A new football season is right around the corner, which means time is running out for those who wish to make wagers on the 2021 NFL win totals.
Every year, oddsmakers release over-under betting lines for how many wins each team in the league is projected to get. This season, they range from a lowly four to an impressive 12.5, with most teams falling somewhere in between these extremes.
With that in mind, here is a look at the predicted win totals for every team in 2021:
2021 NFL Win Totals
Team: Projected Wins (Over Line / Under Line)
- Arizona Cardinals: 8.5 (O +105 / U -125)
- Atlanta Falcons: 7.5 (O -135 / U +115)
- Baltimore Ravens: 11 (O +100 / U -120)
- Buffalo Bills: 11 (O -120 / U +100)
- Carolina Panthers: 7.5 (O +100 / U -120)
- Chicago Bears: 7.5 (O +100 / U -120)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 6.5 (O +100 / U -120)
- Cleveland Browns: 10.5 (O -105 / U -115)
- Dallas Cowboys: 9.5 (O +115 / U -135)
- Denver Broncos: 8.5 (O -120 / U +100)
- Detroit Lions: 5 (O +100 / U -120)
- Green Bay Packers: 10.5 (O -120 / U +100)
- Houston Texans: 4 (O -120 / U +100)
- Indianapolis Colts: 8.5 (O -145 / U +125)
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 6.5 (O +115 / U -135)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12.5 (O +120 / U -140)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 7 (O -110 / U -110)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 9.5 (O +110 / U -135)
- Los Angeles Rams: 10.5 (O +120 / U -140)
- Miami Dolphins: 9.5 (O +125 / U -145)
- Minnesota Vikings: 8.5 (O -160 / U +135)
- New England Patriots: 9.5 (O +100/ U -120)
- New Orleans Saints: 9 (O +125 / U -145)
- New York Giants: 7 (O -130 / U +110)
- New York Jets: 6 (O -115 / U -105)
- Philadelphia Eagles: 6.5 (O -150 / U +125)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 8.5 (O +110 / U -130)
- San Francisco 49ers: 10.5 (O +100 / U -120)
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 (O -110 / U -110)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11.5 (O -150 / U +125)
- Tennessee Titans: 9 (O -150 / U +125)
- Washington Football Team: 8.5 (O -115 / U -105)
NFL win totals courtesy of FanDuel
Many of these win total figures may seem a bit inflated compared to previous years, which is a result of the league adding an extra game to the 2021 NFL season. With each organization now playing 17 games, it becomes much more reasonable for an average team to finish with a record above .500.
Due to the lengthened schedule, elite teams like the Chiefs and Buccaneers will have an easier time getting to the lofty win marks that oddsmakers have pegged them to reach. Squads like the Texans and Lions have an additional chance to pick up what could be a key victory in a year where they are projected to win just a handful of games.
The additional matchup does add a new wrinkle for bettors, but these are still some of the most straightforward NFL wagers one could make. Those new to gambling on professional football can simply decide how a particular team might fare during the 2021 season and compare that to the win total, then bet on the over or under based on their line of thinking.
While these betting lines have been available since early in the offseason, many have been adjusted—some rather significantly—after major offseason milestones such as free agency, the draft and, most recently. preseason games.
A lot has changed since last year due to these events. This was a particularly bustling offseason that saw plenty of player movement, injuries and coaching changes reshape the NFL’s landscape. Many marquee talents signed new deals in free agency, high-profile draft picks entered the league and teams were able to participate in preseason contests for the first time since 2019. With all that now in the rearview, some teams that slumped last year appear poised make a run, while other squads coming off playoff appearances could miss out this time around.
If you are looking for advice on how to make some last-minute bets on the updated win totals for the 2021 NFL season, you have come to the right place. Read on for some picks and predictions on how the campaign will play out for a handful of these clubs.
NFL Win Total Predictions
Patriots: Over 9.5 (+100)
The Patriots made headlines on Tuesday when it was revealed that they cut quarterback Cam Newton. The incumbent starter had an up-and-down training camp, culminating with a disappointing 2-of-5 passing performance for 10 yards and an interception in the preseason finale.
With rookie signal-caller Mac Jones looking sharp, New England is clearly ready to begin a new era with the first-round draft pick leading the way. Not only did the Pats get a likely upgrade under center after drafting Jones with the 15th overall pick, but the club made several other notable offseason acquisitions.
The team had almost no production out of the tight end spot last year, a position that should become a point of strength in 2021 thanks to the signings of Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith. New England added key veterans such as defensive back Jalen Mills, pass-rusher Matt Judon and wideout Nelson Agholor, bolstering a roster that seemed depleted last season.
Capitalize on this chance to get even money odds with a good team that will be hungry to avenge a disappointing 2020 campaign.
Rams: Over 10.5 (+120)
After leading the league in defense last year, the Rams went into the 2020 offseason knowing that their offense needed a jolt.
The club made the drastic decision to trade starting quarterback Jared Goff to the Detroit Lions in exchange for Matthew Stafford, significantly upgrading a position that sorely needed a stable veteran presence.
With Stafford at the helm, LA’s offense should take a major step forward in 2021. It’s the jolt this club needed after winning 10 games last year on the back of a tremendous defensive effort, but ultimately wasn’t enough to get the job done in the postseason.
The Rams are returning most of their key players from last year’s run, including defensive stalwarts Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsay, two of the top overall players in the NFL right now. If Los Angeles can avoid a major regression on the defensive side of the football, this team is poised to improve on its win count, easily landing over the 10.5-victory total set by bookmakers.
Considering you can return $1.20 for each $1 bet on the over, the Rams are a fantastic value play for bettors looking to maximize their return on investment.
Texans: Under 4 (+120)
No team is projected to have an uglier 2021 season than the Texans. Their over-under of four wins is by far the lowest in the league, a full game less than even the abysmal Lions.
Although they will get 17 chances to notch four meager victories, Houston will still struggle to get the job done. The roster is an absolute mess going into the new season, chock-full of holes, unheralded young talent and washed-up veterans. The team is in even worse shape than last year, when star quarterback Deshaun Watson led the Texans to a 4-12 finish.
Watson will be sidelined to start this season due to an ongoing investigation by the NFL and police surrounding accusations of misconduct. The veteran has likely played his last game as Houston’s starting quarterback, which means the team will turn to veteran Tyrod Taylor—a player who has only started four games since the beginning of the 2018 campaign—to lead it.
While Taylor isn’t a terrible game manager, he has a severe dearth of talent surrounding him and will struggle to keep Houston afloat. Don’t miss a chance to profit on the sorry state of this franchise and hammer the under, especially while it is still available at +120 odds.
