2018 Schedule: Win-Loss NFL Betting Predictions for Each Team

Now that the 2018 National Football Schedule is out, it’s time for sports betting enthusiasts to start thinking about a popular futures wager — how many wins and losses each of the 32 teams in the league will have over the course of the year. We’re in the middle of the NFL draft right now, and each player that teams add will bring value. How much will Baker Mayfield help the Cleveland Browns this year, for example? Check out our NFL betting insights.

2018 Schedule: Win-Loss NFL Betting Predictions for Each Team

AFC East

Buffalo Bills: 7-9

Yes, the Bills drafted Josh Allen as their franchise quarterback of the future, and they have AJ McCarron to drive the ship until Allen is ready. But this isn’t looking good for Buffalo to return to the postseason, as their first eight games feature five of seven on the road…and then at home against New England.

Miami Dolphins: 8-8

Ryan Tannehill will be back, but Ndamukong Suh has left for the Rams. The Dolphins have some late tests, such as a trip to Minnesota and home games against Jacksonville and New England.

New England Patriots: 10-6

It sounds like Gronk will return at tight end, but will the drama between ownership and Bill Belichick and Tom Brady suck the hunger out of this team?

New York Jets 6-10

Adding Sam Darnold with the third pick overall boosts the future of the Jets, and the schedule is fairly friendly. But neither line can dominate the line of scrimmage, and the defense is still retooling.

AFC North

Baltimore Ravens: 10-6

Lamar Jackson is an exciting addition via the draft, giving the Ravens a succession plan for Joe Flacco. However, the Ravens have a tough road schedule again — and they have eight road wins in the last three years. Weakness in Cincinnati in Cleveland and flaws in Pittsburgh help, though.

Cincinnati Bengals: 7-9

Five Cincinnati foes made the playoffs last season, and the team is bringing in new coordinators on both sides. Also, Vontaze Burfict has a four-game suspension to start the season, and three of those games are away from home.

Cleveland Browns: 6-10

The arrival of Baker Mayfield is exciting — but the Browns have Tyrod Taylor as well, and he can lead the offense until Mayfield is ready. Taylor took Buffalo to the playoffs a year ago. The defense is surprisingly good, and the wide receiving corps is legit with Jarvis Landry, so I like the Browns to surprise some people.

Pittsburgh Steelers: 11-5

The defense has a lot of problems, but the Steelers are still the class of this division.

AFC South

Houston Texans: 12-4

Week One has the Texans playing the New England Patriots, and you know they’re ready for that rematch. J.J. Watt and Deshaun Watson will be back, and the team added two key defensive backs.

Indianapolis Colts: 6-10

What will Andrew Luck be able to do for this team? Even if he’s sharp, the defense is still rebuilding.

Jacksonville Jaguars: 9-7

I see Blake Bortles falling back to earth for this team. The defense brings back 12 of its top 14 players and was ranked second last year, but I see the offense regressing.

Tennessee Titans: 10-6

Tennessee has an easy schedule, and they only have one pair of two consecutive road games. Mike Vrabel makes his coaching debut, but this is a team ready to make a jump.

AFC West

Denver Broncos: 7-9

Yes, Case Keenum has arrived to play quarterback, but their receiving corps is a little thin, and their defense is a little old.

Kansas City Chiefs: 8-8

Pat Mahomes II makes his debut running the offense, and they open with four road games in their first six, including the Chargers, Pittsburgh and New England.

L.A. Chargers: 11-5

The Chargers won nine of 12 to finish the season, and their schedule is the ninth easiest. The other teams in the division are all making changes, so expect the Chargers to rise.

Oakland Raiders: 10-6

Jon Gruden returns to coaching on Monday Night Football against the Los Angeles Rams, and the Raiders also have a game in London against Seattle. However, Oakland has the fourth easiest schedule in the league. Can they take advantage?

NFC East

Dallas Cowboys: 9-7

Dallas plays Philadelphia twice, as well as five other games against 2017 playoff opponents. The defense is still paper-thin, and the team cut Dez Bryant.

N.Y. Giants: 6-10

Eli Manning returns for another creaky season behind an apathetic line, and the high-paid defense was awful last year.

Philadelphia Eagles: 10-6

We hear that Carson Wentz expects to return for Week One, but I’m anticipating Nick Foles starting the season leading the Eagle offense. Either way, the offense will have some rust. The defense will have to carry this team through the first half.

Washington Redskins: 8-8

Alex Smith takes over the offensive reins — can he help get more out of wideout Josh Doctson? We’re still waiting to see how the whole draft works out.

NFC North

Chicago Bears: 6-10

Mitch Trubisky returns for his second year leading the offense, but Vic Fangio’s defense will determine how good this team is. They open with early tilts against Seattle and Green Bay.

Detroit Lions: 9-7

Matt Patricia arrives to coach this team from New England, but both lines are still works in progress, so don’t expect a major leap.

Green Bay Packers: 10-6

Aaron Rodgers returns, but how many comebacks does his 34-year-old body have left?

Minnesota Vikings: 12-4

This team is still a defense-first program, but Kirk Cousins will love playing behind a solid offensive line.

NFC South

Atlanta Falcons: 9-7

Carolina, Tampa Bay and New Orleans could all be on the rise. Atlanta can score, but can they stop enough people to contend?

Carolina Panthers: 10-6

Carolina and New Orleans meet in Week 15 and in Week 17. Does Drew Brees have another elite year left?

New Orleans Saints: 11-5

The rookies from last year are ready to go even further into the playoffs. But can the Saints avoid their habit of slow starts?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 9-7

The Buccaneers lost 11 games last year — but seven were decided by one score, and five were decided either by three points or fewer or in overtime. Jameis Winston and DeSean Jackson should be even better, and the D-line is stacked.

NFC West

Arizona Cardinals: 6-10

Did Arizona get a franchise quarterback or a head case? They traded up to #10 to get Josh Rosen, who then said he was “pissed” because the first nine teams didn’t pick him. This is a gauntlet of a division, too.

L.A. Rams: 12-4

The Rams head to Mexico City for one of their two Monday Night Football appearances, and they have a tough first-place schedule. Can this young contender step up?

San Francisco 49ers: 10-6

Jimmy Garoppolo has this team looking like a real contender, and their schedule is friendly.

Seattle Seahawks: 8-8

This is the fifth-hardest schedule on the slate. If the Seahawks deal Earl Thomas, we’ll know that it’s a rebuilding year.