NFL Divisional Round Betting
Six teams had their Super Bowl hopes dashed after an action-packed Wild Card Weekend. Four of the teams that lost (Chicago, Washington, Indianapolis, and Tennessee) were expected to lose, but Seattle and Pittsburgh were upset at home. No. 6 seeds Los Angeles and Cleveland are now hoping to channel Cinderella against top seeds Green Bay and Kansas City this week, but both teams are heavy underdogs. The other two games are considered much more balanced as Buffalo hosts Baltimore and New Orleans hosts Tampa Bay.
Super Bowl Odds (Jan 15)
| ODDS TO WIN SUPER BOWL |
| Baltimore Ravens +682 |
Buffalo Bills +550 |
Cleveland Browns +2950 |
| Green Bay Packers +410 |
Kansas City Chiefs +192 |
Los Angeles Rams +2100 |
| New Orleans Saints +525 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers +750 |
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NFL Divisional Round Betting
Saturday, January 16, 2021
Green Bay Packers vs. Los Angeles Rams, 4:35 p.m. ET (FOX)
Green Bay Packers -6.5
Los Angeles Rams +6.5
Total: 45.5
There are multiple injuries to keep an eye on for the Rams throughout the week. Aaron Donald is dealing with torn rib cartilage, Cooper Kupp has knee bursitis, and both Jared Goff (thumb) and John Wolford (neck) are considered questionable. Donald and Kupp are expected to play, but no one is sure of the Rams’ quarterback situation.
Sean McVay is going to lean on rookie running back Cam Akers. Green Bay has been susceptible to the run this season, and Akers has done a good job of breaking tackles and getting tough yards.
On the other side of the ball, NFL MVP favorite Aaron Rodgers will look to bring the Packers back to the NFC Championship Game. Rodgers had one of his most impressive seasons yet, and Davante Adams was a First Team All-Pro. Aaron Jones had another solid season running the ball, but the Rams have the best defense in the league. Donald is the favorite to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and Jalen Ramsey is a shutdown cornerback.
Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens, 8:15 p.m. ET (NBC)
Buffalo Bills -2.5
Baltimore Ravens +2.5
Total: 49.5
Lamar Jackson silenced the critics for at least one game with last week’s win over Tennessee. Jackson showed everyone what he’s capable of in the second quarter, sprinting past the Titans’ defense for a 48-yard touchdown. It will be more difficult for Jackson to have success against Buffalo this week, but the Bills aren’t as solid defensively as they were in 2019.
Buffalo has relied on Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs to win games this year. Allen had a breakout year, and he was superb in last week’s victory over Indianapolis. Meanwhile, Diggs led the league in receiving, and he had a big game against the Colts too. The Bills lost Zack Moss for the postseason last weekend though, and that’s a substantial loss.
This is a tough matchup for the Bills. Baltimore should be able to establish the run against Buffalo. The Ravens have the best ground game in the NFL, and the Bills are allowing 4.7 YPC.
Sunday, January 17, 2021
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cleveland Browns, 3:05 p.m. ET (CBS)
Kansas City Chiefs -10
Cleveland Browns +10
Total: 57
The Browns picked up their first playoff win since re-entering the league last week against Pittsburgh. Cleveland raced out to a 28-0 first quarter lead thanks to multiple Steelers’ miscues. However, this team was only able to win 48-37 despite Pittsburgh turning the ball over five times as the Steelers had 553 total yards.
It is unlikely Kansas City will be that generous. The Chiefs have been the Super Bowl favorites throughout the 2020 season, as every major contributor from last year’s Super Bowl champions returned. Patrick Mahomes is the most feared quarterback in the league, and Andy Reid is 22-5 after a bye week in his coaching career.
New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 6:40 p.m. ET (FOX)
New Orleans Saints -3
Tampa Bay Buccaneers +3
Total: 52
Will Tampa Bay actually give New Orleans a game this time? The Saints have hammered the Buccaneers in their two previous meetings this season. Tom Brady has looked lost against this secondary, throwing five interceptions against two touchdowns.
Alvin Kamara has not been very effective against the Buccaneers’ defense though. He has just 21 carries for 56 yards and 10 receptions for 60 yards in games this year. Tampa Bay does a great job shutting Kamara down with the NFL’s best run defense, but Drew Brees has been very effective in the two previous games even though he has averaged under 7.0 YPA in both games.
This is going to be a popular upset pick. It’s rare to see Brady struggle this much against one particular team, and the Buccaneers have a good chance of winning if they limit their turnovers this time.
NFL Divisional Results
| SEASON |
WINNING TEAM |
LOSING TEAM |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Titans 28 |
Baltimore Ravens 12 |
| Kansas City Chiefs 51 |
Houston Texans 31 |
| Green Bay Packers 28 |
Seattle Seahawks 23 |
| San Francisco 49ers 27 |
Minnesota Vikings 10 |
| 2018 |
Kansas City Chiefs 31 |
Indianapolis Colts 13 |
| New England Patriots 41 |
Los Angeles Chargers 28 |
| New Orleans Saints 20 |
Philadelphia Eagles 14 |
| Los Angeles Rams 30 |
Dallas Cowboys 22 |
| 2017 |
New England Patriots 35 |
Tennessee Titans 14 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars 45 |
Pittsburgh Steelers 42 |
| Philadelphia Eagles 15 |
Atlanta Falcons 10 |
| Minnesota Vikings 29 |
New Orleans Saints 24 |
| 2016 |
New England Patriots 34 |
Houston Texans 16 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers 18 |
Kansas City Chiefs 16 |
| Atlanta Falcons 36 |
Seattle Seahawks 20 |
| Green Bay Packers 34 |
Dallas Cowboys 31 |
| 2015 |
New England Patriots 27 |
Kansas City Chiefs 20 |
| Denver Broncos 23 |
Pittsburgh Steelers 16 |
| Carolina Panthers 31 |
Seattle Seahawks 24 |
| Arizona Cardinals 26 |
Green Bay Packers 20 |
| 2014 |
New England Patriots 35 |
Baltimore Ravens 31 |
| Indianapolis Colts 24 |
Denver Broncos 13 |
| Seattle Seahawks 31 |
Carolina Panthers 17 |
| Green Bay Packers 26 |
Dallas Cowboys 21 |
| 2013 |
New England Patriots 43 |
Indianapolis Colts 22 |
| Denver Broncos 24 |
San Diego Chargers 17 |
| Seattle Seahawks 23 |
New Orleans Saints 15 |
| San Francisco 49ers 23 |
Carolina Panthers 10 |
| 2012 |
New England Patriots 41 |
Houston Texans 28 |
| Baltimore Ravens 38 |
Denver Broncos 35 |
| San Francisco 49ers 45 |
Green Bay Packers 31 |
| Atlanta Falcons 30 |
Seattle Seahawks 28 |
| 2011 |
Baltimore Ravens 20 |
Houston Texans 13 |
| New England Patriots 45 |
Denver Broncos 10 |
| San Francisco 49ers 36 |
New Orleans Saints 32 |
| New York Giants 37 |
Green Bay Packers 20 |
| 2010 |
New York Jets 28 |
New England Patriots 21 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers 21 |
Baltimore Ravens 24 |
| Chicago Bears 35 |
Seattle Seahawks 24 |
| Green Bay Packers 48 |
Atlanta Falcons 21 |
| 2009 |
New York Jets 17 |
San Diego Chargers 14 |
| Indianapolis Colts 20 |
Baltimore Ravens 3 |
| Minnesota Vikings 34 |
Dallas Cowboys 3 |
| New Orleans Saints 45 |
Arizona Cardinals 14 |
| 2008 |
Pittsburgh Steelers 35 |
San Diego Chargers 24 |
| Baltimore Ravens 13 |
Tennessee Titans 10 |
| Arizona Cardinals 33 |
Carolina Panthers 13 |
| Philadelphia Eagles 23 |
New York Giants 11 |
| 2007 |
New England Patriots 31 |
Jacksonville Jaguars 20 |
| San Diego Chargers 28 |
Indianapolis Colts 24 |
| Green Bay Packers 42 |
Seattle Seahawks 20 |
| New York Giants 21 |
Dallas Cowboys 17 |
| 2006 |
Indianapolis Colts 15 |
Baltimore Ravens 6 |
| New England Patriots 24 |
San Diego Chargers 21 |
| Chicago Bears 27 |
Seattle Seahawks 24 |
| New Orleans Saints 27 |
Philadelphia Eagles 24 |
| 2005 |
Denver Broncos 27 |
New England Patriots 13 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers 21 |
Indianapolis Colts 18 |
| Seattle Seahawks 20 |
Washington Redskins 10 |
| Carolina Panthers 29 |
Chicago Bears 21 |
| 2004 |
Pittsburgh Steelers 20 |
New York Jets 17 |
| New England Patriots 20 |
Indianapolis Colts 3 |
| Atlanta Falcons 47 |
St. Louis Rams 17 |
| Philadelphia Eagles 27 |
Minnesota Vikings 14 |
| 2003 |
New England Patriots 17 |
Tennessee Titans 14 |
| Indianapolis Colts 38 |
Kansas City Chiefs 31 |
| Carolina Panthers 29 |
St. Louis Rams 23 |
| Philadelphia Eagles 20 |
Green Bay Packers 17 |
| 2002 |
Oakland Raiders 30 |
New York Jets 10 |
| Tennessee Titans 34 |
Pittsburgh Steelers 31 |
| Philadelphia Eagles 20 |
Atlanta Falcons 6 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31 |
San Francisco 49ers 6 |
| 2001 |
New England Patriots 16 |
Oakland Raiders 13 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers 27 |
Baltimore Ravens 10 |
| Philadelphia Eagles 33 |
Chicago Bears 19 |
| St. Louis Rams 45 |
Green Bay Packers 17 |
| 2000 |
Oakland Raiders 27 |
Miami Dolphins 0 |
| Baltimore Ravens 24 |
Tennessee Titans 10 |
| Minnesota Vikings 34 |
New Orleans Saints 16 |
| New York Giants 20 |
Philadelphia Eagles 10 |
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