The Green Bay Packers are as close to NFL royalty as it gets. They have a loyal fan base and are the only NFL team that is owned by public shareholders. The Cheeseheads are a franchise that always aspires to be in the Super Bowl picture, and 2025 is looking to be no different. Green Bay just dropped the bombshell trade a week before the season to acquire all-pro linebacker Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys.
Is the addition of Parsons and the development of its young talent enough to push the Packers to the next level? This season preview will review how Green Bay’s 2024 season went and how the betting market views the Packers in 2025.
Green Bay Packers 2024 Season Review
Last year was a historic one for the Packers. It was their 104th season in the NFL, and with the victory in Week 2 over the Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay became the first team in NFL history to hit 800 regular-season wins. The Packers also clinched a playoff berth for the 37th time, which is also an NFL record.
Green Bay finished the season with an impressive 11-6 record, but strong seasons by the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings left the Packers third in the NFC North division. The Packers still clinched an NFC Wildcard berth, but would lose to the eventual Super Bowl Champions from Philadelphia by a score of 22-10.
Packers to Win the NFC North Division
All four teams in the NFC North division have gone through a major offseason change. The Lions will be without prized offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who accepted the head coaching role for the division rival Chicago Bears. The Vikings moved on from quarterback Sam Darnold this offseason and are prepared to move forward with 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy.
As for the Packers, they made the splash of the offseason, landing all-pro linebacker and pass-rusher Micah Parsons. In Parsons, the Packers get an immediate difference-maker on defence with the game-breaking talent that can single-handedly win games in the regular season and the postseason.
At BetVictor Canada, the NFC North Division winner odds are as follows:
- Green Bay Packers +175
- Detroit Lions +188
- Minnesota Vikings +333
- Chicago Bears +500
Like the rest of the NFC North, the Packers have a difficult schedule this year. The teams will play the AFC North in the cross-conference matchups, which gives Green Bay games against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, and Baltimore Ravens. Green Bay will also play at Mile-High Stadium in Denver in Week 14 and welcome the Eagles at home on Monday Night Football in Week 10.
The Packers start the season against the Lions in Week One and will play them again on Thanksgiving Thursday at the end of November. Despite the addition of Parsons, the Packers remain behind the Lions for the best odds to win the NFC North division in 2025.
Lions to Win Both Games Versus Each Division Rival
In 2024, the Packers were an abysmal 1-5 against their division rivals. Their only victory came by one point against the Bears at Soldier Field in Week 11. Green Bay also lost in Week 18 against the Bears, but was resting most of their starters in the second half.
The NFC North division may be the toughest in football to go undefeated against each division rival. Each team has a fairly strong home-field advantage, especially in the heart of winter in Green Bay and Chicago.
Here are the odds for the Packers to win both games against each divisional rival:
- Chicago Bears +145
- Minnesota Vikings +150
- Detroit Lions +275
Of course, you could always consider betting on the Packers to win all six games for odds of +1600 as posted on BetVictor Canada’s team betting markets page.
The Packers have an interesting finish to the season with five of the last seven games against divisional rivals. This includes Week 18, which is always a danger for the team to lose if they have already clinched a playoff berth. The other two games in that stretch are at the Broncos and against the Ravens in Week 17.
How Many Total Points Will the Green Bay Packers Score This Season?
Whenever a team sees a major upgrade to their defence, it has an immediate impact on the offensive side of the ball. The Packers may find themselves chasing the lead in fewer games this year if the defence can keep the game under control.
BetVictor’s Canadian online sportsbook has odds for the over/under of the total points scored by each team. Here is how the Packers have fared in recent seasons:
| NFL Season | Green Bay Packers Total Points Scored |
| 2024 | 438 points |
| 2023 | 383 points |
| 2022 | 370 points |
| 2021 | 450 points |
| 2020 | 509 points |
| 2019 | 376 points |
| 2018 | 376 points |
| 2017 | 320 points |
| 2016 | 432 points |
| 2015 | 368 points |
The current posted total points over/under for the Packers in 2025 is 415.5 points on BetVictor Canada. Odds makers are betting on a less potent offence for the Packers, likely due to the stronger defensive unit.
The Packers have the offensive weapons to sling the ball down the field, starting with quarterback Jordan Love. But with wide receivers Jayden Reed and Christian Watson nursing injuries, Love will need to rely on rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden and third-year tight end Tucker Kraft.
This likely means the Packers will focus on running the ball with all-pro running back Josh Jacobs. A focus on the run means bleeding the clock and taking longer drives to get down the field. This has the potential for fewer points scored, with the Packers’ defence called upon to close games out.
Packers to Win the NFC Championship
As of now, all roads back to the Super Bowl on the NFC side still go back through Philadelphia. According to most Canadian sports betting sites, the Eagles (+333) and Lions (+500) have the best odds to win the NFC Championship in 2025.
On BetVictor Canada, the Packers have the third-highest odds at +600, slightly ahead of the San Francisco 49ers (+800) and Washington Commanders (+850).
The Packers will have to prove it on the field, but the addition of Parsons gives them a defensive unit that can compete with the Eagles. Green Bay will also need to show that it can hang around on the offensive side of the ball with the Lions, Eagles, and 49ers.
Green Bay Packers Futures Splits
There are some interesting season-long player prop markets open for Green Bay Packers players. Here are some of the notable props on BetVictor Canada:
- Jordan Love for Quarterback with the Most Passing Yards: +2000
- Jordan Love for Quarterback with Most Passing Touchdowns: +2000
- Jordan Love Over/Under Regular Season Passing Yards: 3600.5 yards
- Jordan Love Over/Under Regular Season Passing Touchdowns: 25.5 touchdowns
- Jordan Love NFL MVP Odds: +2500
- Josh Jacobs for Most Regular Season Rushing Yards: +2000
- Josh Jacobs for Most Regular Season Rushing Touchdowns: +1600
- Josh Jacobs Over/Under Regular Season Rushing Yards: 1050.5 yards
- Josh Jacobs Over/Under Regular Season Rushing Touchdowns: 9.5 touchdowns
In his two full seasons as the Packers’ quarterback, Jordan Love has been on pace to top both 3,600 yards and 25.5 touchdowns. Last season, Love missed two games and still managed 3,389 passing yards and 25 touchdowns.
Jacobs has already led the league in rushing yards once in his career and is capable of doing it again. He has topped 1050.5 yards in four of his six seasons and 9.5 touchdowns in three of his six seasons, including 15 last year for Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers Betting FAQs
No, despite a strong 11-6 record, the Green Bay Packers finished third in the NFC North division, behind the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings.
Absolutely, adding a player of Parsons’ talent can immediately lift a team to a Super Bowl contender. Green Bay has the sixth-highest odds of winning the Super Bowl in 2025 at +1400.
The Packers have a chance and the odds market has them as the third-likeliest team to win the NFC Conference behind the Philadelphia Eagles and the Detroit Lions.
