The AFC Championship Game will pit the underdog Jacksonville Jaguars against the favorite New England Patriots. The NFL playoff game will be a massive day for betting, and some lucky bettors will walk away with pockets full of cash.
The Jags surprised everyone with a 45-42 win over Pittsburgh on Sunday. The team must now go into Foxborough and beat the mighty Tom Brady and his team of merry men.
Making the AFC Championship Game even more exciting is the number of prop bets that have been released. Bettors can wager on much more than just the money line or which team wins. To make things easy, ZCode Systems has selected the top 5 prop bets heading into the weekend’s game.
AFC Championship Prop Bets: Top 5
Odd/Even Point total: Even +105 / Odd -140
Both teams played in high scoring games in the NFL playoffs’ previous round. Jacksonville and Pittsburgh totalled 87 points. Meanwhile the Patriots and Tennessee Titans accumulated 49. Sure, the odds of the teams accumulating another odd total is high, but the payoff for a even number is attractive.
Special Teams or Defensive TD to be Scored: Yes +200 / No -260
The odds of this happening may not be great. Jacksonville did not record a touchdown from a punt return or kickoff this season. The Jags do have eight defensive touchdowns this year. The Patriots did not record a special teams or defensive touchdown either. Could this be the week one of these teams finally does? It could be the AFC Championship Game changing moment.
Highest Scoring Quarter: 1st Q +575; 2nd Q +160; 3rd Q +475; 4th Q +195; Two or more quarters the same total +500
Quick research from the teams’ last playoff game shows New England scored 21 points in the second quarter while the Jags scored 14. The 35-point total was the most when adding the other quarters the teams played in the Divisional Round. The AFC Championship Game will most likely be far closer than the previous round, and a high scoring fourth quarter wouldn’t be out of the question.
Will Either Team Score 3 Unanswered Times in the Game: Yes -250 / No +195
This bet looks good for those fans that expect one team to completely dominate the game. The bet favors the Patriots, who at one time in the Divisional Round scored 28 points before the Titans pulled a touchdown back. Can the Pats or Jags score 3 unanswered times in the AFC Championship Game?
Team to Score First in the Game: Jacksonville +125 / New England -155
Surprisingly the Patriots are favored in this bet after giving up the first touchdown in the Divisional Round. The Pats didn’t score until the second quarter when the team put 21 points on the board. The Jags did score first in their playoff game with the Steelers. Jacksonville posted a 14 point first quarter before Pittsburgh replied. This is an interesting prop bet to say the least.
Prop bets make big games more fun, and some lucky bettors could walk away with some unexpected cash. These props could be worth a punt, and could enhance your betting experience on top of the other wagers you’ve made.
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