NFL Conference Championship 2024 Straight Up Picks

The opening two rounds of the NFL playoffs have been wild, with some favorites falling along the way. MyBookie Sportsbook 2024 NFL Conference Championships SU Picks

We are now down to the final 4 teams, which means that it’s time for the Conference Championship Games, both of which will be coming our way this Sunday. Both of the #1 seeds are still alive and have home field advantage this weekend, but as we have seen throughout this postseason, upsets can and will happen, but will they happen again in either or both of the upcoming games? That is what we are going to look at here. While we are looking at a bunch of different angles for the championship games, for the purposes of this piece we are keeping it simple and making our NFL SU picks, so let’s get right to it to see if we can pick some winners.

AFC Conference Championship

Kansas City Chiefs at Baltimore Ravens

Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD
When: Sunday, January 28, 3:00 PM
TV/Stream: CBS

This is familiar territory for the Chiefs, as this is their 5th straight trip to the AFC Championship Game. If you think that playoff experience counts for anything, then the Chiefs need to be considered a threat, even as a road underdog. They are heading into Baltimore as a 3 ½ point underdog, but they have been solid away from home this season, going 6-2 SU during the regular season, while also winning in Buffalo in the Divisional Round. The Chiefs have won 5 of their last 6 overall, as well as 4 of their last 5 meetings with Baltimore. They are also an astonishing 17-3 SU in their last 20 games against a conference foe.

Lamar Jackson is looking to shake the label that he cannot get the job done in the postseason, which he has partially done with a great showing against the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round. This, though, is a much tougher task, and if he is to shake those playoff demons, he and the Ravens need this win. Baltimore have won 4 of their last 5 games, as well as being 5-0 SU in their last 5 meetings versus teams from the AFC West. Overall, they have won 7 of their last 8.

I see a close one here, as well as a potential mild upset, as I like the Chiefs to win a close one. Kansas City Chiefs 23 Baltimore Ravens 20

Chiefs Injuries

Kadarius Toney – WR – Questionable

Wanya Morris – OT – Questionable

Derrick Nnadi – DT – Questionable

Joe Thuney – G – Questionable

Willie Gay – LB – Questionable

Ravens Injuries

Mark Andrews – TE – Injured Reserve

Tylan Wallace – WR – Questionable

Del’Shawn Phillips – LB – Questionable

Marlon Humphrey – CB – Questionable

Damarion Williams – CB – Injured Reserve

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NFC Conference Championship

Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers

Where: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
When: Sunday, January 28, 6:30 PM
TV/Stream: FOX

The Detroit Lions ended last season on a winning streak, missing out on the playoffs by the slimmest of margins. They came into this year with high expectations, which they have obviously lived up to, going 12-5 in the regular season, while also going 6-3 SU on the road. The Lions have won 5 of their last 6 games overall, but they have failed to win in each of their last 10 visits to San Francisco, which is a huge problem. Overall, they are just 1-11 SU in their last 12 meetings with the 49ers.

There was a minor bump in the road for the 49ers in the middle part of the season, but that now seems like a distant memory. The 49ers have won 8 of their last 10 games overall and are 7-1 SU against other NFC teams. We have already talked about their record against Detroit, although this Lions team is a good deal stronger than what we have seen in past years. If there is some concern here, it is the health of Deebo Samuel, who the 49ers say is 50-50 to play this weekend. Keep an eye on that situation.

If the 49ers are at full strength, then I like them to get this win, although I think it might be closer than some people expect. Detroit Lions 23 San Francisco 49ers 27

Lions Injuries

Jermar Jefferson – RB – Out

Alex Anzalone – LB – Questionable

Danny Gray – WR – Injured Reserve

Ross Dwelley – TE – Injured Reserve

Kalia Davis – DT – Injured Reserve

49ers Injuries

Deebo Samuel – WR – Questionable

Clein Ferrell – DE – Injured Reserve

Kalif Raymond – WR – Questionable

James Houston – LB – Questionable

Jonah Jackson – G – Doubtful

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Kansas City Chiefs +375	Detroit Lions +800
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2021-22 Conference Championship SU Picks

NFL 2021-22 Conference Championship Round SU Betting Analysis & Picks

This was a new year in the NFL with a different schedule and more teams in the playoffs. On Wild Card weekend, we did not see that many good games. Well, things certainly changed into the divisional round as we had four amazing games, arguably the best game on Sunday night. Let’s take a look at our NFL Playoffs Betting analysis for the upcoming games of the Conference Championship round.

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Divisional Round Quick Recap

We are only hoping for another good week of football in the conference championships.

In the divisional round, three of four home teams lost. The Cincinnati Bengals won on a last-second field goal against the Tennessee Titans. The San Francisco 49ers won on a last-second field goal against the Green Bay Packers.

The trend continued in the first matchup Sunday, with the Los Angeles Rams beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a last-second field goal. The Buffalo Bills were 13 seconds away from beating the Kansas City Chiefs, but the rest is history.

This week in our conference championships, we have four teams looking to make yet another appearance in the Super Bowl. From the AFC, we have the Cincinnati Bengals traveling to take on the Kansas City Chiefs. From the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers are traveling to take on the Los Angeles Rams.

AFC Championship

This is the fourth straight year of the Kansas City Chiefs playing in the AFC Championship game. They have won the last two and have one Super Bowl Championship to show for it.

The first game of this run ended in an overtime loss to the New England Patriots. Last year they lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The last time the Cincinnati Bengals were in the AFC Championship was in 1989. That season they beat the Buffalo Bills and advanced to the Super Bowl.

Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase have led the Bengals through an incredible season this year. The Bengals also have a 1,000+ yard rusher with Joe Mixon.

The lines are open on the conference championship games, and the Kansas City Chiefs open up at seven-point favorites. With the way last week ended, a seven-point spread is very tough for the Cincinnati Bengals to cover. Looking at this game straight up, it will be hard to bet against the Chiefs based on their success in the last few years and this season.

NFC Championship

The second game of the day on Sunday is the NFC Championship game. It is a Week 18 rematch between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams.

The 49ers came back to beat the Rams in overtime in Week 18 to get into the playoffs. What a turnaround that would be for the 49ers.

In Week 18, what was actually a road game seemed like a home game for San Francisco. SoFi Stadium was filled with red and 49ers fans. They are hoping for more of the same this week.

The 49ers have played spoiler two weeks in a row, knocking off the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers at home. They are looking to make it a perfect 3-0 road trip in the playoffs this week against their division rivals.

The Los Angeles Rams are looking to host the Super Bowl in a few weeks when the game is kicked off at SoFi Stadium. They would have the chance to make it back-to-back years where the host team won a Super Bowl in their own stadium. The Rams are a totally different team with Matthew Stafford at quarterback.

The Rams are 3.5 point favorites in the spread for this game. In a straight-up pick, Los Angeles is the team to pick. Jimmy Garappolo has made too many mistakes this postseason, ones that could have had the 49ers eliminated. If he makes mistakes this week, the Rams will put them away and be headed to the Super Bowl.

2016 NFC Conference Championship Moneyline Odds Preview

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It is no secret that the Carolina Panthers are an offense-first team and the majority of their wins in the NFL lines this season have come as a result of their NFL-best offense. It is also no secret that the Arizona Cardinals finished the regular season ranked second-best in the offense, though Carson Palmer and his unit have been less-than stellar in their last two games. So what does all that mean for bettors looking to wager on the Cardinals @ Panthers NFC Championship clash on Saturday, January 24 (6:40 PM ET, CBS) at the Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte? Will Arizona get hot and find a way of outlasting Carolina, or will the Panthers continue in their red-hot offensive ways?Read on as we break down all that in the Moneyline (SU) NFL odds preview prepared for you below.

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What: Arizona Cardinals (13-3) at Carolina Panthers (15-1) When: Sunday, January 24, 2016 Kickoff: 6:40 PM ET Where: Charlotte, NC Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Spread: Panthers -3 Moneyline: Arizona +148 vs Carolina -168 Game Total: 47

Why Bet on the Cardinals (+145)

The last time the Cardinals faced the Panthers was in last year’s wild-card weekend, a game the Panthers won comfortably before getting knocked out in the divisional round by the Seahawks. A lot has happened since then, with the Panthers particularly playing arguably the best football in their franchise history. That said, the Cards haven’t been far behind in terms of improvement. Offensively, the Cardinals ended their regular season ranked first in the NFL in total yards, second in scoring offense and second in defending the run per DVOA. With such elements, Palmer and his stellar offensive weapons should be up to the task against Carolina’s defense that finished the regular season allowing 322.9 yards per game. Meanwhile, Arizona’s solid ability to stop the run will additionally make life difficult for Cam Newton and his backfield that loves to pound the ground. Added to the motivation of going 5-0 SU in their last five road games, you should be careful about writing off the Cardinals from pulling an upset this weekend. After all, the Cardinals lost just once on the road in the regular season, underlining the road-solid pedigree they bring into this tough but winnable matchup.

Why Bet on the Panthers (-165)

Going by the way they played against the Seahawks, you’d definitely agree that the Panthers are probably the most balanced unit in this year’s playoffs. Their first-half performance was as good as you get from a Championship team, as both the offense and defense showed poise and efficiency to take a commanding 31-0 halftime lead. And even when the Seahawks inevitably attempted a comeback in garbage time, the defense kept a cool head to see out a crucial win for the home team. Mind you, that was a 12 straight home win for the Panthers (including a 9-0 record this season). And then, there is elevated play of Newton (who combined for an NFL-best 45 TDs in the regular season), giving the Panthers a lot of mobility and offensive options. Newton wasn’t dominating with his passing game against Seattle’ Legion of Boom, as he finished just 16-of-22 for 161 yards and a touchdown. He, however, made the right plays and linked well with his runners, who combined for 144 yards and two touchdowns, led by Jonathan Stewart’ 106-yard, two-touchdown performance on just 19 carries. You can therefore expect this multi-talented Carolina offense to cause all kinds of problems to Arizona’s blitz-happy defense. On the other side of the ball, the Panthers’ improved defense (ranked No. 6 in scoring defense and No. 1 in forced turnovers during the regular season) should be more than capable of keeping the Cardinals off-balance.