The NFL playoffs continue this weekend with Divisional Round matchups. Dave Price hands out his free picks for the Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers and New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys. The Packers are -9-point favorites, while the Cowboys are -7.5-point favorites.
Take Seattle Seahawks
1 Unit on Seattle +9 The Seahawks are not getting enough respect here because of its road struggles this season, but they are coming off a huge round one win and they have a weapon that no other team has when going against the Pack—their former coach. Holmgren understands the Packers better than anyone, especially Brett Favre, and that gives Seattle the edge against the number. Seattle has won 7 of its last 9 games straight up and ATS. We also can’t forget that the Packers have not been in the postseason for two years and that they haven’t won a playoff game in 4 years. Seattle has won 5 straight NFC West division titles to hold a big edge in terms of playoff experience. This is Mike McCarthy’s first every playoff game as a head man and Mike Holmgren’s 24th. Take Seattle plus the points in this one.
NFL New York vs. Dallas
Take New York Giants
1 Unit on NY Giants +9 It is very tough to beat any team 3 times in a row period, especially a team that is as talented as NY and in the same season. We’ll take NY catching points in this one. The Giants’ road success cannot be overlooked. The Giants are 7-1 ATS in road games this season and 12-2 ATS in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons. They have won 8 consecutive road games this season counting the neutral field matchup with Miami overseas. NY is also 12-3 ATS versus good offensive teams averaging >=350 yards/game over the last 3 seasons. Dallas has lost 4 straight games ATS heading into the postseason. With New York getting the first round playoff monkey off its back, they’ll be very confident here. Also, with TO not at 100%, the Cowboys defense should take a hit. Take the points.
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