Last year, the AFC South went to the Houston Texans, despite their being longshots to win the division at the start of the season. This year, Houston has become the favorite to win the AFC South in NFL betting markets. Here, we look at the futures odds in the AFC South, a division that has become known for being full of surprises.
AFC South Futures Betting Odds
| Team | AFC South Odds |
| Houston Texans | -3500 |
| Indianapolis Colts | +1300 |
| Tennessee Titans | +10000 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | +25000 |
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans were the shocking winners of the AFC South this past season. They were expected to finish in last place, but CJ Stroud was incredible in his rookie season, propelling his team from worst to first. The Texans are now favorites to win this division, with Stroud leading an explosive passing attack. Houston already has a lead on the rest of this division, as they look to win it for the second year in a row, which they will do as long as they don’t collapse in the second half of this season.
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts finished in third place in the AFC South, with their 9-8 record putting them one game behind the Texans in 2023. Had the Colts executed their offense properly in the final minutes of their Week 18 game against the Texans, they would have been the team making the playoffs from this division, but that did not happen. This year, Anthony Richardson has been injured and benched at different points in the season, but is back under center and looking to prove himself while attempting to help the Colts come back to win the division.
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans finished in last place in the AFC South this past season by a wide margin. Ryan Tannehill and Will Levis could not combine to give this team good enough quarterback play to compete for this division championship. And with Derrick Henry no longer with the organization, the scrutiny Levis is under will only continue as his turnovers have caused problems throughout the year for Tennessee.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Last year, the Jacksonville Jaguars were favorites to win the AFC South. But they fell short not only of winning the division but of the postseason as well. This year, the Jags are off to a tough start thanks to a very difficult early-season schedule. They are certainly behind the eight-ball once again in the AFC South, as they appear destined to compete for worst record in the league instead of the best record in their division.
2024 AFC South Futures Prediction
This year, we could see some steps backward from the Jaguars and Titans, while we still have yet to see Anthony Richardson live up to his potential with the Colts. That should leave the door open for the Texans to win this division, as we expect another huge year from CJ Stroud. But it is understandable if a bettor does not feel comfortable taking the favorite in a division where teams have become known for going from worst to first.
