A sports betting guide to the NFL Playoffs Wild Card Round
The NFL Playoffs are here, and like usual, it's bittersweet. On one hand, it means football is almost over. It always seems to go by so fast, doesn't it?
But on the other hand, these are the games that really matter. These are the games we play the entire season to see. The NFL is the only one of the four major professional sports to have a one-and-done playoff, and it makes every game feel incredibly intense. There are no second chances. It's do-or-die. Peak drama.
And from a sports betting perspective? Three standalone games on Saturday and Sunday, all featuring quality football teams and fascinating matchups is the perfect way to kick off the beginning of the end of the NFL season. The following is a full sports betting breakdown of the NFL Playoffs Wild Card round, including when and how to watch games, sports betting odds, and key player props for each game.
All odds and player props can be found on the Wager Champs website as part of the free January public contest.
#7 Indianapolis Colts at #2 Buffalo Bills
Date: Saturday, January 9
Time: 1:05 p.m. est.
Channel: CBS
Spread: Bills -6
Total: O/U 51
Moneyline: Bills -278
Key Colts Player Prop: Jonathan Taylor O/U 75.5 rushing yards
Key Bills Player Prop: Stefon Diggs O/U 92.5 receiving yards
#6 Los Angeles Rams at #3 Seattle Seahawks
Date: Saturday, January 9
Time: 4:40 p.m. est.
Channel: Fox
Spread: Seahawks -3
Total: O/U 42
Moneyline: Seahawks -159
Key Seahawks Player Prop: Russell Wilson O/U 35.5 long completion
Key Rams Player Prop: Cooper Kupp O/U 5.5 receptions
#5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at #4 Washington Football Team
Date: Saturday, January 9
Time: 8:15 p.m. est.
Channel: NBC
Spread: Buccaneers -8
Total: O/U 44.5
Moneyline: Buccaneers -370
Key Buccaneers Player Prop: Tom Brady O/U 2.5 touchdowns
Key Washington Player Prop: Terry McLaurin O/U 22.5 long reception
#5 Baltimore Ravens at #4 Tennesee Titans
Date: Sunday, January 10
Time: 1:05 p.m. est.
Channel: ABC
Spread: Ravens -3.5
Total: O/U 54.5
Moneyline: Ravens -167
Key Titans Player Prop: Derrick Henry O/U 121.5 rushing yards
Key Ravens Player Prop: Lamar Jackson O/U 72.5 rushing yards
#7 Chicago Bears at #2 New Orleans Saints
Date: Sunday, January 10
Time: 4:40 p.m. est.
Channel: CBS
Spread: Saints -10.5
Total: O/U 47
Moneyline: Saints -500
Key Saints Player Prop: Alvin Kamara O/U 4.5 receptions
Key Bears Player Prop: Mitchell Trubisky O/U 0.5 interceptions
#6 Cleveland Browns at #3 Pittsburgh Steelers
Date: Sunday, January 10
Time: 8:15 p.m. est.
Channel: NBC
Spread: Steelers -6
Total: O/U 47
Moneyline: Steelers -270
Key Seahawks Player Prop: Baker Mayfield O/U 239.5 passing yards
Key Rams Player Prop: Chase Claypool O/U 0.5 touchdowns
You can bet on all six Wild Card games, including player props, on Wager Champs as part of the January free public sports betting contest. Get your picks in now!
