NFL bettors are almost always looking for the best angles for the upcoming season. Some teams will fly under the radar, and those who are going to have success will need to be able to pinpoint the undervalued teams for 2014. Here are five teams likely to be undervalued.
Oakland Raiders
Oakland had a few pieces in place last year to have success. They have a strong running game, a decent offensive line, and some good pieces on defense. Now, Oakland has added a quarterback in Matt Schaub who might not be flashy, but will be an upgrade over last season. They are not likely to win that division, but they could compete for a playoff spot.
Buffalo Bills
The Bills have been quietly stockpiling tremendous talent for a while now. E.J. Manuel will be in his second year. CJ Spiller has emerged as an elite option when healthy. The Bills also moved up to draft Sammy Watkins in the first round, giving them what should be a nice threat on the outside. Buffalo has a chance to win in a beaten-down division.
Houston Texans
Houston went from one of the best teams in the NFL to one of the worst, and they could be back int he playoff mix in 2014. The Texans have plenty of talent on defense, and if they can stay healthy, they could climb back toward double-digit wins this season.
St. Louis Rams
Jeff Fisher has been quietly building something good in St. Louis. They have lots of talent on defense and an offensive line that should be the envy of the division. While it will be tough sledding against Seattle and San Francisco, the Rams have a shot to make some noise.
Green Bay Packers
Is it possible for the Packers to be undervalued? They still have one of the best QBs in the league and a defense with talent. Green Bay may have a shot to get to a Superbowl, but in a crowded NFC, they tend to fly under the radar.