Eight teams remain in the race to Super Bowl LV. This week, the NFL Divisional Round playoffs offer bettors some unique teaser opportunities.
Coach Rick identified three teaser bets last week all three of which were winners. Tampa Bay was huge favorite (-10 by game time) over Washington and ended up winning by eight, 31-23. As part of a six- point teaser, this ended up being a winner.
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This week, we have two games in which the favorite is giving six or more points and two games where the spread is much closer. Here’s a look at your best NFL Divisional Round teaser options.
Los Angeles Rams vs. Green Bay Packers Picks
Preview: Rams at Packers Prediction
Spread: Packers -6.5 / Tease: Packers -0.5
The one thing that will keep the Rams in their divisional round matchup with Green Bay is defense. The Rams ranked first in total defense and scoring defense this season. In last week’s upset of Seattle, L.A. held the Seahawks to just 278 yards of offense and even scored a touchdown on an interception return.
The Packers have the best offense in the NFL. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is an MVP candidate who threw for 4,299 yards and 48 touchdowns during the regular season. This is an offense that scored 31.8 points per game, but they struggled somewhat against good defenses.
Remember, it was Tampa Bay that held Green Bay to a season-low 10 points in a 38-10 defeat of the Packers. The Bucs defense ranks right up there with the Rams in many statistical categories. The Rams will have difficulty on offense with QB Jared Goff and his thumb injury, but the defense can keep it close. Tease Green Bay down to -0.5 for the win.
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Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills Picks
Preview: Ravens at Bills Prediction
Spread: Ravens +1.5 / Tease: Ravens +7.5
If there was one team that no one wanted to play in these playoffs, it was the Ravens. Baltimore has the No. 1 rushing attack in the NFL led by reigning MVP Lamar Jackson. The Ravens QB ran for 136 yards and a touchdown last week in the Ravens win over Tennessee.
The Baltimore defense held NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry to just 40 yards. That defense is the big difference in this divisional round matchup with Buffalo. The Bills have one of the deadliest passing games in the league. Last week, QB Josh Allen threw for 324 yards and two touchdowns as Buffalo beat Indianapolis. Stefon Diggs led the NFL in receptions and receiving yards this season.
The Bills defense has struggled at times this year. Defending Jackson will be difficult. Plus, there is Jackson’s record against the spread as a road underdog. In five such games, Jackson and the Ravens are 4-1.
This is a game that Baltimore could very well win outright, but the Ravens can definitely cover a 7.5- point spread with the tease.
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Cleveland Browns vs. Kansas City Chiefs Picks
Preview: Browns at Chiefs Prediction
Spread: Chiefs -10 / Tease: Chiefs -4
The Chiefs are 0-7-1 ATS in their last eight games and just 1-4 ATS in their last five when they have been a double-digit favorite. Cleveland has covered in three of its last four games and beat Pittsburgh outright in a huge upset last week.
Kansas City is clearly the better team, but the Browns have been playing well. The idea here is that the tease crosses the all-important numbers of 6 and 7. While Cleveland may be able to keep this game close, they won’t keep it that close making this teaser a winner.
