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.

Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs

Tue, Sep 15, 12:15 AM

Best moneyline price: Kansas City Chiefs +120 at theScore Bet (ESPN Bet); Denver Broncos -130 at LowVig.ag.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): +120 +105
away h2h LowVig.ag: -130 -143
home spreads theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -105 (+2.5) -115
away spreads Pinnacle: -102 (-2.5) -120
over totals Bovada: -105 (+43.5) -114
under totals LowVig.ag: -103 (+43.5) -115
home spreads Bovada: -105 (+2) -110
away spreads Fanatics: -110 (-2) -115
home spreads LowVig.ag: +107 (+1) +100
away spreads LowVig.ag: -118 (-1) -122
over totals BetRivers: -114 (+43) -114
under totals BetRivers: -107 (+43) -107

Detroit Lions @ Buffalo Bills

Fri, Sep 18, 12:15 AM

Best moneyline price: Buffalo Bills -185 at DraftKings; Detroit Lions +177 at BetOnline.ag.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h DraftKings: -185 -205
away h2h BetOnline.ag: +177 +149
home spreads Caesars: -109 (-3.5) -125
away spreads 888sport: +100 (+3.5) -110
over totals theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -105 (+53.5) -110
under totals DraftKings: -110 (+53.5) -115
over totals LowVig.ag: -107 (+53) -113
under totals Caesars: -107 (+53) -110
over totals FanDuel: -118 (+52.5) -125
under totals 888sport: +100 (+52.5) -109
home spreads Pinnacle: +100 (-4) -115
away spreads LowVig.ag: +100 (+4) -115

Carolina Panthers @ Atlanta Falcons

Sun, Sep 20, 5:00 PM

Best moneyline price: Atlanta Falcons +102 at LowVig.ag; Carolina Panthers -106 at betPARX.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h LowVig.ag: +102 -115
away h2h betPARX: -106 -122
home spreads LowVig.ag: -107 (+1.5) -118
away spreads DraftKings: -102 (-1.5) -108
over totals BetMGM: -112 (+43.5) -125
under totals 888sport: +100 (+43.5) -109
home spreads Hard Rock Bet: -105 (-1) -115
away spreads BetUS: -105 (+1) -115
over totals LowVig.ag: -107 (+44) -110
under totals LowVig.ag: -107 (+44) -110
home spreads ReBet: -110 (+0.5) -110
away spreads ReBet: -110 (-0.5) -110
home spreads FanDuel: +100 (-1.5) +100
away spreads theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -120 (+1.5) -125

New Orleans Saints @ Baltimore Ravens

Sun, Sep 20, 5:00 PM

Best moneyline price: Baltimore Ravens -380 at DraftKings; New Orleans Saints +380 at theScore Bet (ESPN Bet).

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h DraftKings: -380 -550
away h2h theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): +380 +300
home spreads FanDuel: -105 (-8.5) -110
away spreads Caesars: -109 (+8.5) -115
over totals LowVig.ag: -107 (+47.5) -120
under totals theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): +100 (+47.5) -110
home spreads Pinnacle: +102 (-9) -105
away spreads LowVig.ag: -110 (+9) -120
over totals betPARX: -110 (+48) -110
under totals betPARX: -110 (+48) -110
home spreads Bovada: -110 (-8) -115
away spreads theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -105 (+8) -110

Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears

Sun, Sep 20, 5:00 PM

Best moneyline price: Chicago Bears -230 at theScore Bet (ESPN Bet); Minnesota Vikings +210 at betPARX.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -230 -275
away h2h betPARX: +210 +184
home spreads LowVig.ag: -105 (-5.5) -113
away spreads LowVig.ag: -105 (+5.5) -115
over totals Caesars: -105 (+49.5) -110
under totals LowVig.ag: -107 (+49.5) -115
over totals betPARX: -108 (+48.5) -115
under totals FanDuel: -105 (+48.5) -115
over totals MyBookie.ag: -110 (+49) -110
under totals MyBookie.ag: -110 (+49) -110

Cincinnati Bengals @ Houston Texans

Sun, Sep 20, 5:00 PM

Best moneyline price: Houston Texans +141 at Pinnacle; Cincinnati Bengals -148 at DraftKings.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h Pinnacle: +141 +120
away h2h DraftKings: -148 -165
home spreads LowVig.ag: -108 (+3) -115
away spreads Pinnacle: +100 (-3) -110
over totals LowVig.ag: -105 (+46.5) -125
under totals theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): +100 (+46.5) -112
home spreads ReBet: +105 (+2.5) +100
away spreads Fliff: -125 (-2.5) -139
over totals BetMGM: -105 (+47) -110
under totals Pinnacle: -106 (+47) -112

Cleveland Browns @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Sun, Sep 20, 5:00 PM

Best moneyline price: Tampa Bay Buccaneers +360 at theScore Bet (ESPN Bet); Cleveland Browns -380 at DraftKings.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): +360 +300
away h2h DraftKings: -380 -500
home spreads LowVig.ag: -105 (+8.5) -115
away spreads LowVig.ag: -105 (-8.5) -110
over totals DraftKings: -115 (+40.5) -125
under totals 888sport: +100 (+40.5) -109
home spreads Pinnacle: -113 (+9) -120
away spreads Pinnacle: +101 (-9) +100
over totals BetUS: -110 (+41) -120
under totals LowVig.ag: +103 (+41) -110
home spreads Bovada: -105 (+8) -110
away spreads theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -110 (-8) -115

Green Bay Packers @ New York Jets

Sun, Sep 20, 5:00 PM

Best moneyline price: New York Jets -200 at theScore Bet (ESPN Bet); Green Bay Packers +190 at BetRivers.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -200 -240
away h2h BetRivers: +190 +170
home spreads Fliff: -105 (-4.5) -110
away spreads Caesars: -110 (+4.5) -120
over totals BetRivers: -109 (+44.5) -115
under totals Bovada: -105 (+44.5) -112
home spreads LowVig.ag: -105 (-3.5) -110
away spreads LowVig.ag: -105 (+3.5) -110
over totals LowVig.ag: +103 (+45) -103
under totals Pinnacle: -114 (+45) -120
home spreads Pinnacle: -107 (-4) -110
away spreads Pinnacle: -105 (+4) -110

Pittsburgh Steelers @ New England Patriots

Sun, Sep 20, 5:00 PM

Best moneyline price: New England Patriots -225 at LowVig.ag; Pittsburgh Steelers +205 at Pinnacle.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h LowVig.ag: -225 -250
away h2h Pinnacle: +205 +185
home spreads LowVig.ag: -102 (-5.5) -112
away spreads LowVig.ag: -108 (+5.5) -115
over totals Caesars: -102 (+42.5) -112
under totals BetRivers: -109 (+42.5) -120
home spreads BetUS: -110 (-5) -110
away spreads BetMGM: -108 (+5) -110
over totals LowVig.ag: -107 (+42) -110
under totals LowVig.ag: -107 (+42) -110
over totals Fliff: -115 (+41.5) -125
under totals 888sport: +100 (+41.5) -110

Philadelphia Eagles @ Tennessee Titans

Sun, Sep 20, 5:00 PM

Best moneyline price: Tennessee Titans -305 at DraftKings; Philadelphia Eagles +300 at FanDuel.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h DraftKings: -305 -400
away h2h FanDuel: +300 +245
home spreads Pinnacle: -106 (-7) -113
away spreads LowVig.ag: -103 (+7) -110
over totals theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): +100 (+40.5) -112
under totals BetRivers: -109 (+40.5) -120
over totals LowVig.ag: -102 (+39.5) -125
under totals 888sport: +100 (+39.5) -115
home spreads ReBet: +100 (-7.5) +100
away spreads Fliff: -125 (+7.5) -133
over totals BetMGM: -108 (+40) -110
under totals MyBookie.ag: -110 (+40) -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 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.