A snapshot look at the NFL betting lines and odds for conference title games sports betting and DFS action.
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These guys have a long history of making money off of setting the right game spread and points scored. So it can be an early indicator of teams to target due to high-scoring potential, and teams to avoid for the opposite reason.
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NFL Odds: Conference Championship
Day
Time (ET)
Away
Home
Away odds
Home Odds
Total points O/U
Sunday, Jan. 30
3:00 PM
Cincinnati Bengals
Kansas City Chiefs
+7.5
-7.5
54.5
Sunday, Jan. 30
6:30 PM
San Francisco 49ers
Los Angeles Rams
+3.5
-3.5
45.5
OFF = No odds currently listed.
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NFL picks are provided for straight up (moneyline) and against the spread (ATS) NFL pick pools.
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NFL Conference Championships picks: Moneyline & Against the spread
Season-to-date results: Moneyline
Congratulations to Ken Pomponio for winning the season-long results for straight-up picks.
Note: Playoff picks will not count toward the season-long or all-time results tracker.
Season-to-date results: Against the spread
Pomponio also won the ATS pick challenge for the 2021-22 NFL season.
NFL all-time picks leaderboard: Moneyline
Note: Playoff picks will not count toward the season-long or all-time results tracker.
Straight Up
DMD
SG
KP
HS
CC
CJB
HCG
2021 Record
167-104-1
159-112-1
179-92-1
176-95-1
175-96-1
176-95-1
174-97-1
2020 Record
161-94-1
161-94-1
165-90-1
164-91-1
174-81-1
166-89-1
172-83-1
2019 Record
162-93-1
156-99-1
161-94-1
161-94-1
164-91-1
157-98-1
163-92-1
2018 Record
167-87-2
158-96-2
179-75-2
153-101-2
165-89-2
157-97-2
n/a
2017 Record
168-88
161-95
171-85
165-91
180-76
160-96
n/a
2016 Record
157-97-2
149-105-2
156-98-2
152-102-2
156-98-2
139-115-2
n/a
2015 Record
154-102
137-119
156-100
155-101
165-91
n/a
n/a
2014 Record
166-89-1
158-97-1
164-91-1
163-92-1
177-78-1
n/a
n/a
2013 Record
163-92-1
160-95-1
170-85-1
153-102-1
n/a
n/a
n/a
Accuracy entering 2022
1,465-846-9
(63.1%)
1,399-912-9
(60.3%)
1,501-801-9
(64.7%)
1,442-869-9
(62.2%)
1,356-700-8
(65.7%)
955-590-7
(61.5%)
509-272-3
(64.9%)
NFL all-time picks leaderboard: Against the spread
ATS
DMD
SG
KP
HS
CC
CJB
HCG
2021 Record
141-130-1
142-129-1
154-117-1
136-135-1
152-119-1
143-128-1
151-120-1
2020 Record
118-138
122-134
123-133
129-127
130-126
143-113
130-126
2019 Record
121-135
133-123
133-123
139-117
121-135
137-119
139-117
2018 Record
132-124
131-125
145-111
133-123
132-124
130-126
n/a
2017 Record
129-127
136-120
135-121
132-124
136-120
131-125
n/a
2016 Record
110-146
125-131
127-129
124-132
132-124
127-129
n/a
2015 Record
125-131
121-135
126-130
123-133
141-115
n/a
n/a
2014 Record
122-134
124-132
143-113
132-124
123-133
n/a
n/a
2013 Record
115-136-5
119-132-5
117-134-5
117-134-5
n/a
n/a
n/a
Accuracy entering 2022
1,113-1,201-6
(48.1%)
1,153-1,161-6
(50.7%)
1,203-1,111-6
(51.9%)
1,165-1,149-6
(50.2%)
1,067-996-1
(51.7%)
811-740-1
(52.3%)
420-363-1
(54.1%)
DMD – David Dorey, SG – Steve Gallo, KP – Ken Pomponio, HS – Harley Schultz, CC – Cletis Cutts, CJB – Cory Bonini, HCG – HC Green
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Our favorite bets for the NFL Conference Championship games.
Last week, we pondered the potential for any of the four road teams winning their respective games. Three of them did, and it’s still unfathomable how Buffalo didn’t win with the lead with just 13 seconds to play.
As we head to the Conference Championship games with just one of the top three seeds still playing, nobody is taking anyone lightly on their respective paths to the Super Bowl, especially given the road teams are a combined 3-0 this season against the favored home teams.
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NFL Betting Odds and Lines: Championship Week
Cincinnati Bengals (+260) at Kansas City Chiefs (-340)
We’re doing two bets per game this week, starting with the point spread. The Bengals beat the Chiefs 34-31 in their first meeting, but Kansas City is a significant favorite this time around (7.5 points at -115 Bengals, -105 Chiefs). While Kansas City is a dominant team, its defense is vastly overrated. The Bengals have a lot of weapons and, even if Cincy falls behind by 14 points, the Chiefs will likely get conservative to kill the clock. While Kansas City is likely headed to its third straight Super Bowl, spotting Cincy 7.5 points is a little too many for my liking. Take the Bengals plus 7.5 points (-115).
Cincinnati Bengals (+260) at Kansas City Chiefs (-340)
The Bengals and Chiefs have only met three times since 2015, and every one of them has been high-scoring (57, 55 and 65 points). Only the last one – the highest score of the three – came with the array of offensive talent both teams currently field. The Over/Under is obscene (54.5 points at -108 Over, -112 Under). But, both defenses have proved capable of being burned for big plays. The Bengals have been Under in both of their playoff games this season in a big way (45 and 35 points scored). If the Bengals offensive line can protect Joe Burrow, he’s capable of putting up 27 points. Seeing as the Chiefs are our pick to win, 27 is enough for the Bengals. Take the Over (-108).
San Francisco 49ers (+155) at Los Angeles Rams (-190)
The 49ers have owned this rivalry in recent years, winning the last six meetings over the last three years. Yet, despite that rivalry dominance, the Rams are moderate favorites (3.5 points at -110 for both teams). The Rams have done what they did during their last Super Bowl season – mortgage the draft equity for the next couple of years for a run at the Lombardi Trophy. The result is that, despite having the better team, some teams “have the number” of the other. While I would hesitate taking San Francisco on the Moneyline, 3.5 points is a little too many for a team that has ownership of the recent rivalry. Take the 49ers plus 3.5 points (-110).
San Francisco 49ers (+155) at Los Angeles Rams (-190)
What makes this Over/Under (45.5 points at -115 Over, -105 Under) is intriguing because, while both teams are capable of scoring 27 or more points – San Francisco did it eight times, the Rams did it 10 times – their recent matchups have been marked more by field goals than touchdowns. They’ve hit Under this numbers in three of their last four meetings. But, if either team hits more than 27 points, this number should be too easy to surpass. Both teams are capable of it and one (if not both) should be able to get this number. Take the Over (-115).
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Previewing the Tennessee Titans at Kansas City Chiefs AFC Championship Game, with NFL betting odds, picks, futures and best bets.
The Tennessee Titans (11-7) look for a third straight upset on the road when they travel to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the Kansas City Chiefs (13-4) in Sunday’s AFC Championship. The Titans pulled off a surprising 28-12 victory over the Baltimore Ravens last week, which was the team’s fifth straight road win, a span in which they have outscored their opponents by 16 points per game.
Tennessee has been playing extremely well with QB Ryan Tannehill under center, going 9-3 in his 12 starts. He hasn’t been asked to do much with his arm in the playoffs, as the team has leaned very heavily on RB Derrick Henry, who topped 180 rushing yards in both games.
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These teams met in Nashville back in Week 10, and there were plenty of offensive fireworks in Tennessee’s 35-32 win. In that game, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes exploded for 446 yards and three touchdowns, while Henry ran all over the Kansas City defense, racking up 188 yards and two scores.
It will be tough to steal a win in Kansas City, but this game stands a strong chance of going down to the wire. The Titans are getting 7.5 points (-121) on the spread and +260 odds on the moneyline. Both represent solid value.
Establishing the run
(Photo Credit: Geoff Burke – USA TODAY Sports)
Henry led the NFL with 1,540 rushing yards in the regular season, and he has been virtually unstoppable lately. He is averaging 196 rushing yards over his past three games and has topped 100 yards in seven of his last eight, including 149 yards or more in six of those contests.
The Kansas City defense has been vulnerable against the run all season. They have surrendered the fourth-most yards per attempt on the ground, and seventh-most yards per game. The Titans offensive game plan looks pretty obvious, and Henry should have another huge day.
Which defense will step up?
(Photo Credit: Evan Habeeb – USA TODAY Sports)
The Titans aren’t built to play from behind, so they can’t afford to get down a couple scores. As long as the game is close, they should be able to continue feeding the ball to Henry, and he should run wild on the porous Chief run defense.
The Tennessee defense will need to do a better job of containing Mahomes, who went off for 446 yards and three scores in the Week 10 matchup.
This should be a high-scoring affair, as the Titans should move the ball at will on the ground, but they will have a hard time slowing down the Kansas City air attack. The Chiefs, winners of six straight, deserve to be slight favorites, but Tennessee has beat them once already, and has a good chance to hand them their fourth home loss of the season. Back the Titans in this one.
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Previewing Sunday’s AFC Championship between the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs, with NFL betting odds, picks, tips and best bets.
The Tennesse Titans (9-7) visit Arrowhead Stadium to take on the Kansas City Chiefs (12-4) Sunday in the AFC Championship Game. Kickoff for this game is scheduled for 3:05 p.m. E.T. (on CBS). We analyze the Titans-Chiefs odds and sports betting lines while providing NFL betting picks, tips and analysis of this matchup.
Titans at Chiefs: AFC Championship preview, betting trends and notes
Tennessee has won seven of its last nine games, including two playoff wins over the New England Patriots (20-13) and Baltimore Ravens (28-12).
The Titans have covered the spread in their last five road games and four of their last five games against the Chiefs.
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The Titans have won four of their last five games against the Chiefs.
Kansas City has covered the spread in five straight contests.
The Under has hit in five of the last seven games involving the Chiefs.
The Chiefs have won their last six games against AFC opponents.
Titans at Chiefs: Key injuries
Titans
WR Adam Humphries (hamstring) questionable
LB Jayon Brown (knee) questionable
WR Cody Hollister (ankle) questionable
Chiefs
DT Chris Jones (calf) questionable
G Andrew Wylie (ankle) questionable
CB Morris Claiborne (shoulder) questionable
Titans at Chiefs: AFC Championship odds, betting lines and prediction
The CHIEFS (-334) are big moneyline favorites at home against the red-hot Titans. Despite the Titans defeating the Chiefs earlier this season (35-32 in Week 10), Kansas City’s offense is functioning at a much higher level now. While the odds aren’t fantastic, consider betting on the Chiefs to win straight up.
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The CHIEFS (-7.5, +100) open this game as a touchdown favorite over the Titans in the AFC Championship Game. While the Titans have certainly been impressive over the last month, the Chiefs have been pretty dominant as well. Kansas City has covered the spread in seven straight games as well as five-straight at home. If Kansas City can jump out to any sort of lead, Tennessee could have trouble keeping up. I like the Chiefs to win by double-digits Sunday as they move on to Super Bowl LIV.
The total for the AFC Championship Game is set at 51.5 points, which feels far too high considering how Tennesee wants to play this game. The Titans are going to do everything in their power to shorten the game, which could limit the scoring opportunities for both teams. While betting the Under in a game featuring reigning MVP QB Patrick Mahomes is always dangerous, take the UNDER51.5 (+105) in this contest.
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