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NFL over/under betting odds 2016: NFC North

By Dan Schmelzer

Jan 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) tries to run past Green Bay Packers safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) in the third quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) tries to run past Green Bay Packers safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) in the third quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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Here are the NFL over/under betting odds released by Bovadafor each team in the NFC North for the 2016 season.

With an 11-5 record, the Minnesota Vikings snapped the Green Bay Packers‘ streak of winning four consecutive NFC North titles in 2015. While the Packers ended up going further in the post-season, the Vikings are a strong team who are going to continue to compete with Packers for the top spot in the division.

The Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions currently appear to be well-behind the top two in the division. That being said, the Bears had an incredible offseason and could be a sleeper team in the NFC, and the Lions were only a couple of bad breaks from being post-season contenders last year. The Packers and Vikings are the class of the NFC North, but do not sleep on the Bears and Lions.

Who will take home the division crown in 2016? That remains to be seen, but the Bovada online sportsbook has released the over/under win total mark for each NFC North team for the 2016 season, and here they are:

Green Bay Packers- 10.5

Minnesota Vikings- 9.5

Chicago Bears- 7.5

Detroit Lions- 7

Best Bet

Making significant improvements to the offensive line and adding impact wide receiver Laquon Treadwell in the draft, I see no reason why the Vikings will be worse in 2016. Barring major injuries, 10 wins feels like their floor. The over is a strong bet on Minnesota.

Worst Bet

Signing Marvin Jones will help, but the Lions are never going to be able to replace retiring wide receiver Calvin Johnson. Matthew Stafford has always been much worse as a passer with Johnson out of the line-up. It could get ugly without him even on the roster.

With the Bears expected to be better, I think the Lions are the clear worst team in the division. I would be surprised to see them win more than seven games.

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