NFL Predictions: 2010 Saints Favorites in Odds to Win NFC

The defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints have opened as 5-1 favorites in 2010 NFL predictions to repeat as NFC champions and make the Super Bowl yet again. Online sportsbooks also have the Dallas Cowboys at 5-1 with the Minnesota Vikings next at 6-1. The Green Bay Packers were another close NFL betting choice in odds to win the NFC at 6-1 while the New York Giants closed out the top tier choices at 10-1. The Philadelphia Eagles, Atlanta Falcons and Washington Redskins have opened at 12-1 while the San Francisco 49ers and were at 17-1. The Detroit Lions and St. Louis Rams are the longest shots on the board at 75-1.

The Chicago Bears closed out the intermediate tier as 15-1 longshots in NFL predictions to win the NFC. The Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals began the longshot level at 20-1 with the Seattle Seahawks next at 23-1 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 65-1. The Rams and Lions are at the bottom of the conference with NFL odds of 75-1 to win the 2010 NFC. New Orleans won the title based on an explosive offense as their defense remains questionable and will make it hard for them to repeat. Their price is based on public perception and last year and looks high. Dallas, Minnesota and Green Bay all look like solid choices.

The Cowboys always bring a lot of public attention and money; however, the Vikings will be dependent on 40-year old Brett Favre who seems to always find a way to throw away playoff games. Green Bay is the most balanced of the three teams heading into odds to win the NFC in 2010. Philadelphia, much like Indianapolis of the AFC, is aging and seems to defy their critics every year. They may finally show their lack of youth in 2010 as they are really pressing up against the wall on that issue. The Giants could make for an interesting choice in odds to win the NFC in 2010 as a beaten favorite team that many have soured despite their talent.