5 Early Value Bets For The 2015 NFL Season
Though the NFL regular season doesn't kick off until Sept. 7, it's never too early to project how the 2015 season will play out.
Can New England repeat? Will Seattle win the NFC again?
It's impossible to know for sure, but here are five value bets for the upcoming season.
1. Pittsburgh Steelers To Win The Super Bowl: 20/1
Simply put, the Steelers boast one of the best offenses in the NFL.
Ben Roethlisberger quietly had one of the best seasons of his career in 2014, setting career highs in completions, yards, and touchdowns -- as well as completion percentage.
If not for DeMarco Murray's standout season, they also would have had the league's top rusher in Le'Veon Bell.
Yes, the defense was a problem last season. But Mike Tomlin's history suggests that the problem can be fixed.
2. New York Jets UNDER 7.5 Wins
The Dolphins and Bills both improved vastly this offseason. The Patriots are Super Bowl champs.
So someone in the AFC East has to fail to meet expectations. Don't be surprised if it's the Jets.
Geno Smith could surprise the world in his third season, but there's little to suggest that we should expect him to.
In the NFL, the QB is king. The Jets just don't have a good one.
3. Arizona To Win The NFC West: +400
Wait, what? The Seattle Seahawks are locks to win the division, right? The answer is yes, most likely. But at +400, the Cardinals represent value.
Carson Palmer is returning from ACL surgery, a year after Arizona started the season 9-1.
Bruce Arians has this team headed in the right direction. If Seattle gets fat and happy and slips at all, the Cardinals are waiting.
4. Atlanta Falcons To Win The Super Bowl: 40/1
The NFC South is mediocre -- at least it was last season, when Carolina qualified for the playoffs with seven wins (7-8-1).
But the Falcons possess the offensive fire power to once again rule the division.
Three offensive linemen were added to last season's abysmal group, which should help Matt Ryan immensely.
Add rookie RB Tevin Coleman to an offense with Julio Jones and Roddy White on the outside, and suddenly, the Falcons offense is top notch.
5. Indianapolis Colts To Win The AFC South: -400
Brian Hoyer. Ryan Mallett. Are these two guys the biggest threats to the Indianapolis Colts?
At -400, the Colts won't bring a huge return on your money, but it's nearly impossible to envision anyone challenging the Colts for the division.
Sorry Texans fans. Find a QB. JJ Watt isn't capable of carrying both sides of the ball.
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