NFL betting stands apart from other major sports due to the sheer volume of market attention each game receives. With only 272 regular-season games spread across an 18-week schedule (September through early January), every matchup draws enormous handle from both sharp and recreational bettors. This concentrated action, combined with deeply liquid markets across spreads, totals, moneylines, player props, and game props, makes the NFL the most heavily bet sport in North America. The relatively low scoring and high variance — where a single turnover or special teams play can swing a result by 7+ points — creates persistent edges for bettors who understand situational dynamics that oddsmakers must price across hundreds of prop markets simultaneously.
Vig on NFL sides and totals is among the tightest in all of sports betting, typically ranging from 2% to 5% on primary markets like point spreads and game totals at the most competitive books. The reason is straightforward: the massive two-sided action NFL games attract allows sportsbooks to operate on thinner margins while still generating significant revenue through volume. However, vig varies considerably by market type — alternative spreads, team totals, and especially player props often carry significantly wider margins, sometimes exceeding 8-10%. Comparing juice across books on these secondary markets is where bettors can find the most meaningful savings over a full season.
Odds competitiveness follows a clear seasonal rhythm. Opening lines, typically released on Sunday evenings for the following week, often present the sharpest value before public money reshapes the market by midweek. Playoff and Super Bowl markets tend to carry slightly wider margins as books account for heightened recreational betting. Key factors driving line movement include injury reports — particularly at quarterback, where a single absence can shift a spread by 3-7 points — along with weather conditions for outdoor games, short-week scheduling (Thursday Night Football creates recovery disadvantages), and divisional familiarity, where home-field advantages historically compress in rivalry matchups.
Analysis updated September 6, 2026. Odds data above refreshes hourly.
Indianapolis Colts @ Washington Commanders
Best moneyline price: Washington Commanders +184 at FanDuel; Indianapolis Colts -192 at DraftKings.
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | Moneyline | FanDuel: +184 | +155 |
| Indianapolis Colts | Moneyline | DraftKings: -192 | -225 |
| Washington Commanders +3.5 | Spread | DraftKings: -105 | -110 |
| Indianapolis Colts -3.5 | Spread | Caesars: -112 | -115 |
| Over 48.5 | Total | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -105 | -110 |
| Under 48.5 | Total | LowVig.ag: -107 | -115 |
| Washington Commanders +4 | Spread | LowVig.ag: -107 | -115 |
| Indianapolis Colts -4 | Spread | LowVig.ag: -103 | -110 |
| Washington Commanders +4.5 | Spread | ReBet: -110 | -110 |
| Indianapolis Colts -4.5 | Spread | ReBet: -110 | -110 |
| Over 48 | Total | Bally Bet: -109 | -110 |
| Under 48 | Total | Hard Rock Bet: -110 | -112 |
Arizona Cardinals @ New York Giants
Best moneyline price: New York Giants +125 at theScore Bet (ESPN Bet); Arizona Cardinals -134 at FanDuel.
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | Moneyline | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): +125 | +112 |
| Arizona Cardinals | Moneyline | FanDuel: -134 | -145 |
| New York Giants +2.5 | Spread | 888sport: +100 | -114 |
| Arizona Cardinals -2.5 | Spread | FanDuel: -106 | -125 |
| Over 44.5 | Total | Pinnacle: -102 | -110 |
| Under 44.5 | Total | MyBookie.ag: -110 | -120 |
| Over 44 | Total | LowVig.ag: -107 | -120 |
| Under 44 | Total | Bovada: -105 | -110 |
Tennessee Titans @ Baltimore Ravens
Best moneyline price: Baltimore Ravens -650 at DraftKings; Tennessee Titans +560 at FanDuel.
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | Moneyline | DraftKings: -650 | -901 |
| Tennessee Titans | Moneyline | FanDuel: +560 | +470 |
| Baltimore Ravens -11.5 | Spread | LowVig.ag: -105 | -115 |
| Tennessee Titans +11.5 | Spread | Pinnacle: -104 | -113 |
| Over 42.5 | Total | LowVig.ag: -105 | -118 |
| Under 42.5 | Total | FanDuel: -104 | -112 |
| Baltimore Ravens -12.5 | Spread | ReBet: -109 | -110 |
| Tennessee Titans +12.5 | Spread | 888sport: -110 | -120 |
| Over 43 | Total | Bally Bet: -107 | -107 |
| Under 43 | Total | Bally Bet: -114 | -114 |
| Baltimore Ravens -12 | Spread | Hard Rock Bet: -110 | -112 |
| Tennessee Titans +12 | Spread | Hard Rock Bet: -110 | -118 |
New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills
Best moneyline price: Buffalo Bills -298 at DraftKings; New England Patriots +275 at FanDuel.
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | Moneyline | DraftKings: -298 | -365 |
| New England Patriots | Moneyline | FanDuel: +275 | +230 |
| Buffalo Bills -7 | Spread | LowVig.ag: +101 | -105 |
| New England Patriots +7 | Spread | LowVig.ag: -112 | -116 |
| Over 48.5 | Total | BetMGM: -108 | -120 |
| Under 48.5 | Total | Pinnacle: -103 | -110 |
| Buffalo Bills -6.5 | Spread | BetMGM: -115 | -125 |
| New England Patriots +6.5 | Spread | FanDuel: +100 | -109 |
| Over 49 | Total | LowVig.ag: -104 | -110 |
| Under 49 | Total | LowVig.ag: -110 | -115 |
| Over 48 | Total | BetRivers: -113 | -113 |
| Under 48 | Total | BetRivers: -108 | -108 |
New York Jets @ Chicago Bears
Best moneyline price: Chicago Bears -175 at DraftKings; New York Jets +160 at LowVig.ag.
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | Moneyline | DraftKings: -175 | -195 |
| New York Jets | Moneyline | LowVig.ag: +160 | +140 |
| Chicago Bears -3.5 | Spread | Fliff: +100 | -109 |
| New York Jets +3.5 | Spread | DraftKings: -115 | -125 |
| Over 42.5 | Total | Hard Rock Bet: -115 | -125 |
| Under 42.5 | Total | DraftKings: +100 | -109 |
| Over 43 | Total | LowVig.ag: -107 | -110 |
| Under 43 | Total | LowVig.ag: -107 | -114 |
| Chicago Bears -3 | Spread | betPARX: -117 | -122 |
| New York Jets +3 | Spread | LowVig.ag: +109 | -105 |
| Over 43.5 | Total | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): +100 | -105 |
| Under 43.5 | Total | Fliff: -120 | -120 |
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Cincinnati Bengals
Best moneyline price: Cincinnati Bengals -134 at FanDuel; Jacksonville Jaguars +130 at Pinnacle.
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | Moneyline | FanDuel: -134 | -150 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Moneyline | Pinnacle: +130 | +114 |
| Cincinnati Bengals -2.5 | Spread | FanDuel: -112 | -125 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars +2.5 | Spread | Pinnacle: +105 | -108 |
| Over 51.5 | Total | DraftKings: -102 | -115 |
| Under 51.5 | Total | Bovada: -105 | -118 |
| Over 51 | Total | Fanatics: -110 | -120 |
| Under 51 | Total | Pinnacle: +105 | -110 |
Dallas Cowboys @ Houston Texans
Best moneyline price: Houston Texans -154 at FanDuel; Dallas Cowboys +142 at BetOnline.ag.
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | Moneyline | FanDuel: -154 | -165 |
| Dallas Cowboys | Moneyline | BetOnline.ag: +142 | +125 |
| Houston Texans -3 | Spread | LowVig.ag: -106 | -111 |
| Dallas Cowboys +3 | Spread | LowVig.ag: -104 | -113 |
| Over 48.5 | Total | DraftKings: -105 | -120 |
| Under 48.5 | Total | theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): +100 | -115 |
| Over 48 | Total | LowVig.ag: -107 | -115 |
| Under 48 | Total | Pinnacle: -104 | -112 |
| Over 47.5 | Total | FanDuel: -115 | -125 |
| Under 47.5 | Total | 888sport: +100 | -109 |
| Houston Texans -3.5 | Spread | ReBet: +100 | +100 |
| Dallas Cowboys +3.5 | Spread | 888sport: -125 | -133 |
Green Bay Packers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Best moneyline price: Tampa Bay Buccaneers +161 at BetOnline.ag; Green Bay Packers -180 at FanDuel.
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Moneyline | BetOnline.ag: +161 | +150 |
| Green Bay Packers | Moneyline | FanDuel: -180 | -200 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers +3.5 | Spread | DraftKings: -108 | -115 |
| Green Bay Packers -3.5 | Spread | LowVig.ag: -101 | -113 |
| Over 38.5 | Total | LowVig.ag: -107 | -125 |
| Under 38.5 | Total | 888sport: +100 | -110 |
| Over 39 | Total | Bovada: -105 | -108 |
| Under 39 | Total | BetMGM: -110 | -115 |
Los Angeles Rams @ Philadelphia Eagles
Best moneyline price: Philadelphia Eagles +165 at BetOnline.ag; Los Angeles Rams -182 at BetRivers.
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | Moneyline | BetOnline.ag: +165 | +150 |
| Los Angeles Rams | Moneyline | BetRivers: -182 | -205 |
| Philadelphia Eagles +3.5 | Spread | LowVig.ag: -104 | -115 |
| Los Angeles Rams -3.5 | Spread | LowVig.ag: -106 | -115 |
| Over 42.5 | Total | LowVig.ag: -107 | -125 |
| Under 42.5 | Total | 888sport: +100 | -110 |
| Over 43.5 | Total | Pinnacle: +101 | -109 |
| Under 43.5 | Total | FanDuel: -115 | -120 |
| Over 43 | Total | BetMGM: -105 | -110 |
| Under 43 | Total | BetRivers: -110 | -112 |
Miami Dolphins @ Minnesota Vikings
Best moneyline price: Minnesota Vikings -600 at Pinnacle; Miami Dolphins +500 at 888sport.
| Side | Market | Best Line | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | Moneyline | Pinnacle: -600 | -800 |
| Miami Dolphins | Moneyline | 888sport: +500 | +425 |
| Minnesota Vikings -10.5 | Spread | LowVig.ag: -105 | -115 |
| Miami Dolphins +10.5 | Spread | FanDuel: -105 | -115 |
| Over 38.5 | Total | DraftKings: -110 | -125 |
| Under 38.5 | Total | 888sport: +100 | -110 |
| Over 39 | Total | Bovada: -105 | -110 |
| Under 39 | Total | BetUS: -110 | -115 |
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 every hour, on the hour (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 average vig: A+ (under 2%) is exchange-level pricing, A (2–3%) very competitive, B+ (3–4%) above average, B (4–5%) the industry standard, C+ (5–6%) slightly below average, C (6–7%) below average, D (7–8%) high vig, D− (8–10%) very high, F (10%+) predatory.
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 every hour, on the hour (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.