2026-27 AFC Championship Futures Odds: Bills, Ravens Co-Favorites

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AFC championship futures odds for 2026-27 are getting interest as summer heads toward football season.

Updated on 8/11/26

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The New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos to win the 2025-26 AFC championship. However, the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens opened as co favorites in 2026-27 AFC championship odds, and they remain so midsummer.

Check back regularly for updates on 2026-27 AFC conference championship odds. Also, check out Patrick Everson's Super Bowl Odds Report. And be sure to use our BetMGM bonus code to get the most out of your action on 2027 AFC championship futures odds.

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Afc Champion Odds

Time	Bet365	BetMGM	DraftKings	Caesars	FanDuel	RiversCasino
	›	›	›	›	›	›
Ravens	+500	+500	+470	+525	+550	+500
Bills	+500	+500	+510	+480	+500	+475
Patriots	+800	+850	+760	+875	+800	+850
Chiefs	+750	+750	+770	+750	+750	+700
Chargers	+800	+825	+830	+775	+850	+775
Texans	+850	+900	+850	+900	+750	+850
Broncos	+1000	+1000	+1025	+950	+950	+1000
Bengals	+1000	+1000	+1025	+900	+950	+1000
Jaguars	+1400	+1300	+1500	+1300	+1400	+1300
Steelers	+2500	+3500	+2300	+3300	+2500	+3000
Colts	+2500	+2500	+2900	+2500	+2500	+2500
Titans	+6000	+6600	+5500	+6500	+5500	+6600
Raiders	+7000	+6600	+7600	+6500	+7000	+7500
Jets	+10000	+12500	+8600	+10000	+12500	+10000
Browns	+9000	+8000	+8600	+8500	+10000	+8000
Dolphins	+15000	+15000	+15000	+15000	+15000	+15000

2027 AFC Championship Futures Odds

Big B's: Buffalo and Baltimore

LATEST UPDATE: In the 2025-26 season, the Buffalo Bills fell short of arguably their best chance to reach the Super Bowl in years. Josh Allen & Co. bowed out in the Divisional Round, losing to the Denver Broncos.

Still, BetMGM opened the Bills as +550 favorites in AFC championship futures odds for the 2026-27 season. But Buffalo wasn't alone, with the Baltimore Ravens also at +550, despite failing to make the postseason in a year marked by a 1-5 start and Lamar Jackson injuries.

As of July 21, it's still the Bills and Ravens, with both now at +500. Then comes the third choice Kansas City Chiefs at +750, with Patrick Mahomes expected to return from an ACL/LCL tear suffered late last season.

Rounding out the top five in BetMGM's 2026 AFC futures odds are the Los Angeles Chargers at +800 and the defending champion New England Patriots at +850.

The Chiefs' current odds match their opener. The Chargers slipped slightly from a +700 opener, as did the Patriots from a +750 opener.

Tickets and Money

The Denver Broncos were on the brink of a surprise Super Bowl appearance last year. After a 14-3 regular season, Denver reached the AFC Championship Game on its home field, but fell short in the snow vs. New England, losing 10-7.

Still, even though Denver is just the +1000 co-seventh choice in BetMGM's 2027 AFC futures odds, bettors are enthusiastic. The Broncos are No. 1 in ticket count by a decent margin at BetMGM.

Furthermore, Denver is No. 1 in money, taking almost twice as much cash as the No. 2 Cincinnati Bengals, who are also +1000. The Broncos opened at +950 and the Bengals at +1300.

The top five in ticket count in BetMGM's 2026-27 AFC futures odds:

Broncos
Bengals
Bills
Chiefs
Patriots

And the top five in money in BetMGM's 2027 AFC futures:

Broncos
Bengals
Chargers
Ravens
Bills

As of July 21, the Las Vegas Raiders are BetMGM's largest liability. However, that's due to the Raiders' longer odds.

Las Vegas opened +6600, and even with the splash of drafting quarterback Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall, the Raiders are still +6600 midsummer in AFC championship odds.

The Raiders are No. 7 in ticket count and No. 9 in money at BetMGM.

AFC Championship Opening Odds

The New England Patriots are once again the defending AFC champions. However, as noted above, the AFC East rival Buffalo Bills are the favorites to win the 2027 AFC title.

Below are opening odds to win the AFC in the 2026-27 season, from DraftKings Sportsbook:

Buffalo Bills +550
New England Patriots +650
Baltimore Ravens +650
Los Angeles Chargers +750
Kansas City Chiefs +750
Houston Texans +950
Denver Broncos +950
Jacksonville Jaguars +1000
Cincinnati Bengals +1400
Pittsburgh Steelers +2200
Indianapolis Colts +2200
Tennessee Titans +5000
Cleveland Browns +7500
New York Jets +9000
Las Vegas Raiders +9000
Miami Dolphins +10000

How to Read the Odds:
Bet $100 on Buffalo Bills (+550) to win $550
Bet $100 on New England Patriots (+650) to win $650

Super Bowl 61 Opening Odds for AFC Teams

Buffalo Bills +1100
New England Patriots +1300
Baltimore Ravens +1300
Los Angeles Chargers +1400
Kansas City Chiefs +1500
Houston Texans +1900
Denver Broncos +1900
Jacksonville Jaguars +2000
Cincinnati Bengals +2800
Pittsburgh Steelers +6000
Indianapolis Colts +6000
Tennessee Titans +10000
Cleveland Browns +15000
New York Jets +18000
Las Vegas Raiders +18000
Miami Dolphins +20000

AFC Championship Betting History

The AFC has been dominated recently by the Kansas City Chiefs, who had a stretch of five conference titles in six seasons. However, the New England Patriots halted that run by winning the 2025-26 AFC championship.

Year-Winner-Record (Odds to Win)

2025-26: New England Patriots 14-3-0 (+3000)
2024-25: Kansas City Chiefs 15-2-0 (+360)
2023-24: Kansas City Chiefs 11-6-0 (+350)
2022-23: Kansas City Chiefs 14-3-0 (+450)
2021-22: Cincinnati Bengals 10-7-0 (+5000)
2020-21: Kansas City Chiefs 14-2-0 (+200)
2019-20: Kansas City Chiefs 12-4-0 (+300)
2018-19: New England Patriots 11-5-0 (+300)
2017-18: New England Patriots 13-3-0 (+125)
2016-17: New England Patriots 14-2-0 (+300)
2015-16: Denver Broncos 12-4-0 (+500)
2014-15: New England Patriots 12-4-0 (+300)
2013-14: Denver Broncos 13-3-0 (+300)
2012-13: Baltimore Ravens 10-6-0 (+650)
2011-12: New England Patriots 13-3-0 (+300)
2010-11: Pittsburgh Steelers 12-4-0 (+900)
2009-10: Indianapolis Colts 14-2-0 (+700)
2008-09: Pittsburgh Steelers 12-4-0 (+900)
2007-08: New England Patriots 16-0-0 (+175)
2006-07: Indianapolis Colts 12-4-0 (+300)
2005-06: Pittsburgh Steelers 11-5-0 (+600)
2004-05: New England Patriots 14-2-0 (+400)
2003-04: New England Patriots 14-2-0 (+700)
2002-03: Oakland Raiders 11-5-0 (+600)
2001-02: New England Patriots 11-5-0 (+2000)
2000-01: Baltimore Ravens 12-4-0
1999-00: Tennessee Titans 13-3-0
1998-99: Denver Broncos 14-2-0
1997-98: Denver Broncos 12-4-0
1996-97: New England Patriots 11-5-0
1995-96: Pittsburgh Steelers 11-5-0
1994-95: San Diego Chargers 11-5-0
1993-94: Buffalo Bills 12-4-0
1992-93: Buffalo Bills 11-5-0
1991-92: Buffalo Bills 13-3-0
1990-91: Buffalo Bills 13-3-0
1989-90: Denver Broncos 11-5-0
1988-89: Cincinnati Bengals 12-4-0
1987-88: Denver Broncos 10-4-1
1986-87: Denver Broncos 11-5-0
1985-86: New England Patriots 11-5-0
1984-85: Miami Dolphins 14-2-0
1983-84: Los Angeles Raiders 12-4-0
1982-83: Miami Dolphins 7-2-0
1981-82: Cincinnati Bengals 12-4-0
1980-81: Oakland Raiders 11-5-0
1979-80: Pittsburgh Steelers 12-4-0
1978-79: Pittsburgh Steelers 14-2-0
1977-78: Denver Broncos 12-2-0
1976-77: Oakland Raiders 13-1-0
1975-76: Pittsburgh Steelers 12-2-0
1974-75: Pittsburgh Steelers 10-3-1
1973-74: Miami Dolphins 12-2-0
1972-73: Miami Dolphins 14-0-0
1971-72: Miami Dolphins 10-3-1
1970-71: Baltimore Colts 11-2-1

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