Odds to Win the AFC East 2013: Patriots Actually Have Early Value

The odds to win the AFC East 2013 had the New England Patriots with some value at -250.  While not a “lock” it’s difficult to see another team in this division overcoming the Pats barring any unforeseen injury (or, dare we say, arrests).

The Dolphins have the next shortest odds.  They would pay out $350 for every $100 bet.

The Jets would pay out $1200 for every $100 wagered, and, yes, there is some value here.  Buffalo would pay out $1300 for every $100 bet.

The Bleacher Report noted five games that will determine the Patriots fate in 2013.

These include Week 1 at the Bills, Week 15 at the Dolphins, Week 13 in Houston, Week 16 at Baltimore and Week 12 vs. the Denver Broncos.

All serious NFL fans will most certainly have Week 12 marked off on their calendars as will sports bettors.

Mike Dussault writes:

Aside from the Brady-Manning-Welker angles, will be the implications in the standings for what were the top two seeds in the AFC a year ago. Set in late November, both teams should be beginning to peak, though it would still be early enough for either to overcome a loss.

Brady and the Pats offense has rolled over the Broncos in their last three matchups; can that continue with Welker on the other side now? And how will the Patriots stop the best slot receiver in the game when they were so poor doing so the last two seasons?

Despite the Bills woes in recent years,  Dussault observed that the Patriots have had some extremely close battles with the Buffalo Bills early in the season.

- Mary Montgomery, Gambling911.com