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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: Cincinnati Bengals +800

Riding with our Super Bowl pick, the Cincinnati Bengals are an excellent play at +800 win the AFC Championship. Burrow and the Bengals have been here before, and with a few new defensive pieces, the sky is the limit for this squad. Why not back the only active quarterback to defeat Patrick Mahomes in the AFC playoffs to do so again?

AFC Championship Value Bet: Houston Texans +1400

Houston has all the defensive talent necessary to take them to the Super Bowl. By nearly every major metric, Demeco Ryan's stop-unit was one of the best in the NFL in 2024. 

Now, CJ Stroud needs some help with the offense. The Texans offensive line was a dumpster fire last season, as Stroud faced early pressure up the middle time and time again. A new guard or two are needed. Thankfully, Houston has six picks to help them in the 2025 NFL Draft. 

Moreover, the Texans are certain to restructure a number of veteran contracts or make cuts to open up some room. With Stefon Diggs entering free agency, and Tank Dell severely injured, Stroud will need another playmaker out wide to take this team to the promised land. 

Previous AFC Conference Champions

AFC 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 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 +185

Jared Goff is a top-five NFL quarterback. He's on an absolute heater, as Lions offense has more touchdowns over the last 4 games (18), than Goff has incompletions (16). Despite playing the Vikings top rated defense in Week 7, Goff went off for 280 yards and two touchdowns. Coordinator Ben Johnson's unit looks unstoppable at the moment. Making the Lions a behemoth. Detroit followed that up with a 52-point outing against the Tennessee Titans in Week 8. Detroit's offense now has more touchdowns (28), then incompletions (24) over the past five weeks.

Somehow, someway, the Lions overcame five Jared Goff interceptions to win on SNF against the Texans in Week 10. Detroit has gotten out to a 8-1 start and look like one of the most consistent teams on both sides of the football. This could be the year Jared Goff and company finally take the next step and reach a Super Bowl. 

NFC Championship Value Bet: Green Bay Packers +1000

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 the second-half of the season. Green Bay was 2-5 at this time last year and were a couple of plays away from an NFC Championship game appearance. They're now 6-3 and finding ways to defeat contenders like the Texans. 

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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 +600

With Baker Mayfield under center, 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 +600 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 West Betting Odds

The NFC West is comprised of the San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, Arizona Cardinals, and Seattle Seahawks. 

NFC West Division Best Bet: San Francisco 49ers +120

The brick wall that is the Kansas City Chiefs has deprived the San Francisco 49ers of yet another Super Bowl, but the grind continues for young quarterback Brock Purdy and company. The three-headed behemoth of Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, and Deebo Samuel will once again rip through opposing defenses with their elite skill, but the rest of the NFC West has gotten better, so it's not guaranteed that San Francisco's path to the Super Bowl will come in the form of a division crown. 

After a tumultuous off-season Brandon Aiyuk returns to give the 49ers the NFC's most devastating collection of weapons. This could be the year they put it all together and finally win a Super Bowl.

The 49ers have shown their warts through the first quarter of the season. However, the Rams are almost completely out of playoff contention, and the Seahawks can't block anybody. San Francisco is far and away the most talented team in the division, and they also have the most depth throughout their roster. Expect to see that come the fore as the season rolls along. Another setback at the hands of the Chiefs hasn't helped matters. But, the 49ers smoked the Cowboys and still have games against the Rams, Dolphins and first-place Cardinals on the schedule.  

Previous NFC West Division Champions

NFC 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.

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 -225

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. The Eagles 28-3 demolition of the rival Giants only emphasizes the potential of this team. With Jayden Daniels hurt, and the Cowboys reeling, the Eagles remain the best NFC East division winner wager. 

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

The Lions are 8-1 and showing few signs of slowing down. Goff has been even better than advertised (five interceptions against Houston not withstanding), as the Lions have absolutely destroyed the competition this season. Unless Jordan Love and the Packers can make a run across the second-half of the season, the NFC North is Detroit's to lose. 

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. There's no point in betting on any other squad. 

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 perfect 9-0 start to the season. Even the Chargers are already three games back and have little hope of catching the Chiefs for the AFC West.

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 0-2 and quickly regained their spot AFC North favorites is a testament to Baltimore's talent.

Pairing Derrick Henry with MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson almost seems unfair with how prolific they are as runners. If the running game continues to thrive and Baltimore's offensive line holds up, the Ravens should win the North again.

This is probably the only AFC division I'd be willing to place a bet on the underdogs right now, though. I see a path to a Steelers or maybe even Bengals North crown, if everything goes right.

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

Buffalo is a massive favorite to take home the AFC East for a reason. The Bills have been the only competent squad in the division this season. With the Patriots sucking (as expected), the Dolphins suffering serious QB health issues, and the Jets doing classic Jets stuff, this division is Buffalo's to lose.

Previous AFC East Division Champions

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