NFL Divisional Round is here. Picking NFL games straight up is hard enough, but picking against the spread is even tougher. Here are the NFL Divisional Round picks against the spread. (Spreads are from Tallysight as of Tuesday morning)
Last week: 2-4, Season total: 129-140-8
Jacksonville Jaguars at Kansas City Chiefs (-8.5)
The Jaguars are on a tear right now after finishing the season strong and then coming back after being down 27-0 against the Chargers in the Wild Card Round. Their defense makes plays and Trevor Lawrence has seemed to get the playoff jitters out of the way after an awful first half against the Chargers. Jacksonville should be able to keep it close, even if they Chiefs are able to win.
Pick: Jaguars
New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles (-7.5)
Philadelphia needed a bye after suffering injuries late in the season. They defeated the Giants in a blowout the first time the two teams met, then only defeated the backups by six in week 18. Philadelphia being fresher and opening up the playbook this week should allow the results to be more like the first time these two teams met. Philadelphia should win and cover.
Pick: Eagles
Cincinnati Bengals at Buffalo Bills (-5)
These two teams met for a few minutes in week 17 before the game was canceled and the Bengals made things look easy offensively. The difference is that this game will be on the road and the Bengals have lost three starting offensive linemen to injury now. Buffalo had an average pass rush during the season, but can take advantage of the Bengals’ backup offensive linemen. Joe Burrow can keep the game close, even if the Bills win.
Pick: Bengals
Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers (-4)
The Cowboys dominated the Buccaneers on the road, but will now be on a short week. Their defense stepped up to the task and they may be able to rattle Brock Purdy, who didn’t play well in the first half of their game against the Seahawks. While the 49ers have elite talent, this is the game that the injuries at the quarterback position might catch up to them.
Pick: Cowboys
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