NFL Betting in Colorado
The NFL is the most-bet sport in Colorado by a wide margin, accounting for roughly 35-40% of all sports betting handle during the season. The 2026 schedule release (May 14, 2026) handed the Broncos a massive opener: a Monday Night Football kickoff at Kansas City; Bo Nix vs Patrick Mahomes in the marquee MNF Week 1 game. Broncos games drive enormous local volume in Colorado, and Same Game Parlays have become the dominant ticket type at every Colorado sportsbook.
Season
September – February
Popular bet types
- Spread
- Moneyline
- Total
- Same Game Parlay
- Player props
- Futures (Super Bowl, AFC West)
Top markets
- Game spread
- Total points
- First-half lines
- Anytime touchdown scorer
- Passing/rushing/receiving yards props
Colorado teams
Colorado betting notes
Look for early-week line movement on Broncos games; public money skews heavily Denver. Sportsbooks frequently boost Broncos parlays and offer first-touchdown insurance for AFC West games.
Latest NFL picks
NFL Betting FAQ
What is the most-bet NFL market in Colorado?
Spread and Same Game Parlay are the two largest NFL markets in Colorado. Same Game Parlays in particular have grown to dominate ticket volume; particularly on Broncos games, where DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM all run SGP boosts each week.
Can I bet on Broncos games live in Colorado?
Yes. Every Colorado sportsbook offers live (in-play) betting on Broncos games. bet365 is generally considered the deepest live-betting product in the state, with the fastest cash-out and the Edit Bet feature.
When does the NFL season start in 2026?
The 2026 NFL regular season kicks off in early September. The Broncos open with a Monday Night Football game at Kansas City; the headline matchup of MNF Week 1, per the May 14 schedule release.
Which Colorado sportsbook is best for NFL betting?
DraftKings and FanDuel split the bulk of NFL volume in Colorado. DraftKings leads on Same Game Parlay flexibility; FanDuel's SGP+ tool is cleaner. For sharp pricing on sides and totals, Circa Sports offers the tightest lines.