2018 NFL Football NFC Conference Betting Preview, Las Vegas Odds & Free Expert Picks

by Liev Jackson

The NFL is back in full swing with the Hall of Fame game just around the corner. It’s time to make some early predictions in the stacked NFC.

There’s been a real changing of the guard in the NFL in the past couple of years. After years as the weaker conference, the NFC is now brimming with talent.

In a 16-team conference I strongly believe that an argument can be made for 13 if not 14 of the teams to push for a playoff spot this year. And that’s in spite the fact that it’ll likely take at least ten wins if not 11 to earn a spot.

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Just look at the teams that missed out last year. Dallas gets a full season of Ezekiel Elliott, their defense is looking like a strength now with important additions to the linebacking and front line corps and they still have an elite offensive line.

New York added two electric playmakers to the offense in RB Saquon Barkley and TE Evan Engram along with Nate Solder to help bolster the offensive line and Pat Shurmur to call the offense.

Washington has Alex Smith – who’s proven his ability to lead teams to the playoffs- and a new running back they have reason to be excited about is Derrius Guice.

In year two of Mitch Trubisky, the Bears have taken a page out of the Eagles playbook from last year and are surrounding him with a huge upgrade at wide receiver. Matt Nagy should also help to unlock the offense.

Detroit has been on the fringes for years and still has an elite QB in Matthew Stafford.

Aaron Rodgers is healthy again for Green Bay.

Tampa Bay is going to have to get past the controversy surrounding its QB, but they have great pieces at the skill positions and a young and emerging defense.

San Francisco gets a full season with Jimmy Garoppolo running Kyle Shanahan’s offense.

And then there’s all the teams who actually made the playoffs in the NFC last year, in Philadelphia, Minnesota, Atlanta, New Orleans, the LA Rams, and Carolina. Each are built on a returning young corps and are looking at least as good as they did last year.

With that being said, here are some early odds that stand out:

NFC Regular Season Wins Odds & Predictions:

LA Rams Over 10 -115: I’m big on the Rams in year two under Sean McVay and the upgrades they’ve made at wide receiver and corner back.

New York Giants Over 7 -135: As mentioned above, they’ve done a great job shoring up the weak spots that led them to having the second worst record in the NFL. That alone should be motivation in a volatile NFC East.

Chicago Bears Over 6.5 -165: I love this line as I think that as long as they stay healthy they’re poised to make a huge leap under new coach Matt Nagy and year two of Mitch Trubisky.

Odds to Win the NFC & Predictions:

LA Rams +450: The Rams are my pick to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl this year. They are stacked on both sides of the ball. I know these kinds of all-star teams can backfire, but with Wade Phillips managing all the egos on defense and McVay leading the offense this team seems ready to make the leap.

Long Shot Pick: Carolina Panthers (+1500) were a playoff team last year and made the Super Bowl just three years ago. In the interim they’ve remade their offense into the modern fold and still have Cam Newton in his prime to lead the way. The defense should also remain strong. This is a solid team that can catch lightning in a bottle.

Here are the Odds for the Top Field:

2018-19 NFL Football NFC Conference - Odds to Win

Philadelphia Eagles +400

Los Angeles Rams +450

Green Bay Packers +600

Minnesota Vikings +650

New Orleans Saints +850

Atlanta Falcons +900

San Francisco 49ers +1100

Dallas Cowboys +1400

Carolina Panthers +1500

Detroit Lions +2000

Seattle Seahawks +2200

Washington Redskins +3500

New York Giants +2500

Tampa Bay Buccaneers +3300

Chicago Bears +4000

Arizona Cardinals +4500

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