NFL playoffs divisional best bets: Winner, spread, total picks for Saturday

Jess Root’s betting picks for Saturday’s two playoffs games.

The NFL playoffs continue with the divisional round this weekend. There will be two games on Saturday and another two on Sunday.

Saturday’s two games feature the No. 1 seed of both conferences hosting games after a first-round bye.

That gives you only two games to make betting picks on Saturday.

What should be your betting picks for the games between the Ravens and Texans and between the Packers and 49ers?

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NFL Week 16 best bets: Winner, spread, total picks for Monday’s Christmas games

There are three games on Christmas Day. These are Jess Root’s betting picks for the games.

The NFL wraps up the Week 16 schedule with three Monday games on Christmas Day. They are three games featuring some of the most popular teams and most relevant games.

It starts with the Las Vegas Raiders facing the Kansas City Chiefs, followed by the New York Giants at the Philadelphia Eagles and concludes with a potential Super Bowl preview with the Baltimore Ravens on the road against the San Francisco 49ers.

That gives you three Christmas games to make some wagers and help pay for Christmas!

Below are my betting picks for the three games on the schedule with the moneyline, the spread and the total.

NFL Week 15 best bets: Winner, spread, total picks for Sunday, Monday games

Take a look at the picks for the winner, the spread and the total for each of the remaining Week 15 games left on the schedule.

Week 15 of the NFL has already had four games completed. There was a Thursday night game and there were three played on Saturday.

On Sunday, there are 11 games on the schedule and then one on Monday.

That leaves a total of 12 games left to be played for you to make some basic wagers  — bets on the moneyline or outright winner, bets on the spread or bets on the total points scored.

Below are my picks for the games left to be played this weekend.

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First look: Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs odds and lines

Looking at Sunday’s Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs Week 9 NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Miami Dolphins (6-2) face the Kansas City Chiefs (6-2) in Week 9 for the latest installation of the NFL International Series. Kickoff Sunday from Frankfurt Stadium in Germany is set for 9:30 a.m. ET (NFL Network). Below, we look at Dolphins vs. Chiefs odds from BetMGM Sportsbook. Also see: SportsbookWire’s NFL picks and predictions.

The Dolphins beat the New England Patriots on Sunday 31-17 to cover as 7.5-point home favorites. QB Tua Tagovailoa went 30 of 45 for 324 yards, 3 TDs and an INT. WR Jaylen Waddle had 7 receptions for 121 yards and a TD while WR Tyreek Hill had 8 catches for 112 yards and a TD.

Kansas City lost 24-9 on the road against the Denver Broncos, failing to cover as a 7-point favorite. In an uncharacteristic performance, QB Patrick Mahomes threw for 241 yards and 2 INTs, hitting 24 of 38 passes. The Chiefs had just 62 yards on the ground.

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Dolphins vs. Chiefs odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 10:52 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dolphins +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Chiefs -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Dolphins +2.5 (-110) | Chiefs -2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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2023 betting stats

  • ML: Dolphins 6-2 | Chiefs 6-2
  • ATS: Dolphins 6-2 | Chiefs 5-3
  • O/U: Dolphins 5-3 | Chiefs 2-6

Dolphins vs. Chiefs head-to-head

The last time the Dolphins and Chiefs faced off was in December of 2020 when the Chiefs won 33-27 but didn’t cover as 7.5-point road favorites with the Over 52.5 hitting.

These franchises have played each other just 6 times since 2006, going 3-3 with Dolphins leading 4-2 ATS. The Over is 3-3 in that time. The Chiefs have won the past 3 matchups since 2014 with the underdog covering in 2 of the 3 games.

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First look: Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers odds and lines

Looking at Sunday’s Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers Week 8 NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Houston Texans (3-3) visit the Carolina Panthers (0-6) on Sunday in Week 8 of NFL action. Kick from Bank of America Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we look at Texans vs. Panthers odds from BetMGM Sportsbook. Also see: SportsbookWire’s NFL picks and predictions.

The Texans enter Sunday coming off a bye week. Most recently, they took down the New Orleans Saints 20-13 to cover as 2-point road underdogs. QB C.J. Stroud went 13 of 27 for 199 yards along with 2 touchdowns and an interception in the victory. Houston ran for 120 yards on the day with RB Devin Singletary leading the way (12 carries, 58 yards). The Texans defense forced 2 turnovers as well.

The Panthers also enter Sunday coming off a bye week while being the only team in the NFL who has yet to win a game. Most recently, they fell 42-21 to the Miami Dolphins while failing to cover as 14-point road underdogs. They held a 14-0 lead after the 1st quarter before giving up 35 points unanswered. WR Adam Thielen had a standout game with 11 receptions for 115 yards and a TD.

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Texans at Panthers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 12:13 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Texans -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Panthers +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Texans -3 (-105) | Panthers +3 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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2023 betting stats

  • ML: Texans 3-3 | Panthers 0-6
  • ATS: Texans 4-2 | Panthers 0-5-1
  • O/U: Texans 2-4 | Panthers 3-3

Texans vs. Panthers head-to-head

The Texans and Panthers have faced off 5 times since 2007 with the Panthers winning the 4 most recent meetings. In that time, the Panthers are 4-1 against the spread (ATS) while the Over is just 1-3-1. In the 5 meetings, Houston has been favored 2 times.

In the most recent meeting in 2021, Carolina knocked off Houston 24-9 to cover as an 8-point road favorite. The Under (43.5) hit with ease.

This will be the first time these teams have met in Carolina since 2015.

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First look: New Orleans Saints at Indianapolis Colts odds and lines

Looking at Sunday’s New Orleans Saints at Indianapolis Colts Week 8 NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The New Orleans Saints (3-4) face the Indianapolis Colts (3-4) Sunday. Kick from Lucas Oil Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we look at Saints vs. Colts odds from BetMGM Sportsbook. Also see: SportsbookWire’s NFL picks and predictions.

The Saints failed to cover as 2.5-point home favorites in a 31-24 loss vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars as the Over (41.5) hit on TNF in Week 7. QB Derek Carr threw for 301 yards along with a touchdown and an interception behind a 33-of-55 performance. RB Alvin Kamara carried the ball 17 times for 62 yards while also hauling in 12 receptions for 91 yards through the air. TE Foster Moreau dropped a game-tying touchdown pass with just 30 seconds left which put the nail in the coffin of New Orleans’ defeat.

The Colts covered as 3.5-point home underdogs in a 39-38 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday as the Over (40.5) cashed. QB Gardner Minshew went 15 of 23 for 305 yards with 2 TDs and an INT through the air while also tacking on 2 rushing TDs. RB Jonathan Taylor ran the ball 18 times for 75 yards while WR Josh Downs had 5 receptions for 125 yards and a TD through the air. The Colts held a 38-33 lead late into the 4th quarter before 2 controversial calls from the referees put the Browns on the Indianapolis goal line, all but sealing the Colts’ fate.

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Saints at Colts odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 10:44 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Saints +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Colts -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Saints +1 (-110) | Colts -1 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2023 betting stats

  • ML: Saints 3-4 | Colts 3-4
  • ATS: Saints 1-5-1 | Colts 4-3
  • O/U: Saints 1-6 | Colts 5-2

Saints vs. Colts head-to-head

The Saints and Colts have faced off 5 times since 2007, including Super Bowl XLIV. In that span, the Saints are 4-1 overall while also being 4-1 against the spread (ATS). The Over is just 1-4 in those games.

Most recently in 2019, the Saints took down the Colts 34-7 to cover as 8-point home favorites. The Under (48.5) hit as well. The Saints have not lost to the Colts since 2007.

This will be the first matchup in Indianapolis since 2015 when the Saints came out victorious 27-21 to cover as 5.5-point underdogs.

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First look: Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos odds and lines

Looking at Sunday’s Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos Week 7 NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Green Bay Packers (2-3) visit the Denver Broncos (1-5) on Sunday. Kickoff from Empower Field at Mile High is set for 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we look at Packers vs. Broncos odds from BetMGM Sportsbook. Also see: SportsbookWire’s NFL picks and predictions.

The Packers will enter Sunday fresh off a bye. They are on a 2-game losing streak after dropping their Week 5 game 17-13 on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders. QB Jordan Love has thrown 8 TDs and 6 INTs with a 55.6% completion rate. Green Bay has struggled to run the ball this season with RB AJ Dillion being the leading rusher with just 38.8 yards per game.

Denver fell 19-8 last week against the Kansas City Chiefs while failing to cover as a 10.5-point road underdog. QB Russell Wilson struggled with a 13-of-22 performance for 95 yards with a TD and 2 INTs. Kansas City kicked a field goal with just under 2 minutes left to go ahead by 2 possessions and push the spread over 10.5 points.

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Packers at Broncos odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 11:13 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Packers -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Broncos +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Packers -1.5 (-105) | Broncos +1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2023 betting stats

  • ML: Packers 2-3 | Broncos 1-5
  • ATS: Packers 3-2 | Broncos 0-5-1
  • O/U: Packers 3-2 | Broncos 4-2

Packers vs. Broncos head-to-head

The Packers and Broncos have faced off just 4 times since 2007. In that time, the Packers are 3-1 both straight up and ATS. The Over is 2-2 in those games.

The last time they faced off was September of 2019 when the Packers won  27-16 to cover as 7-point home favorites while the Over of 42 hit. Prior to that game, Denver and Green Bay had not faced each other since 2015.

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First look: Washington Commanders at New York Giants odds and lines

Looking at Sunday’s Washington Commanders at New York Giants Week 7 NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Washington Commanders (3-3) visit the New York Giants (1-5) in a NFC East matchup. Kickoff from MetLife Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we look at Commanders vs. Giants odds from BetMGM Sportsbook. Also see: SportsbookWire’s NFL picks and predictions.

The Commanders beat the Atlanta Falcons 24-16 on Sunday to cover as a 1.5-point road underdog. QB Sam Howell went 14 of 23 for 151 yards with 3 TDs. His top target was WR Terry McLaurin, who 6 receptions for 81 yards but it was WR Curtis Samuel (4, 42, 1), RB Brian Robinson Jr. (2, 25, 1), and RB Antonio Gibson (1, 1, 1) who caught the TDs.

The Giants fell 14-9 to the Buffalo Bills while covering as 15-point road underdogs. QB Tyrod Taylor started and went 24 of 36 for 200 yards. RB Saquon Barkley had 24 carries for 93 yards. New York led 6-0 at halftime and 9-7 midway into the 4th quarter, but its offense could not find the end zone to capitalize on its defensive performance to pull off the upset.

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Commanders at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 10:31 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Commanders -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Giants +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Commanders -1.5 (-115) | Giants +1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2023 betting stats

  • ML: Commanders 3-3 | Giants 1-5
  • ATS: Commanders 3-3 | Giants 1-5
  • O/U: Commanders 3-3 | Giants 1-5

Commanders vs. Giants head-to-head

The division rivals have squared off 10 times since 2018 and the Giants are 6-3-1 straight up and 3-7 against the spread (ATS) with the Over going 3-6-1. The Giants covered both games last season, both times as the underdog.

In the most recent meeting last December, the Giants wons 20-12 to cover as 4.5-point road underdogs with the Under of 40.5 hitting. Just 2 weeks prior to that, the Giants and Commanders tied 20-20 with the Giants covering as 2.5-point home underdogs and the line of 40 pushing.

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Week 6 betting picks: Moneyline, spread, totals

Jess Root makes his picks for all games this week.

Week 6 kicked off on Thursday with the Kansas City Chiefs covering the 10.5-point spread with a late field goal to win 19-8.

There are 14 games left on the schedule this week and plenty of opportunities for bets on the winner, spread and total.

Below are my picks for the week. You can track the picks on Tallysight.

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NFL Week 2 betting picks: winners, against the spread, over/under

Check out Jess Root’s NFL Week 2 betting picks.

Week 2 Sunday games are here in the NFL. There are 13 Sunday games and two on Monday this week.

That means lots of possibilities for wagering and winning.

I have made my betting picks for the week for all the games left on the schedule.

You can see all on Tallysight as well. These are my choices for the moneyline, spread and total.

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