The race is heating up between two top contenders in the NFC East. We are dissecting the updated NFC East odds at NFL betting sites and evaluating whether our preseason NFC East predictions need to be amended.
Currently, the Philadelphia Eagles lead the rest of the NFC East teams for the divisional crown. Despite getting blown out by the San Francisco 49ers in Week 13, the Eagles remain the team to beat in the NFC East division. Head below for our final NFC East predictions of the 2023-24 NFL regular season.
NFC East Odds
The following NFC East odds courtesy of BetUS:
| TEAM | Preseason ODDS | December Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | -125 | -550 |
| Dallas Cowboys | +175 | +375 |
| New York Giants | +750 | NA |
| Washington Commanders | +1200 | NA |
The Eagles are convincing favorites to win the divisional title. At -550 odds, the Eagles own an implied probability of 84.6 percent to win the NFC East.
Oddsmakers at sports betting sites and the public aren’t confident in the Cowboys coming from behind to take the NFC East division title. The Cowboys’ NFC East odds suggest their chances are well behind the Eagles.
With the New York Giants and Washington Commanders statistically out of the race, BetUS is not offering their odds to win the NFC East.
Philadelphia Eagles (-550)
The Eagles are firmly in the driver’s seat to join the NFC East winner’s circle for the second consecutive season. Last season, they came one game shy of accomplishing the ultimate goal of winning the Super Bowl.
Currently, alongside the Chiefs, the Eagles have the second-best odds to win Super Bowl 58 at Super Bowl betting sites. The 42-19 loss to the 49ers in Week 13 ensured that the Eagles didn’t come out of that game with the leading odds to win the Super Bowl.
In addition to the loss against the 49ers, the Eagles were upset by the New York Jets in October, 20-14. Nevertheless, the Eagles are the only team in the NFL with fewer than three losses on their resume.
Behind QB Jalen Hurts and a strong offensive line, the Eagles are ninth in the NFL in offensive yardage per game. They have averaged 361.7 yards per game through Week 13. However, amid a tough stage of their schedule, the Eagles have notched 316.3 yards per game in their last three games.
The defense looked vulnerable against the 49ers and has yet to be among the top performers in 2023. Overall, the Eagles are 22nd on defense, averaging 350.6 yards allowed per game. Philadelphia might lead the NFL standings, but they are far from bulletproof this season.
Dallas Cowboys (+375)
On November 5, the Cowboys had a glorious opportunity to upset the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Cowboys were inside the 10-yard line, down by five points with seconds remaining. However, a series of miscues preserved a 28-23 win for the Eagles.
The Cowboys will get a do-over against the Eagles at home. The odds for Week 14 have the Cowboys listed as a favorite over the Eagles. Currently, they are a 3.5-point favorite over the Eagles.
So, with that in mind, oddsmakers are indicating that the Cowboys have an implied probability of more than 60 percent to advance to 10-3. The Eagles would fall to 10-3 to create a two-way tie for the NFC East title.
That being said, the Cowboys have yet to have a signature win. Along with being upset by the Cardinals, they came up short against the Eagles and 49ers. Dak Prescott and the Cowboys have a tough schedule down the stretch. The Cowboys play the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, and Detroit Lions following the Eagles’ matchup.
Statistically, though, Dak Prescott and the Cowboys have been more impressive. The Cowboys are in the Top 5 on offense and defense. Also, Prescott is having one of the best seasons of his career.
The 30-year-old veteran has completed 70.1 percent of his passes for 3,243 yards, 26 touchdowns, and six interceptions. After leading the Cowboys to a 41-35 win over the Seahawks, Prescott is a favorite to win the NFL MVP at some football betting sites.
They might have the best chance of upsetting the 49ers in the NFC Conference Championship.
NFC East Predictions
Can the Cowboys win the division? The NFC East odds suggest that it will be difficult. However, the odds also have them beating the Eagles this week.
If the Cowboys can knock off the Eagles, +375 will no longer be available. Therefore, in our opinion, there is value in betting on the Cowboys to win the NFC East.
At -550 odds, there is no value in backing the Eagles. They are one loss away from giving up their lead in the division. We picked the Cowboys to win the NFC East in the preseason and will remain steadfast in their support.
With five games remaining in the regular season, this +375 bet has too much value on the Cowboys.
