NFL futures betting offers several ways to find value before the regular season begins, from division winners and conference champions to season win totals and player props. Betting splits provide another layer of information by showing where both the betting public and larger wagers are landing, helping identify which futures are drawing the most interest.
Below are the best NFC West bets for the 2026 NFL season, complete with current odds, DraftKings Sportsbook betting splits, why each market is attracting action and my analysis on every wager.
NFC West Best Bets and Betting Splits
| Bet | Odds | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks to Win the NFC West | +215 | 17% | 16% |
| Rams to Win the Super Bowl | +550 | 20% | 18% |
| 49ers Under 9.5 Wins | +120 | 22% | 31% |
| Jeremiyah Love Under 774.5 Rushing Yards | -110 | 72% | 80% |
Best NFC West Division Bet
Seahawks to Win the NFC West (+215)
| Betting Splits | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Bets | 17% |
| Handle | 16% |
Why bettors are backing the Seahawks
Seattle is drawing the second-most bets and second-most handle to win the NFC West, trailing Los Angeles in both metrics. The public and sharp bettors seem to be in the same camp on this bet, too, with 17% of the bets accounting for 16% of the handle. All of that being said, each of the last three Super Bowl champions proceeded to win their respective division the following season. Looking back to 2014, nine of the last 12 Super Bowl champs have achieved the feat, including the Seahawks the last time they won it all.
Analysis
The Seahawks finished two games ahead of both the Rams and 49ers in 2025, splitting their head-to-head showdowns with both division rivals. And even in their three regular season losses, Seattle never lost by more than four points, meaning they were effectively a few plays away from an unblemished record. They boasted the No. 3 scoring offense and No. 1 scoring defense in the NFL, plus their 12.85 SRS was the highest by any team since 2013. Seattle was dominant across the board in 2025 and is largely running it back in 2026. Losing offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, running back Kenneth Walker III, safety Coby Bryant and cornerback Riq Woolen raises a few question marks, but there is a path to the Seahawks being a wagon again in their absence. After all, Seattle spent their first three picks on replacing Walker, Bryant and Woolen – Jadarian Price, Bud Clark and Julian Neal – not to mention veteran free agent additions Dante Fowler and Trevon Diggs. The Rams loaded up, yes, but Mike Macdonald has proven himself more than capable against Sean McVay & co. in the past.
Best NFC West Super Bowl Future
Rams to Win the Super Bowl (+550)
| Betting Splits | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Bets | 20% |
| Handle | 18% |
Why bettors are backing the Rams
Los Angeles accounts for the most Super Bowl bets at this point in the preseason, pulling in one-fifth of all championship futures. That isn’t all too surprising, considering their +550 odds are far and away the shortest in the league. There is also twice as much money on the Rams to win the Super Bowl than there is on the No. 2 team in the NFC, the Bears. Los Angeles is drawing 18% of the handle, compared to Chicago at 9%. The Bills have the most handle of any AFC team, and even they are only sitting at 10%.
Analysis
The Rams had two chances to take a fourth quarter lead over the Seahawks in last year’s NFC Championship Game and came up scoreless both times. As a result, they lost by four and failed to make it back to the Super Bowl for the third time in eight years. Los Angeles proceeded to go out and trade for two of the best defensive players in the NFL – cornerback Trent McDuffie and defensive end Myles Garrett. They continued to bolster their secondary by signing Jaylen Watson, on top of stacking Sean McVay’s tight end group by drafting Max Klare to slot in alongside Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee and Terrance Ferguson. Even on special teams, the Rams went out and added long snapper Joe Cardona and linebacker Grant Stuard. Bringing in all those reinforcement cost Los Angeles a treasure trove or future picks and Jared Verse, but it’s clear that the front office is going all-in on 2026.
Best NFC West Win Total Bet
49ers Under 9.5 Wins (+120)
| Betting Splits | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Bets | 12% |
| Handle | 23% |
Why bettors are taking the under
Taking the 49ers to finish with fewer than 9.5 wins isn’t a particularly popular pick among the betting public, with only 12% of the wagers on that side of the line. That being said, there is a pretty decent sharp lean towards the under, with 23% of the handle on San Francisco to notch fewer than 9.5 wins – nearly twice as much as the number of bets would suggest. Kyle Shanahan has guided the Niners to over 9.5 wins in four of the last five seasons, but he has failed to reach that mark in four of his first eight campaigns in the Bay.
Analysis
Not to get completely caught up in the electrical substation conspiracy – the 49ers hired an expert who debunked the theory that the nearby facility had no impact on player health – but there is a persistent injury issue in San Francisco. Ricky Pearsall is already done for the year, George Kittle is recovering from a torn Achilles and Nick Bosa is recovering from a torn ACL. Christian Kirk and Mykel Williams are dealing with injuries of their own, as is Christian McCaffrey. Even top free agent addition Mike Evans has had some injury scares during training camp, and he is a 33-year-old coming off a career-low eight games played with Tampa Bay. Trent Williams is 38, too, plus Kendrick Bourne and Jauan Jennings left in free agency. Playing in such a competitive division, it wouldn’t take a lot for the 49ers’ season to go sideways. Their schedule between Week 10 and Week 17 is shaping up to be a gauntlet, at which point they could be at their most hobbled.
Best NFC West Player Prop Bet
Jeremiyah Love Under 774.5 Rushing Yards (-110)
| Betting Splits | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Bets | 72% |
| Handle | 80% |
Why bettors are fading Love
As of mid-July, 80% of the bets and 83% of the handle was on Love to go over 899.5 yards on the ground. Fast-forward a couple of weeks, and the narrative surrounding the rookie running back is on the other end of the spectrum. Love got 14 carries in the first half of the Cardinals’ first preseason game before suffering an injury. He has been sidelined for nearly two weeks with a high ankle sprain, all while the market has completely flipped. Even with Love’s rushing yards line tanking to 774.5, 72% of the bets are still on the under. There is an additional sharp lean towards the under, with 80% of the handle on Love failing to reach that mark.
Analysis
The injury really spoiled a lot of the hype around Love’s debut NFL campaign. At No. 3 overall, the Cardinals took Love higher than any running back since Saquon Barkley. Now he is missing critical preseason, and the ailment could extend in the regular season. High ankle sprains are tough to bounce back from, and Love’s explosiveness could be lacking out of the gates. Veteran James Conner is progressing following his foot surgery, as well, and could be back in the rotation relatively soon. Arizona also signed Tyler Allgeier, an iron man who averaged 170 touches over the past three years despite sharing a backfield with Bijan Robinson. Then there’s Bam Knight, the lone returning member of last year’s rotation. That’s a lot of mouths to feed, even if Love is going to be the primary back. After a lot of talk around the league about Love getting too many miles on a team that will likely finish with a bottom-five record in the NFL, those veterans could chip away at Love’s workload more than initially expected. Mike LaFleur helped Kyren Williams take off in Los Angeles in the past, so Love is in a decent spot in Arizona moving forward. There are just too many injury and depth question marks to really bank on a stellar rookie season in 2026.
NFC West Bets FAQ
What are the best NFC West bets for the 2026 NFL season?
The featured NFC West bets include Seahawks to win the NFC West, Rams to win the Super Bowl, 49ers under 9.5 wins and Jeremiyah Love under 774.5 rushing yards.
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.
