With the Divisional round here, some big numbers mean there are big opportunities for savvy bettors wagering on the NFL Playoffs.
The NFL playoffs represent the best matchups of the season, as the top teams square off to earn the right to represent their conference in the Super Bowl. That usually means betting lines are tight, with very little difference between picking the winner or covering the spread.
This year is a major exception, due in large part to significant upsets by Tennessee and Minnesota on Wild Card weekend. As a result of those wins, the matchups that were created have some unusually high lines for Divisional Weekend, including the fact that both AFC matchups are close to 10-point spreads.
This leads to some fun for sports bettors, who can now look to exploit some opportunities with the high lines. Let’s dive into our five best bets of the week, beginning with the customary over/under pick.
5. Titans-Ravens Under 48
The oddsmakers expect a lot of scoring this weekend, with each of the four games projected to have at least 45 points combined in the over/under totals. A few of those seem a bit optimistic, but the biggest outlier appears to be with Tennessee and Baltimore.
The Titans are a power-running team behind Derrick Henry which will look to control the clock and limit possessions. Baltimore is also a ground-and-pound unit at heart, so expecting a shootout seems quite unlikely on a chilly Saturday night in Baltimore. Bet the under with confidence.