Wagering on the NFL is often a difficult endeavor, so it is extremely prudent for bettors to pay attention to team trends that can often be used as a valuable tool in building bankrolls.
Simply backing the best teams isn’t always beneficial. Case in point: The Chiefs sit atop the AFC West with a 6-3 straight up record (66.7%), but they have only covered the spread in 37.5% of their games (3-5 ATS).
Another example would involve the Vikings, who boast the second-best record in the NFL at 7-1. However, despite winning at an 87.5% clip in the standings, Minnesota has burned bettors by covering against the number only 42.