NFL Value Index Edge

Kevin Rogers Sports Betting Expert

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The NFL Value Index Edge will not be available for the 2023-24 NFL regular season as we're looking to make improvements to the product.

In the meantime, be sure to visit our NFL Betting Predictions & Preview from the Action Network, where you can find a robust offering of free content.

Good luck this season and check back soon!

WHAT IS THE VI EDGE?

The Value Index Edge is a handicapping tool that creates an edge for each NFL matchup based on the VegasInsider Value Index Power Ratings, which are updated throughout the regular season and playoffs.

All 32 teams are given a NFL Power Rating or what we refer to as an "Index" rating, and the designated home team in each matchup will receive extra points based on their venue.

The majority of matchups will have a VI Edge designated to one team and bettors can factor that data into their wagers.

VI Edge NFL Power Ratings

The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl 57 over the Philadelphia Eagles and both teams finished with identical power ratings at 107.

The Buffalo Bills opened the season as the highest rated team and closed on top despite losing in the NFL Divisional Playoff round.

According to the preseason ratings, the Eagles improved 6.5 points from 100.5 to 107.

Other notable teams outperforming their opening ratings were:

New York Giants: 96 to 102
Jacksonville Jaguars: 95 to 101
Seattle Seahawks: 94 to 99.5
Detroit Lions: 95 to 100.5

Teams that underperformed this season included the below:

Indianapolis Colts: 101 to 93
Denver Broncos: 101 to 93.5
L.A. Rams: 103 to 95.5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 105 to 100.5

Listed below are the final VI Edge Ratings for the 2022-23 NFL season and a comparison to the preseason numbers for all 32 teams.

2022-23 NFL Final Power Ratings

2022-23 NFL Playoff Power Ratings

The Buffalo Bills entered the 2022-23 NFL regular season as the top rated team at 106.5 points according to the VegasInsider NFL Value Index and it will enter the NFL Playoffs as the highest rated club as well. The Bills sit at 108.5, followed by the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles at 107.5 and 107 respectively.

Listed below are all the Wild Card NFL Power Ratings for the 14 teams playing in the NFL Playoffs.

2022-23 NFL Preseason Power Ratings

The Buffalo Bills enter the 2022-23 NFL regular season as the top rated team at 106.5 points according to the VegasInsider NFL Value Index and that's not a surprise, since the team is also the favorite in the Futures Market and our experts have made them the top Consensus Pick to win Super Bowl 57 as well.

Listed below are all the Week 1 NFL Power Ratings and homefield edge for all of the 32 NFL teams.

CALCULATING THE VI EDGE

The Value Index rankings are assigned each Wednesday for all 32 teams. Homefield edge, which varies per NFL team, are also added to the team rankings.

The difference of the rankings is created for each matchup before being measured against the VegasInsider.com NFL Consensus Odds, which creates an edge for the visitor or home team.

EXAMPLE

• Visitor Ranking: 95
• Home Ranking: 100
• Homefield Edge: 3 
• Calculation: 103-95
• Difference: 8
• Odds: Home Team -4
• VI Edge: Home Team +4
  

VI EDGE EXAMPLE

WHERE CAN I BET ON THE 2022-23 NFL SEASON?

Betting on sports legally in the US is a relatively new industry, but there are plenty of safe, regulated websites and apps where you can put your money down on a Super Bowl wager.

States like New York, Louisiana, New Jersey, Arizona, and more across the US have laws on the books permitting online sports betting. This year, if you're an eligible bettor in a state with legal online betting, why not take some play money and try your hand at winning some cash?

Use this value index to make more educated bets on preferred apps and sites like BetMGM, one of the premier sportsbooks on the market today. It's also worth a shot to check out apps from providers like DraftKings, FanDuel, or bet365, all of whom offer legal betting apps with solid welcome promotions. 

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Kevin Rogers

Kevin has been handicapping professionally since 2007 at VegasInsider before shifting to ScoresAndOdds. He focuses on MLB, NFL, college football, NBA, college basketball, and NHL and mainly uses trends, systems, and situations as his top handicapping angles. More from Kevin Rogers