Some bettors like to jump on NFL lines early, while others wait until right at kickoff in the search for maximum value. Whichever NFL betting strategy you prefer, you'll have a host of close NFL odds to deal with as there are nearly a dozen NFL games with a line of a field goal or less.

After getting dominated from start to finish by the Los Angeles Chargers in the Hall of Fame game, Detroit Lions fans are happy that we’re on to another weekend of preseason action. While the 34-7 loss is utterly meaningless, it’s best that taste gets washed out as soon as possible, even if Detroit remains near the top of the Super Bowl odds.

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