NFL Preseason 2026 Week 1 PPH Betting Odds and Betting Markets

OAKLAND PARK, Fla (Gambling911.com) - It wasn't that long ago that preseason NFL meant little in the minds of diehard football fans. Today, things are changing as the gambling public is always seeking out new options.  Preseason NFL might not have the same appeal as the NFL regular season or even college football, but it's still an attractive opportunity to place a wager. 

These are the games kicking off the main 2026 NFL preseason along with their odds and betting markets.  There has never been a better time than the NFL preseason to become a bookie. 

Here are your Thursday games. 

Detroit Lions @ Cincinnati Bengals Odds

Bengals come into this game as a -6.5 favorite. 

It's still early in the week, so anticipate a wider assortment of NFL preseason prop bets coming soon, courtesy of the elite Pay Per Head (PPH) betting platforms.  

Winning Margin (4-Way)
Detroit Lions by 1-13 Pts
+280
Detroit Lions 14+
+1600
Cincinnati Bengals by 1-13 Pts
+105
Cincinnati Bengals 14+
+195

Green Bay Packers @ Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh comes into this one as a -1.5 home favorite. 

Winning Margin (4-Way)
Green Bay Packers by 1-13 Pts
+155
Green Bay Packers 14+
+650
Pittsburgh Steelers by 1-13 Pts
+130
Pittsburgh Steelers 14+
+450

Indianapolis Colts @ New England Patriots

The AFC champs from last year, New England Patriots, are the -1.5 home favorite here. 

Winning Margin (4-Way)
Indianapolis Colts by 1-13 Pts
+150
Indianapolis Colts 14+
+650
New England Patriots by 1-13 Pts
+130
New England Patriots 14+
+490

Arizona Cardinals @ Las Vegas Raiders

The Raiders are a -1.5 favorite here. 

Arizona Cardinals by 1-13 Pts
+155
Arizona Cardinals 14+
+700
Las Vegas Raiders by 1-13 Pts
+125
Las Vegas Raiders 14+
+470

• Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com