The Philadelphia Eagles are favored to win the NFC East, but history suggests teams in this division struggle to repeat. The defending Super Bowl champions are -160 to do so, with the Washington Commanders next at +225. No team has won the division in back-to-back seasons since 2001-04.
Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants round out the odds list, with the Cowboys at +700 and the Giants at +3000. The Eagles’ strong roster makes them a top contender, but their schedule looks tough, with four straight games against playoff teams to start the season.
Experts are cautioning against high win totals for these teams. For the Commanders, Pamela Maldonado notes that their 12 wins last season were due to luck and an elite health streak, which is unlikely to repeat. Liz Loza agrees, saying the Cowboys’ defense is a mess and they’ll be playing catchup all season.
The Eagles are also a bet to go under 11.5 wins, with Matt Bowen citing a tough schedule that keeps them at the 10/11 win mark. The Commanders are even money on the under, making it a sharp bet on reality setting in.
Source: https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/45871617/2025-nfc-east-division-betting-preview-favorites-odds-standings-rankings-props-analysis