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You won’t find a division more heavily built on tradition and grit than the NFC North; with windswept, icy landscapes populated by some of the most diehard fans in the entire NFL. From the Packers’ cheeseheads to the Vikings’ ravage fans, the NFC North is all-in. It also provides for some of the most watched storylines of 2020, including Aaron Rodgers’ future with the Packers, and the Bears’ quarterback room.

This page will serve as a one-stop-shop guide to betting on the NFC North – complete with a 2019 recap, 2020 lookahead, past division winners, and where to bet the NFC North. The most important piece of advice is to shop around before placing a wager. For instance, just because FanDuel Sportsbook offers the Vikings (+150) doesn’t mean every outlet will. An extra minute or two of searching could lead to larger payouts. With that said, let’s cut into the NFC North.

NFC North odds

2019 NFC North results

The one stat that defines the Packers’ 2019 campaign: they were 8-0 in one score games. Credit where credit is due – that’s thanks to toughness, discipline, Rodgers, and a great rookie coaching campaign by Matt LaFleur. What it’s not is replicable. The Packers essentially fudged their way to 13 wins which was amplified by two drubbings at the hands of San Francisco (once in the NFC Championship Game). Another outlier was running back Aaron Jones’ 19 total touchdowns, which kept Green Bay in many games. Rodgers, despite his final season totals, wasn’t the same gunslinger of recent years and LaFleur relied on a downright ridiculously productive campaign from Jones. It’s a season to be celebrated, no doubt, but the numbers do cast major questions on the Packers moving forward.

Did someone say rinse and repeat for the Vikings? Yet again, the Vikings played their way to a respectable record, a playoff berth, and a matchup with the New Orleans Saints. And, like in 2018, the Vikings pulled off an improbable win surrounded by officiating controversy. Dalvin Cook, who played most of the season, was just one year removed from a devastating ACL tear and amassed 1,135 yards and 13 touchdowns. Minnesota’s defense was fifth in total defense and was the least penalized squad in the league. Kirk Cousins was efficient and, for the most part, took care of the football. It was a respectable year for the Vikings until they ran into the buzzsaw that was Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers; they were beaten soundly (just 147 total yards of offense) and their season was halted.

After one of Chicago’s most impressive seasons was ended by the infamous double-doink, the Bears put forth in 2019 one of the most uninspiring 8-8 efforts in the NFL. The offense managed just 17.5 points per game (29th) and the team suffered losses to the Raiders and Chargers. Mitch Trubisky was an eyesore– managing just 3,100 yards passing and a 17-10 touchdown-to-interception ratio. For the most part, the Bears beat who they were supposed to (5-2 against teams who finished below .500) and lost the games they needed to win (2-6 against teams who finished above .500). The highlight of the season was undoubtedly sweeping the 10-6 Vikings, which included a Week 17 victory where Chicago rushed for 158 yards on one of the best rushing defenses in the NFL. In the end, Chicago massively underachieved, falling 1.5 games under their 2019 expected total (9.5) and missing the playoffs despite having the seventh best preseason odds to win Super Bowl LIV.

Before Matthew Stafford was lost for the season with an injury, the Lions were looking like an alright team– they were 3-4-1 in games started by Stafford. After that, they went 0-8 and scored more than 20 points just once. It was musical chairs with quarterbacks during that stretch with both Jeff Driskel and David Blough getting shots as the starter– neither of which completed 60% of his passes nor averaged over 5.6 yards per pass attempt (league average: 7.2). The defense wasn’t much better: they held opponents to under 20 points just twice all year. If there is a positive spin on the season, it’s that they ended up with the third overall pick in the NFL Draft.

2020 NFC North outlook and predictions

As mentioned, there is a likely regression coming for the Packers. An 8-0 record in single-score games is unsustainable and the rushing touchdown rate is historically an outlier. But that doesn’t mean the Packers won’t be a good team. They return 10 of 11 defensive starters and have one of the best offensive lines in the NFL (ranked 4th by PFF). Rodgers is still the signal caller and his weapons – Davante Adams and Jones – are back. LaFleur returns after a stellar rookie coaching campaign and Green Bay is ready to repeat as division champs; however, they fall behind Minnesota in odds to win the division. Despite loud cries from Rodgers for more weapons, the Packers moved up in the draft to select his replacement, Jordan Love, another running back, AJ Dillion, and a handful of role players that won’t be catching a ball from AR. All offseason, Rodgers has been publicly casting doubt on his future with the team. Because of the uncertainty and animosity in Green Bay, the Packers’ win total sits at a modest 8.5 at most sportsbooks.

The Vikings have a massive leg-up on most of the NFL this coming season– an experienced, respected head coach and an experienced, respected quarterback returning. With a wild and limited offseason, this might be the most crucial trait in a successful 2020 season. Minnesota successfully doused the Cook contract situation before it even began, and the star running back reported to camp on time– something that could have derailed the offense fast. With all potential distractions behind them, it’s no wonder the Vikings hold the best odds to take the NFC North in 2020. The biggest hurdle for the team is getting over the playoff hump and securing a Super Bowl berth, their first since 1976. The defense remains intact and looks to continue their recent success, where they’ve finished in the top six in total defense four of the last five seasons (finished ninth in 2018). The Vikings still fall under longshots to win Super Bowl LV, coming in around +2500, but could be an interesting bet to throw a few dollars down on.

The old adage goes, if you have more than one quarterback, you have none at all. In this case, the Bears have both a struggling Mitch Trubisky and perennial playoff sensation Nick Foles competing for their top spot. Could Chicago be gently pushing Trubisky out? That remains to be seen. They used their first pick (which wasn’t until the second round) on a tight end – Cole Kmet out of Notre Dame – bringing their post-draft total to nine TEs (yes, nine). The defense is at least a bright spot, which allowed the fourth-least amount of points in 2019 and the sixth-least amount of rushing yards per attempt. With a volatile top of the division, the Bears are around +425 odds to win the division (which is one of the better odds for a third-place projected team). Expectations for have been tempered, but not totally removed, with Chicago being projected to win 7.5 games.

Stafford is back, the Lions managed to acquire a lockdown corner to replace the departed Darius Slay, they took a couple shots on rookie weapons, and bolstered their offensive line. Bottom line, Detroit had a nice offseason. The biggest story for the Lions is Matt Patricia’s job security, which could be zero if the Lions don’t at least look competitive in 2020. The schedulers didn’t give Patricia a break– the Lions have the league’s fifth-hardest schedule this season (0.515 opponent win percentage last year). Despite back-to-back last place finishes in the NFC North, Detroit still has +550 odds to win the division– the best odds of any projected last place finisher in the league. The Lions have a projected 6.5 win total at most books, making them a tough bet to take in the NFC North.

The NFC North has the lowest variability in odds to win of any division in football. In fact, Detroit (+550) still holds 15% of the handle– making the NFC North one of just two divisions with every team holding 10% or more of the total handle (AFC East). Green Bay (+180) sits second in odds, but leads in percentage of total bets (45%) and percentage of the handle controlled (33%). That’s followed by Minnesota (34% of all bets, 30% of the handle), and Chicago (17% of bets, 22% of the handle). Though there are two clear leaders – the Packers and Vikings – wagers have been fairly evenly distributed throughout all four teams.

Past NFC North division winners

How to bet on NFL division winners

To reiterate advice given here, shop around before diving headlong into the first bet you see; different outlets offer different odds and a minute or two of your time could result in some more money coming your way.

When reading an odds table, there’s several numbers of note. The first is the odds, which tells you who is favored (lower numbers are favored) and how much a successful bet would earn you. For example, a $100 bet on Green Bay (+180) would win you $180 with a total payout of $280. Next is the handle, which tells you what percentage of the total amount bet on the AFC North division winner each team commands. For example, the Vikings have 30% of the handle– meaning 30% of all money bet on the NFC North winner has gone to the Vikings. Last is the percentage of bets, which refers to the number of bets– not the amount– wagered on each team. The Bears have 17% of all bets, which doesn’t reflect how much was bet (the Bears have 22% of the handle, meaning larger betting amounts are being placed on the Bears).

Maybe more so than any division in football, the NFC North is a total toss-up; even last place Detroit is getting some attention from bettors. Throughout the year, most eyes will be on the Packers’ and Bears’ quarterback rooms and on whether or not Minnesota can make the next jump. Plus, Green Bay is good for a November snowstorm game at least once a year.

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This page serves as your one-stop-shop for information on the NFC East that should lead you to the most intelligent bets. Included is a recap of the 2019 season, what can be expected in 2020, NFC East division history, and how you can bet on division winners.

However, before diving headlong into putting all your money down on a winner, consider your options. Shop around at several outlets (DraftKings, FanDuel, FOX Bet) to find the most optimal odds. With that said, let’s take a look at the NFC East.

2020 NFC East odds

2019 NFC East results

Philadelphia couldn’t have served the division up to Dallas on a shinier silver platter, but the Cowboys absolutely refused to take it. Injuries ravaged the receiving corps, leaving Carson Wentz two tight ends and a handful of practice squad players to throw to. Despite that, Wentz tossed for over 4,000 yards (9th in the league), 27 touchdowns (5th), and just seven interceptions. The Eagles managed to drop games to Atlanta and Detroit early, then lost three straight off their bye week (including a massive implosion against Miami in week 13). Philly limped to the finish line in first place, then was immediately bounced by Seattle in the NFC Wild Card Round. Vegas oddsmakers were happy with the result– they marked the Eagles +100 favorites in the preseason.

The aforementioned Cowboys (+110 to win 2019 division) had one of the most disappointing seasons in the entire NFL. Coming off a 10-6 season, Dallas went 4-5 across the final stretch of the season and effectively declared they did not want the NFC East title. The 8-8 record was mostly highlighted by losses to the Jets and Bears in weeks six and 13, respectively, finalized by a 17-9 loss to half an Eagles roster. The offense was inconsistent at best, scoring 30 or more eight times and failing to score 17 points four times. But not all was doom and gloom in Arlington, Dak Prescott finished 2nd in the league in passing yards (4,902) and 4th in passing touchdowns (30); Ezekiel Elliott once again proved he is reliable, rushing for 1,357 yards (4th) and 12 touchdowns (t-5th). The defense ranked 9th in yards per play (5.2) and QB knockdowns (49). However, the implosions were theatrical and it was once again not Dallas’ year.

If the Giants were anything, it was interesting. At just +1100 odds to win the division in 2019 and an over/under win total of 5.5, the expectations in New York were low. It took first-round pick Daniel Jones just two games to take the starting job from rapidly-deteriorating Eli Manning and the rookie won his first two starts. However, eight straight losses, a league-leading 18 (!!!) fumbles, and a 3-10 record as a starter put a very wet blanket on the “Danny Dimes” hype train. Things weren’t much better in Washington, DC, where the artist-formerly-known as the Redskins limped to a 3-13 record with uninspiring wins over Miami, Carolina, and Detroit (0-6 record in-division). Like the Giants, expectations were low (+900 odds to win division). However, even those were not met as rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins looked atrocious. He completed under 59% of his passes, had a 7-7 TD-INT ratio, and mustered just 6.7 yards per pass attempt.

Although the path to the finish line was a wild ride emphasized by injuries and incredible collapses, the NFC shaped up to be a mostly-predicted league. In the end, it was a forgettable year for nearly everyone involved.

2020 NFC East outlook and predictions

Depending on who you ask, the Dallas Cowboys are looking like early favorites to take the 2020 NFC East title. Jason Garrett is out as head coach and Super Bowl champion Mike McCarthy is in. McCarthy has been notorious for his work with Hall of Fame quarterbacks Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers which should mean good things for Dak Prescott. The 5th-year veteran fought a long and dragged out battle with the Cowboys over a contract extension that ultimately ended in a $31.4 million franchise tag being placed on Prescott. Dallas landed a few high-profile free agents, namely Gerald McCoy and Greg Zuerlein. They also had a highly-touted draft class that included CeeDee Lamb essentially being gifted to them in the mid-first round.

Doug Peterson is looking forward to having a full arsenal of weapons for Carson Wentz in 2020, notably DeSean Jackson, who is returning from a season-long injury, and rookie receiver Jalen Reagor. The emergence of Miles Sanders last season was reason for excitement and should be featured as the premiere back. Pro Bowl guard Brandon Brooks suffered his second torn achilles of his career in June and is likely to miss the season, which prompted Philadelphia to re-sign 16-year vet Jason Peters. If last season proved anything, it was that the Eagles are serious contenders, even while being riddled with injuries. The Eagles (+140) come in second for odds to take the NFC East this year.

It’s been a busy offseason for the New York Football Giants; they completely turned over their coaching staff, signed a respected draft class, and saw captain Nate Solder opt out for the season. In comes Joe Judge, an experimental coach who last spent time in New England as a special teams assistant and coach. Judge brought in former Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett to be the offensive coordinator, along with a host of other assistants. Daniel Jones enters his second year in the NFL after a wild rookie year and hopes to have a fully healthy Saquon Barkley by his side, who missed three weeks due to injury last year. The expectations are still moderate, with the Giants (+900) longshots for the division and projected at just 6.5 wins by VegasInsider.

What a mess of an offseason for the Washington Football Team, most of which is best left off this page. After all the public team drama, starter-to-be Derrius Guice was arrested and promptly cut by the team on August 7; that leaves a crowded running back room with no discernible starter. Dwayne Haskins is looking to build this coming year under new head coach Ron Rivera and the entire Washington football staff is looking to correct the ship. Expectations are low for Washington (+1300), who are likely looking for the highest draft pick rather than a potential playoff berth. This season will likely be a learning one with eyes set on 2021.

It’s the same song and dance in 2020, with Dallas being the favorite for the division and the public is betting so. Despite fielding more or less the same team, the Cowboys command 51% of all bets on the NFC East division winner as of early August. The defending division champion Eagles had just 21% of the betting handle, 5% above the Giants and 35% below the Cowboys. Each year, the NFC East is a wild race to the finish and there’s no reason to believe differently this season.

Past NFC East division winners

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How to bet on NFL division winners

You have your info, you know your pick, now what do you do with it? To echo earlier advice, shop around. Sportsbooks offer varying prices on everything, so we highly recommend looking at every book to grab the best number available.

When reading an odds table, there’s several numbers of note. The first is the odds, which tells you who is favored (lower numbers are favored) and how much a successful bet would earn you. For example, a $100 bet on Dallas (+100) would win you $100 with a total payout of $200. A $100 bet on the Giants (+900) would pay $900 for a total payout of $1,000.

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Next is the handle, which tells you what percentage of the total amount bet on the NFC East division winner each team commands. For example, the Giants have 16% of the handle– meaning 16% of all money bet on the NFC East winner has gone to the Giants. Last is the percentage of bets, which refers to the number of bets– not the amount– wagered on each team. The Eagles have 36% of all bets, which doesn’t reflect how much was bet (the Eagles have 21% of the handle, meaning smaller betting amounts are being placed on the Eagles).

A popular tactic when it comes to a division as tight and uncertain as the NFC East, it might be worth hedging your bet. “Hedging” refers to placing a bet on two teams– one you think is the winner and one you want as insurance to win that bet money back. For example, if you put $200 down on Dallas (-106) to take the division, it might be worth throwing another $40 down on Philadelphia (+140) too. A $200 bet on the Cowboys (-106) would have a total payout of $388.60. Should the Eagles (+140) win, that $40 bet would pay out a total of $96, nearly covering your original bet but is small enough to still reap a $148.60 win should the original bet succeed. Just make sure you’re shopping around for the best lines to ensure you get the most out of your dollar.

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