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The Kansas City Chiefs wil meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl 55 from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 7, 2021.
The Chiefs opened as -3.5 betting favorites while the Buccaneers are 3.5 underdogs.
After early wagers came in, most operators are holding Kansas City -3 (-120).
If you were to wager on Kansas City -3, you would have to lay 5/6 odds (Bet $120 to win $100) instead of your normal 10/11 juice (Bet $110 to win $100).
The return on Tampa Bay would be even-money (1/1) and a $100 wager would return $100.
The total or over-under on Super Bowl 55 is hovering between 56 and 57 points.
How to read NFL Las Vegas Odds
The point-spread was developed to provide a balance for both teams involved in a contest to entice bettors to potentially back the weaker team and receive points. The two squads in a game are listed with a title, either a favorite or an underdog. The favorite is usually the perceived better team in the game, as backing them means giving up several points.
The favorite is always listed with a minus (-) sign before the point-spread while the underdog is labeled with a plus (+) label.
Ex. Favorite -10, Underdog +10
On the VegasInsider.com odds page, there is another number associated with the favorite and its listed as -10. This number is simply defined as “vig” or what many in the sports betting industry call vigorish. Another common term is called “juice” and it’s technically the price the bettor has to pay on a straight wager.
Ex. Bet $110 to win $100 (10% juice)
Ex. Bet $100 to win $90.91 (10% juice)
It's not uncommon to see other values posted other than -10. Examples seen on the NFL Vegas Odds pages could include -08, -12, -15 and -20. The -10 price is the most common value in the industry while many books offer reduced 'juice odds' and that would fall into the -08 category.
The lower-juice sportsbooks are normally found outside of the state Nevada. If you are in a state where sports betting is legal, please check out our online sportsbook directory to find the best and most secure places to make NFL bets.
Another number that’s posted on the NFL Las Vegas is the total or ‘over/under’ for the specific matchup. If the favorite is designated as the home team, then the total will be listed above and vice versa if the visitors are favorites.
All of the above numbers are listed next to the teams, and before each matchup is a Rotation number. The NFL Las Vegas Odds are listed in order of rotation and those numbers are generated and produced by the sportsbooks. Above each matchup and rotation is the Time of the game, which is subject to change. All game times are Eastern Standard Time.
NFL Open Line
One of the best features on the NFL Vegas Odds is the Open Line. This numbers consists of the first betting line received from one of our Las Vegas or Global Sportsbooks. The opening line varies depending on the sportsbook but it provides a clear-cut rating that the oddsmakers use. If you’re betting on the NFL or any other sport, it’s a great idea to view the open line first.
VI Consensus NFL Line
The VegasInsider.com Consensus NFL Line is just as important as the Open Line and also a key resource on odds platform. The Consensus column could be called a “Median Line” since it shows the most consistent number provided by the sportsbooks on VegasInsider.com. The consensus line will be the same as the open line but once the wagers start coming in, this number is often different than the openers.
How do I bet on the Super Bowl?
We know that you can bet on the Super Bowl and all of NFL Futures or bet on the NFL Draft at any time of the year, but what’s the process? The future wager or the “Odds to Win” bet on the Super Bowl is correctly selecting a team to win an event that takes place at a later time. A bettor will have his wagered money tied up until there is an outcome and bettors will receive fixed odds when they place the wager. In the case of the Super Bowl, you’re not a winner or loser until you see zeros on the clock in the final game.
Most sportsbooks offer different ways to read to Super Bowl Odds. In the fractional NFL Futures Odds format below, you simply take the odds and multiply by the amount wagered.
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Ex. Green Bay (8/1) to win the Super Bowl
The Packers are listed as an 8/1 betting choice to win the Super Bowl. If you wager $100 on Green Bay to win the NFC and they capture the championship, then you would win $800 (8 ÷ 1 x 100). Your online betting account would then credit your account $900, which includes your win and stake ($100).
The American Format would see Green Bay listed at +800 and for the Decimal Format, the Packers would be 9.00.
If you are in a state where online betting is legal, we encourage you to check out our sportsbook directory to find the most trustworthy and reputable sites and mobile apps to place your Super Bowl bets.
Each week, TheLines will provide a betting breakdown and analysis for the upcoming Monday Night Football game. We’ll look at the odds and see why they’re moving a certain way, along with breaking down the matchup and providing the week’s best prop bets.
The Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots will face off at Gillette Stadium for a Week 16 AFC East showdown on Monday night, Dec. 28. The game marks the 122nd meeting between the teams in a series the Patriots lead 76-44-1. The most recent game between the teams unfolded in Week 8 of this season, when Buffalo recorded a 24-21 win at New Era Field.
In that contest, the Bills’ Josh Allen threw for just 154 yards and an interception, but the backfield duo of Devin Singletary and Zack Moss combined for 167 rushing yards and two touchdowns (Moss) on 28 carries. Stefon Diggs also found a way to be productive despite the lackluster day for the passing attack, compiling a solid 6-92 line.
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Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots – 8:15 p.m. ET
The two teams come into this divisional clash with diametrically opposite outlooks for what remains of the regular season. For its part, Buffalo already has the AFC East crown in its pocket, having clinched it with a blowout victory over the Broncos in Week 15. Meanwhile, the Patriots are officially out of the postseason after having fallen to the Miami Dolphins on the road last Sunday. The Bills can still potentially improve their overall seeding, so coach Sean McDermott will presumably approach this game with a competitive mindset regardless of his team’s guaranteed postseason spot.
The history of the line for this game reflects the belief of the oddsmakers and betting public that Buffalo has both more talent and motivation than its opponent. The line opened at Bills -4.5 late last week, and it subsequently bumped up to 6.5 after Week 15 results. It’s climbed another half-point to a full touchdown advantage for the visitors as of Friday afternoon. It is currently Bills .
The only notable short-term injury concern (the Bills’ John Brown and the Patriots’ Julian Edelman both appear to be trending toward remaining on injured reserve for at least another week) for either team comes in the form of Patriots running back Damien Harris, who’s listed as questionable as of Friday afternoon with the ankle issue that cost him the Week 15 contest against Miami.
The projected total for the contest has had very modest movement in comparison with the point spread. It sat at 45.5 points late Sunday and has only inched up another half-point since then, putting it a point over the final number for the first meeting between these clubs. The Over has a particularly poor record in New England’s home games this season, lending credence to the notion this could be a lower-scoring matchup. The total is currently .
- The Bills are 9-5 (64.3%) against the spread this season, including 3-3 as a road team and 1-3 (25.0%) in division matchups. The Over is 9-4-1 (69.2%) in Buffalo’s games this season, including 4-3 (57.1%) in its road games and 3-1 (75.0%) in its division matchups.
- The Patriots are 6-8 (42.9%) against the spread this season, including 4-2 (66.7%t) as a home team and 2-2 in AFC East matchups. Then, the Over is 4-10 (28.6%) in New England’s games this season, including 1-5 (16.7%) in its games as a home team and 2-2 against AFC East opponents.
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Bills vs. Patriots matchup
Despite being without Brown for the last four games, Allen has shown impressive adaptability and has posted an 8:1 TD:INT while throwing for 972 yards over the last three contests specifically. Those types of numbers aren’t always the norm against what has been a stingy Patriots secondary this season, but New England’s loss of Stephon Gilmore for the rest of the season with a quadriceps injury suffered against the Dolphins could change that narrative somewhat this week. When Gilmore missed three games earlier this season with a knee injury, the Pats surrendered a combined five touchdown passes to the duo of the Ravens’ Lamar Jackson and the Jets’ Joe Flacco, so there could certainly be opportunities for a red-hot Allen.
There’s an even more favorable matchup on paper for the Bills on the ground. Miami’s Salvon Ahmed and Matt Breida just combined for 208 yards and a rushing TD against New England’s front seven in Week 15, while Singletary and Moss found plenty of running room in the first meeting between these teams, as alluded to earlier. The Pats check in allowing the sixth-most rushing yards per game (133.0) and RB yards per carry (4.70), while New England also gives up the third-most adjusted line yards per tote (4.88).
On the other side is Cam Newton – who appears set to remain in the top job under center despite the Patriots no longer having any postseason aspirations. New England’s passing game has been uneven all season under Newton and with Edelman missing the last eight contests. The Bills have given up their share of yards through the air, but they’ve tightened up at the right time of the season by giving up just 202.7 passing yards per game over the last three contests. Buffalo’s pass defense DVOA is up to a respectable No. 15 ranking as a result, placing the Bills just in the top half of the league.
Meanwhile, opposing ground games have also found success on occasion against Buffalo, which has dealt with some injuries at the linebacker position this season that have contributed to some inconsistency against the run. Currently, the Bills check in allowing 123.9 rushing yards per game on the road, along with bottom-half figures of 4.50 adjusted line yards and 4.44 RB yards per carry allowed. If Harris is able to return for this game and work in tandem with Sony Michel, coach Bill Belichick could opt to lean heavily on the run in the hopes of protecting Newton, who sports an unsightly 5:10 TD:INT, has committed six fumbles (one lost) and has taken 31 sacks. The Bills defense has been one of the league’s best at taking the ball, posting 12 interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries to place them at No. 4 in the league in total turnovers forced.
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How to watch Monday Night Football
ESPN holds the rights to Monday Night Football and will cover 17 games from Week 1 through Week 16.
Games can be streamed on the go on ESPN’s website or WatchESPN app with a cable or satellite subscription. Streaming services such as Sling TV also carry ESPN in many of their subscription packages.
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Monday Night Football can be the most highly-anticipated game of any given week in the NFL throughout the season. The extra day of preparation, media coverage and overall hype brings more attention to every aspect of the game.
The extra day of rest can allow players to return from injury, but they may also be forcing themselves back to the field before they’re truly healthy due to the added attention on the game. Look at injury reports and have an idea of what kind of a role a star player will be able to handle.
The Monday Night spot can also create discrepancies in how much rest the two teams have had. Taking the most rested team (the one with the longest amount of time since its last game) can often be a good place to find some value at the sportsbooks, especially on the spread.
Never bet a game solely because it’s the final matchup of the week and is the best thing to watch on a Monday Night. Be ready to sit it out completely and wait for next week if there’s no value popping out at books.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Monday Night Football start?
As always, Monday Night Football debuted with a Week 1 doubleheader. The Steelers beat the Giants in the first game of the night on Sept. 14 and the Titans edged the Broncos.
Every other MNF game from Week 2 through Week 16 of the 2020 season will begin at 8:15 p.m. Eastern.
How to stream Monday Night Football?
The ESPN website and WatchESPN app are the easiest options for those with cable or satellite subscriptions. Many streaming services such as Sling TV, PlayStation Vue and Hulu include ESPN in most of their plans.
What is the highest-scoring Monday Night Football game ever?
The Rams’ 54-51 victory over the Chiefs in Week 11 of the 2018 season was the highest-scoring MNF game of all time. The 105 combined points topped the 95 points scored by the Green Bay Packers and Washington Redskins in 1983.
Who are the MNF announcers?
ESPN moved on from Joe Tessitore after two years and will now implement longtime SportsCenter anchor Steve Levy as the play-by-play man for MNF. Levy will be joined by former NFL quarterback Brian Griese and former NFL safety Louis Riddick.
John Parry remains as the rules analyst, and Lisa Salters returns as the sideline reporter.
Who was the original Monday Night Football broadcast crew?
The original MNF broadcast crew on ABC in 1970 was made up of Keith Jackson, Howard Cosell and Don Meredith. Many cycled through the crew before Al Michaels took over as play-by-play commentator from 1986 through 2005. His color analysts included Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, Boomer Esiason, Dan Fouts, Dennis Miller and John Madden. Mike Tirico assumed play-by-play duties with Tony Kornheiser, Joe Theismann, Suzy Kolber and Michele Tafoya filling out the crew when ESPN took over the rights in 2006. Jon Gruden replaced Kornheiser in 2009 until he returned to the sidelines as head coach of the Oakland Raiders last season.