2021 NFL win total predictions
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The Tennessee Titans were already viewed as one of the top teams in the AFC after making the postseason three of the last four years, but they took a serious step towards Super Bowl contention by trading for Julio Jones earlier this month. Jones now joins a well-oiled machine that averaged 30.7 points and 396.4 yards last season. William Hill Sportsbook has pegged Tennessee for 9.5 victories, among the top 2021 NFL win totals, but is Jones enough to take them over the top against a difficult first-place schedule?
Meanwhile, the Chiefs have the highest win total in the league, with the latest 2021 NFL odds listing their over-under at 12 victories coming off a 14-2 season that gave them three straight years with 12 wins. With a 17th game added to the schedule, should you add over 12 to your 2021 NFL predictions, or could the Chiefs face more hurdles in an improving division? Before making any NFL picks on 2021 season-long win totals on those teams or any others, be sure to see the latest NFL predictions from SportsLine's top NFL handicapper, R.J. White.
CBS Sports' Fantasy and gambling editor, White ended the 2020 season on an 80-59 run on all NFL picks, returning more than $1,400 during that span. It's no surprise, as White has cashed huge twice in the world's most prestigious football handicapping competition, the Las Vegas SuperContest.
Beyond his weekly SuperContest column, While consistently crushes the NFL. Along with ending the 2020 season as SportsLine's No. 1 NFL expert, he went 354-295-22 on NFL picks against the spread from 2017-20, returning $2,613 to $100 players. White has many years of experience analyzing NFL statistics and trends, beginning with Super Bowl XXV, and it shows in his insightful writeups and winning NFL picks.
Now, White has targeted five 2021 NFL win totals with his best bets. You can head to SportsLine to see them.
Top 2021 NFL win total predictions
White says you should go over 10.5 wins for the Buffalo Bills. In three seasons with Josh Allen as the starting quarterback, the Bills have made steady improvements that have mirrored his growth as a player. Buffalo went 6-10 as Allen struggled in his rookie season, but he took a sizable step forward in 2019 and led the Bills to a 10-6 record. Then, he looked like an MVP candidate while leading Buffalo to a 13-3 season in 2020.
Allen's completion rate has improved from 52.8 percent as a rookie to 69.2 last season. The Bills will welcome back all the key players from an offense that ranked second in scoring and tied for second in total yards. Meanwhile, a defense that ranked second in yards allowed in 2018, third in 2019 and 14th last season has added a multiple young pass-rushers in first-round pick Gregory Rousseau and second-round pick Carlos Basham Jr.
Even with regression expected against a tough first-place schedule, the Bills should have plenty of firepower to dominate the division once again. The addition of the 17th game gave them a winnable home tilt against Washington. White sees the Bills getting back to 12 or 13 wins, making over 10.5 a solid value.
How to make 2021 NFL win total picks
White also has unearthed major discrepancies for four other NFL clubs, including a shocking forecast for a team that made a major change at quarterback this offseason. You can see all five of White's 2021 NFL win total bets here.
Which 2021 NFL win totals should you target? Which team is in for a rude awakening? Visit SportsLine now to see the 2021 NFL win total picks from R.J. White, the SuperContest veteran who ended last year on a scorching 80-59 run against the spread.
2021 NFL win totals
TEAM WIN TOTAL OVER/UNDER ODDS
Chiefs
12
-130/+110
Buccaneers
11.5
+100/-120
Packers
11
+105/-125
Ravens
11
-105/-115
Rams
10.5
+105/-125
Bills
10.5
-130/+110
Seahawks
10
+105/-125
49ers
10
-140/+120
Colts
10
-110/-110
Browns
10
-115/-105
Titans
9.5
+110/-130
Saints
9.5
+120/-140
Cowboys
9.5
+110/-130
Steelers
9
+105/-125
Patriots
9
-125/+105
Dolphins
9
-135/+115
Chargers
9
+105/-125
Vikings
8.5
-115/-105
Washington
8
-105/-115
Raiders
8
+115/-135
Cardinals
8
-140/+120
Broncos
7.5
+105/-125
Bears
7.5
+105/-125
Panthers
7.5
+110/-130
Eagles
7
+105/-125
Giants
7
-110/-110
Falcons
7
-115/-105
Bengals
6.5
-105/-115
Jets
6
-130/+110
Jaguars
6
-120/+110
Texans
5
+110/-130
Lions
5
-130/+110
Comments
They're predicting 7.5 wins for my cats! Oh no!
No!
There are always a couple surprise teams, god or bad, and the Panthers might have a great season. Never know in the NFL. That is one of the things that makes it great. Especially with a new QB.
The season is getting close. I am so ready.
Might isn't good enough, I demand satisfaction, I've suffered so long. I want a playoff appearance, and I want it now!
Oh interesting, I see the Bears really are going to start Andy Dalton in the first game of the season against the Rams on SNF. Don't they know about his past, and the free giveaways at Bengals stadium?
My early prediction. I’ll cull a few come the season. Bets you can take to the bank
Buffalo over 10.5. No friggin respect!!
Cleveland over 9.5
Carolina over 7.5
Bills over 10.5
Arizona under 8
Jacksonville under 6.5
Seattle under 9.5
Miami under 9
Cincinnati under 6.5
Detroit under 5
Cleveland over 9.5
"I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
That's more like it! 🖒
The season is getting close. I am so ready. > @2dueces said:
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You have a great track record here of NFL predictions. A couple of these teams I could see over achieving a bit. Arizona, Cincinnati, or Detroit.
Buffalo over 10.5
Arizona over 8
Houston under 5
Chicago under .5
Revenge of the Browns, Booger Mayfield.
I can't wait to get a look at the Jags, I know Urban Meyer is planning something in his genius football mind for next season. The man is diabolical.
I can't wait to watch the race for the lead in the NFC East.
I also can't wait to see Jared Goff in Detroit. Will he be able to lead them to the big time or will it be the same old story?
Easgles
0-8-9
At least the Eagles won a Super Bowl Steve, not so for my cats. I have had the same expression on my face for years, and it won't go away until we make the playoffs. You want to see my face, here, look at what they've done to me!
Those are my bookmarks to take a real close look before the season. Injuries, trades, announcements etc will play heavily in my final selections. I most likely will only keep 3-5.
"I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
.............
🤔😂😂😂
Meanwhile in Green Bay......
The Jets last Super Bowl party.
The Falcons new logo.
I can't wait to watch the Raiders next year to see if Jon Gruden can take them to the Super Bowl.
The one on the left is Grote. I don't recognize the one on the right.
Like the Eagles at least they have one.
"I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
I'm still ecstatic about the one.
Maybe the thrill will wear off after around ten or twenty years. LOL
I’d sure like to know the feeling!
"I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
It was especially fun to win it against the possible Hall of Famer named Tom Brady.
I say "possible" because after Brady dropped that easy catch, his entry into the Hall of Fame was certainly diminished.
😉
🤬
Lol! Maybe there will be a statue on day but that’s about all. 😉
"I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.