Simplebet has broken down some notable trends centered around first-drive bets to help bettors get results from their NFL picks early in the Divisional Round.
Saturday
Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs
1st KC Chiefs Drive Result Grouped: Offensive Score -110
In the five games that preceded Week 18, where Kansas City rested starters, the Chiefs scored on four of the last five game-opening drives.
When these two teams last met, Kansas City scored a touchdown on its game-opening offensive drive.
Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions
Both Teams to Score on Their 1st Drive: Yes +310
This is a battle of high-scoring offenses. The Lions have scored the most points (564) of any team this season. Meanwhile, the Commanders are fifth in that same category (485).
Sunday
Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles
1st LA Rams Drive Result Grouped: No Offensive Score -245
The Eagles haven’t let up a score in their last five game-opening drives.
Additionally, the Rams are the third-worst team in terms of first quarter points per game with 2.2.
Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills
1st BAL Ravens Drive Result: Touchdown +135
The Ravens came out hot in the Wild Card Round, scoring a touchdown on their game-opening drive. That’s similar to what happened when these two teams last met. In that matchup, the Ravens scored on their first three offensive drives vs. the Bills.
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