Lukasz
Updated: Aug 11, 2023
There may be no division in football quite as popular or scrutinized as the NFC East division.
The Dallas Cowboys are often referred to as America’s Team.
Win or lose; the Cowboys find themselves front-page material for all the major news outlets.
Anytime you are a team based in New York – you will have eyeballs following your every win and, of course, your every loss.
The Giants find themselves under the media microscope as much as any NFL franchise.
Team | 2022 Overall | 2022 Divisional |
PHI Eagles | 14-3 | 4-2 |
DAL Cowboys | 12-5 | 4-2 |
NY Giants | 9-7-1 | 1-4-1 |
WAS Commanders | 8-8-1 | 2-3-1 |
Last year, the Philadelphia Eagles rose above in the NFC East, winning the division with a very impressive 14-3 record.
The Eagles fell a field goal short in the Super Bowl to the San Francisco 49ers. Will that heartbreaking loss on the game’s biggest stage act as motivation in 2023?
In our article below, we discuss:
- 2023 NFC East – Win Totals
- 2023 NFC East – Super Bowl
- 2023 NFC East – Division Winner
- NFC East – Player Awards Betting
Let’s Go!
2023 NFC East Win Totals
It can be difficult for teams to have back-to-back seasons with 14 wins.
We know this because the sportsbooks have set the win total for Philly this year at 11.5, a regression of 2.5 wins from last year.
Team | Win Totals |
PHI Eagles | 11.5 |
DAL Cowboys | 9.5 |
NY Giants | 7.5 |
WAS Commanders | 6.5 |
- The Cowboys lost Dak Prescott for several games last year and still won 12 times. This year their win total is just 9.5.
- The Giants finished above .500 last year, but sportsbooks have set their total at just under a .500 record this year.
- The Commanders are expected to struggle, but with new ownership in place, they might possess the happiest fanbase of any franchise in this tough division.
2023 NFC East – To Win Super Bowl Odds
Among NFC teams, the Philadelphia Eagles have the shortest (lower) odds of winning the Super Bowl. The Dallas Cowboys are slotted third on the Super Bowl odds list, just behind the San Francisco 49ers.
Despite their nine-win season a year ago, the Giants are still 48/1 longshots to host the Lombardi trophy this year.
Team | Super Bowl Odds |
PHI Eagles | +800 |
DAL Cowboys | +1300 |
NY Giants | +4800 |
WAS Commanders | +6500 |
2023 NFC East – To Win Division Odds
There might be four teams with a chance to win the NFC East, but the odds suggest this will come down to a two-team race.
Last year the Eagles won 14 games, and the Cowboys won 12. Both teams are expected to regress slightly in 2023.
NFC East Teams – Division Winnerl Odds
Team | Odds | 2022 Divisional Record |
PHI Eagles | -115 | 4-2 |
DAL Cowboys | +175 | 4-2 |
NY Giants | +700 | 1-4-1 |
WAS Commanders | +1300 | 2-3-1 |
Is there value in a healthy Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys at +175 to win the NFC East division this year?
2023 NFC East – Player Awards Odds
At +1000 to win the NFL MVP award this year, Jalen Hurts is considered a front-runner to be named the game’s best player.
2023 – NFL MVP Odds
Player | Team | MVP Odds |
Jalen Hurts | PHI Eagles | +1000 |
Dak Prescott | DAL Cowboys | +1600 |
Daniel Jones | NY Giants | +7500 |
Sam Howell | WAS Commanders | +10000 |
In 2022, Hurts threw for 3,700 yards, which ranked 10th in the league.
However, the dual-threat also averaged 51 yards rushing per game.
The ability to run the ball so effectively while being an elite passer is a special combination for Hurts.
Interesting NFC East Bets to Consider
Washington Commanders +6.5 Win Total.
Last year, the Commanders drafted Sam Howell – QB from North Carolina, in the 5th round of the NFL Draft.
No disrespect to Howell, but rarely are franchise QBs selected in the 5th-Round or later – with Tom Brady being a decent exception to the rule.
This is a long-winded way of saying that Caleb Williams, QB USC, is projected as the 2024 first overall pick next year.
Washington may be in a position where they need a franchise QB to start the season next year.
It might not be in their best interest to win more than +6.5 games, especially if Sam Howell isn’t the solution.
I suggest looking at an alternative win total and seeing what price you can get them to win less than +5.5 games.
Always Shop Around
Although we encourage recreational bettors to do their homework and analyze relevant stats and information, it is also important to mention the greatest benefit online sports bettors have against sportsbooks.
Bet | DraftKings | FanDuel | Caesars |
WAS Commanders UNDER +4.5 total wins | +270 | +240 | +280 |
When we walk into a brick-and-mortar casino looking to place a bet; our options are limited to the prices offered at that location.
When we place bets through our phones, laptops, and other personal devices, we have the luxury of price shopping.
The ability to shop around and play only the Best Odds available for the bet you want to make is our biggest advantage as sports bettors.
In the case of the Washington Commanders’ alternative win totals – the payout difference between +240 at FanDuel and +280 at Caesars is significant.
Over time, shopping for the Best Odds available every time you make a wager will have a noticeable difference on your overall ROI.
Step-By-Step To Bet On Divisional Winners
1. Go to your favorite sportsbook and log in.
2. Look for the NFL tab.
3. Click on the Division’s tab from the drop-down menu.
4. Choose the odds and team you will bet on.
5. Place your bet from the bet slip window—usually on the right side of the screen.