Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire
Author: Anthony Vlahovic
Last Updated: 30 September, 2025
Making the NFL playoffs through the Wild Card can be nerve-wracking, so every team’s first mission before making the Super Bowl is winning the division. The importance of home-field advantage cannot be understated, but trying to claim a divisional crown can be difficult, depending on which division a team plays in.
While some teams have dominated their division over the past few years, such as the Chiefs, there is potential to find significant value in this market. For example, the NFC West champs, the LA Rams, were (+400) to win the NFC West during the 2024-25 preseason, and they were even plus money entering week nine of the regular season.
The NFL regular season is officially three weeks down, and we will update the table below with prices from all the top sportsbooks available in the US.
All current odds listed below are as of September 30, 2025.
Current best odds:
Indianapolis Colts: +105 (FanDuel)
Jacksonville Jaguars: +130 (Caesars)
Houston Texans: +700 (BetMGM)
Tennessee Titans: +16,000 (DraftKings)
Complete AFC South odds comparison:
Team | DraftKings | BetMGM | FanDuel |
---|---|---|---|
Indianapolis Colts | +100 | -105 | +105 |
Jacksonville Jaguars | +125 | +125 | +125 |
Houston Texans | +650 | +700 | +650 |
Tennessee Titans | +16,000 | +15,000 | +10,000 |
AFC South winner opening odds:
Houston Texans: +100
Jacksonville Jaguars: +300
Indianapolis Colts: +320
Tennessee Titans: +900
Current best odds:
Buffalo Bills: -1600 (DraftKings)
New England Patriots: +1600 (Caesars)
Miami Dolphins: +10,000 (DraftKings, FD)
New York Jets: +25,000 (BetMGM)
Complete AFC East odds comparison:
Team | DraftKings | FanDuel | BetRivers |
---|---|---|---|
Buffalo Bills | -1600 | -2000 | -2500 |
New England Patriots | +1200 | +1500 | +1500 |
Miami Dolphins | +10,000 | +10,000 | +7500 |
New York Jets | +18,000 | +10,000 | +7500 |
AFC East winner opening odds:
Buffalo Bills: -250
Miami Dolphins: +750
New England Patriots: +475
New York Jets: +1100
Current best odds:
Los Angeles Chargers: +110 (FanDuel)
Kansas City Chiefs: +155 (DraftKings)
Denver Broncos: +540 (Caesars)
Las Vegas Raiders: +5500 (Caesars)
Complete AFC West odds comparison:
Team | DraftKings | Caesars | FanDuel |
---|---|---|---|
Los Angeles Chargers | +105 | +105 | +110 |
Kansas City Chiefs | +155 | +140 | +145 |
Denver Broncos | +450 | +540 | +470 |
Las Vegas Raiders | +5000 | +5500 | +4000 |
AFC West winner opening odds:
Kansas City Chiefs: -125
Los Angeles Chargers: +265
Denver Broncos: +400
Las Vegas Raiders: +1800
Current best odds:
Baltimore Ravens: -170 (FanDuel)
Pittsburgh Steelers: +225 (BetMGM, BetRivers, Caesars)
Cincinnati Bengals: +1500 (DraftKings)
Cleveland Browns: +2500 (BetMGM)
Complete AFC North odds comparison:
Team | DraftKings | BetMGM | FanDuel |
---|---|---|---|
Baltimore Ravens | -180 | -175 | -170 |
Pittsburgh Steelers | +200 | +225 | +220 |
Cincinnati Bengals | +1500 | +1200 | +1100 |
Cleveland Browns | +2200 | +2500 | +1800 |
AFC North winner opening odds:
Baltimore Ravens: -140
Cincinnati Bengals: +190
Pittsburgh Steelers: +700
Cleveland Browns: +3000
Current best odds:
Los Angeles Rams: +135 (Caesars)
San Francisco 49ers: +180 (BetRivers, DK)
Seattle Seahawks: +400 (FD, BetRivers, BetMGM)
Arizona Cardinals: +1900 (DraftKings)
Complete NFC West odds comparison:
Team | DraftKings | FanDuel | BetRivers |
---|---|---|---|
Los Angeles Rams | +115 | +120 | +120 |
San Francisco 49ers | +180 | +170 | +180 |
Seattle Seahawks | +370 | +400 | +400 |
Arizona Cardinals | +1900 | +1300 | +1400 |
NFC West winner opening odds:
San Francisco 49ers: -105
Los Angeles Rams: +210
Arizona Cardinals: +650
Seattle Seahawks: +800
Current best odds:
Philadelphia Eagles: -330 (DraftKings)
Washington Commanders: +400 (FanDuel)
Dallas Cowboys: +2200 (DK)
New York Giants: +10,000 (FanDuel)
Complete NFC East odds comparison:
Team | DraftKings | FanDuel | BetMGM |
---|---|---|---|
Philadelphia Eagles | -330 | -350 | -350 |
Washington Commanders | +330 | +400 | +350 |
Dallas Cowboys | +2200 | +1600 | +1400 |
New York Giants | +8000 | +10,000 | +8000 |
NFC East winner opening odds:
Philadelphia Eagles: -150
Washington Commanders: +225
Dallas Cowboys: +600
New York Giants: +3000
Current best odds:
Green Bay Packers: +110 (FanDuel, DK)
Detroit Lions: +120 (FanDuel, BetRivers, BetMGM)
Minnesota Vikings: +1000 (BetRivers, FD)
Chicago Bears: +2500 (DK, Caesars)
Complete NFC North odds comparison:
Team | DraftKings | FanDuel | BetRivers |
---|---|---|---|
Green Bay Packers | +110 | +110 | +105 |
Detroit Lions | +110 | +120 | +120 |
Minnesota Vikings | +950 | +1000 | +1000 |
Chicago Bears | +2500 | +1600 | +1500 |
NFC North winner opening odds:
Detroit Lions: +125
Green Bay Packers: +225
Minnesota Vikings: +450
Chicago Bears: +550
Current best odds:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -250 (FanDuel)
Atlanta Falcons: +330 (DraftKings)
Carolina Panthers: +2500 (DraftKings)
New Orleans Saints: +5500 (Caesars)
Complete NFC South odds comparison:
Team | DraftKings | BetMGM | Caesars |
---|---|---|---|
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | -330 | -325 | -330 |
Atlanta Falcons | +330 | +300 | +310 |
Carolina Panthers | +2500 | +2000 | +2200 |
New Orleans Saints | +4000 | +5000 | +5500 |
NFC South winner opening odds:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +115
Atlanta Falcons: +225
Carolina Panthers: +425
New Orleans Saints: +750
September 29, 2025: The Packers are now (+110) after their tie with Dallas, while the Lions are nipping at their heels at (+120).
September 29, 2025: With a 49ers loss and Rams win, Los Angeles is now favored to win the NFC West at (+120).
September 23, 2025: By blowing a late lead to the 49ers, the Arizona Cardinals now have the worst odds to win the NFC South, heading into their matchup with the Seahawks.
September 23, 2025: Following another late comeback win, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are now commanding favorites in the NFC South.
September 16, 2025: After a big odds shift following their Week One loss, the Detroit Lions are now back down to (+350) to win the NFC North.
September 16, 2025: With the Texans and Jaguars suffering losses in Week Two, the Indianapolis Colts are now favored to win the AFC South at (+140).
September 16, 2025: Joe Burrow has suffered a turf toe injury that will require surgery. Despite being 2-0, Cincinnati is (+800) to win the division.
September 9, 2025: The Houston Texans showed a lot of weaknesses in Week One, and they are now (+185) to win the division after opening at (+100).
The Kansas City Chiefs have not lost the AFC West since 2015, meaning they've won it nine straight years, including the 2024 season.
The last time the Cleveland Browns won their division was 1989.
From 2009 to 2019, the New England Patriots won the AFC East. In total, they've won the division 17 times since 2000.
After not winning a division title since 1995, the Buffalo Bills have won the AFC East the past five seasons, including 2024.
Since the AFC South was started in 2002, the Indianapolis Colts hold the record with nine division titles. They are also the only team in the division's history to win an AFC Championship game and Super Bowl.
The New York Giants have not won the NFC East since 2011, the same year they won the Super Bowl.
Before 2023, the last time the Detroit Lions won the NFC North was 1993.
The Atlanta Falcons have the fewest NFC South titles with four.
Winner (Record) | Division | Opening odds | Week 9 odds |
---|---|---|---|
Los Angeles Rams (10-7) | NFC West | +400 | +375 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7) | NFC South | +230 | +375 |
Detroit Lions (15-2) | NFC North | +150 | -150 |
Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) | NFC East | +130 | -120 |
Kansas City Chiefs (15-2) | AFC West | -200 | -5000 |
Houston Texans (10-7) | AFC South | +175 | -1200 |
Buffalo Bills (13-4) | AFC East | +130 | -3000 |
Baltimore Ravens (12-5) | AFC North | +105 | -190 |
Winner (Record) | Division | Opening odds | Week 9 odds |
---|---|---|---|
San Francisco 49ers (12-5) | NFC West | -160 | -300 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-8) | NFC South | +375 | +450 |
Detroit Lions (12-5) | NFC North | +150 | -2000 |
Dallas Cowboys (12-5) | NFC East | +175 | +155 |
Kansas City Chiefs (11-6) | AFC West | -160 | -750 |
Houston Texans (10-7) | AFC South | +850 | +750 |
Buffalo Bills (11-6) | AFC East | +100 | +200 |
Baltimore Ravens (13-4) | AFC North | +225 | -135 |
Winner (Record) | Division | Opening odds | Week 9 odds |
---|---|---|---|
San Francisco 49ers (13-4) | NFC West | +230 | -140 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9) | NFC South | +140 | -135 |
Minnesota Vikings (13-4) | NFC North | +300 | -1000 |
Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) | NFC East | +300 | -400 |
Kansas City Chiefs (14-3) | AFC West | -140 | -600 |
Jacksonville Jaguars (9-8) | AFC South | +550 | +600 |
Buffalo Bills (13-3) | AFC East | -185 | -1000 |
Cincinnati Bengals (12-4) | AFC North | +200 | +350 |
Handicapping the NFL division winner markets involves many factors. The most prominent factors include schedule difficulty, roster strength and depth, and quarterback play. While those are all important considerations, in tighter divisions, such as the NFC South, bettors often overlook tiebreaker procedures and how they can impact their bets.
When two teams in the same division finish with the same record, a hierarchy of tiebreakers ensues. Knowing these tiebreakers can help give sharp bettors an edge. The first tiebreaker that ensues is the head-to-head record. If that is also a tie, the scenarios move into division record, common opponents, and then conference record.
With that said, a team with a more manageable schedule that beats up on non-conference opponents may still lose a tiebreaker to a team that has the same record but beats more in-conference opponents. To analyze these scenarios before and during the season, sharp bettors can map out division and conference matchups for two different divisional teams and factor in which one may have a more significant edge if they split the season series and both end up with a 10-7 record.