Top NFL bets for 2018
- Updated: December 15, 2017
The NFL season for 2018 is just around the corner, today we take an early look at the 2018 Super Bowl winner odds and potential top performers.
As all the preparations for the upcoming season are in place, the fixture list already released and free agency moves made, bookmakers including bonuscodepa.com have started giving out their permutations and odds as to who is likely to win the biggest prize in the NFL in 2018.
Some quick facts- the 2018 NFL final will become the 52nd final played since the establishment of the Super Bowl, officially termed as Super Bowl LII. The final of this year’s Super Bowl is in Minnesota and will be played on February 4. Last year, the New England Patriots won the Super Bowl after seeing off Atlanta Falcons in a stunning comeback. The win put the New England Patriots just one place behind Pittsburgh Steelers who have won the Super Bowl a record six times.
Below are our three top picks (a favourite, a mid-range pick, and an outsider) based on the preparations conducted so far and their rankings according to different bookmakers.
New England Patriots
The reigning champions look to defend their title. Since their triumph earlier this year, they have strengthened considerably in every part both on the field of play and in the boardroom. According to bookmakers, New England Patriots are the favourites to win the Super Bowl for the second year in a row with 9/2 odds.
New England Patriots acquired new players in Brandin Cooks (wide receiver), Stephen Gilmore (cornerback) and Kony Early (defensive end). The return to fitness of the dependable tight end, Rob Gronkowski, will feel like a new signing after spending over a year on the sidelines. History, however, is against New England Patriots as no team has managed to defend their Super Bowl title in recent years.
2018 looks set to be a good year for New England Patriots. The top 10 players to watch out for in the New England Patriots team include Tom Brady, Don’t a Hightower, Brandin Cooks, Rob Gronkowski, Stephen Gilmore, Stephen Gostkowski, Malcolm Butler, Chris Hogan, David Harris and Devin McCounty. Another player with a bag of tricks to call upon in times of need is Danny Amendola, though notorious for his bad boy antics, on his day he is unbeatable.
Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders were the surprise package of last year, while in a pole position to give New England Patriots, a run for their money one of their influential players, quarterback, Derek Carr, was injured and they lost their form.
In 2018, bookmakers (on average 16/1) give Oakland Raiders an outside chance of challenging once again with the top boys especially considering how they have done their business in the off-season. Derek Carr came back from injury recently and is raring to go while the signing of former Seattle running back, Marshawn Lynch, rejuvenated the team.
In the search for another fairy-tale season, these are the ten players Oakland Raiders fans will look up to, Khalil Mack, Dereck Carr, Marshawn Lynch, Amari Cooper, Reggie Nelson, Sebastian Janikowski, Kelechi Oleseme, Karl Joseph, Bruce Irvin, Gabe Jackson.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers surprised many over the last couple of years capped off by winning in Kansas City and beating Seattle. Credit to them, they have shown no signs of slowing down by strengthening their team with some impressive free agent signings including experienced quarterback, DeSean Jackson, who is likely to give the young quarterback, Jameis Winston, a run for his money while helping him take the giant leap to the next stage in his career. Tampa Bay Buccaneers are outsiders to win the Super Bowl LII in 2018, on average they have a 40/1 chance according to different bookmakers.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers would want to continue the rich vein of form which has seen them listed by bookmakers as outsiders to win the NFL in 2018. To help the team in that regard, these ten players would need to play to their potential week in week out if the ‘dream’ is to become true, Mike Evans, Jameis Winston, O.J Howard, Desean Jackson, Gerald McCoy, Brent Grimes, Lavonte David, Doug Martin, Chris Baker and Known Alexander.
Besides these three, here is a rundown of all the other teams to compete in the Super Bowl 2018. Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans and Washington Redskins.
Top potential performers according to bookmakers include Derwin James (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Quenton Nelson (Cincinnati Bengals) and Clelin Ferrell (Oakland Raiders).
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