The start of the 2025 NFL season is now measured in weeks and days rather than months. And while we might get some interesting trades and free agent pickups, the betting markets have generally settled on the perceived contenders. Things can – and will change – and being listed among the favorites is no guarantee of success: Ask San Francisco 49ers fans about that. The 49ers started last season as the second-favorite for Super Bowl LIX, and things didn’t go as planned.
While shocks happen, we can use the preseason betting odds as a general guide for the season ahead. And sportsbooks have now settled on the teams with the best chances to go to Levi’s Stadium next February. Below, we list the top ten according to the odds. All betting prices have been sourced from DraftKings’ latest NFL odds and are subject to change.
Baltimore Ravens (+600). For years, Baltimore’s most significant criticism was the lack of a true X receiver, but the front office solved that by luring DeAndre Hopkins on a one-year, $6 million deal. They also doubled down on splash plays by adding two-time Pro Bowl corner Jaire Alexander, which was enough to make the Ravens Super Bowl co-favorites.
Buffalo Bills (+600). Sean McDermott waved goodbye to an aging Von Miller and used the savings to sign Joey Bosa on a one-year, $12.6 million deal. Buffalo hopes a healthier, younger pass-rush rotation is the missing piece that finally gets Josh Allen past Kansas City in January.
Philadelphia Eagles (+700). The champs are not the consensus pick to retain. They chose continuity on offense, handing Saquon Barkley a record $20.6 million per year extension, but they’re rebuilding the edge after letting Josh Sweat and Brandon Graham walk. Newcomers Josh Uche and Azeez Ojulari headline that makeover. It will be intriguing to see if the changes work out.
Kansas City Chiefs (+850). Patrick Mahomes starts camp minus two trusted helpers: All-Pro guard Joe Thuney was traded to Chicago, and WR Rashee Rice faces a 30-day jail term plus likely league discipline over last year’s crash. The perennial contenders are still near the top of every odds screen, but the supporting cast looks wobblier than usual. If they don’t start the season well, you will soon hear talk about the end of the dynasty. Write them off at your peril, though.
Detroit Lions (+1100). Both coordinators got head coaching jobs (Ben Johnson to Chicago, Aaron Glenn to the Jets), so Dan Campbell promoted Kelvin Sheppard to DC and hired John Morton to steer the offense. The Lions were so explosive last season – becoming Super Bowl favorites at one point – so it will be intriguing to see if the coaching changes impact that.
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Washington Commanders (+1800). Year 2 of Dan Quinn’s regime begins with optimism after last season’s NFC title game run, but there will be a different kind of pressure on Jayden Daniels and co. Now that a few teams will be underestimating them. The team could probably do without President Trump’s furor demanding a name change, too.
San Francisco 49ers (+2000). Kyle Shanahan reunited with beloved DC Robert Saleh, hoping to reignite the 2019 swagger in a season where Super Bowl LX is at Levi’s Stadium. The odds respect that coaching coup even after a 611 dip in 2024.
Green Bay Packers (+2000). The franchise slammed the door on any “next QB” chatter by giving Jordan Love a four-year, $220 million extension, the richest deal in club history. With the signal caller locked up and DC Jeff Hafley entering Year 2, some might see the Packers as a decent dark horse bet.
Cincinnati Bengals (+2200). Joe Burrow’s extension talks are ongoing, but the headline is All-Pro edge Trey Hendrickson holding out for a new deal after leading the league with 17.5 sacks. Of all teams here, there seems to be a wait-and-see approach with the Bengals.
Los Angeles Rams (+2200). It’s a new era in Los Angeles: legend Aaron Donald retired in 2024, WR Cooper Kupp wound up in Seattle, and the Rams reloaded by signing six-time Pro Bowler Davante Adams to a two-year, $46 million deal. Sean McVay’s group remains an intriguing proposition, and they were good value last season. If they can grab similar momentum, they could be in the mix.
