2023 NFL Divisional Weekend Best Bets
Texans at Ravens
The Texans looked great in that win over the Browns. CJ Stroud developing into a top-10 QB in front of our eyes was remarkable to watch. I believe this is another beast, though. Going into Baltimore against this amazing defense will be difficult for any QB.
I don’t like the chances of the Texans to keep it close. This has all the makings of a Ravens blowout. They’ve been waiting to unleash that defense on a team, and unfortunately for the Texans, they are the ones who will have to deal with Roquan Smith and company.
Ravens -9 (-115) 2 Units
Bucs at Lions
The Bucs took advantage of the Eagles' shortcomings and won a home playoff game. The Lions conquered the Rams and Jared Goff looked incredible in that win. The Lions defense stepped up in the redzone and prevented the Rams from scoring when it mattered.
The Lions are a tough team at home and they look like they will be a problem for any team left in the playoffs. I don’t believe the Bucs are close enough to the Lions on a talent level to compete with them. The Lions offense and defensive line play has been very strong and should give them the edge in this one, the Lions will cover.
Lions -6 (+140) 2 Units
Packers at Niners
The Packers, fresh off their incredible upset win over the Cowboys, are again 7.5 point underdogs against the Niners. This feels like too many points in this one. I know the Packers are young and the Niners are experienced, I just think this game will be much closer than over a TD.
Jordan Love looked incredible in the last game against the Cowboys, and the Packer's weapons looked young, hungry, and fast. The Niners are in for a tough one in this game. Giving over a TD to the underdog Packers in this one feels like a mistake.
Packers +9 (+100) 2 Units
Bills at Chiefs
The Bills and Chiefs meet yet again in the playoffs. This game should be another classic. Josh Allen has never defeated Patrick Mahomes in the playoffs. However, this will be the first game for Mahomes in the playoffs. Will the Bills fans make a difference in this game?
I’m not one that buys into this; from what I’ve seen from the Chiefs of late, I’m not picking against them. They looked like a completely different team last week against the Dolphins. The Chiefs will make enough plays to end up winning this game due to the Bills injuries on defense.
Chiefs ML (+120) 2 Units
2023 Year-to-date record
39-33-1, +19.6 U
