NFL Win Totals
2023 win totals for all NFL teams are available to bet on now at Pennsylvania online sports betting apps.
Over/under win totals typically range from 11.5 to 4.5. The Kansas City Chiefs (along with the Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals) feature the highest over/under win total at this year. The Arizona Cardinals are at the opposite end with the lowest at.
As far as the PA teams go, sportsbooks show the Eagles total among the league leaders at ], with the Steelers total for 2023 set a bit lower at.
The NFL futures market encompasses a variety of wagers, including team win totals. For these bets, you are wagering on whether a team will exceed or fall short of its posted win total for the season. It’s a simple bet in nature, but there also are some key points that you need to know. Here’s a roadmap to betting on NFL win totals.
2024 NFL win totals odds
The odds feed below has current NFL win totals as posted across Pennsylvania online sportsbooks apps. These are the real-time numbers from the industry’s top books. See a number you like? Just click on the odds to go straight to the sportsbook to start betting on the NFL.
Philadelphia Eagles 2023 win totals
For the local market, we don’t have to look too far to find the top attractions. The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers have loyal and passionate followings across the state. As the season approaches, there will be plenty of chatter about what’s in the cards for the two squads that call Pennsylvania home.
Here’s how the Eagles have fared over the last few campaigns in comparison to an estimated win total for each season.
| Season | Win Total | Final Record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9.5 | 14-3 | +4.5 |
| 2021 | 6.5 | 9-8 | +2.5 |
| 2020 | 9.5 | 4-11-1 | -5.5 |
| 2019 | 9.5 | 9-7 | -0.5 |
| 2018 | 10.5 | 9-7 | -1.5 |
In both of the last two seasons, Over would have been the correct call for bets on the Eagles’ win total. The team’s incredible 14 wins from a year ago allowed those who trusted the Birds in the preseason to coast to a victory for the yearly total.
Bookmakers set the Eagles’ win total at 11.5 for this year. This is among the highest totals given out this season, as the Eagles are tied with just the Chiefs and Bengals needing the most wins for this market. While this could make things more difficult for bettors this year (the Eagles secured their 10th win of 2022 and the over in Week 12 last year), the squad is clearly capable of hitting the number again.
Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 win totals
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to embark on a new era without Ben Roethlisberger. The Steelers continued their streak of not having a losing season lately even without him, compiling nine wins a year ago with rookie Kenny Pickett. Here’s how the win total story has played out over the past few seasons.
| Season | Win Total | Final Record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7.5 | 9-8 | +1.5 |
| 2021 | 9.5 | 9-7 | -.5 |
| 2020 | 9.0 | 12-4 | +3 |
| 2019 | 9.0 | 8-8 | +1 |
| 2018 | 10.5 | 9-6-1 | -1.5 |
Head coach Mike Tomlin has now won nine or more games 13 times during his 16-year head coaching career. Last year, in their first 17-game season, the Steelers came in just under their 9.5 win total.
For this season, PA sportsbooks posted the Steelers’ total at 8.5 wins. Again, this falls right on the line of a winning year. Tomlin’s current streak of 16 consecutive seasons without a losing record (an NFL best) is still intact.
Pittsburgh needs to finish the season at just 9-8 overall to help its over backers. The team is hoping for a faster start to the 2023 campaign compared to last year.
How NFL win totals work
A few months before the regular season gets underway, sportsbooks release NFL season win totals. Each team will have a number, such as 8.5 wins. There will be odds on both sides of the equation, as in whether the club will go over or under that amount. The average listing looks like what you would see with a standard total bet.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers regular season wins 2023-24
- Over 6.5 (+120)
- Under 6.5 (-140)
Just like a standard over/under bet, there will be the line from the sportsbook — 6.5 in this case — as well as the actual odds for placing the bet. At release, the odds will generally be at the industry standard of -110, but they can shift once betting action develops. For example, the over could move to -115 while the under goes to -108.
To place a bet, you click on the odds that correspond with your choice. Next, add in the amount you want to wager, verify that everything is correct and click submit. The sportsbook will display the potential return, but you can also ballpark it from the odds. At standard odds of -110, you’d have to wager $110 to see a return of $100.
In the case of positive odds like +110, you’d get back that amount for a $100 wager — i.e., $110 — while negative odds like -110 mean that you have to bet $110 for the chance to get $100 back. All legal sportsbooks have house rules in place that you should take the time to review, but there’s one big standard across the industry that you should be aware of:
- In the event of a complete cancellation of a season, futures markets on that sport will be void and bettors will receive refunds.
Also, keep in mind that sportsbooks will treat NFL over under win totals that land exactly on the listed number as a push. For example, if the Steelers odds have a line of nine wins and go on to finish with a mark of 9-8, the bet will be a push. Since it’s a tie, you will receive a refund of your initial stake.
NFL win totals – 3 key stats to consider
Research is your friend when it comes to win totals. Since teams now play 17 games rather than 16, you’ll want to take historical trends or season averages with a grain of salt. Beyond the trends, there are a few key stats that can have a big impact on a team’s improvement or decline in the coming campaign. Here are three to take a look at:
- Turnover margin: Balls bounce funny in the NFL at times, and some teams are just the victims of bad luck in this regard. A turnover can change the course of a game, so look for solid teams that have negative turnover differentials as potential candidates for further improvement.
- Yards per play differential: YPP is a favored stat of seasoned handicappers, and for good reason. It’s a great measure of the overall offensive and defensive efficiency of a team. For the prior season, subtract defensive YPP allowed from offensive YPP and look for those with positive values as teams with a solid base to build on.
- Scoring differential: A simple stat, but one that reveals a lot. Simply take the difference between average points scored and allowed from the previous year. Next, compare the difference to the number of wins. Teams with a large number of victories and a tight difference could be candidates for regression.
Lastly, you won’t be lacking for options when it comes to opinions on NFL futures total wins. There’s a lot of free advice and analytics out there, as well as plenty of paid resources. It’s perfectly fine to examine the sources you trust, but be wary of those promising immediate and complete success for a fee or subscription.
NFL win totals — 3 tips
NFL win totals and other futures open some additional time for wagering on the most heavily bet sport, hence their growing popularity. Whether you’ve been active with win totals for years or you’re new to the concept, here are three ways to sort through the league’s teams in a hurry:
- Overall team trajectory: In a nutshell, you’ll want a sense of the vibe surrounding a team. Did it close out last year strong? Is there optimism for better days ahead? Any negativity to be concerned about? Little clues such as these can provide a sense of whether the arrow is pointing up or down.
- Offseason activity: For starters, be sure not to overreact to every solid move a team makes. One signing or draft pick may be a missing piece, but there’s no guarantee of that. Instead, look at the sum of the parts and determine the answer to this question: Has the team gotten better or worse?
- Coaching change: This can be a positive or a negative, and it really depends on the overall trajectory of the franchise. If it’s a situation where a team needs a kick in the pants and it’s hired a master motivator, improvement could be coming. Clubs that are rebuilding with an unproven commodity, meanwhile, may have a rough road ahead.
By walking through these three steps, you should have a sense of where all 32 teams stand. From there, you can break down your findings and place the clubs in one of three tiers: contenders, fringe contenders and dark horses. Afterwards, compare to listed win totals and dig a little deeper on the ones that really jump out at you.
When is the best time to bet on NFL win totals?
As with all other aspects of NFL handicapping, there are several schools of thought on the best approach to betting on win totals. A large part of the debate revolves around the best time to place these wagers. There are three timeframes to consider, each of which has its merits and disadvantages.
Initial release
Once oddsmakers begin releasing win totals, you can place bets right away.
- Pro: Bet on the freshest possible odds and lines without worrying about market reaction.
- Con: Additional information can develop as the season approaches that impacts a team’s chances.
Before training camp
Following the NFL draft and right before camp, the vast majority of major moves have happened and the market has had time to weigh in.
- Pro: You have a clearer picture of how teams are shaping up for the coming season.
- Con: There could still be some surprises to come that impact the numbers — player injuries, etc.
Following the preseason
Teams are getting set for the games that matter, and the betting public has had ample time to weigh in, with oddsmakers adjusting accordingly.
- Pro: All of the information that can impact a team for the coming season is now part of the equation.
- Con: Betting action and sportsbook reaction will have altered the numbers, potentially lessening the appeal of some wagers.
Interestingly, the answer to the question of when is the best time to wager on win totals can vary by team. For example, a team that you’re high on may not receive much respect from oddsmakers at the initial release, so that could be a perfect time to pounce on the over before the market catches on.
Following the NFL draft, rampant enthusiasm from fans about the prospects of their favorite team can lead to a flurry of action and open the doors to some appealing under bets. Lastly, by the time the preseason is done, there’s inevitably a team or two that has seen its bandwagon reach maximum capacity.
This makes for a fantastic time to tune out the noise and really examine those squads in full detail to determine if they are actually for real or just another preseason darling that will fall flat.
Who sets NFL win totals?
As with the odds and lines for all NFL games, individual sportsbooks set their own win totals. And at each sportsbook, the people who set the totals are oddsmakers. While there may be a single person with whom the buck stops, there’s also a team behind the scenes helping to craft the totals.
Once upon a time, the numbers may have come down to manual calculations. Today, computers and algorithms are valuable members of the team. These will crunch and analyze scores of data points, with oddsmakers sifting through the results. Among the key points considered when crafting win totals are:
- Team performance from prior season.
- Positive or negative momentum from close of prior year.
- Efficiency in all facets of game in comparison to results.
- Additions and subtractions on the player front.
- Coaching hires and any attrition on key parts of staff.
- Schedule for the upcoming season and strength of opponents.
While these are some of the big pieces of the puzzle, there’s a lot more to consider, as well. If you can think of anything that could impact a team’s performance in the coming season in a positive or negative way, it’s likely already part of the sportsbook’s equation.
This may make it sound as if it’s impossible to make any headway with NFL win totals, but remember this: Oddsmakers aren’t always right. When you can learn to spot where they may be wrong or have possibly under- or overvalued a team, you’ll be on the path toward finding some success.
Lastly, you’ll notice that there’s a lot of similarity across the industry when it comes to win totals. You might see a half-game difference in a variety of spots at release, but a full game or more of difference is rare. Why is that? Here are the main reasons:
- Many processes across the industry are standard and lead to similar conclusions.
- There can be some copycatting by which sportsbooks look to stay in line with the shops that they perceive as sharp.
- Seriously skewed numbers will be pounded by heavy hitters and quickly brought back into line with the overall market.
Similar to building a successful NFL team, there’s a whole lot going on behind the scenes at sportsbooks as they work to put out optimal numbers. While they won’t always be right, you can rest assured that a ton of thought has gone into the process.
More NFL futures odds
NFL win totals are a very popular bet on the futures wagering menu, but it’s far from the only option you’ll find. The NFL is the most heavily bet sport in the US, and sportsbooks are all about keeping customers happy. As such, you’ll find futures bets on the following:
- Super Bowl winner
- AFC and NFC champions
- Division winners
- Teams to make or miss playoffs
- Award winners — MVP, Rookie of the Year, etc.
- Season-long leaders — passing yards, TDs, etc.
- Player benchmarks — yardage, scoring, etc.
- Team with best or worst regular season record
- Team to go undefeated or winless
- Top seeds for playoffs
- First pick in next NFL draft
If you love the NFL, you’ll find more than enough to keep you occupied in the offseason. For those new to the game or looking to enhance their skills, the futures market can serve as a fantastic research tool as you get set for an upcoming season. Regardless of your experience level, you’ll find that there’s a lot to like about NFL futures.