NFL Odds to win NFC West for 2010-2011 Season

- San Francisco 49ers (-125 Odds to win NFC West)

2009 Record: 8-8 (2nd)

The 49ers haven’t had a winning season since its last division title in 2002. However, San Francisco is the favorite in the NFC West heading into this season. In each of the last six years, the club has finished in the bottom ten in the league in total offense. Former top overall draft choice Alex Smith finally showed some promise in 2009. With tight end Vernon Davis and running back Frank Gore, the signal-caller has some weapons to work with. After ranking no higher than 20th in the NFL in scoring defense in the previous six seasons, the 49ers emerged to rank fourth in this category a year ago. Standout linebacker Patrick Willis led the league in tackles in 2009. In a brutal stretch beginning in Week 12 of the 2010-2011 NFL betting season, San Francisco must face Arizona, Green Bay and San Diego on the road over a four-game stretch.

- Arizona Cardinals (+250 Odds to win NFC West)

2009 Record: 10-6 (1st)

After winning no division crowns from 1976-2007, the Cardinals will be seeking a third straight NFC West title in 2010. However, the retirement of quarterback Kurt Warner has left some doubt about how good the Cards will be this season. In the last three years with Warner, Arizona had an average ranking of seventh in the league in scoring offense. Former Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart hasn’t been able to match his collegiate success in his opportunities with the Cardinals so far. A defense that allowed 45 points in each of its playoff games last season isn’t likely to help the offense too much. Arizona has failed to rank in the top half of the NFL in total defense since 2005. In its final eight games of the season, the Cardinals will face only one team that made the playoffs in 2009.

- Seattle Seahawks (+300 odds to win NFC West)

2009 Record: 5-11 (3rd)

Since winning four straight NFC West titles from 2004-07, Seattle has been limited to just nine victories over the last two campaigns. After a stellar run at USC in the college ranks, new head coach Pete Carroll is back in the pro game for the first time in more than a decade. Seattle has finished 25th in the NFL in scoring offense and defense in each of the last two years. Veteran quarterback Matt Hasselbeck could be entering his final year with the club. The running game has added LenDale White and Leon Washington during the offseason. In its final six games of the year, Seattle will face only one team that posted a winning record in 2009.

- St. Louis Rams (+1500 Odds to win NFC West)

2009 Record: 1-15 (4th)

With only six wins over the last three seasons, things can’t get much worse in St. Louis. Top draft pick Sam Bradford is on board to take over the quarterback reigns from veteran Marc Bulger. Star running back Steven Jackson will take some of the pressure off of Bradford. The defense has ranked 31st in the NFL in scoring defense in four of the last five seasons. After hosting Arizona to open the season, the Rams will face four straight opponents that won five or less games in 2009.


BetVega.com Best Bet to win the NFC West Division in 2010-2011:

The Seattle Seahawks at +300 or 3-1 odds is very tough to pass up. Obviously the 49ers are the favorite for a reason, but if we are talking about best potential for ROI on a NFL Futures bet, then I am going with the Seahawks +300.

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