{"id":25207,"date":"2024-08-20T20:04:51","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T00:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/?p=25207"},"modified":"2024-08-20T20:04:53","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T00:04:53","slug":"nfl-playoff-odds-49ers-chiefs-steep-favorites-to-make-postseason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/nfl\/nfl-playoff-odds-49ers-chiefs-steep-favorites-to-make-postseason\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Playoff Odds: 49ers, Chiefs Steep Favorites to Make Postseason"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The journey to the Super Bowl starts with making the playoffs, and the latest NFL playoff odds reflect just how likely some of the league’s top teams are to secure a postseason berth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The San Francisco 49ers <\/strong>and Kansas City Chiefs <\/strong>are both heavy favorites <\/em>to make the playoffs, with the Chiefs (-550) having the shortest odds in the league, closely followed by the 49ers (-450).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, the New England Patriots <\/strong>(+950) find themselves as the biggest long shots to reach the postseason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFL Playoff Odds Breakdown<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Yes:<\/strong>\u00a0-550<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • No:<\/strong>\u00a0+375<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off their Super Bowl 58 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, are the most favored team to make the playoffs. With Patrick Mahomes leading the charge, it’s no surprise that the Chiefs are considered a near-lock for the postseason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    San Francisco 49ers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • Yes:<\/strong>\u00a0-450<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • No:<\/strong>\u00a0+320<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      The 49ers, the defending NFC champions, also have a strong chance of returning to the playoffs. Despite a competitive NFC West, San Francisco’s consistent performance under head coach Kyle Shanahan makes them a formidable contender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      New England Patriots<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      • Yes:<\/strong>\u00a0+950<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • No:<\/strong>\u00a0-2,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        At the other end of the spectrum, the New England Patriots are the biggest long shots to make the playoffs. The Patriots have struggled to regain their dominance since the departure of Tom Brady, and the odds reflect the challenges they face in a tough AFC East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        NFL Playoff Odds at BetOnline<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Team<\/strong><\/td>Yes<\/strong><\/td>No<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
        Arizona Cardinals<\/td>+300<\/td>-400<\/td><\/tr>
        Atlanta Falcons<\/td>-210<\/td>+165<\/td><\/tr>
        Baltimore Ravens<\/td>-290<\/td>+220<\/td><\/tr>
        Buffalo Bills<\/td>-170<\/td>+140<\/td><\/tr>
        Carolina Panthers<\/td>+550<\/td>-900<\/td><\/tr>
        Chicago Bears<\/td>-115<\/td>-105<\/td><\/tr>
        Cincinnati Bengals<\/td>-240<\/td>+190<\/td><\/tr>
        Cleveland Browns<\/td>+145<\/td>-180<\/td><\/tr>
        Dallas Cowboys<\/td>-200<\/td>+160<\/td><\/tr>
        Denver Broncos<\/td>+600<\/td>-1,000<\/td><\/tr>
        Detroit Lions<\/td>-250<\/td>+200<\/td><\/tr>
        Green Bay Packers<\/td>-170<\/td>+140<\/td><\/tr>
        Houston Texans<\/td>-190<\/td>+155<\/td><\/tr>
        Indianapolis Colts<\/td>+140<\/td>-170<\/td><\/tr>
        Jacksonville Jaguars<\/td>+120<\/td>-150<\/td><\/tr>
        Kansas City Chiefs<\/td>-550<\/td>+375<\/td><\/tr>
        Las Vegas Raiders<\/td>+290<\/td>-390<\/td><\/tr>
        Los Angeles Chargers<\/td>+105<\/td>-135<\/td><\/tr>
        Los Angeles Rams<\/td>+100<\/td>-130<\/td><\/tr>
        Miami Dolphins<\/td>-150<\/td>+120<\/td><\/tr>
        Minnesota Vikings<\/td>+300<\/td>-400<\/td><\/tr>
        New England Patriots<\/td>+950<\/td>-2,000<\/td><\/tr>
        New Orleans Saints<\/td>+170<\/td>-220<\/td><\/tr>
        New York Giants<\/td>+400<\/td>-600<\/td><\/tr>
        New York Jets<\/td>-170<\/td>+140<\/td><\/tr>
        Philadelphia Eagles<\/td>-270<\/td>+210<\/td><\/tr>
        Pittsburgh Steelers<\/td>+175<\/td>-210<\/td><\/tr>
        San Francisco 49ers<\/td>-450<\/td>+320<\/td><\/tr>
        Seattle Seahawks<\/td>+175<\/td>-225<\/td><\/tr>
        Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/td>+150<\/td>-180<\/td><\/tr>
        Tennessee Titans<\/td>+400<\/td>-600<\/td><\/tr>
        Washington Commanders<\/td>+300<\/td>-400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        NFL Playoffs 2024 Format<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        The NFL Playoffs expanded before the 2020 season, and the 2024 postseason will follow the same format, featuring 14 teams \u2014 seven from each conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Playoff Structure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Division Winners:<\/strong>\u00a0The top four seeds in each conference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Wild Cards:<\/strong>\u00a0The next three best records fill out the 5-7 seeds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • First-Round Bye:<\/strong>\u00a0The top seed in both the AFC and NFC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Matchups<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • No. 2 seed vs. No. 7 seed<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • No. 3 seed vs. No. 6 seed<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • No. 4 seed vs. No. 5 seed<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            In the second round, the No. 1 seed faces the lowest remaining seed, with the other two teams squaring off in the other matchup. The winners will then compete in the conference championships, leading to Super Bowl LVIII, set for February 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, NV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            The latest NFL playoff odds provide a glimpse into which teams are expected to contend and which are likely to fall short. As the season progresses, these odds will fluctuate, offering new opportunities for bettors to find value in the market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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