Titans' odds to reach Super Bowl? Worse than Texans, Jaguars

The Titans have the third-best odds to win Super Bowl LIII … among teams in the AFC South.

And there are nine other AFC teams more likely to get there, according to Vegas – for now, at least, still the go-to source for a sports gambling industry that’s about to significantly expand. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Monday that a federal law that effectively banned sports wagering outside Nevada was unconstitutional. Six to 10 states could have sports wagering programs in place before the start of the NFL regular season, according to ProFootballTalk.

In the interim, let’s check the latest odds, as they pertain to the Titans, according to Bovada.

Reach the Super Bowl?

The division-rival Texans (10/1) and Jaguars (11/1) have the third- and fourth-best odds to win the AFC championship, behind the Patriots (9/4) and Steelers (9/2).

The Titans (16/1), which last season won their first playoff game in 14 years, are also behind the Chargers (11/1), Chiefs (14/1), Ravens, Broncos and Raiders (15/1). The Colts (30/1) are next, just behind Tennessee.

The favorites to represent the NFC are the Eagles (5/1), Packers (6/1), Rams and Vikings (7/1).

Winning season?

The Titans have posted consecutive winning seasons, finishing 9-7 each of the past two years. But Vegas isn’t sure whether first-year coach Mike Vrabel can duplicate that success.

The over/under for the Titans’ regular-season win total has been set at 8. The odds of each are even.

Titans fans responding to a Twitter poll were far more optimistic, with 94 percent of respondents believing the team will finish with a winning record.

Week 1 win?

The Titans are two-point road favorites when they open the regular season against the Dolphins on Sept. 9 in Miami.

The over/under for the game is 46.5.

Notable player prop bets

How many rushing yards will Dion Lewis accumulate during the regular season?

Over/under is 625.

How about total interceptions for Malcolm Butler?

Over/under is 3.5.

Transactions

The Titans agreed to terms with five players who participated in rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.

They are tight end Anthony Firkser (Harvard), defensive back Joseph Este (UT Martin), linebacker Robert Spillane (Western Michigan), outside linebacker Tobenna Okeke (Fresno State) and defensive end Connor Flagel (Central Missouri).

To make roster space for the additions, the team waived quarterback Tyler Ferguson, cornerbacks Elijaah Goins and Ryan McKinley and running back Larry Rose.

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Titans offseason schedule

OTAs: May 21-22, May 24, May 29-30, June 1, June 4-7

Mandatory minicamp: June 12-14