3%) is very competitive. B+ (3–4%) is above average. B (4–5%) is the industry standard — a -110/-110 line is 4.76%. C+ (5–6%) is slightly below average. C (6–7%) is below average. D (7–8%) is high vig. D− (8–10%) is very high vig. F (10%+) is predatory pricing. See the full Vig Index Methodology for formulas, worked examples, and known limitations.
- Trend Tracking
- We store daily snapshots for 30 days, allowing us to show 24-hour and 7-day vig trends. A downward trend (improving) means sportsbooks are tightening their lines — often in response to increased competition or higher betting volume as a season heats up.