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2009 NFL Future Lines: AFC East Gambling Odds

AFC EAST PREVIEW

The AFC East has become a personal playground for the New England Patriots over the course of the last decade, as they have dominated the division. According to nfl oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com, it is expected to remain that way in 2009, as the Patriots boast a regular season wins prop of at least four more wins than the Jets, Bills, and Dolphins.

The Patriots missed the playoffs despite winning 11 games last year, but with a healthy Tom Brady back in the fold, look for Bill Belichick’s crew to return to the postseason. New England won’t repeat its perfect regular season from 2007, but it still is the most talented team among this foursome.

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2009 NFL Future Odds: AFC North Lines

AFC NORTH PREVIEW

The Steelers swept their three division rivals a year ago en route to their record sixth Super Bowl title. Pittsburgh allowed the fewest points in the NFL, and that dominating defense will allow it to keep the Steel Crew at the top of the heap, despite a mediocre offense. Head coach John Harbaugh has Baltimore moving in the right direction, and young quarterback Joe Flacco proved his mettle by leading the Ravens to two playoff victories on the road. Cincinnati finished an ugly campaign on a high note by winning its final three games, but can Carson Palmer and Chad Ochocinco play nice together? It won’t matter unless the defense can step it up a notch.

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2009 NFL Future Odds: AFC West Lines

AFC WEST PREVIEW

The AFC West Division is expected to be a one-horse race in 2009. Furthermore, that one horse, San Diego, is a thoroughbred. Barring similar injuries woes to a year ago, the Chargers are a bona-fide Super Bowl contender. The rest of the division is a quagmire of sub-mediocrity, with the other three teams in rebuilding mode with new or relatively new Head Coaches.

That doesn’t mean they aren’t worthy of your wagering dollar, as Sportsbook.com is offering regular season wins props for all the league’s 32 teams.

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2009 NFL Odds: AFC South Futures

NFL: SHOULD COLTS BE SOUTH FAVORITE?

Sportsbook.com oddsmakers list the Indianapolis Colts as the +140 favorite to win the AFC South this season but are they the best value for bettors?

The Colts had won five consecutive AFC South titles before making way for a surprising Tennessee Titans team last year.