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

Sun, Oct 4, 9:30 AM EDT

Best moneyline price: Washington Commanders +184 at FanDuel; Indianapolis Colts -192 at DraftKings.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
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

Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

Best moneyline price: New York Giants +125 at theScore Bet (ESPN Bet); Arizona Cardinals -134 at FanDuel.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
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

Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

Best moneyline price: Baltimore Ravens -650 at DraftKings; Tennessee Titans +560 at FanDuel.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
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

Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

Best moneyline price: Buffalo Bills -298 at DraftKings; New England Patriots +275 at FanDuel.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
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

Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

Best moneyline price: Chicago Bears -175 at DraftKings; New York Jets +160 at LowVig.ag.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
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

Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

Best moneyline price: Cincinnati Bengals -134 at FanDuel; Jacksonville Jaguars +130 at Pinnacle.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
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

Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

Best moneyline price: Houston Texans -154 at FanDuel; Dallas Cowboys +142 at BetOnline.ag.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
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

Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

Best moneyline price: Tampa Bay Buccaneers +161 at BetOnline.ag; Green Bay Packers -180 at FanDuel.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
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

Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

Best moneyline price: Philadelphia Eagles +165 at BetOnline.ag; Los Angeles Rams -182 at BetRivers.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
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

Sun, Oct 4, 4:05 PM EDT

Best moneyline price: Minnesota Vikings -600 at Pinnacle; Miami Dolphins +500 at 888sport.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
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.