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2021 Super Bowl LV betting trends: Which teams are being bet on the most?

Looking at Super Bowl LV betting trends, with the 10 teams that have seen the most bets placed on their 2021 Super Bowl victory

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With spring comes new hope for every NFL fan base on their team’s chances of winning the Super Bowl. Sports bettors are also busy placing early NFL futures action on who they think will win it all. Which teams are receiving the most bets? We asked that very question of BetMGM sportsbook.

New to sports betting? A future bet is a wager on an event down the road, often many months ahead. The odds are typically longer and more profitable if you’re able to nail the winning ticket.

Super Bowl 55: Top 10 teams bet on

Data via BetMGM, last updated March 22nd.

1. Kansas City Chiefs (+600)

The Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes, return most of their key starters and look to run it back again for back-to-back championships. They’re the early favorite among oddsmakers to win it all again, too.

If you’re new to sports betting, a $10 wager on the Chiefs would return a $60 profit if the Chiefs do, in fact, lift the Lombardi Trophy in back-to-back seasons.

Also see: 2020 NFL MVP Odds: Is Patrick Mahomes worth a bet?

2. Baltimore Ravens (+700)

Following a 14-2 regular season that saw them become the AFC’s No. 1 seed, many had the Ravens winning it all a year ago. They remain one of the better squads in the AFC and QB Lamar Jackson has quickly proved to be a difference maker. His third year could be the charm. For every $10 wagered on Baltimore to win it all, you’d see $70 in profit with a Super Bowl victory.

3. San Francisco 49ers (+800)

The 49ers lost last season’s Super Bowl, but they return a solid portion of their talented team that went 13-3. Can this be the year they take it to the next level and win it all? You’d return $80 profit on every $10 wagered if they do.

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4. New Orleans Saints (+1200)

QB Drew Brees re-signed with New Orleans as they look to make another run at it after a 13-3 2019 campaign. Talented across the board and returning most of their key starters, time is running out for Brees to win his second Super Bowl. But, with Brady joining the Bucs, New Orleans’ division got a bit tougher…

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2021 Super Bowl LV betting trends: Which NFL teams have the most money bet on them?

Looking at Super Bowl LV betting trends, with the 10 teams that have seen the most money wagered on their 2021 Super Bowl victory

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With the sports world still, largely, at a full stop, our attention turns toward the future and where sports bettors are placing their wagers around the 2021 Super Bowl LV.

New to sports betting? A future bet is a wager on an event down the road, often many months ahead. The odds are typically longer and more profitable if you’re able to nail the winning ticket.

Super Bowl 55: Top 10 teams on total money bet

Data via BetMGM, last updated March 22nd.

1. Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs (+600) are the defending champions and early favorite to win it all again next season. Having Patrick Mahomes under center is a huge help, plus this team retains most of their key ingredients that made the 12-4 ’19 season a success.

A $100 futures bet on the Chiefs would return a $600 profit at +600 odds should the Chiefs repeat as Super Bowl Champions.

Also see: 2020 NFL MVP Odds: Is Patrick Mahomes worth a bet?

2. San Francisco 49ers

The 49ers (+800) were the NFC’s representative in last season’s Super Bowl and return a good portion of their talented team that went 13-3 a season ago. Can this be the year they take it to the next level and win it all? You’d return $80 profit on every $10 wagered if they do.

3. Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens (+700) were picked by many to win it all a year ago following a 14-2 regular season that saw them become the AFC’s No. 1 seed. Despite a early departure from the playoffs, they remain one of the better squads in the AFC and QB Lamar Jackson has quickly proved to be a difference maker. His third year could be the charm. For every $10 wagered on Baltimore to win it all, you’d see $70 in profit with a Super Bowl victory.

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4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Didn’t see this coming a month ago, did you?

The Buccaneers adding QB Tom Brady put them on the map for early Super Bowl bets. The odds on the Bucs became much shorter once Brady agreed to terms, so you’re not going to see quite as much reward now (+1600) that those putting $50 down on them at +6500 (to win $3,300) did, but $160 profit on every $10 wagered is still a nice payday should Brady win his seventh Super Bowl championship.

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Cam Newton released by Carolina Panthers; where will he play next? Options are slim.

Cam Newton is on the free-agent market, but what teams are most likely to add him? We focus on the odds around each team.

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NFL veteran quarterback Cam Newton is a free-agent after the Carolina Panthers released him Tuesday. Unable to find a trading partner, the team ultimately decided to release him outright.

The Panthers recently reshuffled their quarterback deck with the free-agent signing of Teddy Bridgewater and the addition of XFL star P.J. Walker.

With Carolina in the rear-view mirror, and following a very active market of quarterbacks moving to new teams, one has to wonder: Where Newton will be playing next? The oddsmakers at BetMGM have updated their odds on just that…

Odds on Cam Newton’s next team

Odds via BetMGM, last updated March 24 at 5:45 p.m. ET.

Los Angeles Chargers +300

There could be a potential marriage here if the price is right and Newton’s health (foot, shoulder) is where it needs to be and the oddsmakers have the Chargers as the most likely landing spot.

Can you really see the Chargers entering the year with Tyrod Taylor as QB1? Well, it is the Chargers… and they may look at the position early in the NFL Draft, too.

This NFL futures bet is worth a moderate-unit wager at +300 value.

Miami Dolphins +350

The Dolphins seem destined to find their quarterback of the future early in the NFL Draft. However, even if they do, a move on Newton would make sense to help bridge-the-gap better than the tandem of Ryan Fitzpatrick and Josh Rosen did a year ago. It wouldn’t, however, fit in with the total rebuild Miami has been working through.

New to sports betting? A $100 wager on the Dolphins being Newton’s team returns a $350 profit if Newton is on roster in Week 1. While the odds and profit are favorable, I’ll pass on a wager here as Miami stays the course on their rebuild.

Jacksonville Jaguars +350

The Jags are in rebuild mode and it makes more sense to see what magic Gardner Minshew II can pull off as QB1 for a full season rather than bring in Newton. Pass on a wager here.

New England Patriots +450

Replacing Tom Brady in New England won’t be an easy job for anyone and something tells me Newton’s style wouldn’t fit nicely into the Patriots way. While New England could use more talent at the position, signing a flashy quarterback doesn’t seem in head coach Bill Belichick’s DNA. Pass on a wager here.

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Washington Redskins +500

These odds should be even longer. Yes, there is the Ron Rivera connection and team owner Daniel Snyder is always a wildcard, but Washington just added former Carolina QB Kyle Allen via trade and have second-year Dwayne Haskins, a first-round pick from a year ago, on roster. Bringing in Newton would be a strange twist from their previous moves. Plus there has been speculation they may want a quarterback early in this year’s NFL Draft… Pass on a wager here.

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Tom Brady’s next destination? ‘You don’t have to be a psychic’ to know it’s Las Vegas

Tom Brady has a decision to make when the NFL free-agent market begins. Where will he be playing in 2020?

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LAS VEGAS — Ms. Laurie, a fortune teller who works on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas, will reveal the future for a price: $20 for a palm reading, $20 for tarot cards or, this week, a steep discount on where quarterback Tom Brady will be playing football next season.

For free, Ms. Laurie told USA TODAY Sports that Brady will be playing for the Las Vegas Raiders. Brady bought a house here and so of course he’ll be leaving the New England Patriots, she explained.

“That’s common sense,’’ she said. “You don’t have be a psychic.’’

Never mind that there is no evidence Brady has bought a house in Las Vegas, much less Nevada. Truth is a minor inconvenience with NFL free agency starting March 18 and speculation simmering about where Brady will play.

The most probable outcome, according to oddsmakers, is Brady will stay with the Patriots. Of course, that’s where he has played for 20 seasons and won six Super Bowl rings. The sports books here taking wagers on Brady’s future still list New England as the odds-on favorite.

But Chris Andrews, the sports book director at the South Point Hotel Casino & Spa, said most money has been wagered on Brady going to the San Francisco 49ers. The thinking, Andrews said, is that Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is ready to part ways with the aging Brady, 42, in favor of Jimmy Garoppolo, 28, whom the Patriots traded to the 49ers in 2017.

Also see: Where will Tom Brady play in 2020? NFL futures odds, picks and best bets

“I can tell you this,’’ Andrews said, “we don’t want to see (Brady) sign with the 49ers. We’d lose pretty good.’’

Jay Kornegay, who oversees operations at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, said most of the money wagered has been on the Tennessee Titans, with the Raiders drawing the second-most money wagered.

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“The 49ers are beginning to get some interest with the latest rumors,’’ said Kornegay, vice president of race and sports operations, who added that the prop bet has generated more discussion than actual bets.

Brady fever hasn’t exactly swept through this city. In fact, cruising around town looking for Brady’s name on the back of a Raiders jersey is a fruitless exercise. And a guy who answered the phone at a sports apparel shop in Las Vegas said they had no Raiders jerseys with Brady’s name.

“Not yet,’’ he said. “Is it official?’’

Meaning, is it official Brady has signed with the Raiders. Uh, no.

The guy explained that stores licensed by the NFL are prohibited from selling team jerseys with the names of players from other teams.

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But that hasn’t stopped people from imagining. Mark Tuttle, who works at a marijuana dispensary near the stadium, was walking last week on a road in front of Allegiant Stadium, which next season will be the new home of the Raiders.

“You know the big rumor is Brady’s supposed to go to the Giants,’’ said Tuttle, who happened to be wearing a New York Giants jersey.

But Tuttle said he thinks Las Vegas would be the second-best destination for Brady, behind only New England. And he predicted with Brady, the Raiders would be big winners — if not on the field, in merchandise sales.

“Do you know how many jerseys we’d sell here?’’ he said. “It’d go through the roof.

“I’d like to see Brady come, I can tell you that. I’d definitely have a black and silver jersey.’’

Nearby, an electrical contractor said he was a lifelong Chicago Bears fan but declined to give his name after being asked what he thinks Brady should do as the psychics, sports book operators and fans speculate on where he’ll play next season.

“He needs to retire,’’ the electrical contractor said.

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2020 NFL Futures Betting: AFC North Division Winner

Analyzing the 2020 NFL futures odds for which team will win the AFC North Division, with sports betting picks, tips and best bets.

It’s never too early to get into NFL Futures betting, even if we are just completing the scouting combine in Indianapolis and the draft and free agency hasn’t yet occurred. In fact, sometimes you can get a good price on a team before all hell breaks loose.

Case in point – the 2019 Cleveland Browns. They were near the bottom of the pack last spring before landing WR Odell Beckham Jr. from the New York Giants. After several other moves, which appeared to be shrewd, they went from long shots to one of the favorites two win the Super Bowl, seeing their number shrink exponentially. We see now that it was foolish to take them early or late, as they wet the bed and didn’t even come close to making the postseason.

Below, we look at the futures odds to win the AFC North.

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday, March 3 at 10:25 p.m. ET.

2020 AFC North odds: Baltimore Ravens (-250)

The Ravens are one of just four division favorites with minus-odds, meaning you need to lay more than your potential return. That’s how heavily favored they are. In fact, they’re tied with the New Orleans Saints (NFC South) with the third-best chance of winning their respective division based on the odds – behind only the New England Patriots (AFC East) and defending champ Kansas City Chiefs (AFC West).

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QB Lamar Jackson took the NFL by storm last season, and there is no reason to believe he will be slowing down anytime soon. Plus, the Ravens defense is nasty. Couple that with the fact the Pittsburgh Steelers are still not hitting on all cylinders, the Browns are still the Browns, and the Cincinnati Bengals are picking No. 1 overall in the draft, and this should be a slam-dunk play.

2020 AFC North odds: Pittsburgh Steelers (+340)

The Steelers are expected to have QB Ben Roethlisberger back under center after losing him to a season-ending elbow injury in Week 1 last season. While he is getting a bit long in the tooth, he is much better for the team’s outlook than if Mason Rudolph or Devlin Hodges were taking snaps. They just missed out on a playoff spot with that duo at the helm. If the Steelers can grab a wideout playmaker in free agency or the draft, and plug a few holes, they could easily challenge the Ravens for the top spot. Coach Mike Tomlin seems to always have his team right there challenging in the end.

2020 AFC North odds: Cleveland Browns (+650)

The Browns still have an impressive offensive core with QB Baker Mayfield, RBs Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt, Beckham and WR Jarvis Landry, etc. Plus, their defense is sick, too, returning DE Myles Garrett from his helmet-swinging suspension. They’re worth a small-unit wager, especially if they can add some beef to the O-line so Mayfield isn’t running for his life every down. The Browns will face a semi-favorable schedule due to their tumble down the standings to third place in 2019. Will they win the division? Probably not. But stranger things have happened, and their skill position players rival anyone in the NFL.

2020 AFC North odds: Cincinnati Bengals (+2000)

The Bengals are going to improve their personnel with the No. 1 overall pick, but they’re still much further away from the competition even with possibly adding a Heisman Trophy winning quarterback. In fact, QB isn’t really their biggest issue, as Andy Dalton was more than serviceable for many years. He is expected to be dealt, perhaps to the Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts or New England Patriots. They might get more draft picks in return from someone, helping them improve even quicker. However, they have so many holes to fill that it’s not worth taking a flier on them, even at this rate, which is sure to decrease slightly after some additions.

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2020 NFL Futures Betting: AFC South Division Winner

Analyzing the 2020 NFL futures odds for which team will win the AFC South Division, with sports betting picks, tips and best bets.

Only dweebs insist “it’s too early to bet on the NFL.” If that were true, BetMGM wouldn’t have done us a solid and listed NFL division futures. The division we are tackling today is the AFC South, which has been dominated in recent years by the Houston Texans — to the tune of four division crowns in the last five seasons.

Below, we look at the futures odds to win the AFC South.

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. ET.

2020 AFC South odds: Houston Texans (+170)

Is Bill O’Brien underrated? The Houston Texans are back-to-back reigning AFC South champions and have won the division four out of the six seasons he’s been the head coach. Even when O’Brien’s teams underperform they still find ways to win; the Texans finished last season with a 10-6 record but a minus-7 point differential. The offensive line, linebackers and the secondary are the most obvious areas of need for the Texans. Regardless of whether they adequately address these needs, we should expect O’Brien’s Texans to contend for the playoffs. 

2020 AFC South odds: Indianapolis Colts (+200)

The good news about this offseason is that it cannot go worse than the last offseason when now-former quarterback Andrew Luck abruptly retired two weeks before the start of the regular season. Backup QB Jacoby Brissett was promoted to the first string and the Colts crested at 5-2 before losing seven of their final nine games to go Under their 7.5 regular-season O/U win total with a 7-9 record.

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Brissett’s future is in question and there’s a growing belief that the Colts will use free agency or the draft to upgrade at quarterback. They’ve been linked to Tom Brady, Philip Rivers and Teddy Bridgewater, but have also been projected to draft Jordan Love, Justin Herbert or even Tua Tagovailoa. But at this moment Brissett is at the helm and a limited supporting cast featuring Pro Bowl offensive guard Quenton Nelson, a depreciating WR T.Y. Hilton, and mediocre (yet somehow Pro Bowl) TE Jack Doyle. If the roster doesn’t dramatically improve this offseason, it could be another long, playoff-less season for the Colts.

2020 AFC South odds: Tennessee Titans (+200)

The Tennessee Titans (9-7) were the last remaining AFC South team in 2019, making it all the way to the AFC title game where they lost to the eventual Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs 35-24. Tennessee surged to a playoff appearance when QB Ryan Tannehill took over the starting job. Tannehill had a 7-3 record as a starter and was ranked first in yards per attempt and quarterback rating, and third in completion percentage. Still, the Titans are headed into the 2020 offseason facing questions because Tannehill and fellow Pro Bowl RB Derrick Henry are free agents. Henry was the straw that stirred the Titans drink and his dominance was the key to the Titans’ stunning playoff upsets of the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens. It’s assumed the Titans will re-sign both Tannehill and Henry, but certainly not guaranteed. There’s even talk that head coach Mike Vrabel could lure free-agent QB Tom Brady down to Tennessee.

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2020 AFC South odds: Jacksonville Jaguars (+1000) 

The third full season of the Doug Marrone tenure in Jacksonville was an unmitigated disaster. Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey became disgruntled and was traded to the Los Angeles Rams, V.P. of Football Operations Tom Coughlin was fired, and the Jaguars missed the playoffs for the second straight season—finishing with a 6-10 record—after winning the AFC South in 2017. Nick Foles signed a four-year, $88 million contract in the 2019 offseason, got injured in Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs, and saw the Jaguars turn to rookie QB Gardner Minshew — who finished the season as the starter even as Foles came back for limited duty. All signs point to Minshew being the starter next season but, the defense that was elite the previous two seasons finished 24th in the NFL last year and could be the focus of the front office this offseason. The fall-off in defensive sturdiness and a typically unimpressive offense make it clear that the Jaguars are the AFC South team with the most work to do this offseason.

2020 AFC South odds: the pick

It’s surprising how good of a price the Houston Texans (+170) are getting. Houston is the only AFC South team that has its franchise quarterback—Deshaun Watson—locked up heading into free agency and the draft. When healthy, Watson is throwing to one of the best receiving corps in the NFL with DeAndre Hopkins, Kenny Stills and Will Fuller. Just like every team, the Houston Texans need to make roster improvements, but as of now, they are for sure the best bet to win the 2020 AFC South title.

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2020 NFL Futures Betting: NFC West Division Winner

Analyzing the 2020 NFL futures odds for which team will win the NFC West Division, with sports betting picks, tips and best bets.

The NFC West has become arguably the best division in football thanks to the recent resurgence of the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers. Each represented the NFC in the last two Super Bowls, while the Seattle Seahawks have finished above .500 every year since 2012.

Early odds on which team will win the division are out, allowing anxious bettors to wager on the NFC West champion far in advance of the 2020 season. So, let’s dig into the odds.

2020 NFC West odds: San Francisco 49ers (+115)

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday, March 2 at 5:20 p.m. ET.

It’s no surprise that the defending champions and Super Bowl representatives are the favorites to win the NFC West again. Coach Kyle Shanahan is the cog that makes this engine go on offense, while the defense is littered with stars up front and at linebacker, namely with DE Nick Bosa and LB Kwon Alexander.

The 49ers aren’t overwhelming favorites to win back-to-back division titles, though, which shows just how strong the NFC West is from top to bottom. On paper, they do look like the best team with many of their top players returning.

A $10 wager on the 49ers to win the NFC West returns a profit of $11.50.

2020 NFC West odds: Seattle Seahawks (+200)

As long as QB Russell Wilson is in Seattle, the Seahawks will be in contention to win the division. They’ve never finished worse than second in the NFC West with Wilson at the helm, which shows how consistent they’ve been as of late. There’s little reason to believe they won’t once again be in the mix for a division crown, even if DE Jadeveon Clowney, DE Ezekiel Ansah and LB Mychal Kendricks leave in free agency.

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The combination of Wilson, a consistent running game and improved offensive line play make the Seahawks a legitimate Super Bowl contender next season – if they can get out of the NFC West.

2020 NFC West odds: Los Angeles Rams (+260)

The Rams are expected to undergo major changes this offseason, starting with the hiring of three new coordinators. They could lose three defensive starters in free agency and need a lot of help on the offensive line. Not to mention, RB Todd Gurley isn’t guaranteed to be on the roster in Week 1 and QB Jared Goff struggled mightily last season.

There’s a decent chance the Rams will remain a 9-7 team in 2020 behind shaky offensive line play and a defense that lacks talent around DT Aaron Donald on the front seven. CB Jalen Ramsey’s presence certainly helps, as does Donald on the interior, but there isn’t a lot of top end talent beyond those two guys and S John Johnson.

2020 NFC West odds: Arizona Cardinals (+2000)

The Cardinals had one of the worst defenses in the NFL last season and lack playmakers around QB Kyler Murray, making this an important offseason in Arizona. They could add a top receiver in the draft at No. 8 overall, but RB David Johnson is a shell of his former self and RB Kenyan Drake could leave in free agency.

They’re getting close to contending in the NFC West, but they’re probably another year away. With the upside of them being +2000, though, and how often teams go from worst to first, they’re worth a small wager to win the division in the event that they have a strong offseason.

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2020 NFL Futures Betting: AFC East Division Winner

Analyzing the 2020 NFL futures odds for which team will win the AFC East Division, with sports betting picks, tips and best bets.

For the last two decades, the AFC East has belonged to the New England Patriots. Since the 2003 season, the Patriots have won the division every year, except for the 2008 season when Tom Brady tore his ACL. The Patriots still went on to win 11 games that season, but it was the Miami Dolphins who wore the AFC East Crown.

Will things change in 2020 in the AFC East as Brady could be on the move? Could another team sneak up and pass the Patriots inside the division? Here are the betting odds for each team to win the AFC East in 2020.

2020 AFC East odds: New England Patriots (-304)

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday, March 2 at 5 p.m. ET.

As expected, the Patriots are currently big favorites to win the AFC East for the 12th straight season. However, these odds are lower than usual as the Brady situation hangs over the fate of the entire franchise.

Even if the Patriots were to lose Brady, their defense, along with coach Bill Belichick makes this team tough to bet against. In all likelihood, Brady should return, and the Patriots will once again be one of the favorites to reach the Super Bowl. At their current odds, the Patriots are still a good bet to win the division. In fact, consider them a value play right now as Brady’s future is still in question.

2020 AFC East odds: Buffalo Bills (+325)

If you want to fade the Patriots, betting on the Bills at more than 3-1 to win the division isn’t a bad way to go. Under coach Sean McDermott, the Bills have gone 25-23 over the last three seasons. Their best year came in 2019 when they went 10-6 and made the playoffs.

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The Bills have an incredibly talented roster on both sides of the ball, but they need QB Josh Allen to continue to take steps forward as a passer. With their elite defense and top-tier run game, it’s reasonable to think Buffalo could reach double-digit wins in 2020. Don’t be afraid of betting on this hard-nosed Bills team next season.

2020 AFC East odds: New York Jets (+1000)

After the Patriots and the Bills, there is a big gap between the next tier of teams in the division. The Jets come in at 10-1 underdogs after finishing the season 7-9 last year. There is some optimism surrounding this team as it won six of the final eight games to finish the season. While the Jets defense played near an average level last season, it was their 31st-ranked scoring offense that held them back.

If the Jets can find some offensive line help to protect QB Sam Darnold, it wouldn’t be a shock to see this team sneak into the playoffs next season. However, the Jets are still a long way from topping the Patriots and the Bills and should be avoided at their current odds.

2020 AFC East odds: Miami Dolphins (+2000)

The Dolphins are 20-1 underdogs to win the East. While they are clearly still rebuilding the roster, it wouldn’t be a surprise if this team turned things around quicker than most expect. First-year coach Brian Flores was awfully impressive in the second half of the season as the Dolphins earned impressive wins against the Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles and Patriots.

If the Dolphins can find their franchise quarterback this offseason and rebuild their roster with the plethora of picks at their disposal, don’t be surprised if this team makes a big leap in 2020. However, it does appear Miami is still one or two years away from challenging New England or Buffalo atop of the division.

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2020 NFL Futures Betting: NFC North Division Winner

Analyzing the 2020 NFL futures odds for which team will win the NFC North Division, with sports betting picks, tips and best bets.

For the better part of the last decade, when trying to determine who would win the NFC North, the choice has come down to two teams – the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. The Packers have been the dominant team, but Minnesota has been the most dynamic and the 2020 odds from BetMGM.com bears that out.

However, this season is going to be a year of change in the NFC North and nine wins might win the division. Below, we look at the futures odds to win the NFC North.

2020 NFC North odds: Green Bay Packers (+135)

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday, March 2 at 3:10 p.m. ET.

Green Bay is the slight favorite (+135) over Minnesota. The Packers showed defensive improvement last year, but they aren’t in the position to be viewed as an elite defense. They have depth issues at all three levels. Offensively, Green Bay still has the best QB in the division (and have for the last 25 years), but aside from WR Davante Adams, the Pack don’t have a legitimate No. 2 receiving threat and their offensive line is injury prone. They’re coming off a 13-win season, but many analysts thought they were a fraudulent 13-3 – and may have been right.

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2020 NFC North odds: Minnesota Vikings (+140)

Minnesota is at a crossroads. The Vikings have the best top-to-bottom roster, but their commitment to keeping their own players has led to a huge disparity in player contracts and has pressed Minnesota tight against the salary cap. Throw in that three of their top five defensive backs are set to hit free agency and one of the other two (cornerback Xavier Rhodes) could be asked to take a pay cut or get released because his play dropped significantly.

2020 NFC North odds: Chicago Bears (+400)

Chicago, 8-8 last season, took a huge step back after running away with the NFC North title in 2018. One of the reasons (aside from injuries) was that the offense didn’t have the security blanket of the power run game that  RB Jordan Howard provided to close out games they were leading. Much more onus was laid at the feet of QB Mitch Trubisky and he struggled. Without defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, the defense also took a step back, despite having arguably the best linebacker corps in the league.

2020 NFC North odds: Detroit Lions (+1100)

Detroit hasn’t won the division since 1993, when it was the NFC Central and had five teams. Pedigreed coaches have come and gone without any success and, in his first two seasons, former Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia has a record of 9-22-1. The Lions need to build through the draft and have many more hits than misses to compete.

2020 NFC North odds: The Pick

When it comes to wagering on who will win the NFC North, most money will be bet the way of the Packers and the Vikings. But in a division where no team may end up winning more than 10 games, our money is going with the BEARS (+400). They appear to be the only team in the division that is on an upward trajectory and can get better by continuing to add young talent and a couple of key free agent signings.

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2020 NFL Futures Betting: AFC West Division Winner

Analyzing the 2020 NFL futures odds for which team will win the AFC West Division, with sports betting picks, tips and best bets.

It’s always tough to bet against a defending Super Bowl champion, much less betting against them to win their respective division the following season. As it pertains to the AFC West, there is no more dominating betting odds than what the Kansas City Chiefs are proposed to do in 2020.

Kansas City has been the dominant team in the AFC West for years. The Chiefs have won the West each of the last four seasons, posting regular-season win totals of 12, 12, 10 and 12. Their dominance has been unquestioned and their success speaks to the ability of the team to maintain a high level of play and display the kind of regular-season consistency typically reserved for franchises like the New England Patriots.

2020 AFC West odds: Kansas City Chiefs (-500)

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday, March 2 at 1:20 p.m. ET.

The Chiefs are the runaway favorite at -500. While teams can have up-and-down levels of success from one year to the next, most consistent successful franchises have a star quarterback who develops an entire offense. Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes has done that in his two full seasons as a starter. The same can’t be said for the rest of the division.

2020 AFC West odds: Los Angeles Chargers (+700)

The Chargers have moved on from veteran QB Philip Rivers. While they will likely end up bringing in another high profile veteran to keep the team afloat, they have a ton of free agents they have to deal with and the team could look a lot different in 2020. Regardless, it will take time to develop a rapport offensively.

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2020 AFC West odds: Las Vegas Raiders (+1000)

In Las Vegas, the relocated Raiders are at a crossroads with QB Derek Carr, who has shown flashes, but has been inconsistent –  the Raiders have a record of 17-31 over the last three seasons. Coach Jon Gruden and GM Mike Mayock are making improvements, but haven’t reached the point of legitimate contention.

2020 AFC West odds: Denver Broncos (+1200)

In the four seasons since Peyton Manning retired, the Broncos have had seven different starting quarterbacks and a different primary starter each of the last three seasons with no success. 2020 looks to be the fourth straight year with a new starting QB who will be the anointed starter moving forward.

Many bettors have a hard time laying the kind of odds you need to bet on Kansas City, but the odds are steep for a reason. Even if the Chiefs suffer some key injuries, the Chiefs are going to win the division. Take KANSAS CITY (-500) and cash in a small return.

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