As we head to the start of the NFL season it’s time to predict which teams make or miss the
playoffs. And as always, there are odds associated with each option. But is there value out
there? Absolutely. You just have to look deep and find them. But don’t worry, we’ve got you
covered as we’ll provide some of our best bets for the 2024 regular season.
Los Angeles Rams: Yes -115
While the Rams are in a division owned by the 49ers there are pundits who feel they can win
the NFC West. Los Angeles finished 10-7 and grabbed a wild card spot last and should be in
the same position this time around. The team is loaded with talent including rising stars Puka
Nacua and Kyren Williams and veterans Matthew Stafford and Cooper Cupp.
New Orleans Saints: No -210
The Saints are a bad football team. While they have the ‘easiest’ schedule, they still won't be
good enough to make the playoffs. At best, and that means the very best, New Orleans could
finish 8-9, not good enough to make the postseason. There’s a better chance of Dennis Allen
getting turfed in season than the team making the playoffs.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Yes +160
The Steelers always find themselves in the thick of things making the playoffs in three of the last
four years. Now they have found a couple of quarterbacks who are upgrades over the past few
seasons. Russell Wilson and Justin Fields take over in the backfield and Mike Tomlin, who’s
never had a losing record in his 17 years of coaching. Despite an ultra competitive division,
Pittsburgh offers solid value to make the postseason.
Buffalo Bills: No +140
The Bills best receivers left with Stefon Diggs moving on to Houston and Gabe Davis to
Jacksonville. The defense has an aging secondary and the depth across the board isn’t very
deep. It may come down to Josh Allen who may have to put together an MVP type season to
guarantee a playoff spot. But with the Jets and Dolphins considered teams on the rise in the
AFC East, the Bills to miss offers good value.
Atlanta Falcons to Miss Playoffs +155
The Falcons had quite the offseason especially at quarterback. They signed Kirk Cousins, then
drafted Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick. While they are the division favorites
Atlanta was terrible last season for bettors, 5-12 ATS, 2-7 ATS on the road. Sure they have
stars ready to break out in Bijan Robinson, Drake London and Kyle Pitts, but the defense isn’t
great. They have an early season trio of games against Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Kansas
City and things may not be as good as everyone thinks it is in Atlanta. Let’s go with +155 for the
Falcons to miss the playoffs.