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Despite Pete Carroll’s consistent success over the last 14 seasons, leading the Seattle Seahawks to the playoffs all but four times, recent struggles, including missing the postseason two of the last three years and a dramatic decline in defensive performance, prompted upper management to make a change. The hiring of former Baltimore defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald signals a complete rebuild in the Emerald City. With the franchise not considered serious Super Bowl contenders for the better ... 

Oddsmakers expect the San Francisco 49ers to pick right back up where they left off last NFL betting season and once again be one of the league’s elites with most of the key players from last season’s run to the Super Bowl remaining on the roster. Consequentl... 

The Los Angeles Rams entered last season with low expectations, having a 6.5-game win total and heavy juice on the under. They started as 10-1 underdogs to win the NFC West and -375 favorites to miss the playoffs. However, they defied oddsmakers by winning 10 games, and challenging the 49ers for division supremacy before settling for a wild-card bid. This unexpected success has ra... 

Despite matching the prior year's win total under new head coach Jonathan Gannon, the Arizona Cardinals showed consistent effort, laying a foundation for future success under new GM Monti Ossenfort. This was a refreshing change from the condition left by the previous coaching staff and general manager after being excommunicated from the desert. Although their 4-13 W/L record,... 

Benefiting from playing in one of the league's weakest divisions and facing a schedule where only six of their 14 opponents made the playoffs, the Bucs capitalized on the opportunity to capture their third straight NFC South title and secure a fourth straight trip to the playoffs. Despite an early regular-season home defeat to Philadelphia, Todd Bowles’ team avenged the... 

Despite finishing with an identical 9-8 record as the NFC South champion Buccaneers, the New Orleans Saints fell short on tiebreakers, missing out on the division's sole playoff spot in another lackluster season put forth by the division overall. Their inconsistency also disappointed NFL bettors with the team only covering the closing NFL spread six times. The Saints' decline, once renowned for a potent offense and reliable defense, has been worsened by poor drafts and questionable player acquisitions, often blamed on ineffective coaching and management strategies aimed at cost-cutting rather than long-term success. Despite changes in offensive and defensive coordinator roles this past offseason, the upcoming 2024-25 NFL betting season carries significant weight for the franchise, aiming to reverse their recent playoff misses. To achieve this, New Orleans must surpass their current 7.5-game win total set by online sportsbooks, a feat they have yet to accomplish under Dennis Allen's leadership the past two seasons. Despite facing one of the league's easier schedule strengths last season, the Saints benefit once more with another manageable path to earning a potential playoff bid. But will the Saints bite the hand that feeds them once again? That my friends is what we’ll try to figure out in an attempt to make an informed decision of how to attack the Saints win total odds for the upcoming campaign. ... 

The Carolina Panthers struggled mightily throughout their 2023-24 campaign, never holding a fourth-quarter lead on their way to a dismal 2-15 record while only managing to cover the closing NFL spread four times. Their two victories, against the Texans and Falcon... 

The Atlanta Falcons entered last year’s campaign installed favorites at the online sportsbook to qualify for the playoffs by way of winning the NFC South but ended up churning out a disappointing 7-10 record, covering just five games against the closing NFL odds alon... 

Through the first two months of the 2023-24 NFL betting season, the Minnesota Vikings were a .500 team that went 4-3-1 against the closing NFL odds, gaining momentum with three consecutive wins and covers. However, their fortunes changed drastically in the 24-10 ... 

The Green Bay Packers' initial campaign without No. 12 under center started poorly, with the team winning only three of their first nine games, leaving diehard fans frustrated. Despite this, their 4-5 record against the NFL odds painted a somewhat better picture of what was transpiring on the field of play. After a Week 10 loss to the Steelers, where the team coughed up a 19-17 third-quarter lead, the Packers rebounded by winning six of their final eight games, securing a playoff spot. They caught fire in the postseason, decisively defeating the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card Round before narrowly missing an upset against the 49ers in San Francisco. A victory there would have shocked many, given San Francisco's top seed in the NFC. As a result of their strong finish, expectations are high for Jordan Love and the team, with Love listed as one of the favorites to take home the MVP Award +1109 come the conclusion of the upcoming NFL betting season. However, the upcoming schedule is tougher, the defense has a new coordinator, and the decision not to bring Aaron Jones back is questionable in this author’s opinion. Green Bay has exceeded its win total odds in four of the five seasons with Matt LaFleur at the helm. While history suggests the Packers could surpass expectations again, it’s essential to examine their offseason moves to determine if these expectations are justified or overrated. ... 

The Detroit Lions are poised to make another Super Bowl run entering the 2023-24 NFL betting season coming off a campaign that saw the team fall just one win short of their first-ever appearance in the big game. Detroit just qualified for the playoffs for the first time ... 

The Windy City is buzzing with excitement as the 2024-25 NFL betting season approaches, with the Chicago Bears aiming to transform their first round draft picks and offseason additions into a success story reminiscent of what C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans procured a... 

A full changing of the guard is set to play out in the nation’s capital as the Washington Commanders have completely overhauled their organization following the conclusion of the 2023-24 NFL betting season. The first major move was firing the entire coachin... 

The Philadelphia Eagles started last season with their collective head on fire, winning 10 of their first 11 games (6-2-3 ATS). However, their momentum came to a screeching halt during a brutal six-game stretch that included matchups against the Cowboys, Chiefs, Bills, 49ers, and another game against the Cowboys – a grueling lineup by any standard. To make matters worse, ... 

A year after significantly overachieving in the regular season thanks to an exceptionally easy schedule and parlaying it into a playoff win, the New York Giants regressed significantly in the second year of the Brian Daboll era, managing only six wins and failing to surpass the team’s 7.5-game season win total odds. While injuries played a major role in their dramatic decline, se... 

The Dallas Cowboys have secured 12 regular season wins and playoff berths each of the last three seasons. As they enter the 2024-25 NFL betting season, they aim to surpass their season win total for the fourth consecutive year under HC Mike McCarthy. The online sportsbook views the Cowboys as serious contenders to represent the NFC +750 in Super Bowl LIX and to claim NFC East bragging rights +154 for the third time in four seasons. However, the offseason in Arlington was notably quiet, with Jerry Jones and his team making minimal moves to improve a roster that was eliminated in the Wild Card Round at home against Green Bay. The sting of that 48-32 defeat likely still lingers, motivating the team to hit the field with renewed determination. Nevertheless, the lack of roster enhancements and a tougher schedule compared to last year might cause the team to take a step back this season. Let’s analyze the offseason details to make an informed decision on how to approach the Cowboys’ win total odds heading into the regular season. ... 

The Los Angeles Chargers enter the 2024-25 NFL betting season with significant changes in both the front office and coaching staff. Fortunately, the Brandon Staley era has ended after he was dismissed following the team's disastrous 63-21 defeat to the Raiders in the rival’s Week 15 clash in the desert under the Thursday night lights. Despite numerous question marks and problem areas on the roster for the upcoming season, the NFL betting market appears optimistic about the new regime's ability to turn the team's fortunes around. While I believe Jim Harbaugh will ultimately succeed, it will take time, leading me to think that LA won’t have the tools in the chest or success needed to dethrone the Kansas City Chiefs in the division or compete for a wild-card spot this year. Let’s closely examine the Chargers’ offseason to see if we can uncover insights that will help us make an informed decision on how to bet into their season win total odds at the online sportsbook. ... 

The turning point for the Las Vegas Raiders last season occurred in Week 8 when they suffered a 26-14 defeat to the Detroit Lions under the lights of Monday Night Football. Following the loss, Mark Davis promptly dismissed Josh McDaniels as head coach and promoted Antonio Pierce to interim coach. Subsequently, the Silver and Black transformed into a completely different team, finishing the season 5-4 and an impressive 7-2 against the closing NFL odds. Now confirmed as the full-time head coach, Pierce and the Raiders enter the 2024-25 football betting season as an unpredictable entity, with oddsmakers setting their win total at the same mark they surpassed last year. During the offseason, the Raiders made a significant defensive acquisition by signing DT Christian Wilkins to a $110M deal, pairing him with Maxx Crosby in hopes of bolstering a pass rush that accumulated 46 sacks (No. 13) . Offensively, Gardner Minshew II was brought in to inject life into a stagnant passing game (No. 23), despite the presence of talented receivers. For NFL bettors, the question remains: what should be made of the Raiders? Examining their overall performance this offseason will be crucial in making an informed decision on how to attack their season win total odds. ... 

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, the Kansas City Chiefs are the NFL's current preeminent dynasty. Picking up where the New England Patriots left off, the reigning champions are aiming to make history in the 2024-25 NFL betting season by becoming the first team ever to win... 

The Denver Broncos were one of the toughest of all 32 teams to watch last season. The offense was dismal, struggling significantly under Russell Wilson's leadership. The defense, which showed a knack for forcing turnovers, managed to avoid an even lower ranking because of it. This led to an overall record of 8-9 and a third-place finish in the AFC West, buoyed by a hot streak from ... 

An enormous undertaking went down in Nashville early in the offseason when it was surprisingly announced that Mike Vrabel's tenure as the Tennessee Titans head coach had ended. This was followed by news that Derrick Henry would no longer be the cornerstone of the offense, as GM Ran Carthon traded him to Baltimore to finish his career. Ushering in a new era at Nissan Stadium is ... 

The Jacksonville Jaguars matched their 9-8 record from Doug Pederson's first season at the helm last year, but fell short of playoff contention, marking a disappointing outcome in his second go-round. Injuries, late-season struggles, turnovers, and execution failures contributed to the Jags just coming up short of surpassing their 9.5-game win total odds. It also didn’t help that C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans got shot out of a cannon! As a result, linemakers have set their win total a game lower than last season's close, signaling bearish expectations of a regression taking place in Duval County. Should NFL bettors follow suit with this assessment from the sportsbook, or take a different approach? Let's scrutinize the offseason moves made by GM Trent Baalke and his staff to make an informed decision on how to approach making a wager on Jacksonville's win total heading into the 2024-25 NFL betting season. ... 

Had the Indianapolis Colts triumphed in their dramatic, competitive home finale against the Houston Texans, Shane Steichen would have led the team to the playoffs in his first season as head coach, clinching the AFC South title. Nevertheless, achieving 9-8 records both straight up and against the closing NFL odds was a significant accomplishment, especially considering the previous year's dismal performance under a beleaguered coaching staff. Steichen's fast-paced offensive strategy showed noticeable improvement on the offensive side of the ball, leading many NFL bettors to believe that Indianapolis could be a serious contender in both divisional play and the AFC, particularly with Anthony Richardson yet to fully showcase his potential due to an abbreviated rookie season. But did the team make enough defensive upgrades to meet these heightened expectations? Let's examine GM Chris Ballard's offseason moves to make an informed decision on how to bet the Colts' 2024-25 season win total odds. ... 

The Houston Texans won a total of 11 games from 2020-22, missing the playoffs each year. This prompted GM Nick Caserio to roll up his sleeves and dramatically overhaul the team in the offseason to reverse its fortunes. After winning the AFC South title for the first time since 2019 and winning a playoff game, it's clear the front office's efforts paid off, laying the groundwork for... 

The hype surrounding the New York Jets heading into the regular season was at a fever pitch, but it dissipated quickly once Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles just four snaps into the offense’s first possession of the year. With a struggling quarterback room, the Jets still managed seven wins, largely due to one of the league’s best defenses. However, offensive inefficiency eventually t...