The Houston Texans are the most underrated team in the AFC Playoffs. Despite being a playoff regular, the Texans are often ignored by most gamblers. Perhaps Houston will gain respect after annihilating the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road in the wild card round.
The Texans will now travel to face the New England Patriots, who suffocated the Los Angeles Chargers in an impressive wild-card performance.
The Los Angeles Rams were sloppy in a road win over the Carolina Panthers that was far closer than what was anticipated.
Now the Rams have a road game against the Chicago Bears, who pulled off the greatest comeback since Lazarus by rallying from a 21-3 halftime deficit at home to beat the Green Bay Packers.
On Sunday, two outstanding Divisional Playoff matchups have gamblers enthralled. The best football you can see is the Divisional Playoff round. Thus, gambling interest is at the highest levels of the season.
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Houston Texans at New England Patriots Odds at Bookmaker
Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA, will host the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Houston Texans and the New England Patriots on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Kickoff time is at 3 p.m. ET with television coverage on ABC.
Oddsmakers opened with New England as a 3-point favorite and Houston as a 3-point dog.
New England is a -164 moneyline favorite, with Houston as a +138 moneyline dog.
New England and Houston opened with a total of 50.5.
Los Angeles Rams at Chicago Bears Odds at Bookmaker
Soldier Field in Chicago, IL, will host the NFC Divisional Playoff matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Kickoff time is at 6:30 p.m. ET with television coverage on NBC.
Oddsmakers opened with the Rams as a 3.5-point favorite and Chicago as a 3.5-point dog.
Los Angeles is a -205 moneyline favorite with Chicago as a +172 moneyline dog.
LA and Chicago opened with a total of 50.5.
Houston Texans
Last game, the Houston Texans won 41-21 against the Pittsburgh Steelers as 2.5-point road favorites. The game went under the total of 38.5.
Houston has covered two out of its most recent three games. Houston has been under the total in two of its last three matchups.
In the regular season, Houston was 12-5 straight up, 9-8 against the spread, and 6-10-1 over/under the total.
Houston ranks 20th for total offense, 16th for passing, 23rd for rushing, 13th for scoring, and 2nd for fewest turnovers committed.
Houston ranks 1st in total defense, 5th vs. the pass, 4th vs. the rush, 2nd in fewest points allowed, and 3rd in takeaways.
New England Patriots
Last game, the New England Patriots won 16-3 against the Los Angeles Chargers as 3.5-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 45.5.
New England has covered five out of its most recent six games. New England went over the total in five of its last six matchups.
In the regular season, New England was 14-3 straight up, 11-6 against the spread, and 11-6 over/under the total.
New England ranks 3rd for total offense, 4th for passing, 6th for rushing, 2nd for scoring, and 10th for fewest turnovers committed.
New England ranks 8th for total defense, 9th vs. the pass, 6th vs. the rush, 4th for fewest points allowed, and 20th for takeaways.
Los Angeles Rams
Last game, the Los Angeles Rams won 34-31 against the Carolina Panthers as 10.5-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 45.5.
Los Angeles has covered four out of its most recent six games. Los Angeles went over the total in six of its last six matchups.
In the regular season, Los Angeles was 12-5 straight up, 12-5 against the spread, and 10-6 over/under the total.
Los Angeles ranks 1st for total offense, 1st for passing, 5th for rushing, 1st for scoring, and 6th for fewest turnovers committed.
Los Angeles ranks 20th in total defense, 23rd vs. the pass, 18th vs. the rush, 10th in fewest points allowed, and 7th in takeaways.
Chicago Bears
Last game, the Chicago Bears won 31-27 against the Green Bay Packers as 2.5-point home dogs. The game went over the total of 46.5.
Chicago has covered four out of its most recent five games. Chicago went over the total in two of its last three matchups.
In the regular season, Chicago was 11-6 straight up, 10-7 against the spread, and 8-8 over/under the total.
Chicago ranks 6th for total offense, 10th for passing, 3rd for rushing, 9th for scoring, and 1st for fewest turnovers committed.
Chicago ranks 29th in total defense, 22nd vs. the pass, 27th vs. the rush, 23rd in fewest points allowed, and 1st in takeaways.
Sunday Divisional Playoff Trends
Houston is unbeaten straight up in its last ten games.
Houston covered five of its last six games against New England.
The Patriots and Texans went over the total in 11 of their last 15 meetings.
The Rams covered only two of their last 10 games against the Bears in Chicago.
The Rams went over the total in six of their last six away games.
Sunday Divisional Playoff Best Bets
The Houston Texans are a dangerous dog and the better team against the New England Patriots. Also, Houston has far more playoff experience than the Patriots.
Chicago continues to confound the doubters and is a home dog yet again.
The Rams' sloppy performance at Carolina is cause for concern and a potential warning.
Main Pick: Houston Texans and Chicago Bears
Over/Under Pick: Both Games Over the Total
Player Prop Picks: Matthew Stafford and Drake Maye Under the Passing Yards Total
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