2015 NFL Futures Betting Guide: Breaking down the AFC West

With the start of the NFL season approaching, the staff at theScore put on their prognosticator hats to offer up futures selections on some of the more notable offerings on the board. Next up, the AFC West.

2015 NFL Futures Betting Guide

AFC East | NFC East
AFC North | NFC North
AFC South | NFC South
AFC West | NFC West
Win Totals | Super Bowl 50

AFC West odds

Gino Bottero: Reports of Peyton Manning's decline have been greatly exaggerated. He dealt with some injuries down the stretch last season, but by all accounts the zip is back in his throws in camp. Neither the Chargers nor the Chiefs have made the necessary improvements to catch the Broncos. Broncos -156 (Pinnacle)

Dan Wilkins: With a strong defense now in place and upgrades on the offensive front taking pressure off Philip Rivers, the Chargers are finally in position to challenge the Broncos for the AFC West crown. For a team that is easily the second-best in a division that is becoming less and less of a runaway for the Broncos, these odds are too good to pass up. Chargers +400 (SuperBook)

David P. Woods: A bet for the Chargers is a bet that Peyton Manning won't stay healthy. Is that really such an unlikely proposition? There's a lot to like about this Chargers squad. Philip Rivers has the security of a new contract and a better offensive line and rushing attack around him than he has had in a few years. Ten to 11 wins is realistic. Chargers +400 (SuperBook)

(Odds courtesy BetCRIS, Pinnacle, Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook)