NFL Futures Betting Odds

What Are NFL Conference Championship Futures?

Winning the Conference Championship punches a ticket directly to the Super Bowl, so there's clearly a lot at stake for which team emerges. Unlike betting for the winner of a specific division, bettors wager on which side they believe will prevail amongst the pack of 16 total teams.

In the case of the National Football Conference, its only provided two of the last six Super Bowl victors and three of the last 10. 

NFC Championship Odds

The NFC is comprised of four divisions in the East (Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Commanders), North (Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, and Chicago Bears), South (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, and Carolina Panthers), and West (San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, and Arizona Cardinals). 

NFC Championship Best Bet: Detroit Lions +500

Detroit arguably has done more to improve this off-season than any other contender. The Lions realized their pass defense needed to improve to hold up against the big boys in the playoffs. So General Manager Brad Holmes went out and drafted cornerbacks Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. to shore up his back seven. Detroit also added Marcus Davenport at defensive end.

Crucially, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson stayed, allowing the Lions to maintain consistency across their powerful offense. This could be the year Jared Goff and company finally take the next step and reach a Super Bowl. 

Detroit has gotten out to a 3-1 start and look like one of the most consistent teams on both sides of the football. 

NFC Championship Value Bet: Green Bay Packers +850

Now that Jordan Love is relatively healthy, the Packers are back in contention. 

Love has been turnover-prone since his return. But, his ability to create explosive plays gives the Packers massive upside as the season rolls along. Matt Lafleur's elite rushing scheme can also grind out the yards and take the pressure of their quarterback. 

On top of that, Green Bay's opportunistic defense leads the league in takeaways. The Packers are a team to watch as we move into October. 

Previous NFC Conference Champions

NFC Betting Trends

What Are NFL Conference Championship Futures?

Winning the Conference Championship punches a ticket directly to the Super Bowl, so there's clearly a lot at stake for which team emerges. Unlike betting for the winner of a specific division, bettors wager on which side they believe will prevail amongst the pack of 16 total teams.

In the case of the American Football Conference, its provided four of the last six Super Bowl victors and seven of the last 10. 

AFC Championship Odds Best Bet: Kansas City Chiefs

Dominance deserves to be rewarded, and the Kansas City Chiefs look like they're putting together another great season. The Chiefs have represented the AFC in four of the last five Super Bowls, so they rightfully have the strongest odds to do so once again.

The one-two punch of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce has withstood the test of time and now the KC QB has more weapons to work with, like Xavier Worthy at receiver. Last year was a 'down season' for the Chiefs, and they still won the AFC and Super Bowl, so betting against Kansas City seems like an accident waiting to happen. 

AFC Championship Value Bet: Buffalo Bills

The Bills have probably been the best team in football through the first two weeks. During Buffalo's 3-0 start, they've scored more points than any other team, posted the league's best point differential, and rank first in net expected points added. I think Josh Allen has what it takes to beat the Chiefs this year and lead his Bills to an AFC Championship.

Previous AFC Conference Champions

AFC Betting Trends

What Are NFL Division Futures?

NFL Division futures are easier to find success in as opposed to betting on a conference champion, because as opposed to picking from a crop of 16 total teams from either the AFC or NFC, you're simply wagering on one of a possible four teams to finish first amongst the group. The strength of the contenders varies from year to year, but even so, the odds are more so in your favor with a narrow field.

NFC South Betting Odds

The NFC South is comprised of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, and Carolina Panthers.

NFC South Division Best Bet: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

With Baker Mayfield under center, and Mike Evans and Chris Godwin healthy, the Buccaneers have the firepower to stick with any team. Liam Coen's explosive offense gives defensive coordinators fits and creates chunk plays in bunches. 

Plus, Todd Bowle's aggressive defensive scheme gets the best of most blocking schemes and creates chaos. 

Expect to see the Buccaneers in the NFC South divisional conversation in January. I believe the Bucs have the best quarterback in the division, and getting them at +275 odds to win the NFC South is a bargain. 

Previous NFC South Division Champions

NFC South Betting Trends

What Are NFL Division Futures?

NFL Division futures are easier to find success in as opposed to betting on a conference champion, because as opposed to picking from a crop of 16 total teams from either the AFC or NFC, you're simply wagering on one of a possible four teams to finish first amongst the group. The strength of the contenders varies from year to year, but even so, the odds are more so in your favor with a narrow field.

NFC East Betting Odds

The NFC East is comprised of the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Commanders. 

NFC East Division Best Bet: Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles fell one win short of matching the Dallas Cowboys' record atop the NFC East last season, but the crown should have been theirs after losing five of their last six games before falling in the Wild Card game to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Center Jason Kelce retired, as did six-time Pro Bowler Fletcher Cox, but the offense did get some juice in the form of running back Saquon Barkley. The team's Super Bowl aspirations remain legitimate and feasible, but the eyes of the league will be on the City of Brotherly Love for the latter half of the season to see if a similar downfall to last year is in store.

Philadelphia has had its problems through the first quarter of the season. However, they remain the most talented team in the division and it would take a catastrophic fall off for either the Cowboys or Commanders (who both have vulnerable defenses) to knock the Eagles off their perch. 

Past NFC East Winners

NFC East Betting Trends

What Are NFL Division Futures?

NFL Division futures are easier to find success in as opposed to betting on a conference champion, because as opposed to picking from a crop of 16 total teams from either the AFC or NFC, you're simply wagering on one of a possible four teams to finish first amongst the group. The strength of the contenders varies from year to year, but even so, the odds are more so in your favor with a narrow field.

NFC North Betting Odds

The NFC North is comprised of the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings. 

NFC North Division Best Bet: Detroit Lions

Seeing the Detroit Lions as NFC North champions must be surreal to long-suffering fans of the franchise, let alone watching them be betting favorites to repeat. Quarterback Jared Goff has proved to be worth every bit of his $212-million extension after completing a career-best 67.3 percent of his passes and throwing for just under 4,600 yards, and Amon Ra St. Brown also got extended through the 2028 season. Now, he gets to play 15 of his first 16 games indoors, which should allow Goff to continue on his path of unreal success. Plus, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson stayed at his post. Johnson has been great at coaxing the absolute best out of Goff throughout his career in Detroit.

This isn't as much of a layup as wagering on some of the other divisions, but getting in at plus money on Detroit is the logical bet early on. They'll need to overcome the undefeated Minnesota Vikings. Expect to see these teams' true colours come the fore as the season rolls along. 

Previous NFC North Division Champions

NFC North Betting Trends

What Are NFL Division Futures?

NFL Division futures are easier to find success in as opposed to betting on a conference champion, because as opposed to picking from a crop of 16 total teams from either the AFC or NFC, you're simply wagering on one of a possible four teams to finish first amongst the group. The strength of the contenders varies from year to year, but even so, the odds are more so in your favor with a narrow field.

AFC South Division Odds Best Bet: Houston Texans

The Texans are rightfully minus-money favorites in to win the South. Frankly, they're the only competent team in this division. The Colts have inconsistencies on offense and a shockingly bad defense, while the Titans and Jaguars battle it out for the worst record in football.

The Texans are going to walk away with this division, so bet them while you still can.

Previous AFC South Division Champions

AFC South Betting Trends

What Are NFL Division Futures?

NFL Division futures are easier to find success in as opposed to betting on a conference champion, because as opposed to picking from a crop of 16 total teams from either the AFC or NFC, you're simply wagering on one of a possible four teams to finish first amongst the group. The strength of the contenders varies from year to year, but even so, the odds are more so in your favor with a narrow field.

AFC West Division Best Bet: Kansas City Chiefs

The reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs have won eight-straight division titles, and were the only team last season to finish with a winning record. There's no reason to doubt that they'll do it again in 2024, especially after a great start to the season.

Previous AFC West Division Champions

AFC West Betting Trends

What Are NFL Division Futures?

NFL Division futures are easier to find success in as opposed to betting on a conference champion, because as opposed to picking from a crop of 16 total teams from either the AFC or NFC, you're simply wagering on one of a possible four teams to finish first amongst the group. The strength of the contenders varies from year to year, but even so, the odds are more so in your favor with a narrow field.

AFC North Division Best Bet: Baltimore Ravens

The fact that the Ravens started 1-2 and are still AFC North favorites is a testament to their talent.

Pairing Derrick Henry with MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson almost seems unfair with how prolific they are as runners. It didn't lead to wins in Weeks 1 or 2, but things started clicking against the Cowboys. If the running game continues to thrive and Baltimore's offensive line holds up, the Ravens should win the North again.

Previous AFC North Division Champions

AFC North Betting Trends

What Are NFL Division Futures?

NFL Division futures are easier to find success in as opposed to betting on a conference champion, because as opposed to picking from a crop of 16 total teams from either the AFC or NFC, you're simply wagering on one of a possible four teams to finish first amongst the group. The strength of the contenders varies from year to year, but even so, the odds are more so in your favor with a narrow field.

AFC East Division Odds Best Bet: Buffalo Bills

I'm actually surprised the Bills aren't larger favorites in these AFC East odds. They've been arguably the best team in football so far this season, while the other East squads have all had troubles. The Patriots suck (as expected), the Dolphins have a serious QB health issue, and the Jets have been solid but unspectacular. This division is Buffalo's to lose.

Previous AFC East Division Champions

AFC East Betting Trends