The lines are from Betway.com and the home teams in CAPs.
Indianapolis +5.5 over KANSAS CITY
The Colts are looking hot and, despite being the AFC’s sixth seed, might have one of the most complete rosters in the playoffs. The Chiefs defence hasn’t been able to stop anybody for most of the season and should have some trouble with Indy’s balanced offence. Between Marlon Mack, T.Y. Hilton and Eric Ebron, they can attack in a variety of ways. While Patrick Mahomes is the MVP-elect of the season, it won’t be easy to put up big numbers against a decent Colts defence. Indy will be in a hole for sure on the road in Arrowhead, but the points are too tempting here.
LOS ANGELES RAMS -7 over Dallas
There’s a lot to like about the Cowboys this week, which is surprising considering they’re seven-point dogs. There will be a lot of Cowboys fans at the Coliseum in L.A., their line should be able to create some running lanes for Ezekiel Elliott and Amari Cooper could have a big game against the Rams’ overrated CBs. But, on the other hand, this is a Rams offence that is as explosive as any in football. They’ll be well-rested after the bye and Todd Gurley should be back in beast mode. If L.A. gets up early, there might not be any coming back for Dak Prescott and Co.
NEW ENGLAND -4 over Los Angeles Chargers
If we’re going purely on talent, the Chargers have the definite edge here, but it’s not just about that. The Pats have home-field advantage, which has been very strong for them this season, and you can’t mess with their experience. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick have been here before while Anthony Lynn – despite a strong showing last week in Baltimore – is probably the weakest coach in the playoffs.
NEW ORLEANS -8 over Philadelphia
As much as we want to jump on Big Nick Energy, you can’t forget that just a few weeks ago, the Saints absolutely crushed the Eagles. Sure, that was with Carson Wentz instead of Foles, but should that really matter? The Saints will be very well rested, coming off a bye and a Week 17 contest in which few players of consequence even suited up. The Eagles needed a tipped field goal which hit two posts before falling short to even advance this far, so we won’t be surprised if we see the Saints run away with this one early.
Last week: 2-1-1