NFL Preseason Week 1 Betting Trends and Insights: Where’s the Action?
Sportsgrid Staff
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Preseason betting is a different animal—no starters, no game plans, and no guarantees. But the money still talks, and sharp bettors know how to read it. As Week 1 of the NFL preseason rolls on, several games and teams are already taking on heavy public action across multiple markets.
From underdog moneyline love to lopsided ticket counts on totals, here’s where the volume is pouring in and how it shapes the early board.
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Most Bet Games by Ticket Count
- Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens
- Cincinnati Bengals at Philadelphia Eagles
- Las Vegas Raiders at Seattle Seahawks
- Cleveland Browns at Carolina Panthers
- Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons
No surprise seeing the Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, and Las Vegas Raiders games near the top—those are all public-friendly squads with familiar preseason narratives. The Ravens’ ridiculous preseason win streak may be dead, but bettors haven’t forgotten, as last night’s game saw a ton of action.
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Most Bet Teams (Tickets)
- Ravens +6
- Eagles +6
- Browns +6.5
- Raiders -4.5
- Lions -3.5
Baltimore leads in both tickets and handle, and the market continues to respect the Harbaugh edge—even in meaningless games. The Cleveland Browns and Raiders are both seeing significant support as well, with Cleveland catching +6.5 and Las Vegas laying points in a big way.
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Most Bet Teams (Handle)
- Ravens +6
- Raiders +4.5
- Cowboys -2.5
- Patriots -6.5
- Texans +1.5
Big money is landing on the same teams the public loves—the Ravens, the Raiders, and the Dallas Cowboys are showing up across the board. The New England Patriots laying nearly a touchdown has also seen smart money interest.
Most Bet Totals (Tickets)
- Raiders at Seahawks Under 37
- Colts at Ravens Over 36.5
- Bengals at Eagles Over 37
- Lions at Falcons Over 32.5
- Browns at Panthers Under 34.5
Two-way interest here, but that Raiders-Seahawks Under is taking the most early volume. With second- and third-stringers expected to play heavy minutes, it’s clear bettors are leaning on preseason unders early—but a few overs (Colts/Ravens, Bengals/Eagles) are picking up steam too.
Most Popular Underdogs to Win (Moneyline Tickets)
- Ravens +200
- Eagles +220
- Seahawks +195
- Browns +240
- Steelers +120
Plenty of action on outright underdogs, with the Ravens and Browns both catching notable interest. These teams are being backed based on coaching depth and public brand power. The Seattle Seahawks and Philly games last night got a lot of underdog traction.
NFL Preseason Week 1 Final Takeaway
Preseason betting favors bettors who follow narratives, depth charts, and quarterback rotations—not just logos. If you’re riding the wave with the public, you’re likely betting Ravens, Raiders, and Eagles spreads and eyeing totals based on coaching tendencies.
Whether you’re chasing underdog moneylines or fading public steam, Week 1 is all about identifying roster advantages—and jumping on early before line moves hit hard.
