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• Skattebo: Giants used underdog label as fuel

  Cam Skattebo objected to the Giants being home underdogs against Arizona, and New York answered with a 36-24 victory that moved it to 3-1 and alone atop the NFC East.

  Oct 5, 2026

• How to Use NFL Implied Team Totals

  Learn how to calculate an NFL implied team total from a game total and point spread, then use it correctly for fantasy lineups, DFS research, and betting context. Includes worked examples and the most common interpretation mistakes.

  Jul 15, 2026

• 2026 NFL Strength of Schedule

  The Lions have the easiest 2026 NFL schedule by projected win totals, while the Cardinals, Dolphins, Panthers, Cowboys and Rams face the hardest paths.

  Jun 13, 2026

• 2026 NFL MVP Odds

  Josh Allen leads the 2026 NFL MVP odds at +600, followed by Lamar Jackson and Justin Herbert. See the complete dated market, implied probabilities and contender analysis.

  May 2, 2026

• Post-Draft Super Bowl LXI Odds Rankings

  Round 1 of the NFL draft did not completely reshape the Super Bowl LXI board, but it did lock in the early pecking order.

  Apr 27, 2026

• 2026 AFC East Odds: Bills Favored

  Buffalo opens as the clear favorite to win the AFC East in 2026, but the market is tighter behind the Bills than it looks at first glance. Here’s how the division stacks up across major sportsbooks and where the best early betting value sits.

  Mar 28, 2026

• 2026 Win Totals: Best Early Bets

  DraftKings posted opening 2026 NFL win totals, and matchup strength already points to early over/under value before free agency and the draft move the market.

  Feb 24, 2026

• Super Bowl Confidence Rankings

  With the NFL playoffs down to eight teams, we rank the remaining contenders by confidence level and break down which paths realistically lead to a Super Bowl championship.

  Jan 15, 2026