NFL Playoffs Predictions: Divisional Round Picks
After going 3-1 against the spread in the first round of the playoffs, we’re back at it again hoping to stay hot as the NFL season comes to a close. Here are our picks for the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs:
New England Patriots (-7) over Indianapolis Colts
These are two teams that are not complete. The Colts are without their top wide receiver, and their offense has stumbled down the stretch as a result. Still, their incredible comeback has them in the second round. The Pats are on a bye and home, so that should be enough for their mad genius coach to shut down the Colts. I know the Patriots are missing some weapons and -7 has me nervous against a team as lucky as the Colts seem to be, but I think the Patriots will win this game and lean to New England to cover.
Patriots 34 – Colts 20
Patrios ML, parlay, teaser. Pats -7 low confidence (buy point to six).
Denver Broncos (-10) over San Diego Chargers
I was impressed by the Chargers defense last week, but I don’t think they have enough to contain the Denver Broncos. Peyton Manning is having the best season of any quarterback ever, and he wants to cap it off with a Super Bowl. The Broncos are an unstoppable machine, and I love the ML parlay option here. I do fear the spread, and think it is a little sharp, but my lean is still to the Broncos to cover with low confidence. They’re the far superior team.
Broncos 38 – Chargers 21
Broncos ML. Broncos -10 low confidence (buy the 1/2 to 9.5)
San Francisco 49ers (PK) over Carolina Panthers
The Panthers are home and hot, which gives them a chance, but the 49ers are rolling right now. I’d like to see the home team take this one, but don’t think they have the weapons to make it happen. The Niners defense will control this game, and they’ve moved the ball well in recent weeks. I think they take this one.
Niners 27 – Panthers 17
Niners ML.
New Orleans Saints (+8.5) over Seattle Seahawks
I’ll be honest, this pick is fueled by hate. I hate the Seahawks. I think the Saints can keep it close, I’m taking a +14.5 teaser, and I’m not putting much money on this one. I recognize that the Seahawks are a good team. I get that they’re even better at home. I know the Saints stink on the road… but I believe in the magic of the Saints and the hatred I feel towards Seattle.
Saints 31 – Seahawks 30
Saints +14.5 teaser play, Saints +8.5 low confidence.
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