The Detroit Lions were the team to beat in the NFC North last season, emerging as favorites at +155 on DraftKings Sportsbook to repeat their success. However, they face stiff competition from the Green Bay Packers (+250), Minnesota Vikings (+320), and Chicago Bears (+475) as they all gear up for the 2025 season.
The Packers are hopeful that their starting quarterback, Jordan Love, can remain healthy throughout the year, which would position them as prime contenders. Green Bay’s total win over/under is set at 9.5, and Love’s predictions for total passing yards are at 3600.5.
Eric Cohen, renowned SportsLine expert, provides crucial insights into the latest betting trends and NFL futures for the NFC North. Last season, he successfully predicted three of four win totals and noted the Eagles at +600 to win the NFC.
Here are Cohen’s top NFC North betting recommendations (as of July 31, 2025, subject to change):
- Green Bay Packers to win the NFC North (+250 at DraftKings)
- Most Receiving Yards in the NFC North: Justin Jefferson (+100 at DraftKings)
- Caleb Williams Regular Season Pass Yards: 4,000+ (+250 at BetMGM)
- Jameson Williams Regular Season Receiving Yards: 1,000+ (+250 at BetMGM)
Cohen predicts that the Lions may struggle after losing key coordinators, and while the Bears are expected to improve, they may need more time to dominate the division.
“The Bears should be much improved but seem like a year away from conquering this division. And who knows what to expect from Minnesota with a quarterback who hasn’t played a regular season snap in the NFL,” Cohen advised.
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