The NFC North 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.
Last Updated: March 22
NFC North Prediction: 2026 Winner
The Lions (+180) are predicted to win the NFC North for the 2026 NFL season with an implied probability of 35.7%.
2026 NFC North Division Winner Odds
| Team | DraftKings | FanDuel | BetMGM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | +180 | +160 | +170 |
| Packers | +190 | +200 | +195 |
| Bears | +340 | +340 | +333 |
| Vikings | +550 | +600 | +600 |
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NFC North Best Bet for 2026
Best Favorite Bet to win the NFC North: Green Bay Packers (+190)
The Lions led the division in bad injury luck, but the Packers were not that far behind, especially after losing Micah Parsons to a serious knee injury. Green Bay is fifth in both yards per play and points per drive since Jordan Love took over in 2023, consistently creating explosive plays in an NFL that is getting better at stopping them. If they can manage the coaching change on defense, they should once again be in the mix.
Best Sleeper Bet to win the NFC North: Minnesota Vikings (+550)
The Vikings were arguably just a quarterback away in 2025. Their defense was third in yards per play allowed (4.7) and fourth in points per drive allowed (1.69) while getting pressure at the highest rate in the league (44.5%). There are more issues on offense outside of just J.J. McCarthy, but a veteran upgrade or just a step forward from McCarthy would put the Vikings in a great spot in 2026.
Historical NFC North Trends
- Every team in the NFC North has won the division at least two times in the last nine seasons
- The Packers won the division 11 times from 2011 to 2021, but they have not won the NFC North since
- The Vikings have the most division championships with 21