NFL Season Kicks Off with Chiefs vs Ravens, Betting Expected to Hit Record $35 Billion

The 2022 NFL season is officially underway, and the betting action is expected to be hotter than ever.

According to the American Gaming Association (AGA), Americans are expected to wager a record $35 billion on the NFL this season. That's up from $29.7 billion last year. The increase in betting is due in part to the growing popularity of sports betting in the United States. In recent years, a number of states have legalized sports betting, and many more are considering doing so. The NFL is also taking steps to make betting more accessible to fans. The league has partnered with a number of sportsbooks, and it has launched its own betting platform, NFL Bet.

Here are some of the key betting trends to watch for in the 2022 NFL season:

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The Kansas City Chiefs are the favorites to win the Super Bowl, but the Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, and Philadelphia Eagles are all close behind.

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The over/under for the total number of points scored in the Super Bowl is 51.5.

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The most popular prop bet is which team will score first. The Chiefs are the favorites, followed by the Bills and Bengals.

The NFL season is always full of surprises, and this year is sure to be no different. With so much betting action expected, it's sure to be an exciting season for fans of all ages.