6 NFC East Predictions to Kickstart Your Season

NFC East Predictions: Recommended bets

• Dallas Cowboys Division Winner, +140 at PointsBet.
• Philadelphia Eagles OVER 9.5 wins, -130 at FanDuel.
• Daniel Jones UNDER 3650.5 yards passing, +105 at PointsBet.
• New York Giants UNDER 7 wins, -145 at FanDuel.
• Philadelphia Eagles to lose in Divisional Round, +300 at BetRivers.

The top value on NFC East futures and season props

The Dallas Cowboys are the reigning NFC East champions. The Philadelphia Eagles look like the only team capable of challenging them for the divisional crown. Here’s a look at where each team (plus the rest of the NFC East) stands at the sportsbooks going into the season and where to find value in futures and season prop bets with our NFC East predictions.

NFC East Odds 2022: Dallas Cowboys 

• 2021 Regular Season Record: 12-5-0.
• Odds to Win Division: +140 at PointsBet.
• Win total: OVER 10: -110 at DraftKings.
• Odds to Make Playoffs: -245 at PlaySugarHouse.

The Cowboys won 12 games last year in the NFC East division. There is little to suggest that they can’t do it again. Despite Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott both frequently fighting injuries last season, Dallas topped the NFL with 530 points scored and, in an arguably weaker division with an excellent offensive line and an outstanding collection of weapons, could do so again. 

This doesn’t mean that come playoff time, there won’t be concerns. At that time of year, the health of their top two players goes a long way in determining their fate. 

Though the Eagles are improved, a plus-money price on the Cowboys repeating as NFC East champs represents excellent value, with odds to win the NFC East division of +135. Another wager that might be worth a look is Dak Prescott’s season passing yards prop, which is set at 4,350.5 yards. Though we’re not explicitly recommending this one, consider that in an “off year” in which he battled injuries, Dak still passed for 4,449 yards.

Recommended bet

• Dallas Cowboys Division Winner, +140 at PointsBet.

NFC East Odds 2022: New York Giants 

• 2021 Regular Season Record: 4-13-0.
• Odds to Win Division: +800 at Caesars.
• Win total: UNDER 7: -145 at FanDuel.
• Odds to Make Playoffs: +225.

The Joe Judge era mercifully ended in 2021, with the New York Giants as one of the NFL’s worst teams. This season, under a new coach-offensive coordinator combo in Brain Daboll and Don Martindale, it’s time to find out if fourth-year quarterback Daniel Jones is going to “put up or shut up”. 

Jones helmed an offense that ranked 31st in points scored (258) in 2021. Though he threw just seven interceptions, Jones also fumbled seven times (though, after fumbling a combined 29 times in his first two seasons, this was an improvement). Bettors have high hopes at this time of year, but can the Giants realistically expect to get a healthy season out of running back Saquon Barkley? After leading the NFL in yards from scrimmage in 2018 (2,028), Barkley has missed significant time since, appearing in just 28 games over the past three seasons, including just two in 2020. 

If Jones and Barkley can’t stay on the field, the Giants will lose at least 10 games for the sixth straight (and eighth in nine) seasons - and probably drop at least 11 for the fourth time in five campaigns. Given what we’ve seen from the Giants in recent years, we can’t just assume that both will suddenly stay fit. 

Therefore with Jones lining up behind a rebuilt offensive line, targeting a receiving corps that’s highly underwhelming (no Giant topped 521 receiving yards in 2021) and has itself been hit by injuries, it’s unlikely that “Danny Dimes” will go over his season passing yards line of 3,650.5 yards. A bonus for bettors, who are early to the UNDER, is a plus-money price.

Recommended bets 

• New York Giants UNDER 7 wins, -145 at FanDuel.
• Daniel Jones UNDER 3,650.5 yards passing, +105 at PointsBet.
  
  

NFC East Odds 2022: Philadelphia Eagles 

• 2021 Regular Season Record: 9-8-0.
• Odds to Win Division: +170 at FanDuel.
• Win total: OVER 9.5 wins: -130 at BetMGM.
• Odds to Make Playoffs: -160 at Caesars.

It was no surprise that the Eagles were such a wildcard last season. 2021 was a season of transition in Philly. Despite this, under first-year head coach Nick Siranni, the Eagles did win nine games and, against the odds, reach the playoffs.

The key for the Eagles was a fairly potent offense that ranked 13th in the NFL in point differential, 8th in yards differential, and nearly cracked the top ten in points scored. The key to the offense was dual-threat QB Jalen Hurts, who had an adventurous season throwing for over 3,100 yards and 16 touchdowns while racking up another 784 yards and 10 TDs on the ground. 

The key for the Eagles in 2022 (and beyond) will be how Hurts progresses as a downfield passer. If he can limit his mistakes and improve his accuracy, Philadelphia will be dangerous in 2022. Considering the Eagles won nine games and managed to nab a Wild Card spot last year, despite having a roster in transition and Hurts learning on the job, an improvement of at least one win seems likely. Beyond that, though, they may not have quite enough to win the NFC East but should once again reach the playoffs - and this time advance to the divisional round.

Recommended Bets

• Philadelphia Eagles OVER 9.5 wins, -130 at BetMGM.
• Philadelphia Eagles to lose in Divisional Round, +300 at BetRivers.

NFC East Odds 2022: Washington Commanders  

• 2021 Regular Season Record: 7-10-0.
• Odds to Win Division: +600 at PointsBet.
• Win total: UNDER 8: +115 at PointsBet.
• Odds to Make Playoffs: +175 at PlaySugarHouse.

Washington has a team name now. After taking the field for two seasons as “The Football Team”, the team in the Nation’s Capital is now “the Commanders”. That’s something!

There is some on-field intrigue as well, as the team acquired QB Carson Wentz from Indianapolis via trade to help Ron Rivera and Co. to ignite a declining offense that, for a fourth straight year, ranked in the bottom third of the league in yards (21st) and points scored (23rd). 

Despite foot and ankle issues all season - and though the season ultimately ended on a sour note - Wentz looked more like himself in Indianapolis last season with 27 touchdowns and just seven interceptions. Health will be a concern, as the Commanders’ offensive line is not as stout as that of the Colts. Also, there’s the issue of familiarity, as these other NFC East teams have already had to regularly gameplan for Wentz from his days in Philadelphia. 

If Wentz struggles to get the ball out to his receivers - namely Terry McLaurin - 2022 will be another long year in D.C.

Recommended bets

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FAQ

Who are the NFC East Champions?

The Cowboys claimed the division in 2022, taking the title ahead of their game against Washington with 3 games remaining in the season. Achieving a record of 12-5, was enough to see them through to the Wildcard playoffs where they came crashing out following defeat against the 49’ers. 

Who Can Win the NFC East?

Despite the Cowboys holding the title, no team has gone on to win successive titles since 2004. The Philadelphia Eagles will be eager to pip their rivals, however, sportsbooks currently back the Cowboys as the division winner with NFC East odds of +135. 

Conclusion

Can the Cowboys take back-to-back titles for the first time since 2004? Interested in more football content? Be sure to read our guide: How To Bet on American Football or check out our picks for the AFC North league and visit our odds comparison tool to compare the latest odds.