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Opening odds for NFL Divisional Round on DraftKings Sportsbook

Opening odds for NFL Divisional Round on DraftKings Sportsbook

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By: Stan Son

The four divisional matchups are set, so the opening odds are up on DraftKings Sportsbook.

On Saturday, the Texans visit the Chiefs in the early matchup then the Commanders travel to Detroit in the nightcap.

The early game on Sunday is the Eagles hosting the Rams while the Ravens travel to Buffalo in the second game.


Here’s the full list of Divisional Round odds on DraftKings Sportsbook. We will update it throughout the week.

Saturday Games, January 18

Chiefs vs. Texans – 4:30 pm ET

Odds on Monday, January 14

SpreadTotalMoneyline
HOU Texans+8.5 -115O 41.5 -112+340
KC Chiefs-8.5 -105U 41.5 -108-440

Kansas City is the number one seed in the AFC and last played a meaningful game on December 25th. Will there be rust? Will the fairies continue to buzz around sprinkling their W dust? Houston underwhelmed all season and limped into the playoffs, but they are strutting with their chests out now after dismantling the Chargers last week, 32-12. Houston and Kansas City met in Week 16 with the Chiefs emerging with the 27-19 victory in Kansas City.

Lions vs. Commanders – 8:00 pm ET

Odds on Monday, January 14

SpreadTotalMoneyline
WAS Commanders+9.5 -112O 55.5 -105+380
DET Lions-9.5 -108U 55.5 -115-500

Detroit is the number one seed in the NFC but, unlike Kansas City, they played a meaningful game in Week 18 and thumped Minnesota, 31-9. They have only two losses on the season: Week 2 against the Buccaneers (16-20) and Week 15 against the Bills (42-48). Detroit has patiently climbed every step and fought through all levels of the NFL’s Game of Death, going from 3-13-1 in Dan Campell’s first season to 12-5 and a loss in the Conference Finals last season. Washington last sniffed the playoffs during the 2020-21 season, but hope and optimism is bouncing through the streets of the nation’s capital due to the leadership of Jayden Daniels. Daniels for president!!!

Sunday Games – January 19

Eagles vs. TBD – 3:00 pm ET

Odds on Monday, January 14

SpreadTotalMoneyline
LA Rams+6 -110O 44.5 -102+225
PHI Eagles-6 -110U 44.5 -118-278

After splitting the first four games of the season, Philadelphia has lost only game since. One of those victories was a 37-20 victory over the Rams in which Saquon Barkley went bananas for 255 yards rushing and two touchdowns. He also caught four passes for 47 yards. Since that Week 12 game, the Rams rush defense has improved, going from 24th to 17th in EPA per carry. The Rams are coming off an impressive beat down of the Vikings, but Jalen Hurts is a much better quarterback than Sam Darnold. That said, anything can happen in the playoffs and the duo of Stafford and McVay won it all only a few seasons ago.

Bills vs. Ravens – 6:30 pm ET

Odds on Monday, January 14

SpreadTotalMoneyline
BAL Ravens-1.5 -102O 51.5 -105-115
BUF Bills+1.5 -118U 51.5 -115-105

The Battle of Bs! Buffalo Bills. Baltimore. Best quarterback. Buffalo is a home dog interestingly. These teams met back in Week 4 with the Ravens circling, decimating and fileting the wagons, 35-10. That was a long time ago, though. These teams are so similar. Both have dual-threat quarterbacks. Both are top four in EPA per carry and top three in EPA per dropback on offense. Both are top four in EPA per carry on defense, while Baltimore has been better in pass defense, especially after moving Kyle Hamilton back to safety.

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