The 2025 NFL season brings plenty of intrigue for bettors, with futures markets offering unique opportunities to get ahead of the competition. Whether you're looking to capitalize on team win totals, player awards, or playoff predictions, the right futures bets can deliver big value before the first kickoff. To help you navigate the board, our collection of BettingPros analysts has compiled their favorite NFL futures bets for 2025-highlighting wagers they believe offer the strongest odds, the best upside, and a clear edge based on in-depth analysis. These expert picks are designed to give you actionable insights you can use now, so you can lock in value and stay ahead of line movement all offseason.
Best NFL Futures Bets
What is your favorite NFL Futures bet (MVP/OPOY/DPOY/Team Win Total/Super Bowl, etc.) for the 2025 NFL season?
The 2025 NFL season brings plenty of intrigue for bettors, with futures markets offering unique opportunities to get ahead of the competition. Whether you're looking to capitalize on team win totals, player awards, or playoff predictions, the right futures bets can deliver big value before the first kickoff. To help you navigate the board, our collection of BettingPros analysts has compiled their favorite NFL futures bets for 2025-highlighting wagers they believe offer the strongest odds, the best upside, and a clear edge based on in-depth analysis. These expert picks are designed to give you actionable insights you can use now, so you can lock in value and stay ahead of line movement all offseason.
Best NFL Futures Bets
What is your favorite NFL Futures bet (MVP/OPOY/DPOY/Team Win Total/Super Bowl, etc.) for the 2025 NFL season?
“This is a gracious number DK is giving us on the rookies’ receiving yard total. FantasyPros projections have him at 895, while PFF projections have him over 940. He is going to be a target monster for Bryce Young this year, and having a 100-150 yard swing between the number and most projections has this as one of my favorite bets of the year.”
– Chris Welsh (FantasyPros)
“The New England Patriots only won four games last season. Yet, I keep smashing the over on their win total (7.5). New England has one of the easiest schedules in the NFL, totaling five matchups against playoff teams from 2024, including the Buffalo Bills twice. They should finish second in the AFC East with the New York Jets rebuilding/retooling for the millionth year in a row, and the Miami Dolphins are an underrated pick to have the top selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Meanwhile, the Bills and Baltimore Ravens are the only teams the Patriots will face this season where New England should be more than three-point underdogs. More importantly, they face the New Orleans Saints, Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, and New York Giants, the four teams most likely to contend for the worst record in the NFL this season. The Patriots are more likely to make the playoffs (+164) than win fewer than eight games (+138).”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
“It’s the most boring bet in the world, but Kansas City has never missed the AFC Championship Game with Patrick Mahomes, and they are currently +425 on DraftKings to win the conference. I know we’d all love to see Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen make the Super Bowl for the first time, but the Chiefs getting those odds on essentially winning one game in January (considering their season basically doesn’t start until the AFC title game each year) is too enticing to pass up. Especially because the offensive pieces around Mahomes look much better than last year, and they’ll be coming into 2025 angry after the Super Bowl loss.”
– Ryan Wormeli (FantasyPros)
“My favorite team futures bet right now is the Vikings to win the NFC North (+360). Minnesota finished second in the division last year with 14 wins. They arguably will field a better team in 2025 with improved quarterback play. They shouldn’t have the third-longest odds to take the division this season. ”
– Derek Brown (FantasyPros)
Abdul Carter to Win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (+185)
Mike Vrabel to Win NFL Coach of the Year (+750)
“The easiest money in the futures market is Abdul Carter (+185) for AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. He’s a game wrecker, and playing in the NY media market will undoubtedly give him the hype to win this award. But the best return on investment is Mike Vrabel (+750), AP NFL Coach of the Year. Awards are about narratives, and the “resurrection” of the Patriots’ storyline is being laid out hard this preseason. The Pats have a path to 10 wins and a potential backdoor into the playoffs. This award is Vrabel’s to lose, in my opinion.”
– Joe Pisapia (FantasyPros)
“Last year, the MVP award became a glorified participation trophy with the NFL All-Pro 1st team quarterback losing the award to the 2nd team quarterback. Media members talked up a potential Joe Burrow MVP, but did not pull the trigger because of the Bengals’ record. With Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins re-signed and improvements to the Bengals ‘ defense, I expect this will give voters the ammo they need to finally give Burrow an MVP award.”
– Terrell Furman Jr. (FantasyPros)
“Sign me up for the Tennessee Titans to go over 6.5 wins (+120 on DraftKings). The Titans were plagued by terrible quarterback play and bad luck with injuries last season. No. 1 draft pick Cam Ward immediately upgrades the QB position, and the healthier Titans should be plucky. There are no powerhouses in the AFC South, and the Titans play one of the easier schedules in the league. I love getting plus money on Tennessee to clear a relatively low bar. (I’m also betting the Titans to win their division at +650.)”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
“Seattle Seahawks to finish last (4th) in the NFC West (+165) on DraftKings Sportsbook. Sam Darnold’s record in the NFL before his 14-3 finish last season: 21-35. 38% win rate. 6.3 wins per year (over 17-game season). The NFC West is loaded, and I think that Seattle will be in for a potential rude awakening with Darnold under center and question marks on the offensive line.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
“I'll take the Los Angeles Chargers to win more than 9.5 games for +110 at FanDuel. Sure, they play in the daunting AFC West, but the rest of their schedule looks like this: Giants, Commanders, Dolphins, Colts, Vikings, Titans, Steelers, Jaguars, Eagles, Cowboys, and Texans. I think they can win at least six games from that pile, which means they need to win four from the division. Justin Herbert remains criminally underrated, and I think they will surprise people this year.”
– Kelly Kirby (FantasyPros)
What is your SECOND favorite NFL Futures bet for the 2025 NFL season?
“We will take our Tetairoa McMillan receiving yard future of 800.5 over and pair it with Bucky Irving rushing yard future of 1000.5 to get over +250. Irving has a projection swing between 1,100 and 1,200 on different sites, and gives us a big cushion on his total, adding to the McMillan bet.”
– Chris Welsh (FantasyPros)
“It's crazy that Tetairoa McMillan has the fifth-best odds to win Offensive Rookie of the Year at +1600. While Ashton Jeanty should be the favorite to win the award, McMillan should be right behind him. The former Arizona star has had an outstanding training camp, building a strong connection as Bryce Young's go-to wide receiver. Furthermore, the Carolina Panthers have a solid set of pass catchers, but no one who will keep McMillan from seeing at least 130 targets as a rookie. Meanwhile, no other rookie is guaranteed to see over 100 targets this season. The Panthers face Travis Hunter and the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. Don't be surprised when McMillan has over 100 receiving yards and a touchdown in his NFL debut, leading to his odds to win the OROY award shrinking. Go take advantage of the 16-1 odds before they change.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
“I can’t stop staring at Trevor Lawrence +2200 to lead the NFL in passing yards. He’s finished top 10 with over 4000 twice, and both seasons took place with significantly worse receiving talent than he has this year. Give him a healthy season with the best play-caller of his career in Liam Coen, and possibly two top-10 receivers in the league if Travis Hunter really does play primarily on offense? And throw in a defense I very much do not believe in, meaning Lawrence will be throwing a ton? Baker Mayfield was 3rd in the NFL in passing yards in 2024 under Liam Coen, and that was with a better defense supporting the team than Lawrence will have this year. The excuses are done, and I think he puts it all together and threatens 5,000 passing yards in 2025.”
– Ryan Wormeli (FantasyPros)
“This number should be set at 5.5 or 6.5. Last year, Carolina quietly ranked fourth in red zone passing rate. McMillan will easily be the unquestioned WR1 for this offense and smash this number by midseason.”
– Derek Brown (FantasyPros)
“My second (technically third) favorite futures bet is Joe Burrow for MVP. Burrow was knocking at the door of 5K yards and nearly willed the Bengals into the playoffs last year with a late-season run. If they can just get off to a better start for once, the Bengals will be back in the playoffs despite their defensive issues. That poor D is also the reason Burrow’s stats will be so prolific…that, and Ja’Marr Chase and a returning Tee Higgins.”
– Joe Pisapia (FantasyPros)
“If Ja'Marr Chase stays healthy, that combination should continue to dominate offensively. As my friend DBro noted, last year, Cincy ranked first in neutral passing rate and pass rate over expectation, and there’s nothing to stop them from doing so again. Burrow led the league in passing attempts, yards, and touchdowns, and I think he could be in line for an even better season in 2025.”
– Kelly Kirby (FantasyPros)
“Houston Texans win Division +105. Despite questions along the offensive line, the Texans are still in a good spot to repeat as AFC South Champions. I believe the Colts are trending down as they decide whether Anthony Richardson or Daniel Jones will lead them in 2025. The Titans have hope, but I’m not sure rookie quarterback Cam Ward grabs a division title in his first year. As for the Jaguars–well, they are the Jaguars. I’m still high on this Texans defense, and that should be enough for them to outlast a struggling division.”
– Terrell Furman Jr. (FantasyPros)
“The Chiefs to win the AFC West (-120 on DraftKings). Yes, the Broncos and Chargers both made the playoffs last year and should be good again in 2025. But the Chiefs have won nine consecutive division titles and are still the class of the AFC West. Getting them to win a 10th straight division crown at -120 is a bargain.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
“JJ McCarthy to win comeback player of the year (+1000). Sam Darnold came close to winning this award last season, even though he was not eligible to win the award. A player HAS to be returning from injury. The second-year QB has one of the best situations a QB could land in, attached to Kevin O’Connell with the Minnesota Vikings. McCarthy’s CPOY odds will ride on how successful the Vikings can be in the W-L column. And as the current projected win totals stand, they are forecasted for more wins than Dallas/Jacksonville. But both of their QBs have shorter odds to win CPOY. 10-1 is too long. ”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
