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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

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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

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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

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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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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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Who will start at QB for the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1?

Projecting the Week 1 starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders.

There appeared to be a legitimate chance the Las Vegas Raiders would use either the No. 12 or No. 19 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft on their next franchise quarterback heading into the 2020 NFL offseason. After the team signed Marcus Mariota in free agency, it squashed that possibility as head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock decided to use their first-round capital to address other positions of need.

The quarterback situation now appears fairly set heading toward the 2020 season; however, we will take a look at the recent odds posted by BetMGM on who will be the Week 1 starter for the Raiders.

Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 1 starter: Best bets

Derek Carr (-589)

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

Carr is a monster favorite to open the season as the team’s starter. In his second season with Gruden as the head coach, Carr improved on his completion percentage (70.4%), yards per attempt (7.9) and passer rating (100.8).

While there are still areas of his game where he needs to improve, the Raiders added speed and talent to their wide receiver corps this offseason to help him out. Unless an injury happens between now and Week 1, Carr will be the team’s starting quarterback. The odds are chalky, but Carr is a safe bet here to begin the season as the starter.

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Marcus Mariota (+350)

After being replaced by Ryan Tannehill as the starter for the Tennessee Titans last season, Mariota hit free agency and signed a two-year deal with the Raiders to be the team’s backup quarterback. It’s an excellent deal for Mariota as he is now the highest-paid backup QB in the NFL.

In normal circumstances, Mariota might have a chance to beat out Carr in the offseason for the starting job. With teams not holding minicamps or OTAs, Mariota just won’t see many reps in the Raiders’ offense ahead of the 2020 season. For that reason, he won’t beat out Carr in time for Week 1. While the odds are enticing, PASS on Mariota to start the season as the Raiders’ No. 1 quarterback.

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Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 1 starter: Long shots

Cam Newton (+2000)

The first non-Raiders player to appear on the list is the former Carolina Panthers’ star and MVP winner. Carolina released Newton early this offseason as they decided to sign Teddy Bridgewater to be the face of the franchise. Newton is currently a free agent and there hasn’t been a lot of noise about a potential landing spot, either.

While Gruden can never say “no” to enticing quarterback prospects, there just doesn’t appear to be a spot open for Newton. If Carr or Mariota were to suffer an injury at any point in time, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Raiders called Newton and his agent, but as for now, PASS on Newton being the team’s starter in Week 1 or at any point in the 2020 season.

Andy Dalton (+5000)

Finally, Dalton appears on the list as a potential starter for the Raiders in Week 1. Like Newton, this one doesn’t make much sense as Dalton is currently on the Cincinnati Bengals’ roster and the Raiders would need to make a trade to acquire him. For Dalton to start for Las Vegas, it likely means something happened to both Carr and Mariota. For that reason, it doesn’t seem very likely. PASS on Dalton to become the team’s starting quarterback in 2020, despite the lofty 50-1 odds.

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Over/Under: Projecting Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ stats

Projecting Patrick Mahomes’ 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 Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes‘ projected passing numbers and how they match up against future odds at BetMGM sportsbook.

Patrick Mahomes’ stats history

Mahomes has been the starter for just two full seasons so far in the NFL, but he has been the league’s most dominant quarterback since stepping onto the field. In his first year as the Chiefs’ starter, he threw for 5,097 yards and a league-high 50 touchdowns as he was named MVP of the league.

In 2019, Mahomes started 14 games, but he was still able to throw for 4,031 yards and 26 touchdowns against just five interceptions. He saw his passing yards per game drop from 318.6 to 287.9, but it’s important to note he left one of those contests early after suffering a knee injury. When healthy, Mahomes is a pretty good bet to average 300 passing yards per game given all the talent on the Chiefs’ offense.

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Patrick Mahomes’ projected stats and odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Wednesday, April 22 at 11 am ET.

Passing Yards: 4,499.5  / OVER: -110 / UNDER: -110

Passing Touchdowns: 35.5 / OVER: -110 / UNDER: -110

As previously mentioned, Mahomes is a fairly safe bet to average close to 300 yards passing per game. So what you are betting on here is health. Can Mahomes play 15 to 16 games? If so, the Over seems very likely. If he happens to miss a few starts or if the Chiefs decide to rest him at the end of the season, that could significantly impact his passing total.

Given the number of weapons he has it his disposal and the fact he is still growing as a passer, take the OVER (-110) on passing yards for Mahomes.

Betting the Over/Under on passing touchdowns is a bit more difficult. Mahomes saw his touchdown total split in half from 2018 to 2019. Heading into the 2020 season, could Mahomes average 2.25 touchdowns per game over 16 games? It certainly seems possible, but given how random touchdowns can be in the NFL, it’s never a sure bet.

Considering this is Mahomes and we know what the potential is for him in head coach Andy Reid’s offense, take the OVER (-110) on passing touchdowns, as well. And besides, isn’t it more fun to root for Mahomes and the Over, anyway?

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2020 NFL MVP Odds: Is Jaguars RB Leonard Fournette worth a bet?

Analyzing the betting odds to be named the NFL’s 2020 MVP, with a look at whether Leonard Fournette is worthy of a bet this season.

Do you think Jacksonville Jaguars RB Leonard Fournette has what it takes to win the 2020 NFL MVP? Let’s examine his chances, the BetMGM NFL futures odds around it happening and whether or not Fournette is worth a bet.

Recent NFL MVP winners

Running backs used to frequently be MVP candidates, however, they have slipped from consideration in the modern pass-happy NFL. The last seven MVPs and 12 of the last 13 have been quarterbacks. Only four running backs have been named MVP since 2000.

Adrian Peterson was the last running back to do it in 2012. He threatened the NFL single-season rushing record coming off a torn ACL and finished with 2,097 rushing yards, leading the Minnesota Vikings to the playoffs with Christian Ponder at quarterback.

Before that, Shaun Alexander and LaDainian Tomlinson won it in consecutive years in 2005 and 2006 when they both set NFL records for touchdowns in a season. Marshall Faulk was the other in 2000 when he rushed for 1,359 yards and set the single-season record for touchdowns that year with 26.

For a running back to win MVP, it has taken a special season.

Leonard Fournette’s 2020 NFL MVP odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday, April 19 at 11:00 p.m. ET.

Fournette is a long shot. Among the 60 players with odds, he and seven other players are listed at +15000. The other players are Los Angeles Chargers DE Joey Bosa, Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, Chicago Bears QB Nick Foles, Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins, Jaguars QB Gardner Minshew (Fournette’s teammate), and rookie QBs Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert.

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Leonard Fournette’s stats

Fournette had a career-high 1,152 rushing yards in 2019. It was the second time in his three-year career he rushed he topped 1,000 yards. He scored only three total touchdowns for a bad Jaguars team, and the Jags are not expected to be competitive in 2020.

Is Fournette worth a 2020 NFL MVP bet?

There is nothing in Fournette’s career to suggest he will have the type of season that has been required from a running back to win MVP. His team will not be good in 2020 and he will be productive but not special. The potential payout is huge, but it would just be throwing away money. Fournette IS NOT worth a 2020 NFL MVP bet.

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2020 NFL MVP odds: Is Ben Roethlisberger worth a bet?

Analyzing the betting odds to be named the NFL’s 2020 MVP, with a look at whether Ben Roethlisberger is worthy of a bet this season.

Do you think Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger has what it takes to win the 2020 NFL MVP? Below, we take a look at MVP futures odds for the 2020 NFL season. Let’s examine his chances, the BetMGM NFL futures odds around it happening, and whether or not Big Ben is worth a bet.

Roethlisberger played just two games in the 2019 season after injuring his elbow in Week 2. But he will be rejoining one of the most talented rosters in the NFL. Let’s take a look at some reasons you should or shouldn’t consider betting on Roethlisberger to win his first MVP award in 2020.

Recent NFL MVP winners

2019 – QB Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens)

2018 – QB Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs)

2017 – QB Tom Brady (New England Patriots)

2016 – QB Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons)

2015 – QB Cam Newton (Carolina Panthers)

2014 – QB Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers)

2013 – QB Peyton Manning (Denver Broncos)

Ben Roethlisberger’s 2020 NFL MVP odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday, April 17, at 2 p.m. E.T.

Roethlisberger’s current odds to win the 2020 NFL MVP Award sit at +6600. Seventeen quarterbacks have better odds to win the award than Roethlisberger, including Jameis Winston (+5000), who isn’t even on a roster as of this posting.

Roethlisberger has the same odds to win the award as Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen and Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott and he is just ahead of Cam Newton (+8000), who is also searching for a new team.

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Ben Roethlisberger’s 2019 stats

Roethlisberger played just six total quarters during the 2019 season, failing to throw a single touchdown. He completed just 56.5% of his passes against the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks before needing surgery on his elbow.

It is worth noting Roethlisberger threw for a league-high 5,129 yards with 34 touchdowns during the 2018 season in which he played a full 16 games.

Is Ben Roethlisberger worth a 2020 NFL MVP bet?

Sitting as a 66-1 underdog to win the award, it’s hard not to see the value in betting on Roethlisberger this season. The Steelers win total is set at 9 on BetMGM, which means many believe Pittsburgh will be right in the playoff hunt in 2020.

If Roethlisberger can come close to matching the stats he posted in 2018, he will certainly get some MVP consideration if the Stee;ers return to the postseason. If the Steelers are even close to being contenders in the AFC this season with Roethlisberger back in the fold, it’s not hard to see that happening, either, especially if he leads his team to an AFC North crown.

Considering the odds, take Roethlisberger to win the MVP award as a fun long shot pick. There is certainly the chance that at 38-years old, he doesn’t have the arm strength to play at an MVP level, but a year off might be good for the veteran quarterback as he will step into a fantastic situation built for him to succeed. Roethlisberger may be the best long-shot bet on the board right now ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft.

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2020 NFL MVP Odds: Is Ezekiel Elliott worth a bet?

Analyzing the betting odds to be named the NFL’s 2020 MVP, with a look at whether Ezekiel Elliott is worthy of a bet this season.

Do you think Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott has what it takes to win the 2020 NFL MVP? Below, we take a look at MVP futures odds for the 2020 NFL season. Let’s examine his chances, the BetMGM NFL futures odds around it happening, and whether or not Elliott is worth a bet.

Elliott had another monster season with the Cowboys in 2019, totaling 1,777 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns. It was his fourth straight season of at least 1,200 total yards, and it was his highest touchdown total since scoring 16 times as a rookie in 2016.

Recent NFL MVP winners

2019 – QB Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens)

2018 – QB Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs)

2017 – QB Tom Brady (New England Patriots)

2016 – QB Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons)

2015 – QB Cam Newton (Carolina Panthers)

2014 – QB Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers)

2013 – QB Peyton Manning (Denver Broncos)

Ezekiel Elliott’s 2020 NFL MVP odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday, April 13, at 4:15 p.m. E.T.

Elliott’s current odds to win the NFL MVP award in 2020 sit at +6600. Derrick Henry (+3300), Saquon Barkley (+3300), Christian McCaffrey (+3330) and Dalvin Cooks (+5000) are the only running backs with better odds than Elliott to win the award this season.

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Ezekiel Elliott’s 2019 stats

Elliott played all 16 games for the first time in his NFL career in 2019, but he saw his rushing yards per game drop from 95.6 to 84.8 as the Cowboys evolved into a more pass-happy offense. Elliott still finished the season with 355 touches for 1,777 total yards.

Is Ezekiel Elliott worth a 2020 NFL MVP bet?

While it’s still a safe bet to assume Elliott will have a strong season with the Cowboys, you should AVOID betting on him to be named MVP despite the intriguing odds.

Consider this: when the Cowboys went 13-3 in 2016 with Elliott totaling 1,994 yards and 16 touchdowns, he received just six of the 50 MVP votes. It’s tough to imagine any scenario in which Elliott posts better numbers, and the Cowboys have more team success than they did in 2016. The only real path for Elliott to win this award would be for the Cowboys to win without QB Dak Prescott, and Elliott would need to post historic numbers. It doesn’t feel realistic, especially in a very competitive NFC.

Don’t expect him to be in the MVP conversation this year despite being one of the league’s most consistent running backs. It’s a harsh truth for the modern-day running back. Elliott is an intriguing bet (+2500) to win the Offensive Player of the Year award, which is more likely to recognize a running back than the MVP award.

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