We have a doozy to begin the season with the Cowboys visiting the Eagles. Last year, Philadelphia demolished the Cowboys, outscoring them 75-13. While we don’t expect it to be that lopsided this season, we do expect the Eagles to win.
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College football Week 1 game odds / Quick Previews!
Nebraska (-6.5) vs. Cincinnati
Our first look at the could be a revamped Cornhuskers offense with Dylan Raiola back at the helm under center, now working from Dana Holgorsen’s playbook, against a Big 12 opponent that was 5-7 a year ago.
Auburn (-2.5) vs. Baylor
Hugh Freeze is three games under .500 in his tenure on The Plains, but this team looks like it can pack a punch offensively after signing Oklahoma transfer Jackson Arnold and wide receiver Eric Singleton to lead one of the SEC’s most promising receiver corps.
Georgia Tech (-3.5) vs. Colorado
All eyes are on what Deion Sanders can make of a roster that doesn’t have Shedeur Sanders at quarterback or Travis Hunter playing both ways, but he does have uber-productive Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter under center.
Ohio State (-3.5) vs. Texas
The marquee game of opening weekend is a rematch of the CFP semifinal, but since then the Buckeyes have overseen remarkable turnover on the field and replacing both coordinators, while Arch Manning takes the reins of the Longhorns’ potent offense.
Tennessee (-12.5) vs. Syracuse
Syracuse won’t have Kyle McCord at quarterback, raising major questions on the Orange offense, but the Vols have questions of their own after Nico Iamaleava’s sudden departure, and while Joey Aguilar is a proven producer, he’s also prone to turnovers.
Alabama (-11.5) vs. Florida State
We’ll see if Mike Norvell’s offseason changes help revive the Seminoles from their two-win disaster a year ago, with quarterback Thomas Castellanos working alongside play-caller Gus Malzahn, while Alabama embarks on the post-Jalen Milroe era with a strong offensive line and defensive rotation starting on the road.
Clemson (-2.5) vs. LSU
Garrett Nussmeier and LSU’s expert receivers will test what should be another physical Clemson defensive unit, while Cade Klubnik looks to repeat his personal-best passing marks against a Tigers secondary that could leave some room for him to work.
South Carolina (-9.5) vs. Virginia Tech
LaNorris Sellers returns to helm the Gamecocks’ offense while Carolina’s defense loses a few pieces but should still be one of the most all-around productive rotations in the SEC and facing a tough test on the road against a Hokies attack that returns its starting quarterback.
Notre Dame (-1.5) vs. Miami
Another intriguing early road game for the Irish, who replace their starting quarterback but retains a strong backfield and pass defense, against a Hurricanes squad that brought on Carson Beck from Georgia and working behind a very strong offensive line.
North Carolina (-1.5) vs. TCU
Bill Belichick’s debut comes against a Horned Frogs opponent that returns Josh Hoover at quarterback after scoring 27 touchdowns a year ago, but could prove weaker running the ball.
NFL Week 1 odds
| Game | Early line | Early total | Early ML |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles (Thursday) | Eagles -7 | 46.5 | Cowboys +258, Eagles -323 |
| Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers (Friday, in Sao Paulo) | Chargers -2.5 | 44.5 | Chiefs -105, Chargers -106 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons | Buccaneers -1.5 | 48.5 | Buccaneers -128, Falcons +108 |
| Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns | Bengals -5.5 | 45.5 | Bengals -242, Browns +197 |
| Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts | Colts -1.5 | 45.5 | Dolphins -104, Colts -116 |
| Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots | Patriots -2.5 | 43.5 | Raiders +127, Patriots -148 |
| Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints | Cardinals -4.5 | 41.5 | Cardinals -205, Saints +171 |
| New York Giants at Washington Commanders | Commanders -7 | 45.5 | Giants +273, Commanders -346 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets | Steelers -3 | 39.5 | Steelers -155, Jets +131 |
| Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars | Jaguars -2.5 | 46.5 | Panthers +127, Jaguars -150 |
| San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks | 49ers -1.5 | 45.5 | 49ers -122, Seahawks +103 |
| Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos | Broncos -7.5 | 41.5 | Titans +291, Broncos -368 |
| Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers | Lions -1.5 | 49.5 | Lions -114, Packers -104 |
| Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams | Rams -2.5 | 46.5 | Texans +128, Rams -152 |
| Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills | Bills -1.5 | 51.5 | Ravens +104, Bills -123 |
| Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears (Monday) | Vikings -1.5 | 44.5 | Vikings -107, Bears -112 |
Cowboys at Eagles (Thursday)
We have a doozy to begin the season with the Cowboys visiting the Eagles. Last year, Philadelphia demolished the Cowboys, outscoring them 75-13. While we don’t expect it to be that lopsided this season, we do expect the Eagles to win. After all, the defending Super Bowl champions are 15-5 straight-up in NFL Kickoff games. While Dallas has improved offensively with the addition of George Pickens, the firepower of the Eagles will be too much to handle, especially on an emotionally charged night with the banner being unveiled.
Chiefs at Chargers (Friday, in Sao Paulo)
These odds are pretty fascinating as Kansas City opened as a 2.5-point favorite, but the odds have since swung in the opposite direction, and the Chargers are now laying the 2.5 points. This is an international game, so it will be a neutral site despite Los Angeles as the designated home team. And if you’re telling me I can back Patrick Mahomes — who is 7-1 straight-up against Justin Herbert in his career — with points in my back pocket, I’m signing up for that all day long. Kansas City has also won seven straight against Los Angeles.
Buccaneers at Falcons
Great divisional matchup out of the gate in the NFC South. The Bucs are favored to win the division at +100, but the Falcons are not too far behind at +240, and this game will give us an initial glimpse of this race. Despite Tampa Bay winning the division last year, the Falcons were actually 2-0 against them. Michael Penix Jr. was solid in his brief showing to wrap up the regular season and now ascends as the full-time starter for Atlanta. Despite the Bucs having a lot of talent on the offensive side of the ball, I think Penix can match them with his array of weapons and pull off the upset as a home dog.
Bengals at Browns
The Bengals have been notorious for starting slow, but are they really going to drop this opener against the Browns? The old saying is that if you have multiple quarterbacks, then you have no quarterbacks, right? Well, Cleveland has a Land of Misfit Toys compiling its quarterback room, and it’s hard to imagine any of them taking down Joe Burrow if he’s firing on all cylinders. Speaking of Burrow, he had a rough go of it against the Browns to begin his career before last season. In his first six starts, he was 1-5. In 2024, however, he was 2-0 with five passing touchdowns and zero interceptions, so it looks like he’s turned the tide and bolstered confidence that Cincy will finally start a season on a strong foot.
Dolphins at Colts
I was underwhelmed by the Dolphins’ offseason and feel like this season could be tough sledding for them. However, I think they can start the season on a high note by pulling off a road win. Indy did a good job addressing key areas of weakness this offseason by adding Charvarius Ward and Camryn Bynum in free agency to fix the secondary and then drafting Tyler Warren to give them some pass-catching presence at tight end. However, the big question remains at quarterback. No matter if it’s Anthony Richardson or Daniel Jones under center, Tua Tagovailoa should be able to top them in Week 1.
Raiders at Patriots
Both of these teams were busy this offseason with the Raiders trading for Geno Smith and hiring Pete Carroll, while the Patriots spent big in free agency and hired Mike Vrabel. I think the Pats are slightly more talented, but the question is how quickly they can come together. Defensively, they have playmakers at every level, ranging from free agent signee Milton Williams to star corner Christian Gonzalez, which should make life difficult for Smith and the rest of the Raiders offense. New England’s first-round left tackle Will Campbell also gets a big test out of the gate facing Maxx Crosby, so there are plenty of intriguing storylines. In the end, I think the Patriots kick off the Vrabel era on a positive note at home.
Cardinals at Saints
The Saints are in rebuild mode in the aftermath of Derek Carr’s retirement. All signs currently point to second-round rookie Tyler Shough being the starting quarterback for this game, which is good news for Arizona. Teams with rookie quarterbacks starting in Week 1 have gone 1-9 SU and 1-8-1 ATS since 2020. They’re also 0-6-1 ATS as underdogs in that span. Safe to say that the more experienced Cardinals take care of business rather easily.
Giants at Commanders
The Commanders did exactly what a team that has a quarterback on his rookie deal should be doing. They spent the offseason further building around their young signal-caller, adding the likes of left tackle Laremy Tunsil and wideout Deebo Samuel. That continues to make them one of the elite teams in the NFC, so I don’t think they’ll have much problem against the Russell Wilson-led Giants. Last season (including playoffs), Washington was a league-best 7-2 ATS at home.
Steelers at Jets
The schedule makers clearly think Aaron Rodgers is making his way to Pittsburgh at some point and have slotted in his former team in Week 1. Even the odds have the Steelers as a 3-point favorite on the road. This is a perfect example of why patience is a virtue from a betting perspective. While we assume Rodgers will be a Steeler and this game is currently pricing that in, it hasn’t happened yet. What if it doesn’t? Then you’re betting on Mason Rudolph to get the job done, which is a scary proposition. At the moment, I’d rather back the revenge narrative of Justin Fields, who I know will actually be on the field.
Panthers at Jaguars
The people like the Panthers! This line opened at Jaguars -3.5, and it’s since been bet down to Jaguars -2.5, meaning that folks were jumping all over Carolina +3.5. Bryce Young finished last season red hot, and if he can carry that momentum into 2025, the Panthers will be live in Week 1. However, I think Travis Hunter wows us early, especially paired opposite of Brian Thomas Jr. with a healthy Trevor Lawrence under center. If the field goal and the hook were still available, I’d take the points with Carolina, but I will lean Jacksonville at home laying under a field goal.
49ers at Seahawks
Seattle snapped a six-game losing streak against the 49ers in Week 11 last year thanks to a game-winning rushing touchdown by Geno Smith with 12 seconds left. While you can commend the Seahawks for snapping that skid, I don’t think they’ll be starting a winning streak. San Francisco had the year from hell in 2024, and I expect the 49ers to come out with a chip on their shoulder to begin 2025. That’s especially true with the roster back to full strength. I also have my doubts that Seattle improved its quarterback play, opting for Sam Darnold in free agency and trading away Smith.
Titans at Broncos
As we noted above with New Orleans, teams starting a rookie quarterback in Week 1 is typically a recipe for disaster. For Cam Ward, that’s especially true as he’ll face a Broncos defense that was tied for the second-fewest yards per play allowed in the league last season. After leading Denver to the playoffs last season, Bo Nix should only improve in Year 2, particularly against a secondary that gave up a 95.1 passer rating to opposing quarterbacks in 2024. Tennessee was also a league-worst 2-15 ATS last season, while the Broncos were among the best teams to back at home (7-2 ATS).
Lions at Packers
I think the Packers are one of the up-and-coming teams in the NFC, but they’re not quite there just yet. Meanwhile, the Lions are firmly within their championship window and have recently dominated this matchup. Detroit is 6-1 straight-up in its last seven games against Green Bay and is currently riding a three-game winning streak at Lambeau Field. I think it gets to four games even as they are working in new coordinators on both sides of the ball. Last season, the Lions covered 87.5% of their road games (league high).
Texans at Rams
I’m extremely bullish on the Rams in 2025. Los Angeles has loads of talent all over its depth chart, but I think this could specifically be a monster showing for second-year pass rusher Jared Verse. Houston’s offensive line struggled throughout last season and made some questionable moves this offseason to try and patch things up. While things could look better as the season goes along, I can see Verse tormenting Stroud, giving him flashbacks of 2024. Meanwhile, I’m fascinated to see how Matthew Stafford operates this Rams offense with Davante Adams slotted opposite of Puka Nacua.
Ravens at Bills
What a way to wrap up the first full Sunday of the season! This is a rematch of the divisional round last season, where the Bills edged out a 27-25 win to advance to the AFC Championship. Naturally, this spread sits right in line with that postseason result at Bills -1.5. This will almost certainly be a heavyweight showdown, and I’m going to give the edge to Baltimore. The Ravens defense not only turned a corner in the second half of last season but was the very best in the league over that span, and I expect that to carry over into 2025. Also, had it not been for some sloppy play by Mark Andrews in the playoff game, the Ravens were in a position to pull off the upset. I expect them to be much more dialed in this time around.
Vikings at Bears (Monday)
Caleb Williams should be thrilled with how the Bears are building around him this offseason. They solidified the offensive line, provided him more weapons in the NFL Draft and, most importantly, gave him a wunderkind head coach in Ben Johnson. All that sets up Chicago to make noise in 2025. Meanwhile, I think Minnesota is the perfect situation for a young quarterback to find himself in, given all of the talent on the depth chart. That said, I think it could take J.J. McCarthy some time to get his feet under him as the full-time starter. So, we’ll give Chicago the edge here at home on Monday night.
Opening odds to win the NFC
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- Seattle Seahawks +500
- Los Angeles Rams +500
- Philadelphia Eagles +650
- Green Bay Packers +750
- Detroit Lions +750
- San Francisco 49ers +900
- Chicago Bears +1300
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers +1700
- Dallas Cowboys +1700
- Washington Commanders +3000
- Minnesota Vikings +3000
- New York Giants +4000
- New Orleans Saints +4000
- Carolina Panthers +4000
- Atlanta Falcons +4000
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Opening odds to win the AFC
- Buffalo Bills +550
- New England Patriots +650
- Baltimore Ravens +650
- Los Angeles Chargers +750
- Kansas City Chiefs +750
- Houston Texans +950
- Denver Broncos +950
- Jacksonville Jaguars +1000
- Cincinnati Bengals +1400
- Pittsburgh Steelers +2200
- Indianapolis Colts +2200
- Tennessee Titans +5000
- Cleveland Browns +7500
- New York Jets +9000
- Las Vegas Raiders +9000
- Miami Dolphins +10000
Odds to Win College Football National Championship
| Team | Championship Odds |
|---|---|
| Ohio State | +525 |
| Texas | +500 |
| Georgia | +700 |
| Penn State | +700 |
| Oregon | +900 |
| Clemson | +900 |
| Notre Dame | +1200 |
| Alabama | +1200 |
| LSU | +1500 |
| Michigan | +2500 |
| Ole Miss | +2500 |
| Tennessee | +4000 |
| Texas A&M | +3000 |
| Miami (FL) | +3000 |
| Florida | +2800 |
| South Carolina | +4000 |
| Oklahoma | +5000 |
| Auburn | +6600 |
| Louisville | +8000 |
| SMU | +8000 |
| Arizona State | +8000 |
| USC | +10000 |
After a blowout win in Super Bowl 59, the Eagles (+650) opened as the market favorites to repeat as Super Bowl champions.
Oddsmakers price five teams at +1000 or shorter, including the Ravens (+700) and Bills (+750). The Chiefs opened at +750 to win Super Bowl 60 with the Lions priced at +1000.
Since 2013, all but one Super Bowl winner started the season at +1200 or shorter. The 2017 Eagles (+4000) proved an exemption to the rule.
Notables just outside that number include the Commanders, Bengals, Rams and 49ers.
The Commanders sit at +1800 to win the Super Bowl while the Bengals, Rams and 49ers sit at +2000.
2026-27 Super Bowl Odds
| Team | Opening Odds | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | +650 | +700 |
| Baltimore Ravens | +700 | +700 |
| Buffalo Bills | +750 | +700 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | +750 | +800 |
| Detroit Lions | +850 | +1000 |
| San Francisco 49ers | +1300 | +2000 |
| Washington Commanders | +2000 | +1800 |
| Green Bay Packers | +2000 | +2200 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | +2000 | +2000 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | +2200 | +2800 |
| Los Angeles Rams | +2200 | +2000 |
| Houston Texans | +2500 | +3500 |
| Minnesota Vikings | +3000 | +2500 |
| Denver Broncos | +3000 | +3000 |
| Chicago Bears | +4000 | +4000 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | +4000 | +3000 |
| Miami Dolphins | +5000 | +8000 |
| Atlanta Falcons | +6000 | +8000 |
| Seattle Seahawks | +6000 | +6000 |
| Arizona Cardinals | +6600 | +5000 |
| Dallas Cowboys | +6600 | +5000 |
| New York Jets | +8000 | +20000 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | +8000 | +4000 |
| Indianapolis Colts | +10000 | +10000 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | +10000 | +8000 |
| New England Patriots | +12500 | +8000 |
| Carolina Panthers | +12500 | +15000 |
| Cleveland Browns | +15000 | +30000 |
| New Orleans Saints | +15000 | +30000 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | +15000 | +10000 |
| New York Giants | +20000 | +20000 |
| Tennessee Titans | +20000 | +20000 |
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