The NFC South is heating up heading into the 2026 NFL season.
Our comprehensive odds analysis breaks down each team's chances to win the division, compares betting lines across major sportsbooks, and identifies the smartest wagers for bettors preparing for next year.
NFC South Prediction: 2026 Winner
The Buccaneers (+115) are predicted to win the NFC South for the 2026 NFL season with an implied probability of 46.5%.
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2026 NFC South Division Winner Odds
| Team | DraftKings | BetMGM |
|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | +115 | +125 |
| Saints | +340 | +360 |
| Falcons | +400 | +375 |
| Panthers | +425 | +380 |
NFC South Best Bet for 2026
Best Favorite Bet to win the NFC South: New Orleans Saints (+360)
Though they finished fourth in the division, the Saints were arguably the best team in the NFC South by the end of the season. Tyler Shough looks like a potential answer at quarterback, though he still has a long way to go, and the Saints will have a top-10 pick to add around him. Their recurring cap issues could make a quick turnaround impossible, but it is not like the rest of the division will run away from them.
» Bet the Saints to win the NFC South
Best Sleeper Bet to win the NFC South: Carolina Panthers (+425)
The Panthers probably were not the best overall team in the division last year, but history will show they won the NFC South in 2025. Now they are the clear No. 4 option on the board? That looks like a value, even if the Panthers need to hit this offseason to continue getting better.
» Bet the Panthers to win the NFC South
Historical NFC South Trends
- The Panthers' 2025 NFC South crown stopped a run of four straight titles for Tampa Bay
- Every NFC South team has won the division in the last 10 seasons
- The Falcons have the longest current title drought, last winning the division in 2016
