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NFL team win total best bets: How many games will the Cincinnati Bengals win in 2020?

Assessing the Cincinnati Bengals’ projected win total for the 2020 NFL season, with best bets for their Over/Under.

How many games will the Cincinnati Bengals win in the 2020 NFL season? We look at BetMGM‘s projected win total and the Over/Under odds, while looking back at the 2019 season and key offseason roster changes.

Cincinnati Bengals’ 2019 season

The Bengals endured a dismal 2-14, leading to the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. They struggled to put points on the board while allowing an AFC-high 420 points in 2019. They also finished 0-8 straight-up (SU) on the road, 0-4 outside of the conference and 1-5 SU inside the division while going 6-10 against the spread (ATS) with nine Under results.

Cincinnati Bengals’ 2020 offseason changes

The Bengals used their No. 1 overall selection to nab Heisman Trophy winner and NCAA national champion QB Joe Burrow, who also happens to be an Ohio native. That effectively ended the chapter of QB Andy Dalton in the Queen City – he was released April 30. They used the franchise tag to keep WR A.J. Green in stripes, and they picked up DL D.J. Reader and CB Trae Waynes in free agency. They also bolstered their secondary when they added CB Mackensie Alexander and S Vonn Bell.

In addition to Burrow (LSU), the Bengals went offense during the 2020 NFL Draft. WR Tee Higgins (Clemson) was picked to kick off the second round, while LB Logan Wilson (Wyoming), LB Akeem Davis-Gaither (Appalachian State) and DE Khalid Kareem (Notre Dame) were added in Rounds 3 through 5. OL Hakeem Adeniji (Kansas) and LB Markus Bailey (Purdue) rounded out the team’s draft selections.

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Cincinnati Bengals’ 2020 opponents

HOME (*-AFC North Division game)

Baltimore Ravens-*, Cleveland Browns-*, Pittsburgh Steelers-*, Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, New York Giants, Tennessee Titans

AWAY

Ravens-*, Browns-*, Steelers-*, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins

Cincinnati Bengals’ 2020 win total: Best bet

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Friday, May 1 at 6 a.m. ET.

Projected wins: 5.5 / OVER: -125 / UNDER: +105

The Bengals should be much improved in 2020, and the improvements might not necessarily just be on offense. They made a concerted effort to stack their secondary with quality. They’ll play a last-place schedule, and that should help them to a few more wins along the way. Playing the OVER 5.5 (-125) is worth a small-unit play. They won’t qualify for the playoffs, or even come close to qualifying, but they won’t be a pushover like in 2019, either.

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NFL team win total best bets: How many games will the Chicago Bears win in 2020?

Assessing the Chicago Bears’ projected win total for the 2020 NFL season, with best bets for their Over/Under.

How many games will the Chicago Bears win in the 2020 NFL season? We look at BetMGM‘s projected win total and the Over/Under odds, while looking back at the 2019 season and key offseason roster changes.

Chicago Bears’ 2019 season

The 2019 Bears fell flat at 8-8 a year after winning the NFC North for the first time since 2010 with a 12-4 record. Only three teams averaged fewer points per game than the Bears’ 17.5 and only three teams averaged fewer yards per game (296.8). Defensively, the Bears were still one of the best teams in the league with just 18.6 PPG allowed to rank fourth in the NFL.

Chicago was a league-worst 4-12 against the spread in 2019 while losing by 1.1 PPG and failing to cover by an average of 2.6 points. As expected from the above offensive and defensive rankings, the Bears went just 6-10 against the Over/Under and fell an average of 4.3 PPG shy of the projected totals.

Chicago Bears’ 2020 offseason changes

The Bears subbed out LB Leonard Floyd for DE Robert Quinn in the pass-rush this offseason, adding some help to a strong group featuring LBs Khalil Mack, Roquan Smith and Danny Trevathan, T Eddie Goldman and DE Akiem Hicks. TE Jimmy Graham replaces Trey Burton and TE Cole Kmet (Notre Dame) was added with a second-round pick in the passing game. WR Ted Ginn Jr. was also signed late in free agency.

The move which drew the most attention this offseason was the trade acquisition of QB Nick Foles from the Jacksonville Jaguars. He replaces backup Chase Daniel and will help push struggling former No. 2 pick Mitchell Trubisky, who is widely expected to have his fifth-year contract option declined.

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Chicago Bears’ 2020 opponents

OPPONENT LOCATION
Detroit Lions Home
Green Bay Packers Home
Minnesota Vikings Home
Indianapolis Colts Home
New Orleans Saints Home
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Home
Houston Texans Home
New York Giants Home
Lions Away
Vikings Away
Packers Away
Atlanta Falcons Away
Carolina Panthers Away
Jacksonville Jaguars Away
Tennessee Titans Away
Los Angeles Rams Away

Chicago Bears’ 2020 win total: Best bet

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Friday, May 1 at 3:15 p.m. ET.

Projected wins: 8.5 / OVER: +130 / UNDER: -159

The Bears’ projected 2020 win total asks whether they’ll be able to make any improvement on last year’s .500 finish. With the juice heavily on the Under, we’ll back the OVER 8.5 (+130) for a $13 return on a $10 investment.

The Bears will play seven games against teams which qualified for the 2019 playoffs, with four of those games coming against the division-rival Packers and Vikings. Chicago managed a strong 4-2 record in the NFC North last year and it has the defense to contain any team.

Bank on the acquisition of Foles, either by his own play or motivation of Trubisky, adding a win or two. Back the Bears to win exactly 9 (+300) or 10 (+500) games in 2020.

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NFL team win total best bets: How many games will the Carolina Panthers win in 2020?

Assessing the Carolina Panthers” projected win total for the 2020 NFL season, with best bets for their Over/Under.

How many games will the Carolina Panthers win in the 2020 NFL season? We look at BetMGM‘s projected win total and the Over/Under odds, while looking back at the 2019 season and key offseason roster changes.

Carolina Panthers’ 2019 season

The Panthers fumbled their way to a five-win season in 2019, including a dismal 2-6 straight-up record at home, a 2-10 SU mark in the NFC and a 1-5 SU record inside the NFC South.

They were 6-9-1 against the spread while hitting the Over in 11 of their 16 games during the ugly campaign. In addition, the Panthers fired head coach Ron Rivera, now with the Washington Redskins, and they have since parted ways with a key member of their offense.

Carolina Panthers’ 2020 offseason changes

The Panthers ended up releasing former MVP QB Cam Newton after nine seasons, turning the page after selecting him with the first overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. They are replacing him with QB Teddy Bridgewater, who resurrected his career with the New Orleans Saints a season ago. While the Panthers added WR Robby Anderson, the team lost DE Mario Addison, CB James Bradberry, DL Gerald McCoy and OT Daryl Williams to free agency. Defensive cornerstone and fan-favorite LB Luke Kuechly elected to retire.

The Panthers restocked their defense in the draft, as new head coach Matt Rhule and the team used all seven picks on that side of the ball. DL Derrick Brown was added with the seventh overall pick, EDGE Yetur Gross-Matos and S Jeremy Chinn were nabbed in the second round, CB Troy Pride Jr. was picked in the fourth, S Kenny Robinson Jr. was grabbed in the fifth, DL Bravvion Roy in the sixth and CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver III in the seventh.

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Carolina Panthers’ 2020 opponents

The Panthers square off with the Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions and Las Vegas Raiders at home, as well as the usual divisional battles against the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

They hit the road to meet the Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings and Washington Redskins, while also facing the Buccaneers, Falcons and Saints.

Carolina Panthers’ 2020 win total: Best bet

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Friday, May 1 at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Projected wins: 5.5 / OVER: -120 / UNDER: +100

The Panthers scratched out just five victories last season. While they have dynamic RB Christian McCaffrey still in the fold, they lost Kuechly, Newton, and, some might argue, their identity. They’re also breaking in a first-time NFL coach who will not have the luxury of a regular offseason program.

In addition, the Bucs, in particular, improved dramatically, while the Falcons and Saints will also be tough. UNDER 5.5 wins (-120) is the lean here, although the Panthers should be much improved defensively.

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NFL team win total best bets: How many games will the Baltimore Ravens win in 2020?

Assessing the Baltimore Ravens’ projected win total for the 2020 NFL season, with best bets for their Over/Under.

How many games will the Baltimore Ravens win in the 2020 NFL season? We look at BetMGM‘s projected win total and the Over/Under odds, while looking back at the 2019 season and key offseason roster changes.

Baltimore Ravens’ 2019 season

Powered by an MVP season from sophomore QB Lamar Jackson, the Ravens went a franchise-best 14-2 in 2019 and won their second straight AFC North title. The run came to a crashing halt in the playoffs, however, as they were upset 28-12 at home by the Tennessee Titans in the divisional round.

The Ravens went 10-6 against the spread while winning by an average margin of 15.6 points per game and covering the spread by 10.2 PPG. They were 9-8 against the Over/Under, topping the projected totals by an average of 4.5 PPG. Their 33.2 PPG on offense led the offense while the defense allowed just 17.6 PPG to rank third.

Baltimore Ravens’ 2020 offseason changes

The Ravens biggest offseason loss was the retirement of G Marshal Yanda. S Tony Jefferson was waived and TE Hayden Hurst was traded to the Atlanta Falcons.

The marquee addition was the acquisition of DE Calais Campbell. The defense was further upgraded with the selections of LBs Patrick Queen (Round 1) and Malik Harrison (Round 3) in the 2020 NFL Draft. RB J.K. Dobbins joins the talented backfield with Jackson and RB Mark Ingram.

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Baltimore Ravens’ 2020 opponents

OPPONENT LOCATION
Pittsburgh Steelers Home
Cleveland Browns Home
Cincinnati Bengals Home
Dallas Cowboys Home
New York Giants Home
Tennessee Titans Home
Jacksonville Jaguars Home
Kansas City Chiefs Home
Steelers Away
Browns Away
Bengals Away
Washington Redskins Away
Philadelphia Eagles Away
Indianapolis Colts Away
Houston Texans Away
New England Patriots Away

Baltimore Ravens’ 2020 win total: Best bets

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Friday, May 1 at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Projected wins: 11.5 / OVER: -120 / UNDER: +100

The Ravens went 5-1 in divisional play last season, losing only to the Browns by a score of 40-25 in Week 4. Each of the Steelers, Browns and Bengals project to be better in 2020, likely adding at least a couple of losses to the Ravens’ record.

Outside of the divisional games, the Ravens will face five 2019 playoff teams. While the Patriots are expected to take a large step backward, the Cowboys and Colts should be much better.

The safest bet on the Ravens’ 2020 win total is the UNDER 11.5 (+100). At plus-money, it’s an even more attractive play. If looking to bet their exact win total, go with 11 (+270) or 10 (+425) for an even greater return.

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NFL team win total best bets: How many games will the Buffalo Bills win in 2020?

Assessing the Buffalo Bills’ projected win total for the 2020 NFL season, with best bets for their Over/Under.

How many games will the Buffalo Bills win in the 2020 NFL season? We look at BetMGM‘s projected win total and the Over/Under odds, while looking back at the 2019 season and key offseason roster changes.

Buffalo Bills’ 2019 season

The Bills picked up 10 victories in 2019, qualifying for an AFC wild-card spot. They were particularly impressive on the road, going 6-2 straight up as opposed to 4-4 SU at home, and they were a favorite of bettors, too.

The Bills were 9-5-2 against the spread during the regular season, with the Under cashing in 12 of their 16 games, tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most Under results in the NFL.

Buffalo Bills’ 2020 offseason changes

The Bills made a huge splash when they acquired WR Stefon Diggs via trade from the Minnesota Vikings for draft picks. LB Mario Addison, CB Josh Norman and OT Daryl Williams were also added via free agency, while RB Frank Gore, CB Kevin Johnson, DE Shaq Lawson and DT Jordan Phillips declared for free agency.

The team also added EDGE A.J. Epenesa in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, RB Zack Moss in the third round, WR Gabriel Davis in the fourth, QB Jake Fromm in the fifth, PK Tyler Bass and WR Isaiah Hodgins in the sixth and CB Dane Jackson in the seventh round.

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Buffalo Bills’ 2020 opponents

The Bills face the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers at home, in addition to hosting the division rival Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and New York Jets.

On the road, the Bills will travel to meet the Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans, as well as the Dolphins, Patriots and Jets.

Buffalo Bills’ 2020 win total: Best bet

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Friday, May 1 at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Projected wins: 8.5 / OVER: -162 / UNDER: +135

The Bills made some huge splashes this offseason, and they had a very good draft in the eyes of most talking heads. Buffalo is trending in the right direction, and with QB Tom Brady finally gone from the hated Patriots, many feel the Bills are now the favorites to win the AFC East.

The schedule looks rather daunting, especially since they have to face both teams who played in the Super Bowl a season ago, however playing OVER 8.5 wins (-162) is the way to go. This team won 10 games last season and has gotten better during the offseason.

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NFL team win total best bets: How many games will the Arizona Cardinals win in 2020?

Assessing the Arizona Cardinals’ projected win total for the 2020 NFL season, with best bets for their Over/Under.

How many games will the Arizona Cardinals win in the 2020 NFL season? We look at BetMGM‘s projected win total and the Over/Under odds, while looking back at the 2019 season and key offseason roster changes.

Arizona Cardinals’ 2019 season

The Cardinals finished last season 5-10-1. They were much better against the spread, going 9-5-2. Their Over/Under (O/U) record was 9-7.

Arizona Cardinals’ 2020 offseason changes

The Cardinals have been busy this offseason. They acquired WR DeAndre Hopkins in a trade that sent RB David Johnson to the Houston Texans. They re-signed RB Kenyan Drake and LT D.J. Humphries. They added DL Jordan Phillips and LBs Devon Kennard and De’Vondre Campbell in free agency. They selected LB Isaiah Simmons (Clemson) in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft and added OL Josh Jones (Houston), DL Leki Fotu (Utah) and DL Rashard Lawrence (LSU) with their next three picks.

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Arizona Cardinals’ 2020 opponents

HOME (*-NFC West Division game)

Los Angeles Rams-*, San Francisco 49ers-*, Seattle Seahawks-*, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins

AWAY

Rams-*, 49ers-*, Seahawks-*, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, New York Jets, New York Giants

Arizona Cardinals’ 2020 win total: Best bet

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Friday, May 1 at 3:45 a.m. ET.

Projected wins: 6.5 / OVER: -159 / UNDER: +130

The Cardinals, with arguably the worst defense in the NFL, won five games in 2019. However, the offense gave the defense a lead in the final minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime where one stop in each game would have led to eight wins. The Cardinals added three defensive starters and will have the starting cornerbacks in Week 1 unlike last season. They added a dynamic receiving target in Hopkins for QB Kyler Murray. With a much-improved defense and Murray entering his second season with more offensive weapons, they should be in the mix for a playoff spot. If they could have had eight wins with something slightly better than the worst defense in the league, they can win at least seven games with a second-year quarterback and much-improved defense. Take the OVER -159 for the Cardinals confidently.

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NFL team win total best bets: How many games will the Atlanta Falcons win in 2020?

Assessing the Atlanta Falcons’ projected win total for the 2020 NFL season, with best bets for their Over/Under.

How many games will the Atlanta Falcons win in the 2020 NFL season? We look at BetMGM‘s projected win total and the Over/Under odds, while looking back at the 2019 season and key offseason roster changes.

Atlanta Falcons’ 2019 season

The Falcons finished 7-9 straight-up (SU), 8-8 against the spread (ATS) and 7-9 vs. the Over/Under (O/U), but it was really a tale of two seasons. They started out with a rash of injuries, and were 1-7 SU with a 2-6 ATS record through the first eight contests. In the second half they turned things around, saving the job of head coach Dan Quinn. They went 6-2 SU and 6-2 ATS across the final eight games, including a 4-0 SU/ATS run to close out the campaign.

Atlanta Falcons’ 2020 offseason changes

The Falcons added a few skill position players, with RB Todd Gurley the most notable addition. WR Laquon Treadwell will also be trying to resurrect his career in the Dirty South. Meanwhile, RB Devonta Freeman, CB Desmond Trufant, TE Luke Stocker and OT Ty Sambrailo were cut, while RB Kenjon Barner, DE Vic Beasley, DE Adrian Clayborn, WR Justin Hardy and TE Austin Hooper were lost to free agency.

The team added CB A.J. Terrell (Clemson) in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, DT Marlon Davidson (Auburn) in the second round, OL Matt Hennessy (Temple) in the third, LB Mykal Walker (Fresno State) and S Jaylinn Hawkins (California) in the fourth and P Sterling Hofrichter (Syracuse) in the seventh.

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Atlanta Falcons’ 2020 opponents

HOME (*-NFC South Division game)

Carolina Panthers-*, New Orleans Saints-*, Tampa Bay Buccaneers-*, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, Seattle Seahawks

AWAY

Panthers-*, Saints-*, Buccaneers-*, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings

Atlanta Falcons’ 2020 win total: Best bet

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Friday, May 1 at 4:35 a.m. ET.

Projected wins: 7.5 / OVER: -125 / UNDER: +105

The Falcons looked like a playoff team in the second half in 2019, and definitely have the skill position players and stiff defense to win plenty of games in 2020. However, the Falcons face a murderer’s row in terms of opponents, the Buccaneers made huge improvements during the offseason to get better, and the Saints will be a juggernaut again. The Falcons might have an easier time with the Panthers inside the division, but the non-division schedule is brutal for the Falcons. It will be close, but the best play is to go UNDER 7.5 (+105).

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Over/Under: Projecting Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger’s stats

Projecting Ben Roethlisbeger’s 2020 passing statistics and how they match up with the over/under betting odds.

Looking forward to the 2020 NFL season, it’s time to start breaking down how individual players will do statistically. Below, we focus on Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger‘s projected passing numbers and how they match up against future odds at BetMGM sportsbook.

Ben Roethlisberger’s stats history

Roethlisberger is coming off a 2019 season ended by injury in Week 2. The 38-year-old underwent surgery and will look to help get the Steelers back to the postseason.

He led the league in passing attempts, completions, yards and interceptions across 16 games in 2018. He topped 4,000 passing yards in four of his last six full seasons.

Arm strength is a valid concern for Big Ben following the injury and as one of the oldest starting quarterbacks in the NFL. He’ll also be playing his first full season without former No. 1 receiver Antonio Brown. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster took a large step backward last season while working with QBs Mason Rudolph and Devlin Hodges. WRs James Washington and Diontae Johnson have also underwhelmed to this point in their respective NFL careers.

Plus, RB James Conner offers little help in the passing game compared to Roethlisberger’s former running mate Le’Veon Bell.

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Ben Roethlisberger’s projected stats and odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Saturday, April 18 at 1:20 p.m. ET.

Passing Yards: 3,999.5 / OVER: -110 / UNDER: -110

There was no passing touchdown total listed as of this posting.

Last season showed Roethlisberger’s value to the Steelers, even at an advanced age. The entire offense struggled mightily with the two replacement quarterbacks, and it’s unfair to judge the receiving corps or Conner on their performances last season.

Still, take the UNDER (-110) on Big Ben’s projected yardage total. His supporting cast is underwhelming with no one yet added to help replace Brown’s Pro Bowl production. The defense is strong and is expected to help keep the Steelers in contention in the AFC North.

Playing with leads will put the ball in the hands of Conner and limit Roethlisberger’s passing attempts in a dream season for Pittsburgh.

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Rob Gronkowski futures odds: 2020 NFL awards, picks and best bets

Assessing Rob Gronkowski’s futures odds to win major NFL awards in 2020, with NFL betting odds, picks and best bets.

Future NFL Hall of Fame TE Rob Gronkowski has come out of retirement to be traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and reunite with QB Tom Brady for the 2020 season. Below, we break down Gronkowski’s NFL futures odds at BetMGM and assess his chances of winning the NFL MVP and Comeback Player of the Year awards.

Already one of the most accomplished tight ends in NFL history, Gronkowski is still just 30 years old and is viewed as a frontrunner for the CPOY and a long shot for the MVP.

Rob Gronkowski futures: MVP odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Tuesday, April 28 at 12:35 p.m. ET.

Gronkowski is one of 28 players with +15000 odds to win the 2020 MVP award. Sixty-seven players have longer odds and 46 have lower odds. Four other tight ends are listed, with San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle leading the position at +10000. Philadelphia Eagles TE Zach Ertz is +15000, Las Vegas Raiders TE Darren Waller is +20000 and Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce is +250000.

A $10 bet on Gronkowski to be named MVP would return a profit of $1,500 if he were to win. Despite the sizable payout, this bet draws a hard PASS. No tight end in NFL history has ever been named MVP. Despite Gronk’s relative youth, he’s unlikely to come anywhere near a stellar 2011 campaign in which he racked up 1,327 yards and 17 touchdowns, and didn’t receive a single vote.

Additionally, if the Buccaneers succeed in the turnaround they’re expected to pull off this season, it will undoubtedly be Brady getting the credit with MVP odds of just +1400. WRs Mike Evans (+10000) and Chris Godwin (+20000) could also receive recognition to detract from Gronk voters.

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Rob Gronkowski futures: Comeback Player of the Year odds

A much safer play for those wanting betting action on Gronkowski in the 2020 NFL season is for Comeback Player of the Year. At +400, Gronkowski is the award’s co-favorite with Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger.

Gronkowski previously won the award in 2014, when he returned from a torn ACL (and several other injuries) to amass 1,124 yards and 12 touchdowns on 82 receptions. He isn’t facing quite the same hurdles as Roethlisberger, who is returning from elbow surgery which cut his 2019 campaign short mid-way through Week 2, but he’ll be playing for 2020’s “it” team and has always drawn plenty of attention.

Say YES to this bet and back Gronkowski to win the 2020 Comeback Player of the Year award at +400. A $10 bet will return a profit of $40.

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Over/Under: Projecting Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen’s stats

Projecting Josh Allen’s 2020 passing statistics and how they match up with the over/under betting odds.

Looking forward to the 2020 NFL season, it’s time to start breaking down how individual players will do statistically. Today we focus on Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen’s projected passing numbers and how they match up against future odds at BetMGM sportsbook.

Josh Allen’s stats history

Allen will be entering his third season in the league. After a rookie campaign with 2,074 passing yards, 10 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions, he played much better in 2019, leading the Bills to the postseason. He finished his sophomore season with 3,089 passing yards, 20 TD passes and nine interceptions. With talented WR Stefon Diggs and recently-drafted RB Zach Moss, the Bills’ third-round pick, being added in the offseason, Allen should be able to build on those numbers.

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Josh Allen’s projected stats and odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Monday, April 27 at 1:20 a.m. ET.

Passing Yards: 3,349.5 / OVER: -110 / UNDER: -110

Passing Touchdowns: 20.5 / OVER: -125 / UNDER: +105

Looking ahead to 2020, Allen should see a bump in production. The Bills have more talent on offense, especially with Diggs. Passing for 3,349.5 yards would only rank 19th last season. That is a reasonable expectation for Allen in 2020. Throwing more than 20 touchdowns would put him in the top 20 last season. BET THE OVERS ON BOTH PROPS.

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