NFC East Predictions – In the history of the NFL, there is arguably no worse division than the 2020 version of this division.
Washington won the division at just 7-9, with a scenario in the place where the 6-10 New York Giants would have won the division if Washington lost in Week 17.
It’s a new season, and there are some things to like about these teams, especially their win totals. Let’s break down the 2021 NFC East and the best value for betting win totals and futures.
Win totals and futures odds are courtesy of TheLines.com.
Washington Football Team
Washington’s success in 2020 was thanks to an elite defense, strong offensive line, and strong offensive weapons in Terry McLaurin and Antonio Gibson.
The defense should continue to grow stronger together, with large amounts of draft capital invested on that side of the ball.
Washington added swiss-army knife Curtis Samuel to the mix on offense this season. Most importantly, the Football Team made a big upgrade, albeit a short-term one, at the quarterback position with the signing of Ryan Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick might have had his best season yet as a pro in 2020 and now takes the reigns of an offense that might surprise people in 2021.
Washington was the best of the worst last season and should be able to build on that success moving forward. This is a young, exciting team. Gibson and McLaurin are both dynamic playmakers on offense. Chase Young is already one of the best defensive ends in the NFL in just his second year.
Washington’s win total is set at 8, and remember there is an extra game this season.
The defending NFC East champions are also +210 to win the division, second-best. Consider taking that value with a future bet on a repeat champ. Other NFL Parlay Predictions can be read on our alternative resource page.
Verdict: Bet OVER 8 total wins for Washington
New York Giants
Second-place a year ago, New York will hope to get more out of Daniel Jones in 2021. The Giants’ success, a loose-term in a 6-10 season, was the defensive side of the ball.
Their run defense, in particular, was stout, ranking third on Pro Football Focus.
The Giants do have intriguing weapons on the offensive end in 2021. Saquon Barkley should regain his form after a torn ACL took his season last year. They added to their receiver room with Kenny Golladay in free agency and Kadarius Toney in the first round of the draft.
Still, Daniel Jones doesn’t seem to be the answer in New York. The Giants’ offensive line is also one of the worst in the league, so of the four teams, this is one to avoid. Keep upto date with the latest news for the New York Giants for other news.
New York has the third-best odds to win the division, at +350.
Verdict: Bet UNDER 7 total wins for New York
Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys had a tough 6-10 season in 2020. The season went down when quarterback Dak Prescott did. Prescott had a gruesome ankle injury early in the season that knocked him out for the year.
The expectation is Dak is going to be okay – evidenced by Dallas’s confidence in signing him to a long-term deal.
What the Cowboys do well: throw the ball. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a deeper and more talented wide receiver group in the NFL.
What the Cowboys don’t do well: stop the pass. This secondary was one of the league’s worst all season, often getting torched throughout the game.
Dallas attempted to remedy that by going heavy on defense in the draft, but there should still be struggles on that end of the ball.
Assuming Prescott is healthy and this offensive line regains its form, this is as potent of an offense as it gets.
Dallas is the betting favorite to win the NFC East, at +110. Their win total is set at 9.5 wins for the season.
Ultimately, this comes down to whether you trust a strong offense to cover up the flaws of their defensive counterparts. This writer does not.
Verdict: Bet UNDER 9.5 total wins for Dallas
Philadelphia Eagles- NFC East Predictions
The Eagles came into 2020 with high expectations, and then the year crumbled before their eyes. Philly once again dealt with injuries everywhere, especially their offensive line.
Quarterback Carson Wentz went from franchise cornerstone to a shell of himself, getting shipped out to the Colts in the offseason
The season ended 4-11-1 for Philly.
Looking ahead, this is Jalen Hurts’ team now. The offense does have some intriguing weapons. Dallas Goedert looks set to take the tight end position by storm, with Zach Ertz expected to not return. Rookie receiver DeVonta Smith has high expectations after winning the Heisman this past year. Running back, Miles Sanders had a strong rushing season in 2020.
If the offensive line can stay healthy, this is still one of the best units in football.
The defensive line also remains a strength for the 2018 Super Bowl champs, but the back-seven of this defense is extremely vulnerable.
All reports out of Philadelphia suggest Hurts has taken the leadership mantle seamlessly, with players and coaches buying into the second-year dual-threat QB.
If Hurts proves he belongs in the NFL, and the secondary doesn’t collapse into itself, Philly may shock some people in 2021.
With a last-place schedule on their hands, there are some favorable matchups on the schedule.
Philly’s odds to win the NFC East are worst in the division, at +450.
Verdict: Bet OVER 6.5 total wins for Philadelphia
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