NFL best bets: Our expert picks for Super Wild Card Weekend
The NFL playoffs are here! The march to the Super Bowl continues, and Yardbarker's NFL experts — Griffin Carroll, Matt Wiesenfeld and Jack Dougherty — are here to help you build your postseason bankroll. Good luck!
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buffalo Bills
Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, 4:30 p.m. ET (postponed by weather)
(CBS, stream on Paramount +)
Spread: Buffalo -10, Over/under: 36.5, Pittsburgh +136 | Buffalo -162
Note: Bills-Steelers has been postponed until Monday at 4:30 p.m. ET due to a brutal snowstorm hitting the area.
A couple of things about this line stand out. First, it is the biggest spread of the first weekend of the playoffs. Second, is that this big spread comes with the lowest total of the weekend too. Full preview and Matt Wiesenfeld's pick
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, 8:15 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN, Fubo)
Spread: Philadelphia -3, Over/under: 44 points, Philadelphia -155 | Tampa Bay +130
The Philadelphia Eagles are inarguably the coldest team entering the NFL playoffs, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers own one of the worst records of any playoff team. This opens up some intriguing options for this wild-card matchup on Monday night. Full preview and Griffin Carroll's pick
Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans
Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, 4:30 p.m. ET (NBC, fubo)
Spread: Cleveland -2.5, Over/under: 44.5, Cleveland -135 | Houston +114
NFL Super Wild Card Weekend gets started Saturday afternoon when the Cleveland Browns visit the Houston Texans. We have a road favorite in this one, is the spread set right? Full preview and Griffin Carroll's pick
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins
Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, 8 p.m. ET (Peacock only)
Spread: Chiefs -4.5, Over/under: 44, Moneyline: Chiefs -225 | Dolphins +188
The NFL playoffs are here, and we've got a banger of a matchup slated for Saturday night when Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs host Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins. Full preview and Jack Dougherty's pick
Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas Cowboys
Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, 4:30 p.m. ET (NBC, fubo)
Spread: Dallas -7.5, Over/under: 50.5, Green Bay +285 | Dallas -365
It makes sense that the Dallas Cowboys are a considerable favorite over the Green Bay Packers, though it has to give some pause considering how the 'Boys often shrink in the playoffs. Full preview and Matt Wiesenfeld's pick
Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions
Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, 8 p.m. ET (NBC, fubo)
Spread: Detroit -3, Over/under: 51.5 points, Los Angeles +145 | Detroit -175
Matthew Stafford is returning to Detroit, and Jared Goff gets to face his former team. This Rams-Lions game should be an absolute treat, and we are excited to bet on it Sunday night. Full preview and Griffin Carroll's pick
Here's more coverage of Super Wild Card Weekend from Yardbarker's NFL expert Griffin Carroll:
Weekend Six-Pack: NFL Super Wild Card Weekend betting guide
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NFL wild-card bets: Griffin Carroll's early looks for all six games
The NFL playoff field is set, and while it's sad to see the regular season go, we've got some exciting football ahead, with 12 teams and six games this weekend. Each offers intriguing betting value on first glance.
And even more, from Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty:
NFL playoff betting: This 63.3 percent trend points to 4 wild-card wagers
Can we interest you in a wild-card trend that's hit at a 63.3 percent clip dating back to 2002? Of course we can.
'Beat the Line' moves for NFL Super Wild Card Weekend
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