Episode Details

The NFL season is almost here, but Joe D’Amico says bettors shouldn't confuse excitement with opportunity.

On this episode of ⁠Madden On The Line⁠, host ⁠Jo Madden⁠, Vice President of Sports Gaming Media at ⁠CrossCheck Media Inc.⁠, welcomes veteran Las Vegas handicapper ⁠Joe D’Amico⁠ for a wide-ranging look at NFL futures, Week 1 betting strategy, quarterbacks under pressure and the teams he believes are being mispriced before the season begins.

D’Amico's first message to bettors is simple: tread lightly. With an entire NFL season ahead, he argues there's no reason to bet every nationally televised game, chase parlays or lock money into futures unless the odds offer genuine value. For D’Amico, the number matters as much as the team.

Then come the predictions.

D’Amico is bullish on the Baltimore Ravens and sees the New England Patriots as an overlooked AFC contender. He likes the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC and sees potential in Detroit—but he isn't buying every popular preseason narrative.

His quarterback opinions are even stronger. D’Amico questions whether Josh Allen can finally deliver in the postseason and dismisses Dallas as a serious contender behind Dak Prescott. Meanwhile, he believes Patrick Mahomes still has what it takes to lead Kansas City back to the biggest stage, provided Mahomes and an aging Chiefs core can stay healthy.

Jo and Joe also debate Aaron Rodgers at age 42, Sam Darnold, Bo Nix, the Raiders' decision to start veteran Kirk Cousins instead of rushing Fernando Mendoza, strength of schedule and why roster depth becomes so important when evaluating season-long futures.

And for anyone planning to bet Week 1, D’Amico explains why he relies on power ratings, injuries, home-field advantage, line value and contrarian thinking rather than simply betting the teams he expects to win.

Which NFL teams are worth backing? Who's overpriced? Which quarterbacks can deliver when everything is on the line? And where could bettors find real value before the 2026 season begins?

Jo Madden and Joe D’Amico put their NFL opinions—and their betting philosophies—on the line.

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