{"id":11589,"date":"2018-01-03T05:36:57","date_gmt":"2018-01-03T05:36:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bb-auae-prd-ext-blog-01.azurewebsites.net\/more\/nfl-wildcard-playoffs-betting-tips-preview\/"},"modified":"2023-06-28T09:45:00","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T09:45:00","slug":"nfl-wildcard-playoffs-betting-tips-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prdextblog01.bluebet.com.au\/nfl\/nfl-wildcard-playoffs-betting-tips-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Wildcard Playoffs Betting Tips & Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"

BlueBet previews the NFL Wildcard Playoffs<\/strong> action below. Read on for our best bets per game and an overview of the feature games this week.<\/p>\n

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Tennessee Titans at Kansas City Chiefs<\/h3>\n

Date:<\/strong> Sunday 8:35 am. Venue:<\/strong> Kansas City
\nOdds:<\/strong> Chiefs $1.22, Titans $4.50<\/a><\/p>\n

The Chiefs host the Titans on Sunday at Kansas City. We’ll provide a betting preview of the game below.<\/p>\n

Form Guide:<\/h3>\n

Tennessee are the 5 seed in the AFC after finishing with a 9-7 record. They beat the Jaguars 15-10 in Week 17 and now head to Kansas City.<\/p>\n

The Chiefs finished the season with a four game winning streak and won the AFC West. Interesting though, they haven\u2019t won a home playoff game since 1994.<\/p>\n

Head to Head Record:<\/h3>\n

The Titans have won the last two against the Chiefs and they were both at Arrowhead Stadium.<\/p>\n

Point Spread:<\/h3>\n

The Chiefs start as favourites in the spread markets, but we do fancy the Titans to cover. They\u2019ve played in four straight games that have finished under 5 points. They also have a 5-1 ATS record when travelling to Kansas City. They have the defence to keep this close.
\nBest bet: Titans +8 ($1.92)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Total Points:<\/h3>\n

Judging by the 19-17 result in the last meeting, this figures to be low scoring in the playoffs. The Chiefs are 6-2 against the under and 5-1 against it at home. The Titans have gone 4-2 against the under on the road.
\nBest bet: Under 44.5 points ($1.89)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tip:<\/h3>\n

Chiefs HT\/FT ($1.50)<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe Chiefs are just in better form at the moment, which is key coming into the playoffs. They should have more points in them and their defence can stand up against the Titans average offence.<\/p>\n

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Atlanta Falcons at Los Angeles Rams<\/h3>\n

Date:<\/strong> Sunday 12:15 pm. Venue:<\/strong> Los Angeles
\nOdds:<\/strong> Rams $1.33, Falcons $3.47<\/a><\/p>\n

The Rams host the Falcons on Sunday at Los Angeles. We’ll provide a betting preview of the game below.<\/p>\n

Form Guide:<\/h3>\n

The Falcons made the playoffs with an impressive win over the Panthers in Week 17. They now travel across the country to LA and will attempt to defend their NFC title from last season.<\/p>\n

With the division locked up, the Rams rested their starters last week. They went 4-4 at home this season and will need to be at their best against Atlanta.<\/p>\n

Head to Head Record:<\/h3>\n

The two sides met last season and the Falcons thrashed them 42-14. They\u2019ve also won 6 of the last 7 meetings.<\/p>\n

Point Spread:<\/h3>\n

Considering the Falcons are 4-0 against the Rams, they should be able to cover the line. They\u2019re also 5-2 ATS when playing the Rams. Their road form is decent with a 12-5 record since last season. Whereas the Rams are just 4-10-1 ATS at home and 4-11 straight up.
\nBest bet: Falcons +5.5 ($2.12)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Total Points:<\/h3>\n

Both defences average around 20 points allowed per game and we\u2019re expecting the unders to salute. The Rams have gone 4-2 against the under at home. The Falcons are 5-0 against the under and 4-2 against it on the road.
\nBest bet: Under 48.5 points ($1.87)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tip:<\/h3>\n

Falcons WIN ($3.47)<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe Falcons are the darkhorse in the NFC and they\u2019re huge value at $3.47 for victory. They have a great record against the Rams and playoff experience counts compared to the young Rams team.<\/p>\n

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Buffalo Bills at Jacksonville Jaguars<\/h3>\n

Date:<\/strong> Monday 5:00 am. Venue:<\/strong> Jacksonville
\nOdds:<\/strong> Jaguars $1.25, Bills $4.20<\/a><\/p>\n

The Jaguars host the Bills on Monday at Jacksonville. We’ll provide a betting preview of the game below.<\/p>\n

Form Guide:<\/h3>\n

Buffalo earned a surprise wildcard berth with help in Week 17. They\u2019re a poor road team (3-5) and the status of LeSean McCoy will be a major question mark.<\/p>\n

Jacksonville has limped into the playoffs with two straight losses after clinching the AFC South. But they\u2019re 6-2 at home and will be tough to beat.<\/p>\n

Head to Head Record:<\/h3>\n

The Bills beat the Jaguars last season 28-21. They also won the last meeting in Jacksonville and have a 3-1 overall record against them since 2012.<\/p>\n

Point Spread:<\/h3>\n

The Jaguars are a strong home team and we\u2019re expecting their defence to keep the Bills quiet. They\u2019re 4-1 ATS at home and have won five straight home games.
\nBest bet: Jaguars -7.5 ($1.85)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Total Points:<\/h3>\n

The total points depends on injured Bills running back LeSean McCoy. But they\u2019re still 4-2 against the under and 6-3 against it on the road with him in the lineup. The Jaguars allow just 16 points per game on defence and we\u2019re expecting a low scoring one.
\nBest bet: Under total points (TBA)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tip:<\/h3>\n

Jaguars HT\/FT ($1.53)<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis isn\u2019t the greatest playoff matchup but both sides will be fighting for victory. In the end, the Jaguars have been dominant at home this season and that should be enough. LeSean McCoy is injured for the Bills and they rely on him for points, so it’s hard to see Tyrod Taylor beating the Jaguars in the air.<\/p>\n

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Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints<\/h3>\n

Date:<\/strong> Monday 8:40 am. Venue:<\/strong> New Orleans
\nOdds:<\/strong> Saints $1.34, Panthers $3.40<\/a><\/p>\n

The Saints host the Panthers on Monday at New Orleans. We’ll provide a betting preview of the game below.<\/p>\n

Form Guide:<\/h3>\n

The Panthers couldn\u2019t find their offence against the Falcons last week as they lost 22-10 and missed out on the NFC South title. They now head to New Orleans for a tough divisional playoff game.<\/p>\n

New Orleans lost in the final minute after the Bucs but still won the NFC South. They\u2019ve been a great home team this season (7-1) and will be ready for this divisional rivalry.<\/p>\n

Head to Head Record:<\/h3>\n

The Saints are 3-1 against the Panthers and beat them at home this season 31-21.<\/p>\n

Point Spread:<\/h3>\n

In the point spread, the Saints are the best bet. They have covered the line in 5 of the last 6 meetings with the Panthers. They\u2019re also 5-0 straight up at home. The Panthers are just 1-4 ATS in New Orleans and looked poor last week.
\nBest bet: Saints -6.5 ($1.89)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Total Points:<\/h3>\n

The stats say overs for this matchup. They combined for 52 points in the early meeting here and we can see a similar result. The Saints have gone 6-1 against the over at home against the Panthers. They\u2019re also 15-6 overall at home in their last 21 games. The Panthers are also 5-2 against the over in their last 7 games.
\nBest bet: Over 48.5 points ($1.94)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tip:<\/h3>\n

Saints HT\/FT ($1.72)<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe Saints beat the Panthers at home by 10 points earlier this season and it\u2019s hard to see them upsetting the trend. New Orleans are 7-1 at home and their defence will be too much for Cam Newton\u2019s offence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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