Week 15 upset recap: two massive underdogs cashed tickets for contrarian bettors. The Buffalo Bills defeated the Detroit Lions 48-42 as +2.5 road underdogs, snapping Detroit’s 11-game winning streak. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers demolished the Los Angeles Chargers 40-17 as +3 road dogs. When public money floods toward favorites, these results remind us why fading … Read more
The Dynasty Ends at Arrowhead The Chargers completed their first season sweep of the Chiefs since 2013 on Sunday, winning 16-13 at Arrowhead Stadium as 4.5-point underdogs. The loss officially eliminated Kansas City from playoff contention for the first time since 2014. And in the final minutes, Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL, ending his season … Read more
The Kansas City Chiefs entered the 2025 season with -450 odds to make the playoffs. They’re now sitting at +390 after dropping to 6-7, with their playoff probability hovering around 9-15% depending on which model you trust. The dynasty that won three of the last five Super Bowls might not even reach the postseason. For … Read more
NFL Week 14 delivered seven underdog wins, and two of them carried playoff implications that will echo for weeks. The Houston Texans beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-10 as +185 moneyline underdogs, and the Pittsburgh Steelers knocked off the Baltimore Ravens 27-22 as +225 dogs. Both results flipped division races and altered the AFC landscape … Read more
Bills AFC East betting value has emerged as the Patriots surge to first place. The Buffalo Bills sit at 10-4, chasing New England in one of the most competitive division races in years. Josh Allen just won MVP in February and signed a $330 million extension in March. The public loves backing the reigning league … Read more
Eight months ago, the Kansas City Chiefs were favorites to complete an unprecedented three-peat. They entered Super Bowl LIX at -1.5 against the Eagles, seeking to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls. Instead, Philadelphia dominated them 40-22 in one of the most lopsided championship games ever played. Now … Read more
NFL Week 13 was a bloodbath for favorites. Underdogs went 10-5 against the spread, with seven winning outright. Moreover, the carnage started on Thanksgiving and didn’t stop until Monday night. For bettors who follow fade the public principles, this was the kind of week that makes the strategy worth the grind. Public money piled onto … Read more
The Texans upset the Chiefs 20-10 on Sunday Night Football, and bettors who backed Houston cashed in. The Texans closed as 3.5-point underdogs at Arrowhead Stadium against the three-time defending AFC champions. They won outright, paying around +160 on the moneyline. For anyone following fade the public principles, this result fit a familiar pattern. The … Read more