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Sports betting roundup: NFL playoffs get closer as favorites go 9-3 straight up
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) runs against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. - photo by AP Photo/Rey Del Rio
The college football season is nearing its end, and the NFL is getting closer to the playoffs. Last weekend didn’t have as many big college games as in recent weeks, while the NFL had another eventful Sunday of action. Here’s a look at how things played out from a sports betting perspective: Trends of the Week At the BetMGM online sportsbook, NFL favorites went 9-3 straight up on Sunday, but a few failed to cover the spread, including some of the most popular teams.