The long days without football are just about behind us as full expectations build ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The NFC East is expected to be one of the most competitive divisions in the league, with all four teams listed at plus money to win the division. Philadelphia will be looking to defend the divisional title, as they became the first team to win the NFC East in consecutive years since 2004.
There are plenty of ways to get involved in the action on DraftKings Sportsbook. Let’s take a look at some of the trends and betting splits for DraftKings Sportsbook bettors in some notable futures markets.
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NFC East Best Bets and Betting Splits:
| Bet | Odds | Bet% | Handle% |
| Eagles to Win NFC East | +115 | 18% | 44% |
| Dallas Cowboys Over 9.5 Wins | +115 | 91% | 93% |
| New York Giants Over 7.5 Wins | -110 | 82% | 90% |
| New York Giants to win the NFC | +3500 | 4% | 9% |
| John Harbaugh to win Coach of the Year | +600 | 7% | 10% |
NFC East Winner Betting Splits:
| Bet | Odds | Bet% | Handle% |
| Philadelphia Eagles | +115 | 18% | 44% |
| Dallas Cowboys | +235 | 36% | 37% |
| Washington Commanders | +460 | 19% | 8% |
| New York Giants | +600 | 14% | 37% |
Philadelphia Eagles to Win the NFC East (+115)
The Philadelphia Eagles are the favorites to win the NFC East at +115 odds on DraftKings Sportsbook. Philadelphia holds the majority of the bets to win the division at 44%, but this makes up just 18% of the betting handle.
The Dallas Cowboys hold the next-best odds of winning the division at +235 odds. America’s team is being backed by 36% of the bets on DraftKings and 37% of the betting handle.
There is a significant amount of belief in the New York Giants, who make up 37% of the betting handle and 14% of the bets placed, despite holding the longest odds at +600.
The Washington Commanders hold +460 odds of winning the NFC East, but are making up just 7% of the bets placed and 8% of the overall betting handle.
Why Bettors Are Backing the Eagles:
The Philadelphia Eagles became the first team to win the NFC East in back-to-back seasons since 2004. They finished with a 11-6 record last season, the lone team in the division to finish with a winning record. While A.J. Brown is no longer with the organization and there was a shakeup with the play callers, Philadelphia returns most of their core and has a chance to have one of the most dominant defenses in the league.
While the Eagles dominate the percentage of bets placed, the Cowboys and Giants are tied for the highest percentage of the betting handle. Dallas finished with a 7-9-1 record last year, while New York limped to a 4-13 record in a turbulent season that forced plenty of changes.
Dak Prescott has proven capable of leading a high-powered offense, and the Cowboys made a clear effort to upgrade the defense, which finished last season ranked dead last in points allowed and 30th in yards given up. The Giants went through a more notable organizational overhaul, hiring John Harbaugh as head coach, and a full cultural reset is underway for the franchise. Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo each battled injuries last year, but got a taste of the NFL level last year and will look to propel forward under new guidance.
Analysis:
Since Jalen Hurts has ascended to the starting quarterback role under Nick Sirianni, the Eagles have had one of the highest floors of any team in football. It is not always the most exciting style of football, but Philadelphia has finished with a winning record in all five seasons and has won 11+ games in four straight seasons. There are far fewer questions about the Eagles than the other three teams in the division, and expect the Eagles to lean heavily on their defense, Hurts to protect the football, and for a three peat of the NFC East title to be well within reach.
NFC East Win Total Trends:
The standard win total for the Philadelphia Eagles is set at 10.5, with the under favored at -140 odds and the Eagles holding +115 odds of winning more than this. 80% of the betting handle and 81% of the bets placed on DraftKings Sportsbook are backing Philadelphia to win 11+ games. This leaves just 20% of the betting handle and 19% of the bets placed on the Eagles winning 10 or fewer games.
Next up, the Dallas Cowboys have their win total set at 9.5 with +115 odds of winning more than this and -140 odds of Dallas finishing with nine or fewer wins. 91% of the bets placed and 93% of the betting handle are backing Dallas to win 10+ games. Only 9% of the bets on DraftKings and 7% of the betting handle are backing Dallas to finish with under 9.5 wins.
The win total for the Washington Commanders is set at 7.5, with the over favored at -125 odds and the under holding +105 odds. 80% of the betting handle and 74% of the bets placed are backing Washington to win over 7.5 games, leaving just 20% of the betting handle and 26% of the bets placed backing the Commanders to win fewer than 7.5 wins.
Lastly, the New York Giants also hold a win total set at 7.5, with DraftKings offering -110 odds for both the over and under. 90% of the betting handle and 82% of the bets placed are backing the Giants to win eight or more games, leaving just 10% of the betting handle and 18% of the bets placed backing New York to win seven or fewer games.
Best NFC East Conference Futures:
While the Eagles are taking the majority of the bets for winning the NFC East, it is the New York Giants who have the most belief for winning the entire NFC. New York is receiving 9% of the betting handle and 4% of the total bets to win the NFC in the futures market at +3500 odds on DraftKings Sportsbook. Philadelphia is also in the mix, with 5% of the betting handle and an NFC East-best 8% of the total bets backing the Eagles to win the NFC. The Cowboys have taken 5% of the bets and 5% of the betting handle to win the conference. Looking across the entire NFC, the Chicago Bears have taken 32% of the betting handle, while the Rams have taken 15% of the betting handle and 33% of the total bets.
The Eagles are also seeing plenty of support to earn the top seed in the NFC, with 13% of the betting handle and 7% of the bets backing Philadelphia to earn the number one seed. The New York Giants also remain in the mix for this with 8% of the betting handle and 3% of the bets backing them to earn the top seed in the NFC. From a Super Bowl perspective, the Giants are the lone team to crack the top-10 by DraftKings Sportsbook bettors, currently holding 3% of the bets and 5% of the betting handle to fit up the Lombardi Trophy at the season’s conclusion.
Best NFC East Player Futures:
Dak Prescott is the lone member of the NFC East taking significant money in the MVP market. The Cowboys’ franchise face is currently taking 3% of the betting handle and 4% of the bets to win MVP. Prescott is tied for the seventh-best odds on DraftKings Sportsbook at +1300.
With Brown no longer a part of the Eagles’ offensive attack, DeVonta Smith has taken 4% of the betting handle and 2% of the bets to win Offensive Player of the Year. Smith is tied for the 27th-best odds of winning the award at +7000 odds. 20th overall pick Makai Lemon joins him in headlining the Eagles’ wide receiver group, and has received 6% of the betting handle and 7% of the total bets on DraftKings Sportsbook. Lemond holds the sixth-best odds at +1000.
A pair of Giants’ players are each among the top favorites by DraftKings Sportsbook bettors in the Comeback Player of the Year race. Cam Skattebo is being backed by 8% of the bets and 4% of the betting handle, while Malik Nabers has taken on 6% of the bets and 3% of the betting handle. Nabers holds the fifth-best odds of earning Comeback Player of the Year, while Skattebo 11th-best odds at +2800.
New Giants’ head coach John Harbaugh also has the second-largest market share for the Coach of the Year, with 10% of the betting handle and 7% of bets backing him to win his second career Coach of the Year Award. Harbaugh is the favorite in this category at +600 odds.
NFC East Bets FAQ
What are the best NFC East bets for the 2026 NFL season?
The featured NFC East bets include the Eagles to win the division, Giants to win the NFC, Dak Prescott to win MVP, DeVonta Smith to win Offensive Player of the Year and John Harbaugh to win Coach of the Year.
What are NFL betting splits?
Betting splits show the percentage of tickets (bets) and money (handle) placed on each side of a wager. Comparing the two can provide insight into whether a market is being driven primarily by public bettors or larger wagers.
How should betting splits be used?
Betting splits should be one factor among many when evaluating a wager. They can help identify popular sides or where larger amounts of money are being wagered, but they should be combined with matchup analysis, injuries and market movement before placing a bet.
When do NFL futures bets close?
Most NFL futures markets remain open until the affected team’s first regular-season game, although odds and availability can change throughout the preseason.
