In-Depth Analysis of 2024 / 2025 NFL Division Betting Odds

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The 2024/25 NFL football season is shaping up to be an intriguing one, with the top online sportsbooks releasing the division odds for bettors to analyse. Last season showcased the unpredictable nature of the NFL, with the Houston Texans' surprising rise to the top of the AFC South.

With some divisions looking like close calls and others seemingly pre-decided, these early football odds invite speculation and strategic betting ahead of the draft and free agency period. Notably, while some teams are pegged as strong contenders based on last season's performances, the NFL's history of year-over-year volatility means that surprises could well be on the horizon.

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2024/25 NFL Season Divisional Odds Analysis

The 2024/25 NFL football season promises to be an intense battle between top teams for division titles. The latest betting odds give a clear picture of the anticipated leaders and underdogs in all eight divisions. This detailed analysis presents the divisional odds, pinpointing major competitors and unexpected challengers in the playoff hunt.

Odds to Win the AFC East

Buffalo Bills: +165 at Caesars
Miami Dolphins: +190 at Caesars
New York Jets: +240 at FanDuel
New England Patriots: +2800 at Caesars

The Buffalo Bills became the AFC East champions last season when they defeated the Miami Dolphins in the final game of the regular season. The early sports betting odds released by online sportsbooks for this season indicate a competitive race among three NFL teams, with the New England Patriots positioned as the least likely to win the division.

Despite an Achilles injury that sidelined Aaron Rodgers for almost the entire 2023-24 season, the New York Jets are currently third in line to win the AFC East. They follow the favoured Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins. Given their strong defence last season and the potential return of Rodgers to his peak performance, the New York Jets present a potentially underestimated option at +290 odds.

The New England Patriots have historically dominated the AFC East, and have won the championship 11 times in the last 15 seasons and 16 times in the last 21 years. However, in recent years, the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills have been more successful when it comes to clinching the title.

The Bills have won the title for the last four years, but before this recent success, the team experienced a long period without a division title, last winning it in 1995 before their new winning streak started in 2020.

Odds to Win the AFC North

Baltimore Ravens: +130 at FanDuel
Cincinnati Bengals: +175 at Bet365
Cleveland Browns: +600 at SugarHouse
Pittsburgh Steelers: +900 at Bet365

Over the past four seasons, three of the best NFL teams have claimed the AFC North title. Last season, the Ravens clinched the top seed in the AFC North and the conference, in a record-breaking season in which all teams finished with a record above .500 for the first time since 1935. Early betting odds suggest bettors should gear up for yet another competitive year for the AFC North Championship.

The current champions the Baltimore Ravens are favoured to secure the division once again. However, this division is shaping up to be a two-team race, particularly with a healthy Joe Burrow expected to be back for the Bengals, making them strong contenders to go from worst to first this season.

In the third rank are the Cleveland Browns, their strong performance last season and their star player Deshaun Watson put them in a relatively good position to claim the title with odds of +550, and if they do it would be their first since back in 1989.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are seen as long shots. However, they should not be underestimated as they were wild-card entries last season as well. Their potential quarterback upgrades through trades could make them interesting bets.

Odds to Win the AFC South

Houston Texans: +110 at SugarHouse
Jacksonville Jaguars: +290 at Caesars
Indianapolis Colts: +350 at SugarHouse
Tennessee Titans: +800 at Caesars

This division represents one of the NFL's most closely matched groups ahead of the NFL mock draft, with three different teams winning the AFC North title over the past four seasons. Last season, the Houston Texans emerged as the unexpected champions of the AFC South, and they won the title on the final day in a tight race between three teams. This marked the fifth time in nine seasons that the Texans have won the division. The betting odds suggest another closely contested race could be ahead, with Texas in the lead Texans with slightly better average odds

The Indianapolis Colts are currently experiencing the longest period without a win, having last taken the division in 2014, but with Anthony Richardson returning for the Colts, there's great potential for them to be strong contenders this year.

Odds to Win the AFC West

Kansas City Chiefs: -230 at FanDuel
Los Angeles Chargers: +350 at FanDuel
Las Vegas Raiders: +1100 at SugarHouse
Denver Broncos: +2000 at FanDuel

The Kansas City Chiefs are heavily favoured to secure the AFC West for the ninth year in a row, with Patrick Mahomes leading the team. Last season, the team secured their eighth consecutive AFC West title with an impressive 11-6 record, and was the only team in the division to end the season above .500.

Historically, the AFC West has been dominated by the Chiefs and the Denver Broncos over the past 14 seasons, with Kansas City winning the last eight.

Despite the favourable odds on the Los Angeles Chargers, we have to keep in mind that this team last won the division in 2009, while the Raiders' most recent win dates all the way back to 2002.

Given that Denver and Las Vegas are both set for significant team overhauls with their anticipated rebuilds, you might want to keep an eye on the Los Angeles Chargers as a potential value pick for the division and the upcoming NFL games.

Odds to Win the NFC East

Dallas Cowboys: +125 at Caesars
Philadelphia Eagles: +140 at Bet365
Washington Commanders: +1000 at FanDuel
New York Giants: +1000 at SugarHouse

Last season, the Dallas Cowboys secured the NFC East title with a victory against the Commanders on the final day, while the Philadelphia Eagles had to enter the NFL playoff games as a wild-card team after losing to the Giants. The current betting odds imply that the Cowboys and Eagles are once again the favourites for this division. However, the Eagles remain in second spot despite their recent acquisition of Saquon Barkley.

The Cowboys might be the top contender for this division, but we also need to keep in mind that the NFC East division hasn't seen a repeat champion since the Eagles' four-year streak from 2001 to 2004. Over the last four years, three different teams have claimed the division.

Despite being ranked as one of the top four favourites to win the NFC East, a title they last won in 2011, the Giants are currently without a quarterback, and they are actively searching for one to strengthen their team’s chances.

Odds to Win the NFC North

Detroit Lions: +145 at Caesars
Green Bay Packers: +225 at Bet365
Chicago Bears: +370 at FanDuel
Minnesota Vikings: +750 at FanDuel

The competition for the NFC North title is shaping up to be highly competitive this year, with the Detroit Lions currently in the lead as the favourites. In the past six years each team in the division has won the NFC North title at least once, with the Packers securing it three times.

Last season the Lions won the NFC North title, for the first time since 1993, and secured the conference's third playoff seed. Meanwhile, the Packers secured a wild card position, and both the Vikings and Bears were in contention for a playoff spot until the final weeks of the season.

The Vikings have seen their odds decrease, especially after Kirk Cousins's departure to free agency, leaving them with the lowest odds right after Chicago. The Green Bay Packers are considered to be strong contenders under the leadership of Jordan Love. Love's performance has been noteworthy, especially in the last eight games of the previous season, where he passed for 2,150 yards, had a 70.2% completion rate, and achieved an 18-1 touchdown to interception ratio, a momentum he carried into the playoffs.

Odds to Win the NFC South

Atlanta Falcons: -120 at FanDuel
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +300 at Bet365
New Orleans Saints: +350 at Caesars
Carolina Panthers: +1400 at FanDuel

Last season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinched the NFC South title by defeating the Panthers in their final game. In a tightly contested match, the Saints beat the Falcons. However, they still missed out on getting a wild card spot. The current betting odds show that we are in for yet another tight contest between all of these teams.

In recent years, the Panthers, Saints, and Buccaneers have all won the NFC South championship in back-to-back seasons, something that the Falcons have not yet accomplished. Tampa Bay, in particular, has secured the division title for three consecutive years, including last season.

With the implementation of a new management team and the anticipation of a new quarterback for the 2024 season, top sports betting sites claim that the Falcons are well-positioned as strong candidates for the division crown. The acquisition of Kirk Cousins has significantly boosted the Falcons' prospects and increased their initial odds from +142 to -110.

Meanwhile, the reigning champions the Buccaneers, who are the reigning champions could bring home the title this year if they succeed in keeping Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans during the offseason.

Odds to Win the NFC West

San Francisco 49ers: -210 at FanDuel
Los Angeles Rams: +370 at Caesars
Seattle Seahawks: +800 at FanDuel
Arizona Cardinals: +1300 at SugarHouse

Last season, the San Francisco 49ers won the NFC West title and earned the top seed in the NFC playoffs. The Rams secured a wild card spot, while the Seahawks remained competitive up until the end of the season.

Heading into the 2024-25 season, the 49ers, under the leadership of Brock Purdy are highly favoured to win the division title once more. They have won the NFC West crown two years running and have taken it three times in the last five years. However, it's worth noting that each team in the division has captured the title at least once in the past nine years, with the Arizona Cardinals having the longest period since their last win.

These online sportsbook NFL division odds suggest the 49ers are not only expected to win the NFC West but also have strong prospects for the Super Bowl. Nonetheless, the Los Angeles Rams, who made the playoffs last season with a relatively young roster, are seen as offering a worthwhile betting proposition due to their potential upside.

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