NFL Public Betting: Early Futures Action Favors Denver, Chicago

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs with the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
(AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
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  • Public bettors predict the Denver Broncos (+2000) win Super Bowl 61.
  • The Chicago Bears (+1400) have received 23% of bets placed to win the NFC next year.
  • The Broncos and Chiefs account for almost 35% of bets to win the AFC next year.

Below, bettors can find early public betting data for three NFL futures markets: Super Bowl, AFC and NFC champions. 

Public support is defined as when a side receives more than 51% of all tickets. In terms of the futures markets, it’s defined as the side that receives a plurality of tickets. 

Bettors can identify sharp support when a team receives more money compared to their ticket count. 

Let’s get to this week’s data based on NFL betting lines. 

NFL Betting Splits & Percentages: Super Bowl 61 Winner

TeamCurrent Odds% of Bets Placed% of Money Wagered
Denver Broncos+18008.7%12.1%
Chicago Bears+25008.5%11.6%
Buffalo Bills+10007.8%9.5%
Los Angeles Rams+5006.2%6.9%
Kansas City Chiefs+15006%6%
Detroit Lions+18005.5%3.9%
Seattle Seahawks+11005.4%5.4%
New York Giants+66003.8%5.2%
Philadelphia Eagles+18003.8%2.7%
Baltimore Ravens+11003.6%3.2%
San Francisco 49ers+17003.2%4.2%
Los Angeles Chargers+17003.1%3.2%
Cincinnati Bengals+22003%2.6%
TeamCurrent Odds% of Bets Placed% of Money Wagered
Denver Broncos+100021.1%47.4%
Kansas City Chiefs+75013.6%6.8%
Buffalo Bills+50011.6%14.6%
Cincinnati Bengals+10007%5.9%
New England Patriots+8506.8%4%
Los Angeles Chargers+8006%4.2%
Las Vegas Raiders+66005.6%3.6%
Baltimore Ravens+5005%2.7%
Denver Broncos+100021.1%47.4%
Kansas City Chiefs+75013.6%6.8%
Buffalo Bills+50011.6%14.6%
Cincinnati Bengals+10007%5.9%
New England Patriots+8506.8%4%
Los Angeles Chargers+8006%4.2%
Las Vegas Raiders+66005.6%3.6%
Baltimore Ravens+5005%2.7%
TeamCurrent Odds% of Bets Placed% of Money Wagered
Chicago Bears+130023%25.2%
New York Giants+350012%12.2%
Detroit Lions+90011.2%7.6%
Seattle Seahawks+5507%9.4%
San Francisco 49ers+9006.8%11.2%
Los Angeles Rams+3006.7%6.3%
Philadelphia Eagles+10005.2%4.6%
Green Bay Packers+10005%3.2%

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.