NFL Wild Card Best Bets
Chargers at Jags
The Chargers should win this game because they have a better QB in Justin Herbert and they have a better team. The line is right in this matchup, even without Mike Williams in this game I like the Chargers. I think they have a better defense and the Jags barely squeaked by the Titans to even make the playoffs.
I know Brandon Staley made a mistake in letting Williams play last week and get injured because of it, but I still think they put together a solid game plan and beat the Jags. I need to see Lawrence play well against good competition before I’m fully sold on his potential.
Chargers -2 (-110) 2.5 Units
Ravens at Bengals
This was a tricky game to handicap because it is a rematch. I don’t expect the Ravens to get blown out because they’re divisional opponents with the Bengals. They should be very familiar with how the Bengals play and the public is just giving the Bengals way too many points.
This game feels like it will be closer than a TD. I’m thinking a FG game due to the familiarity and the fact that the Ravens are well coached, give me the 8.5 points and the underdog in this one.
Ravens +8.5 (-110) 2.5 Units
Cowboys at Bucs
The Cowboys have been underestimated due to their last game of the season against Washington where they weren’t trying very hard. The fact that this line is only 2.5 points is hilarious to me. They are so much better than the Bucs, but the Tom Brady narrative has folks confused.
The Cowboys need to end some streaks going into this game. They have never beaten Tom Brady, they haven’t won a road playoff game since 1992. They’re ending those streaks on Monday. Give me the Cowboys as my MAX play of the weekend.
Cowboys -2.5 (-110) 5 Units (MAX Play)