2026 NFC North Division Winner Odds

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• Detroit Lions top the NFC North odds board at +170.
• The defending division champions, the Chicago Bears, sit third on the list at +305.
• Packers are +225, and the Vikes, with Kyler Murray in charge, are +510.

NFC North is an open division, with all four franchises carrying legitimate postseason aspirations. Each of four teams here can attack the division title and win it. Opening NFL odds back the Lions, but when you see the difference between them and the Vikings who are “last” on the board, you’ll get the picture about how tight is a title race.

Division Overview & Betting Trends

• Four-Way Competitiveness: All four NFC North franchises have captured a division crown within the last five seasons, creating one of the tightest odds boards in futures markets.
• Bears Reigning Champions: Chicago broke through in 2025 behind quarterback Caleb Williams and head coach Ben Johnson to win the division with an 11–6 record.
• Injury Bounce-Back: After an injury-riddled 9–8 campaign derailed Detroit’s 2025 postseason plans, oddsmakers project a significant comeback for the Lions in 2026.

2026 NFC North Opening Odds

Detroit Lions (+170)

The Lions open as division favorites despite posting a disappointing 9–8 record in 2025. Let us remind you that was mostly due to injuries that have massacred the Lions’ roster. Powered by quarterback Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit’s offense remains one of the league’s most explosive units. With an easier relative strength of schedule and a healthy roster heading into 2026, the Lions hold the highest win total projection in the division.

Green Bay Packers (+225)

The Packers enter second on the odds board at +225 following a 9–7–1 campaign and a Wild Card playoff berth. Quarterback Jordan Love enters his prime directing Matt LaFleur’s explosive system, while the defense gets an elite boost upfront from recovered Micah Parsons. If Green Bay navigates a tough non-divisional schedule and maintains health on defense, their +225 price offers strong value in a tight divisional race. Remember, they had incredibly tough injury problems last season, including Parsons’ season-ending injury and Love’s absence in the vital part of the campaign.

Chicago Bears (+305)

The Bears enter as defending division champions after capturing the 2025 NFC North title with an 11–6 record under head coach Ben Johnson. Quarterback Caleb Williams continues his ascent, though he won’t have DJ Moore, who was traded to the Bills. Despite their recent championship run, oddsmakers sit cautiously on Chicago repeating the success in a stacked division, leaving the reigning champs at +305 plus-money price.

Minnesota Vikings (+510)

The Vikings sit at the bottom of the division board at +510, though they remain far more competitive than typical division longshots. Featuring star wide receiver Justin Jefferson and an aggressive defensive scheme, Minnesota possesses the talent to disrupt any divisional contender. And check this out: they will try the former No. 1 pick, Kyler Murray, whose dual-threat playstyle could be a refreshing change to the offensive system. Right now, their win total is set at 8.5 wins, and don’t be surprised if the Vikes reach a double-digit number of wins. If Murray clicks, that’s pretty much guaranteed.

NFC North Division Winners