NFL Playoff Preview & Picks
The Wild-Card Round in the NFL is set now that every seed has been decided after a wild Week 17 in the NFL!
Some teams that should have made the playoffs, like the New England Patriots, will be staying home because of the NFL Playoff rules. Other teams that should probably be staying home, yes, I’m thinking of you San Diego Chargers, not only made the playoffs but get to host a wild card game.
For sports betting fans, NFL betting heats up during the playoffs. There are less games, but the games are more intense and football betting fans will find shorter BetUS online sportsbook betting lines to deal with.
Let’s take a quick peek at this weekend’s games!
Wild Card NFL Playoff Games in the AFC
Indianapolis Colts vs. San Diego Chargers
BetUS Against the Spread Line: Pick
BetUS Total: 49
Early Analysis: The Chargers looked Super “Bowlish” against the Denver Broncos on Sunday but so did the Colts. I like the Chargers at home but I like the Colts because of their consistency. My first read is that the Colts are a great football online bet as a pick but I’ll wait until the Chargers end up the favorites in the BetUS online sportsbook before betting Indy. These teams should squash the BetUS Total but this is a playoff game. So, I expect a healthy dose of some serious defense. The under looks good in this.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Miami Dolphins
BetUS Against the Spread Line: Miami Dolphins + 3
BetUS Total: 37
Early Analysis: The Dolphins are at home and they are underdogs. Usually, I’d be all over a team like the Fins in this position, but I can’t because the Ravens are loaded on defense and their offense has been much better lately. What I do like about Miami is the fact that they played terrific defense against the Jets and now they get to face Joe Flacco, a rookie, in this game. My first inclination is Miami all the way to beat the BetUS online wagering spread. The BetUS Total of 37 is where it should be. This game should go under.
Wild Card NFL Playoff Games in the NFC
Atlanta Falcons vs. Arizona Cardinals
BetUS Against the Spread Line: Arizona Cardinals + 1
BetUS Total: 50 ½
Early Analysis: The Cardinals are getting a point at home against a team with a rookie quarterback. It won’t matter because the Falcons’ defense is just much better than the Cardinals’ defense. This might end up being my pick of the weekend against the BetUS online betting spread. I love the Falcons in this game. The BetUS Total of 50 ½ shouldn’t be enough for the under but this is the playoffs and the Falcons do have Michael Turner. My first inclination is that this goes under.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings
BetUS Against the Spread Line: Minnesota Vikings + 3
BetUS Total: 42
Early Analysis: Neither team has been all that consistent but the Eagles don’t have that huge question mark at quarterback that Minnesota does. I see the Eagles beating the Vikings because Jimmie Johnson’s defensive unit for Philly has been playing very well. The Eagles should cover against the BetUS online betting spread in a boring game that probably will go under. Both defenses are good. I’m thinking 17 to 10 in the end with Donovan playing a smart game and Tarvaris Jackson for the Vikings making a big mistake or two.
