Coming down to the wire for
betting options, this month will be the last opportunity to cash in on NFL
betting as each week the team’s battle for the Super Bowl. With four contests
on deck for Wildcard Weekend, Vegas is taking the conservative approach in
three of the four games which could bode well for the betting public. Good luck
as we hope to run the table in all games this weekend…
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WILDCARD PLAYOFFS – Predictions
(Projected odds makers @ JAN.4.2018 – 12:00PM EST)
Saturday Jan.5.2018
Indianapolis
@ Houston (Favorite)
Westgate -1.5
Caesar’s -2
William Hill -1.5
Wynn -1.5
Unibet -1.5
SportSelect -1.5
This first contest of the 2019 NFL playoffs kicks off
in Houston as the Colts travel to face the Texans. This is a very intriguing
matchup between two division rivals who have seen each other twice already this
season. Surprisingly enough, the season series was split seeing each team win
one game, both on the road.
While the Colts hold most statistical advantages
entering this one, travel to Houston should be one of their biggest challenges
to overcome. Deshaun Watson will have be on point not making any mistakes if
they want to take their talents to the divisional round next week. Running the
ball and controlling the clock will be the game plan for Houston as Andrew Luck
should be able to move the ball quite freely on this Texan defense. Vegas has
basically given this one as a straight pick-em line which should draw funds in
both directions. We do like the Colts a lot but are forced to side with the
home team in this one.
HOU
covers the spread @ -1.5 IND 21 HOU 7 (L)
Seattle
@ Dallas (Favorite)
Westgate -2
Caesar’s -2
William Hill -1.5
Wynn -1.5
Unibet -1.5
SportSelect -1.5
The second of the doubleheader on Saturday sees the
Seahawks take long travel to Dallas to face the surging Cowboys. These two
squads met each other back in September which saw Russell Wilson dispose of the
Boys to the tune of 24-13.
A lot has changed since the first meeting between
these two clubs as the Cowboys have gained confidence as the year has
progressed, housing a defense that could rival some of the best in the league.
Seattle continues to be the NFL’s best rushing team forming as their main
objective in their game plans. Dallas will undoubtedly focus on stopping the
Hawks run game leaving them susceptible to deep play action passes from Wilson
to Lockett. Dak showed great improvement as a passer since Amari Cooper found
his way to Big-D via trade, and we fully expect him to put forth his best
effort. Leaning on Zeke Elliott should be the way the Cowboys start and finish
this contest. While Seattle has impressed this season, winning in Dallas will
be a very difficult task.
DAL
covers the spread @ -1.5 SEA 22 DAL 24 (W)
Sunday Jan.6.2018
LA
Chargers @ Baltimore (Favorite)
Westgate -2.5
Caesar’s -2.5
William Hill -3
Wynn -2.5
Unibet -2.5
SportSelect -2.5
Starting the Sunday slate of playoff games, the
Chargers take their 12-4 record on the road to Baltimore to face off against
the Ravens and rookie Lamar Jackson. Both these clubs met in week 16 where the
Chargers were unable to stop the great running of this Ravens team.
West-East travel is never a positive in the NFL, and
right off the bat, Los Angeles has a giant task simply for where this game is
being played. Taking into account that Baltimore finished the season with the
best overall defense in the league might provide us enough to suggest time of
possession and great defense will win this game for the Ravens. The other side
of the coin would indicate that rookie quarterbacks tend to make more mistakes
in these types on contests with the season on the line. Philip Rivers has been
in this situation many times and should be able to generate a great deal of
production. With that said, this is the toughest matchup on the weekend slate
to predict and it could literally go either way. We picked the Chargers at the
start of the season to do great things and we shall stay the course.
BAL
doesn’t cover the spread @ -3 LAC 23 BAL 17 (W)
Philadelphia
@ Chicago (Favorite)
Westgate -6
Caesar’s -5.5
William Hill -6
Wynn -5.5
Unibet -5.5
SportSelect -5.5
The final showdown on Wildcard weekend belongs to last
year’s Super Bowl Champs taking travel to face off against the much improved
Chicago Bears. These clubs didn’t meet at any point this season and will be the
first time we are treated to these two teams against one another.
While the Eagles limped into the postseason by winning
their final contest verse the Redskins, the Bears showed utter dominance all
season lead by one of the best defensive groups in the NFL. Coach Matt Nagy has
this Chicago team moving in the right direction but still should be in tough
against the Eagles who are battle tested and filled with playoff experience.
Nick Foles lead the Eagles to the Super Bowl last season and it seems like the
more simplistic offensive approach when he’s under center, is more conductive
to the offense as a whole. We haven’t been able to locate any reports that
indicate the return of star safety Eddie Jackson for the Bears which would be a
giant loss on that back-end. Chicago might be young enough to not realize the
magnitude of this contest pulling off the victory, but the Eagles will keep
this tight either way.
CHI
doesn’t cover the spread @ -6 PHI 16 CHI 15 (W)
Wildcard Week Record: 3-1 (.750)
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