With the regular season done and dusted, it’s time to lock in your NFL wild card predictions. This weekend, 12 teams will battle it out for the remaining six spots in the divisional playoffs.
After winning their respective conferences, the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers have already punched their ticket to the next phase. Who will join them? Read on to discover our NFL wild card predictions.
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Anyway, let’s dive into some NFL wild card predictions, starting with Saturday’s showdown between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans.
Browns vs. Texans Predictions
Although the Texans finished atop the AFC South, Cleveland managed to secure one win more than Houston during the regular season. It is also worth noting that the Browns claimed a 36-22 victory over the Texans on Christmas Eve, meaning they have won each of their last four games against Houston.
Best Bet: Cleveland Browns to Win (-135)
Dolphins vs. Chiefs Predictions
The Kansas City Chiefs are priced at -225 to defeat the Miami Dolphins, who are priced at +185 to win. However, we like the look of the value in the over market. The Dolphins have seen over 44 points in 11 of their 17 games this season, so we expect Saturday’s showdown to be a high-scoring affair.
Best Bet: Over 44 Points (-110)
Steelers vs. Bills Predictions
Thanks to a five-game winning streak, the Buffalo Bills finished atop the AFC East. Better still, Baltimore is the only AFC team to have racked up more points than Buffalo this season. The Bills are priced at -500 to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers, so we recommend utilizing the spread to access better value.
Best Bet: Buffalo Bills -10 (-108)
Packers vs. Cowboys Predictions
The Dallas Cowboys possess moneyline odds of -360 here, while the Green Bay Packers hold the underdog status at +285. Not only have the Cowboys won 12 of their 17 games this season, but they have also won nine games by at least eight points. Plus, Dallas boasts a record of 8-0 at AT&T Stadium.
Best Bet: Dallas Cowboys -7.5 (-105)
Rams vs. Lions Predictions
The Los Angeles Rams are +145 underdogs to beat the Detroit Lions, who are priced at -175 to take the victory on Sunday. However, we’re backing the Rams to upset the odds. While the Lions have lost three of their last seven games, the Rams have won each of their previous four, building a ton of confidence in the process.
Best Bet: Los Angeles Rams to Win (+145)
Eagles vs. Buccaneers Predictions
The last of our NFL wild card predictions concerns Monday’s showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Philly is the favorite at -155, while Tampa Bay is the underdog at +130. That said, the Bucs have seen under 44 points in 13 of their 17 games this season, pointing towards another low-scoring encounter.
Best Bet: Under 44 Points (-115)
