NFL odds to make the playoffs offer a ton of valuable betting opportunities for casual fans and seasoned sports bettors. This season has seen more twists and turns than most, and we're only in Week 8. Many teams have seen their odds change drastically after the first seven weeks of NFL football.
Let's dive into all the NFL odds to make and miss the playoffs.
NFL Odds To Make & Miss Playoffs
| Team | Odds to Make Playoffs | Odds to Miss Playoffs |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | +245 | -325 |
| Atlanta Falcons | -240 | +190 |
| Baltimore Ravens | -3000 | +1120 |
| Buffalo Bills | -2200 | +980 |
| Carolina Panthers | OFF | OFF |
| Chicago Bears | +186 | -235 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | -122 | +100 |
| Cleveland Browns | OFF (Watson Injury) | OFF |
| Dallas Cowboys | +160 | -200 |
| Denver Broncos | +194 | -245 |
| Detroit Lions | -800 | +520 |
| Green Bay Packers | -250 | +198 |
| Houston Texans | -1250 | +710 |
| Indianapolis Colts | +106 | -132 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | +540 | -850 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | OFF | OFF |
| Las Vegas Raiders | OFF | OFF |
| Los Angeles Chargers | -110 | -112 |
| Los Angeles Rams | +610 | -1000 |
| Miami Dolphins | +250 | -340 |
| Minnesota Vikings | -430 | +320 |
| New England Patriots | OFF | OFF |
| New Orleans Saints | +540 | -850 |
| New York Giants | +980 | -2500 |
| New York Jets | +265 | -350 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | -235 | +186 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | -245 | +194 |
| San Francisco 49ers | -164 | +134 |
| Seattle Seahawks | +156 | -194 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | +110 | -134 |
| Tennessee Titans | OFF | OFF |
| Washington Commanders | OFF (Daniels Injury) | OFF |
Odds as of Oct.23 at FanDuel
NFL Playoff Odds Best Bets
Pittsburgh Steelers to Make Playoffs -245
After their 5-2 start the Steelers' odds to make the playoffs have fallen from +245 to +225 and all the way down to -245. Hop on this train while there's still time!
Death, taxes and the Pittsburgh Steelers winning at least eight games in a season. That used to be enough to go .500 in an NFL season, but now the Steelers will be forced to win nine games and make the playoffs to continue head coach Mike Tomlin's impressive streak. Pittsburgh finished 10-8 ATS with 11 of their 18 contests coming in UNDER the total in 2023. They were particularly good away from home finishing 5-3 SU and ATS in the regular season. Tomlin has never presided over a team with a losing record in his 16 seasons as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. That is unlikely to change in 2024 as the Steelers have roared out to a 5-2 start.
Russell Wilson has proven to be a much better fit for Arthur Smith's new offense, with top tackle prospects Troy Fautanu and Broderick Jones protecting him. Pittsburgh's win over the Jets has them on the right track. The Steelers' underlying metrics - ninth in EPA per play allowed, show that there's little to worry about. I love the value on Pittsburgh at -245 odds to make the NFL playoffs.
Atlanta Falcons to Miss Playoffs +190
Atlanta's playoff odds have bounced back after their surprise Week 2 victory over the Eagles, but don't be fooled. Atlanta's Week 3 loss to Kansas City brought fans, and sportsbooks odds back around. Younghoe Koo saved them against the Saints. The Falcons may be the luckiest team around, as their last-second spike and Koo's ensuing kick to tie the game, led to an overtime victory over the Buccaneers in Week 5.
The Falcons were pitiful for bettors last season, going just 5-12 ATS and 2-7 ATS away from home. Intriguingly 10 of the Falcons' 17 contests came in UNDER the total. But, the presence of a new quarterback (Kirk Cousins) and head coach (Raheem Morris) has Falcons fans and pundits alike believing 2024 is the year they turn things around. But, I'm not ready to hop on the hype train.
Atlanta's star trio of Bijan Robinson, Drake London and Kyle Pitts likely can't wait to take the field in this new offense. And their offensive line played well last season. However, the Falcons defense leaves a lot to be desired.
Atlanta still hasn't found a proven pass-rusher on defense. Stalwart Grady Jarrett is perpetually injured and registered just 1.5 sacks last season. Plus, other than A.J. Terrell and Jessie Bates, much of the Falcons secondary is unproven.
Another divisional matchup with the Buccaneers in Week 8 will tell the true tale of the Falcons season. Grab Atlanta at +190 odds to miss the playoffs.
Chicago Bears To Miss Playoffs -235
The entire football world has spent the off-season singing the Chicago Bears praises. General Manager Ryan Poles has done a phenomenal job at putting together the Bears' most talented team in decades. But, as I predicted the Bears are in for a ton of ups and downs this season. Despite their victory, Caleb Williams and the offense struggled early on in the season, causing their odds of making the playoffs to drop from -118 to -170 and now all the way down to -235. I don't like to say I told ya so this early in the season, but the Bears may have been the NFL off-season's most overrated team.
Caleb Williams made a number of highlight-reel plays in the preseason, leading to prognosticators anointing the Bears as this season's 2023 Houston Texans. But, Chicago's offensive line still has question marks, especially on the interior. Plus, Williams will need time to adjust to a pro-style offense after plying his trade in Lincoln Riley's wide-open system.
Additionally, the Bears' defensive line still has major question marks, even after the addition of Montez Sweat. On top of that, Chicago plays one of the toughest divisions in football, the NFC North, with other playoff contenders in Green Bay, Detroit and even Minnesota looking like a playoff team. They also battle the ever-dangerous NFC West. Chicago's four wins have come over teams with just four total wins on the season. Everybody is on the Bears to be this year's breakout team. I like the idea of fading them against the public as their season will be far more of a roller coaster than most are predicting. Fade the Bears.
NFL Team to Go Undefeated Odds
| Team | Odds to Go 17-0 |
|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | +1200 |
Odds as of Oct. 23 at FanDuel
Kansas City Chiefs Favorites to go undefeated
The back-to-back Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are the favorites to go undefeated at +2600 odds. If you believe in the otherworldly talent of Patrick Mahomes and the creativity of Andy Reid a speculative wager is worth a shot.
How to Bet on NFL Playoff Odds
Betting on NFL playoff odds can be extremely profitable, provided you stay up to date on all the latest transactions, injuries, and coaching changes in the football world. These odds will fluctuate throughout the season, based on streaks and player personnel losses. The ideal strategy is to hunt value in the preseason NFL Playoff odds, and then snipe on favorable lines in the first few weeks of the season. Perhaps, like last year when the Cincinnati Bengals suffered a terrible start to the season, a playoff contender stumbles early. You can either bet on them to make a triumphant recovery or profit on their demise.
Sportsbooks will have NFL Playoff Odds listed like so:
- Kansas City Chiefs -500
- Philadelphia Eagles -290
- Indianapolis Colts +138
Teams will be found at both (-) and (+) odds to make the playoffs. These designate your payout for each specific bet. For instance, if you were to bet on the Kansas City Chiefs you'd have to wager $500 to win $100. On the flip side, a $100 wager on the Indianapolis Colts would pay out $238.
To find out how much you’d win based on what you bet, check out our Odds Calculator.
