2024 NFL Betting Recap: Most Bet Teams, Players, and Props That Dominated the Season

The 2024 NFL season was a monumental year for sports betting, with an estimated $35 billion wagered across the league and $1.4 billion on the Super Bowl alone. This season was marked by the dominance of favorites, who went 195-77 outright, their best record since 2005. December, in particular, was a golden month for bettors, as favorites continued to deliver.

Most Bet Teams of the Season

The Detroit Lions led the charge as the consensus most-bet team, both by tickets and handle. With a 12-5 record against the spread (ATS), the Lions were a favorite among bettors, especially after their 34.5-point cover margin against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6, the largest in the NFL this season. The Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens also remained popular choices, with the Chiefs' opening game against the Ravens being the most-bet game of the year.

Best ATS Teams

The Los Angeles Chargers topped the charts with a 13-4 ATS record, while the Denver Broncos shocked the league by going 8-0 ATS as favorites, the best in the Super Bowl era. On the flip side, the Tennessee Titans were the worst ATS team, finishing 2-15, the worst record in the Super Bowl era.

Most Bet Players

Derrick Henry, aka King Henry, was the most-bet player in 2024, dominating the anytime touchdown scorer markets. Lamar Jackson and Saquon Barkley were also heavily backed in both TD and non-TD prop markets. Barkley's popularity extended into Super Bowl LIX, where 20% of all player prop wagers were on him.

Standout Bets and Parlays

One of the largest bets of the season was a $3.1 million wager on the Eagles moneyline against the Panthers. Meanwhile, a bettor turned a $0.50 parlay into $79,950 by correctly predicting four players to score 13+ TDs. Another bettor wagered $5 on a parlay with odds of +214,164, cashing out with $10,708.21.

Super Bowl LIX Betting Trends

The Super Bowl saw a record $22.1 million netted by Nevada sportsbooks, with Pennsylvania bettors making a killing by backing their hometown Eagles. Overall, it was a season of high stakes, big payouts, and unforgettable moments in NFL betting history.