NFL Draft betting – plenty of NFL Draft odds to choose from
NFL Draft odds are one of the most fun parts of the entire offseason. Online betting handicappers know that the NFL offseason is never a quiet one and, with so many changes happening, there’s lots to be excited about for these props.
The 2009 NFL Draft takes place Saturday, April 25 and, with plenty of NFL Draft props to sift through, let’s examine some of the aspects of NFL Draft betting.
NFL Draft odds: checking out 2009's hot plays
- Who will draft Stafford?
- Will a quarterback go first?
- Where is Sanchez going?
- Who has the inside track on Crabtree?
NFL Draft props: Which team will Draft Matt Stafford?
The Detroit Lions are rumored to be in negotiations with former Georgia quarterback Matt Stafford, who by now is the odds-on favorite to be the first pick overall in the 2009 NFL Draft according to the sportsbook. The questions is: will the Lions draft him or will they trade down? They need a new face for their franchise and Stafford makes the most sense.
DETROIT LIONS -160
ST. LOUIS RAMS +800
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS +350
CLEVELAND BROWNS +500
DENVER BRONCOS +600
FIELD +800
NFL Draft props: Which position will be selected first in the in the NFL Draft?
By now, it’s fairly clear that Matt Stafford will be the first pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. While there might be some questions as to whether who will take him and whether the Lions will trade down, there is very little question regarding what position goes off the board first. It will be a quarterback.
QUARTERBACK -160
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN +350
LINEBACKER +500
WIDE RECEIVER +600
DEFENSIVE BACK +700
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN +800
TIGHT END +3000
NFL Draft props: Which team will draft Mark Sanchez?
While Matt Stafford is considered to be the top quarterback in this class, Mark Sanchez is clearly No. 2 on the list. The teams on this list, though, don’t have a pick higher than No. 10 overall, which means the field might be a good value pick.
This is a very shallow quarterback class, and if Stafford is truly taken first overall, then Sanchez won’t likely fall out of the Top 5. There just aren’t many contingency plans later in the draft at quarterback, and teams like Seattle and Cleveland probably can’t afford to pass on him.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS -160
DENVER BRONCOS +250
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS +250
FIELD +300
NFL Draft props: Which team will draft Michael Crabtree?
While many people are expecting Michael Crabtree and the Oakland Raiders to be a match made in heaven, the reality is Crabtree might not even fall that far. The Cleveland Browns are looking to trade Braylon Edwards and the Cincinnati Bengals are looking to ship off Chad Johnson, which could amplify both teams’ needs for a wide receiver.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS +250
CLEVELAND BROWNS +450
CINCINNATTI BENGALS +400
OAKLAND RAIDERS +225
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS +800
FIELD +600
For more insight into NFL draft odds or other NFL betting picks, keep checking out the betonline.com Betting Edge and Sportsbook.
Stan Simmons first tasted football through the college game, but his football handicapping has strictly focused on the professional sport. Not many people devote as much time to the NFL as Simmons. For six days a week he works, labors and handicaps the sport, and on the seventh he rests as the games play out. Thoughts or questions?
