When the first bet was made in the history of mankind, the stakes were likely simple – my guy wins or your guy wins. When two opponents go head-to-head, regardless of sport, high-level data can be gleaned from said matchup to predict future contests against common adversaries.
Oftentimes, when surveying the NFL futures during the preseason, football gamblers will typically flock to the lines for betting on the Super Bowl and base their predictions on how each of the 32 teams’ moneylines are ranked from first to worst.
Further breakdown can be found by examining the Conference and NFL Division odds as there are fewer teams involved, and they can be compared to the overall football futures to gain an image of what the playoffs could look like if oddsmakers are correct.
Online NFL sportsbooks are always looking for a new edge to offer bettors for wagering on pro football games, and BetOnline is attempting to stay ahead of the curve by providing regular-season series matchup odds for rival teams.
NFL 2021-22 Series Matchup NFL Odds
Patriots vs. Dolphins 2021 NFL Series Matchup
- Tie -140
- Patriots +240
- Dolphins +300
Ravens vs. Steelers 2021 Series NFL Matchup
- Tie -130
- Ravens +155
- Steelers +500
Eagles vs. Cowboys 2021 NFL Series Matchup
- Tie -120
- Cowboys +145
- Eagles +500
For fans that are interested in betting on the Patriots to win their annual 2-game series over the Miami Dolphins, they can do so at BetOnline and earn $2.40 on every $1 risked against that outcome.
What’s interesting about the above three lines is that an occurrence of a 1-1 tie is favored across the board. Sure, there’s parity in the NFL and it is difficult to win two games against the same franchise regardless of what state the given team is in, however, one could assume that the Baltimore Ravens sweeping the Steelers would be favored over a split series.
Hey, that’s why they produce attractive lines in such a manner. If NFL gamblers don’t agree with that train of thought, they can either lay some action on Baltimore and Pittsburgh splitting ($1.30 required to earn $1), or bet on the Steelers to sweep with those tasty +500 odds.
Favoring the Dallas Cowboys to achieve anything these days is a risky proposition. Regardless, pro football oddsmakers and forecasters insist on continuing to issue lofty expectations for Big D, and seasoned NFL bettors can take advantage with the above prop bet.
Betting on the Dallas Cowboys to win both games in 2021 against the Philadelphia Eagles is the second leading option behind a 1-1 series tie, but the real profit potential is contained within the odds for the Boys losing both contests.
NFL Regular Season Win Total Odds
Dallas Cowboys Odds For 2021 Win Total
- Over 9 Wins -140
- Under 9 Wins +110
New England Patriots Odds For 2021 Win Total
- Over 9½ Wins -130
- Under 9½ Wins +100
Pittsburgh Steelers Odds For 2021 Win Total
- Under 8½ Wins -145
- Over 8½ Wins +115
The above pro football odds for regular-season win totals for the Cowboys, Patriots, and Steelers, have also been provided by BetOnline and suggest that New England will have the most successful 2021-22 campaign of the three.
When factoring in the additional game that has been added to the NFL’s regular-season schedule, the Steelers are projected to finish under .500 in 2021 with a record of 8-9. Oddsmakers aren’t always correct, however, and that’s why betting on NFL games can be so intriguing.
Week 1 of the NFL’s Preseason gets into full swing tonight with a full slate of games over the next three days. Check local cable and network broadcast listings for games that will air in your region.
