NFL Divisional Round Betting Predictions for the 2023 NFC Weekend Matches

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Now that we’re almost through the Wild Card Round of the 2023 NFL Playoffs, it’s time to take a look ahead. The oddsmakers have spoken, and we now have the spreads for a majority of next week’s games. With Dallas and Tampa facing off on Monday night, we won’t have all of the NFC matchups, but the AFC’s slate of games has been decided.

After that wild weekend, what can bettors expect from the favorites in the teams favored to win in the Divisional Round this weekend? Read on as we take a look at this week’s favorites and what our handicappers expect of them in the NFL odds.

We’ll now give you our best betting advice on next weekend’s Divisional Round matchups so you don’t miss your chance to bet on their NFL Playoffs Odds. 

Who Should We Bet On In the NFC Divisional Round? | NFL Playoffs Odds

New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles (-8.5)

Daniel Jones was amazing in his first career playoff game. Jones threw for 301 yards with two touchdown passes, and rushed for 78 more yards in New York’s 31-24 upset victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings were the #3 seed, while the Giants were the six seed. The biggest accomplishment in this game for the Giants was the feat of holding the top receiver in the NFL, Justin Jefferson, to just 47 yards on seven catches.

The surprising Giants will now have to face their divisional rival, the Philadelphia Eagles. We’ll see if the Giants defense will show up as big in this one. We like the Eagles to win the game, but we don’t think they cover the 8.5 points. The Giants will try to grind the clock out with Saquon Barkley, and will make things difficult for the Eagles.

Cincinnati Bengals @ Buffalo Bills (-3.5)

These two were in the process of playing during Week 17 when Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest. The game was postponed and never resumed. These two teams will now meet up again in Buffalo in the divisional round. Josh Allen and Joe Burrow are two of the top five quarterbacks in the game, and this should be a great matchup with a lot of points scored.

The Bengals are the NFL’s hottest team, as they’ve won 10 straight games. The Bengals ended the regular season 12-4 against the spread, so they have a pretty good chance of covering. This is going to be a close one, so we are going to take the Bengals.

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Kansas City Chiefs (-8.5)

Don’t look now, but the Jacksonville Jaguars have won six straight games, and are now heading to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs. The Jaguars overcame a huge deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Chargers. Trevor Lawrence overcame four first-half interceptions and had a great second half to lead the Jaguars to the miraculous victory. 

Unfortunately for Jacksonville, they have one of the worst pass defenses in the league, and the Kansas City Chiefs have one of the best passing offenses in the NFL. Mahomes threw for over 5,200 yards, along with 41 touchdowns on the season. 

Kansas City was 6-11 against the spread in the regular season. Jacksonville has gone 7-3. The Jaguars are the feel-good story of the playoffs, but we have a feeling that it will all end this weekend in Kansas City. The Chiefs passing offense is going to give Jacksonville fits. Trevor Lawrence will keep them in the game, but he won’t be able to do enough. Kansas City wins by 10 to cover the spread and move on to the AFC Championship game. 

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NFL 2022-23 Betting Projections for the NFC Championships Odds Favorites

With only one regular-season game remaining, it is safe to believe that a large number of NFC teams already know their future. Six teams have secured a berth in the postseason, while three teams are still fighting for the last spot in the playoffs. We recently looked at the divisions in the NFC, and now we’ll predict which team has the best chance of winning the conference title. We apologize if your club isn’t listed below; but, since you’re too far down the NFC Conference Championship Odds list, we don’t see you beating the odds either.

Philadelphia Eagles 13-3 (+200)

For the third consecutive game, the Eagles must win in order to claim the NFC East and the top seed in the NFC playoffs, along with the bye that comes with it. This is due to quarterback Jalen Hurts missing two opportunities due to an injured shoulder. Be that as it may, at full strength, the Eagles are the Super Bowl favorites in the NFC.

When healthy, Jalen Hurts and the Eagle offense averages a second-best 28.4 points and almost 400 yards per game. The Philadelphia defense, which has the second-most takeaways (27) in the league, is just as essential as the passing attack and the fourth-best ground game in football. Philadelphia could cruise through the NFC playoffs.

San Francisco 49ers 12-4 (+200)

The San Francisco 49ers have a lot to play for in Week 18 because, if the cards are right, they might advance to the NFC’s top seed. If they defeat the Cardinals and Philadelphia loses to the Giants, they will secure the conference’s home field as well as a first-round bye.

San Francisco may be the hottest team in the NFL, and they are clicking at the right time as they have rattled off nine straight victories. Even without their starting quarterbacks, Kyle Shanahan has this team rolling with the league’s number one ranked defense and fifth-ranked offense. Look out for San Francisco to take the NFC crown. 

Dallas Cowboys 12-4 (+500)

The Cowboys could win the NFC East and jump up to the top overall seed in the NFC, or they might lose the NFC East and finish as low as the fifth seed. Whatever the case, the Cowboys are one of the playoffs’ most terrifying teams thanks to their elite offense and defense.

While that might be the case, Dallas has recently displayed some of their real colors with sloppy mistakes and a defense that lacks motivation. Dallas can score, but they must reduce their turnovers when against teams with a good defense like San Francisco and Philadelphia. Even if they are 8-1 at home, the Cowboys will have trouble playing against top opposition.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 8-8 (+1000)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be present and contending to the bitter end. Tom Brady showed off why he is one of the all-time greats after he led the Buccaneers to an NFC South title with four touchdown passes. Tampa Bay has been an enigma all year, but an explosive game from their offense combined with their stout defense could create havoc in the NFC playoffs. 

We don’t see that happening, as the Bucs have been the worst team against the spread this year at 4-11-1. While Brady is certainly clutch and a winner, the Bucs simply haven’t put it all together, and we can’t see them magically changing overnight. 

Minnesota Vikings 12-4 (+1400)

A postseason spot has already been secured by the Minnesota Vikings, who also ousted the Green Bay Packers as NFC North champions. While the offense is potent, the Vikings have had major problems with their defense. Despite an impressive record, the Vikings’ defense allows points relentlessly. 

Justin Jefferson and the offense was shut down by the Packers last week, and Kevin O’Connell should be scrambling to figure out a way to win in the playoffs. The Vikings are nothing but a blindfolded dart throw, as they have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four contests. Stay clear of the Vikings.

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2021 And Then There Were Four | Betting Advice for the NFC Divisional Round

Four teams are left standing in the NFC Divisional Playoffs, three of whom hail from the NFC East. In addition to top-seed Philly, Dallas and the New York Giants are still alive, with San Francisco the fourth combatant. The Giants visit the hostile environment of Philadelphia Saturday night while the Cowboys head to the city by the bay, for a Sunday clash.

While all four participants have won multiple Lombardi trophies, with the exception of number 1, Philadelphia who’s long crown came in 2018. In this piece, we will take a look at some ways to be profitable when it comes to this weekend’s divisional round. Keep in mind that after this weekend, just three games remain, the two conference title games and Super Bowl, so enjoy the pigskin action while you can. Let’s have a look at the two NFC divisional matches, and then we’ll give you some NFL Playoffs Betting advice for each of the games.

Saturday Night’s Action

There is little doubt that fans of Philadelphia professional sports teams are some of the most fervent in the land. With temperatures expected to only reach the low 30’s come kickoff Saturday, neither team will have an edge as they both operate in cold weather.

The main storyline in these proceedings is the health and availability of Eagles QB Jalen Hurts. As of press time, Eagle coach Nick Sirianni expects his signal caller to be a full go at practice this week and see how that develops.

Philadelphia leads the season series 2-0 but is facing a Giants team that has been playing its best football as of late. Following its Week 14 blowout at the hands of these Eagles, the Giants have gone 3-2, including last weekend’s 31-24 road playoff win at Minnesota. In the contest, the Giants outgained their hosts by 99 yards, holding Minnesota to just 61 yards on the ground.

While the names are different, there’s no Eli Manning, and coach Brian Daboll is in his first year; there’s something about the Giants and road playoff games. We just feel as though the 7.5 points is too much. We will be rolling with Big Blue.

Out West

Until its victory in Tampa Bay, Dallas had gone 30 years without tasting postseason victory on the road…let that sink in 30 years. In fact, America’s Team has not qualified for a conference title game since 1995 and are just 5-11 in the playoffs since the magical mid 90’s dominance.

Eye test-wise, both the Niners and Cowboys were impressive in their opening-round victories. We feel as though Dallas may have exorcized some past playoff demons and could be a live-road underdog. In addition, the playoffs can bring out the best…and sometimes the worst in quarterbacks. San Francisco’s Brock Purdy could be a star in the making or he can be a player in over his head against a Dallas defense that is very good against the pass.

Granted the 49ers have a ton of quality skill players to surround Purdy, but there inevitably will come a time in the game that Purdy will need to sink or swim. We are counting on him sinking and America’s team advancing, possibly to a home playoff date next week against Big Blue. Give us Dallas and the four points.

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2020 NFC Divisional Matches Predictions | NFL Betting

This year, the NFC has been a very balanced conference. In looking at the playoff bracket, other than the Philadelphia Eagles, any of the six other teams could be the ones representing the NFC in the Super Bowl. The Green Bay Packers are the top seed, but they have their flaws, Tampa Bay has been hurt by injuries, Dallas always finds a way to lose in the postseason, the Rams have been inconsistent, Arizona has struggled the past few weeks, and experts don’t trust Jimmy Garoppolo leading the Niners. With all of that being said, it’s now time to look at the NFC, and make our predictions as to what the matchups will look like in the divisional round so you can plan your bets against the NFC Divisional odds.

(6) San Francisco 49ers @ (1) Green Bay Packers

In our biggest upset of the playoffs thus far, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Dallas Cowboys to move on to the divisional round. The Niners rushing offense proved to be too much for a Dallas defense that was better than expected but folded in the postseason. San Francisco will once again use the same game plan, as they will run, run, run the ball to control the clock and keep Aaron Rodgers off of the field. 

San Francisco’s defense is finally healthy, and that means that they’ll have a formidable pass rush to hinder Rodgers. Green Bay’s offensive line is also getting healthy, and that will help to slow down the Niners pass rush. We expect to see a huge dose of AJ Dillon in the postseason. Between Dillon running between the tackles and the versatility of Aaron Jones (if he can stay healthy), Green Bay will have a solid rushing attack. That will then open things up for Davante Adams and company.

While this one will be a very close game, we are leaning towards the Packers. Jimmy Garoppolo will have to make some plays late, and we don’t trust him to make those plays. It will be a cold, hard fought battle, but the Packers will be standing tall at the end.

(4) Los Angeles Rams @ (2) Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Matthew Stafford was the piece that Sean McVay needed, and even through some rough patches, Stafford has led them to the divisional round. After a hard fought victory over the Cardinals, the Rams moved on and earned a shot at the champs.

The Rams have a lot of star power on defense, and Aaron Donald is one of, if not the best defensive player in the league, but the Rams just haven’t been able to fit all of the pieces on this defense together. Even though Tom Brady doesn’t have Chris Godwin or Antonio Brown any more, the Tampa Bay offense will still find a way to make things work. 

Both teams will give up points, and we’ll see a back and forth contest. The quarterbacks will be throwing the ball a lot in this one, and it will come down to a big mistake by Matthew Stafford that may very well cost the Rams a shot at playing in their home stadium in the Super Bowl.