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Ben Burns
4% Texas St ML -135
4% Broncos +1.5 (-122)

Jeff Hochman
1* Calgary Flames -110

Marc Lawrence
3* San Fran+7

Bob Balfe
2025 VIP Football Record (103-97)

Bills +1.5 over Broncos
Seahawks -7 over 49ers
Seahawks/49ers Over 45.5

SmartMoneySports
NFL
Denver Broncos -1 (4u)
Seattle Seahawks -7 (3u)
Seattle Seahawks Team Total Over 27.5 (3u)
Seattle Seahawks Over 45 (2u)

Wise Guy Picks (Luca Rossi)

NCAA BB @600 PM TEXAS A&M +5 (4 stars)
NHL @800 PM CHICAGO +115 (3.5 stars)
NFL @430 PM DENVER -1 (4 stars)

William Burns
Goy
Brown

Bruce Marshall
NFL
Denver Broncos ML (-110)
San Francisco 49ers +7 (-105)

Jimmy Adams

5% Bills +100

Ross Benjamin start times are Central and approximate

2% Buffalo at (622) Miami Ohio: Total Over 159.5 (-108) noon
2% Alabama at (632) Oklahoma: Total Over 172.5 (-110). Noon
2% Central Florida +10.0 (-110). 3pm
3% Bills/Broncos Total Under 46.5 (-120)
2% New Jersey Devils -102
4% Seattle Seahawks -7.0 (-110) 7pm

Silky Sullivan
8 unit NHL
Florida Panthers +120

Wayne Root
Pinnacle- Broncos -1 (division Goy)
Gold Standard- Seattle -7

Northcoast NFL
Top Opinions
Seahawks -7
Regular Opinions
Broncos -1
Broncos/Bills Under 46
49ers/Seahawks Under 44.5

Here is Sunday
4.5* Playoffs Game of the Year Patriots -3
3.5* Bears/Rams Over 48.5
Marquee
Patriots/Texans Under 41
Rams -4

BetLabs
Bills / Broncos U46 -110 (1U)
Utah Jazz +4 (1U)

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JIMMY ADAMS​
(391) BUFFALO BILLS AT (392) DENVER BRONCOS: MONEYLINE​
Date/Time:Jan 17 2026 4:30 PM EST
Line Provider:Fanduel
Play Rating:5%
Odds:+100
Play:Buffalo Bills 100

Jacksonville was a popular pick with many bettors last week, allowing the clients and I to come in on the other side and cash a nice ticket with Buffalo. Now the Bills head to Denver winners of 6 of their past 7, with the lone loss over that span coming by 1 point to the then defending Super Bowl champion Eagles. Josh Allen is a “bet on” quarterback this time of year, and he was the ultimate difference maker in their Wild Card win. He does things that most quarterbacks can’t, and his decision making has drastically improved over the years.
The Broncos have had an extra week to prepare, but we’ve seen that backfire many times throughout the years. In fact, you can make a strong argument that having a road playoff win already under your belt is an advantage. When we look at the analytics, Buffalo ranks 3rd in EPA per play on offense, while Denver sits down at 15th. That’s a drastic difference and one that could very well decide this game. The Broncos have found ways to win, but this is not a team you can count on to put points up with regularity, having scored 20 or fewer in their past 3 games. While everyone agrees that Sean Payton’s defense is solid, the differential isn’t as big as many may think. Denver is 8th in EPA per play defensively with Buffalo coming in at 13th. The Bills are also 2ndin the NFL in opponent passing yards per game, so a few big mistakes from Bo Nix will have a very meaningful impact. Speaking of quarterbacks, when just looking at the advanced metrics, Josh Allen grades out 4th in the model that I use. Nix is 19th. When the game is on the line, you want the ball in Josh Allen’s hands. This team as a whole has a lot of playoff experience, and given their current form, we can fully expect them to pick up this divisional round win and move on to the conference championship. Take the Bills ML.
5% Play on Bills MONEYLINE at -130 or better, 4% at worse than -130

Zachary Cohen

NFL
Broncos -115
Prop Play Broncos RB RJ Harvey Over 48.5 rushing yards

Seahawks -7
Prop Play Seahawks QB Sam Darnold Over 233.5 passing yards

Pickswise Sports

NFL (Regular Season +78.1 units & Playoffs +15.2 units)
3* Broncos -1
3* Under 46.5

4* Under 45.5
3* Seahawks -7

Saturday NFL Divisional Playoff Betting Trends

Bills at Broncos (-1½, 46): A rematch of a wild-card game last season won and covered by the host Buffalo Bills, 31-7. The Bills are 1-2 straight up and against the spread the past three seasons in the divisional round. Buffalo is 5-4 ATS away from home this season and 9-9 ATS overall. The Bills are on a 6-3 under run on the road, and the Broncos are on a 12-7 under run overall. Denver has won 13 of its past 14 home games, but hasn’t won a playoff game since Super Bowl 50 at Santa Clara, California, in 2016, and is on a 3-9 spread slide as a favorite. Edge: Under and slight to Broncos.

49ers at Seahawks (-7, 45): The NFC West rivals split their two meetings this season, with the road team winning and covering each time. The visiting team has won and covered all four meetings since last season, and the Niners have won and covered their past four trips to Seattle. The past three meetings have gone under. San Francisco has won and covered seven of its past eight games overall and its past five on the road. Niners coach Kyle Shanahan has won and covered four of his past five road playoff games. San Francisco is 2-4 ATS as an underdog this season. The Seahawks have won seven in a row but went 4-3 ATS in those games. Seattle is 4-4 ATS at home this season. Edge: 49ers and slight to under.

ATS.bet
NFL Playoffs Saturday 1/17/26
3Units: 2Team 7pt Teaser Or Alternative Parlay (-130)
Buffalo Bills +8.5
SF 49ers +14

Weekend football predictions: Pro sports bettors pick NFL playoff games​
The road team has won and covered the past four meetings between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks, and the Niners have won and covered their past four trips to Seattle.

“Dr. Alan” Dumond, who hit his two best bets in the Las Vegas Review-Journal last week, expects San Francisco to cover at Seattle again as a 7-point road underdog in Saturday’s NFL divisional round playoff game.

“The 49ers arrive into Seattle confident off their upset win over the Eagles and have a chance to avenge their Week 18 loss to the Seahawks,” Dumond said. “The 49ers’ coach-quarterback combo of Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy have a huge playoff experience edge over the Seahawks’ coach-quarterback combo of Mike Macdonald and Sam Darnold, neither of whom has won a playoff game.

“For as well as the Seahawks have played this year, this is simply too many points for them to be laying in a game of this magnitude.”

Dumond also likes the Los Angeles Rams-Chicago Bears game Sunday to go under 48½.

“Despite both sides being involved in high-scoring affairs last week, we expect both defenses to play better this week,” he said. “Both squads will likely lean on their running games more in the expected frigid weather conditions, with the possibility of high winds.”

Here are four more best bets (home team in CAPS):

Rams (-3½) over BEARS​

The Bears have seven fourth-quarter comeback wins this season, including last week’s home victory over the rival Green Bay Packers. But pro sports bettor Scott Pritchard (Pritchardspicks.com) expects their magic to run out against the Rams.

“Congrats to the Bears with another miracle fluke comeback win last week,” he said. “Luck is not a strategy. Rams with No. 1 offense in yards and points is.”

BRONCOS (-1) over Bills​
“Denver seems to be downgraded by many in the pundit class because Sean Payton’s team cut it awfully close on many occasions this season, standing 11-2 in one-score games,” CBS Sportsline handicapper Bruce Marshall said. “Yet the truth might rather be that Denver is very comfortable playing these sorts of games.

“Denver’s NFL-best pass rush is going to force (Bills quarterback) Josh Allen into lots of improvising, at which he is very good, but … we still maintain the Bills aren’t quite to recent levels because of the defense, and pulling a rabbit out of the hat last week at Jacksonville is no indicator it will happen again.”

PATRIOTS (-3) over Texans​

“It’s hard to find value with sharp playoff lines, but New England shows value in my model. They get the benefit of home cooking and field the possible MVP in quarterback Drake Maye,” said pro bettor Cris Zeniuk (@lasvegascris). “Experienced coaching will be a benefit versus the very capable Texans, who are faced with key injuries, not to mention some seriously poor play by quarterback C.J. Stroud last week.

“I also like a money line parlay of Seattle and New England for +105.”

Texans (+3½) over PATRIOTS​
“I bet Houston +3½ and still like it at +3 even,” said pro bettor Randy McKay (@RR39), who correctly called the Texans’ win and cover over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night. “The Texans defense reminds me of the 2001 Baltimore Ravens. Hopefully quarterback C.J. Stroud doesn’t mess it up like he did versus the Steelers (with three turnovers).

“I believe their offensive line is better than the Patriots’ and will have the offensive success that the Los Angeles Chargers didn’t (in last week’s 16-3 wild-card loss). New England is still a young team, and Houston’s experience will win out.”

Scott Pritchard

Bills (13-5) at Broncos (14-3)​

Time: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, CBS
Line/total: Broncos -1½, 46

Analysis: In the last meeting between these teams, the Broncos were routed 31-7 by the Bills in Buffalo in last season’s wild-card playoffs. Although Denver has greatly fortified its defense since then to leap into the top four in most statistical categories, the question remains how they will slow down the Bills offensive juggernaut led by quarterback Josh Allen, the reigning NFL MVP who dismantled the Jaguars’ highly-touted defense with his arm and feet last week. He rushed for two touchdowns while passing for 273 yards. The Broncos’ greater dilemma might be how they improve on those seven points they scored in their last meeting with Buffalo, as their just slightly above average offense must face the NFL’s No. 1 pass defense. Unfortunately for Denver, the old French phrase, “the more things change, the more they stay the same,” applies again, and the victory goes to the Bills behind another valiant effort.

Pick: Bills 27, Broncos 20
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49ers (13-5) at Seahawks (14-3)​
Time: 5 p.m. Saturday, Fox
Line/total: Seahawks -7, 45

Analysis: These teams just played each other two weeks ago, when the Seahawks dominated the 49ers while dealing them an ego-crushing 13-3 defeat at Santa Clara, Calif. The Seahawks dominated not so much in the final score, which would have been more lopsided if not for a couple missed field goals by Seattle kicker Jason Myers, but by the way the Seahawks defense stymied the Niners offense, limiting them to 173 total yards and nine first downs. Seattle coach Mike Macdonald calls the plays on defense for the Seahawks, and he’s had the inside angle on defending 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy since 2023 when Macdonald was defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens, when they intercepted Purdy four times. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan will have to pull more than a few rabbits out of his hat to lift the Niners’ pass-reliant offense without tight end George Kittle against the NFL’s No. 1 defense in points allowed and third-down conversions. Offensive failures will put even more pressure on a 49ers defense that can be called average at best. In the end, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold and Seattle’s third-ranked scoring offense proves too talented to contain.

Pick: Seahawks 24, 49ers 20

Brandon Lang
The Pick: My 200 Dime winner is the Denver Broncos

The Line: The current line is -1 1/2 at the majority of books in Vegas and offshore as of 8:00 am EST. Be sure to shop around for the best line available.

Note: None at this price. You play it as it is.

Steve Fezzik

2* Buf/Den UN 46
2* Sea RB Walker OVER 58.5 ru†sh yards -115
2* Sea RB Charbonnet OVER 48.5 rush yards -115
2* Sea QB Darnold UNDER 238.5 pass yards -115

Brady Kannon
NFL
1 Unit Buff +1.5 -115

Emory Hunt
NFL

1 Unit Buf -1.5 +100
1 Unit SF +7.5 -114

Micah Roberts
1 Unit Over 45.5 -112 Buf / DEN
1 Unit Den -103
1 Unit SF +7.5 -110
1 Unit Over 44.5 -110 SF / SEA

Gianni the Greek
NFL
4% TEASER PROP Buffalo +7.5 & Seattle -1/2

Thomas Casale
NCAAB
1 Unit N. Carolina -3.5 -110

NFL
1 Unit Zach Charbonnett Over 9.5 Total Receiving Yards -113

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Service Plays Jan 17-19
(having issues creating a trhead and getting onto the site )

Circa Football Invitational – BY ENTRY​
Chris Macero (80 PTS – 1st) – (74-53-2)
Mon, Jan 19 – Miami FL (+8.5) vs Indiana * BEST BET
Sun, Jan 18 – Patriots (-3) vs Texans
Sat, Jan 17 – Bills at Broncos – UNDER (46)

Scott Pritchard (75 PTS – 2nd) – (69-56-4)
Mon, Jan 19 – Miami FL (+8.5) vs Indiana * BEST BET
Sat, Jan 17 – Bills (+1.5) at Broncos
Sun, Jan 18 – Rams (-3.5) at Bears

Chris Fallica (74.5 PTS – 3rd) – (68-57-4)
Mon, Jan 19 – Miami FL (+8.5) vs Indiana * BEST BET
Sat, Jan 17 – Seahawks (-7) vs 49ers
Sun, Jan 18 – Rams (-3.5) at Bears

Kenny White (73.5 PTS – 4th) – (67-59-3)
Mon, Jan 19 – Indiana (-8.5) vs Miami FL * BEST BET
Sat, Jan 17 – Bills (+1.5) at Broncos
Mon, Jan 19 – Miami FL vs Indiana – OVER (47)

Frank Carulli (73 PTS – 5th) – (66-59-4)
Sat, Jan 17 – Bills at Broncos – UNDER (46) * BEST BET
Sun, Jan 18 – Rams at Bears – OVER (48.5)
Sun, Jan 18 – Patriots (-3) vs Texans

Matt Ste. Marie (73 PTS – 5th) – (68-60-1)
Sun, Jan 18 – Patriots (-3) vs Texans * BEST BET
Sat, Jan 17 – Bills at Broncos – UNDER (46)
Sun, Jan 18 – Rams (-3.5) at Bears

Jason Jarvis (72.5 PTS – 7th) – (65-62-2)
Sun, Jan 18 – Bears (+3.5) vs Rams * BEST BET
Sat, Jan 17 – Broncos (-1.5) vs Bills
Sat, Jan 17 – Seahawks (-7) vs 49ers

Meyer / Sack (69.5 PTS – 8th) – (63-64-2)
Sun, Jan 18 – Patriots (-3) vs Texans * BEST BET
Sun, Jan 18 – Rams (-3.5) at Bears
Sun, Jan 18 – Rams at Bears – UNDER (48.5)

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DOC’S COMP PICKS

College Basketball Prediction From Strike Point Sports:

Take #884 Kent State over Toledo (6:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16)

Kent State has won nine straight at home and is putting up 98.5 points per game in those ten contests. The offensive firepower they display has led to some top 50 numbers nationally, a threshold that Toledo cannot keep up with. The only drawback to the Flashes fast pace is their propensity to turn the ball over, giving it up 14, 15, 24, and 14 times in their losses. The slower the game, the less likely they are to toss it around. The faster the play, the more they score. Either way, it doesn’t bode well for a Rockets team that goes on the road after the big matchup with Ohio Tuesday.

NBA Prediction From Arun Shiva:

Take ‘Over’ Washington vs. Sacramento (10 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16)

Whatever the underdog tag here is of the Wizards on Friday, we will ride them. Washington scored just 93 points against Phoenix, they have failed to cover 3 contests in a row, Sacramento comes off back-to-back big wins over the Rockets and Rockets and they are lined up to face the Knicks on Wednesday as we write this. What you will see is a Washington team that is going to look bounce-back with the advent of Trae Young inserted in at some point into the lineup or the bench and they will score more than 93 points last game, including a horrendous 16 points in the 4th quarter against the Suns the last game and shooting 7/30 (23%) from three-point land. Look for Washington to be a fantastic active dog, push the tempo, score at ease and the Kings to bounce-back from a tough contest against the Knicks who play great defense.

Soccer Prediction From Doc’s Sports:

Take Real Madrid (-2.5, -105) over Levante (8 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 17)

We gave you a great +270 free pick winner last week from our specialty league, Liga MX, with the Tijuana/America DRAW, and we are back with another high value free pick for our readers this week. Levante has taken points in three straight matches (two draws) and they have been competitive, albeit against a favorable schedule. But now they take a huge step up in class and play one of their most difficult road matches of the season. These sides are on the complete opposite ends of the table, with Real Madrid sitting in second and Levante in 19th. Madrid has a goal differential of +24, while Levante is -9. Real Madrid sits more than 30 points above the visitors heading into this match. The home side is four points behind Barcelona for the league lead, so they won’t let this chance at an easy three points slip through their fingers. Real Madrid has scored 21 goals at home through nine matches while allowing only 6. That is some home pitch domination right there. The last time Levante visited, they left with their tails between their legs after a 6-0 loss. Real Madrid has a +9 goal differential in the last two meetings, as their visit to Levante produced a 4-1 win in the most recent meeting in September. We need Madrid to win by three or more here, and we expect a blowout in the early match on Saturday LaLiga.

College Basketball Prediction From Robert Ferringo:

Take Indiana (-1) over Iowa (2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17)

We have racked up 85 of 139 wins in this space (61%) and I am 130-83 (61%) with my newsletter plays over the last 213 weeks. I don’t think that either one of these teams is all that good. However, they both have one thing in common: they are excellent in their home gyms. Indiana has only one loss in Freedom Hall this year. And it was a game they should’ve won, blowing a double-digit lead last week to Nebraska. They followed that up with a pitiful effort at Michigan State and I think that IU will be ready to rebound. Iowa has only played three road games this year – and they have lost them all. The Hoosiers are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games and I think that has watered down the line a bit. They have also lost five of six to the Hawkeyes, including an embarrassing 25-point loss at Iowa last season, and I think the Hoosiers are going to get one back.

NFL Prediction From Raphael Esparza:

Take ‘Under’ 45.5 San Francisco at Seattle (8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17)

This will be the third meeting between these two division teams and defense is always key when these two step on the field. In both meetings not one team came close to scoring 20 points and I see that trend continuing again on Saturday. The 49ers went on the road on Wild Card weekend and beat the Philadelphia Eagles but that victory cost them some keys guys out for this game in Seattle. In San Francisco’s last 6 games, they allowed only one team to score over 20 points and I see their well-rested defense flying all over the field. In the 49ers last 5 games when playing as the ‘Underdog’ 4 of them have stayed ‘Under’ the total.

College Football Prediction From Nick Menken:

Take ‘Under’ 47.5 Miami at Indiana (7:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 19)

Here we are with the National Championship matchup between Miami and Indiana, a pairing that few people saw coming. If you had said before the season that these two teams would be playing for the championship, most people would have laughed. Yet here they are, with everything on the line Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. Yes, Miami gets the built-in home-field edge, but what has really stood out during this playoff run is how dominant the Hurricanes have been at the line of scrimmage, especially on the defensive front. When the lights are brightest and a championship is at stake, teams tend to come out more conservative early, protecting the football, leaning on defense, and feeling each other out. That’s exactly what I expect from Miami in this spot. Indiana brings a different look offensively and just put up 56 points against Oregon in the semifinals. However, the game quickly escalated, enabling Indiana to play with a more relaxed and aggressive approach. This matchup is different. Championship games slow down. Possessions matter more.. Field position matters more. And defensive adjustments come faster. Both teams have talented quarterbacks, but points will be at a premium here. I don’t expect a wide-open shootout. Instead, this feels like a physical, defensive battle where both sides tighten up especially in the first half keeping the game within reach deep into the fourth quarter. Defense wins championships, and I expect it to show on Monday night. Take the UNDER 47.5 total points in the National Championship game between Miami and Indiana.

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JAN 16 – NHL+

Pro Sports Picks
3% [NHL] Anaheim Ducks +1.5 (-175)

Bruce Marshall
CBB
Dayton Flyers -17′ (-110)
NHL
Nashville Predators +1′ (+110)

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Past ITPB – College Bowls
INDIANA 27-17 OVER MIAMI

Phil’s Forecast:

These two schools last met back in 1964 and 1966 when they split two meetings. Indiana is playing for their first
CFB National Title. Curt Cignetti coached in the FCS National Title game in 2019 at James Madison but lost to North
Dakota St. Miami has won 5 National Titles but the last was back in ‘01 when they crushed Nebraska. This is
Indiana’s first game vs the ACC since a 21-14 loss to Louisville in ’23. Miami beat Ohio St, 24-14, in the quarterfinal
CFP round to snap a 4-game losing streak to Big Ten schools. We’ve heard that the “U” was back countless times
over the last 20 years, only for Miami to fall short each time. This year appeared to be more of the same. They
beat Notre Dame in the opener but losses to Louisville and SMU as a DD favorite kept them from the ACC Title
game. The win over ND was enough to land the hotly contested at-large CFP bid. Miami’s D held Texas A&M to 3
points and Ohio St to 14 points in their first 2 playoff games. QB Carson Beck looked like the projected #1 draft
pick he was once considered vs Ole Miss in the Semifinals, throwing for 268 yds and 2 td’s and rushing for the
clinching td in a 31-27 win. RB Mark Fletcher has become an underrated workhorse in the playoffs, rushing for 395

yards on 58 carries. Beck’s #1 target is true frosh phenom Malachi Toney (1089, 11.0). The Francis Mauigoa-led O-
line has allowed just 19 sacks in 15 games. Defense has been the ‘Canes calling card, especially during the playoff

run. They allow just 293 ypg and they have 47 sacks led by DE’s Rueben Bain and Akheem Mesidor. The D holds
foes 117 ypg below their avg (#4 FBS) and allow just 6.3 yds per pass attempt with a 13-16 ratio. Indiana has
passed every test heading into this game. They went 12-0 in the regular season with only 3 close wins over
Oregon, Iowa, and Penn St. The Hoosiers knocked off Ohio St for their first Big 10 Title then crushed Alabama 38-3
in the quarterfinals. Last week’s rematch with the Ducks was a 56-22 rout thanks to +3 TO’s. Indiana has a big
edge on offense, especially at the skill positions. QB Fernando Mendoza has a 41-6 ratio, and he’s thrown just 5
incompletions since winning the Heisman. He has 2 terrific backs in Roman Hemby (1060, 5.0) and Kaelon Black
(961, 5.7) and 3 great options in the receiving corps. Elijah Sarratt and Omar Cooper are All-Big Ten WR’s while
Charlie Becker has had 3 100-yd games since Sarratt was hobbled in early November. The Hoosier O-line has
paved the way for the FBS’ #12 run game (218, 5.3). The Indiana D gives up just 11 ppg and 261 ypg. They allow a
Big Ten low 2.9 ypc and have a 9-18 ratio in pass defense! Their 29 takeaways rank #3 in the FBS and they’re
holding opp 107 ypg below their avg (#7 FBS). While Miami has the bigger names, Indiana’s relatively no-name
front 7 nearly neutralizes the Canes’ edge by allowing 75 rush ypg with 45 sacks. My computer has Indiana winning
the national championship 27-17. Hoosiers have the better ST’s (#15 vs #61) while Miami has played the tougher
schedule (#11 vs #25). Miami has faced 7 teams this year that were ranked at kickoff (7-0 SU & ATS). Indiana has
faced 5 teams this ssn ranked at kickoff (5-0 SU & ATS). Miami has a rare home field edge playing this game in
Miami. However, don’t be shocked if Indiana has just as many fans at Hard Rock Stadium. IU has the largest living
alumni base in the country, and they packed Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta last week! Mendoza will neutralize
Miami’s talented D-line by getting the ball out quickly, and the Hoosiers’ chaotic D will cause problems for Beck.
Miami has had a magical playoff run, but Cignetti & Indiana have been dominant in all 3 phases. My computer has
been so good this year so I’ll lean on it one final time and call for the Hoosiers to win the national title by DD’s.
INDIANA 27 MIAMI 17

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PS ITPB NFL

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ML Playbook
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ua8x5CdVlrWmquJN8jZUVcd5dPsfIrn-/view

NC Power Sweep
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IH6bBxDS6-I0yv4r2KJaw24aOhToa9tn/view

NC Power Plays
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AhTko1uPDYEhpdLClci0qnjZNgAAkJe1/view

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Gold Sheet Jan 17-19
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13BsY3cMoaJdZ7vMxXGOOVNxExBVtoV0C/view

Powers’Ratings
https://drive.google.com/file/d/187XlpZqhRY4KScDVR0kBw0_aPlTzFOKA/view?usp=sharing

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GoldSheet Jan 17-19
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13BsY3cMoaJdZ7vMxXGOOVNxExBVtoV0C/view

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MARCO D’ANGELO​
(383) LOS ANGELES CHARGERS AT (384) NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS​
Date/Time:Jan 11 2026 8:15 PM EST
Play Rating:5%
Odds:-109
Play:Los Angeles Chargers +3.5 (-109)
5% (383) LA CHARGERS +3.5

Colin Cowherd Blazin’ 5 – week 19 (playoffs)
Jacksonville (+1 1/2) 30-27 Jags
Philadelphia (-5 1/2) 28-20 Eagles

Marc Lawrence
5* NFL P/O GOY – Chargers
3* Jax ( done in loss)

NFL playoff betting trends​
Sunday​

49ers at Eagles (-5½, 44½): The 49ers had won and covered six straight until last week’s 13-3 loss to the Seahawks. The Niners were 7-2 ATS on the road this season and are on a 6-3 over run. The Eagles are only 4-4 ATS at home this season and are on a 7-2 under run. Edge: 49ers.

Chargers at Patriots (-3½, 45½): The Chargers had won seven of eight games this season until losing their last two to the Texans and Broncos. Los Angeles is on a 4-1 ATS run as an underdog and on a 6-2 under run. The Patriots have won 13 of 14 while going 11-3 ATS, though they’re only 5-4 ATS at home. New England is on a 5-0 over streak in the playoffs. Edge: Slight to Patriots and over.

ATS.bet
NFL Wild Card Sunday 1/11/26

3Units: 2Team – 6pt Teaser (-120)
Buffalo Bills +7.5
Philadelphia Eagles PK

Sean Michaels 150: 49ers+5 1/2

Jeff Hochman
1* L.A. Chargers +3.5 (-105)

TAMPASPORTS
CBB -OAKLAND -5

Liam Keating NFL 5* Eagles -6

Bob Balfe
Bills +1.5 over Jaguars
Eagles -6 over 49ers
Chargers +3.5 over Patriots

Ben Burns
5% New England under 46.5

Pickswise Sports
NFL 5* Best Bet 49ers +6
4* Bills +2
3* Patriots -3.5

Ross Benjamin
5% Philadelphia Eagles -4.5 (-120)
2% Buffalo Bills -108

David Racey
NFL Patriots/Chargers Over 45

Porter Picks
Bills ML -115 (4u)
Eagles -6 (5u)
Chargers +3.5 (3u)

Executive
400% Chargers
250% Teaser
JAX and SF

Al McMordie

NHL Selections
1* Penguins – 115, 5:05 pm

NBA Selections
3* Nuggets +2.5, 8:10 pm
1* Wizards +14, 8:10 pm

NCAA Basketball Selections
4* E. Carolina +8.5, 2:00 pm

NFL Selections
1* Bills +1.5, 1:00 pm
1* 49ers +6, 4:30 pm
1* Chargers +3.5, 8:15 pm

Ben Burns
5% New England under 46.5

Ross Benjamin
5% Philadelphia Eagles -4.5 (-120)
2% Buffalo Bills -108

Tbsportsbetting

whale
Eagles -6 (NFL)

others
Chargers +3.5 (NFL)
Bucks ML (NBA)
Suns -14 (NBA)

SmartMoneySports
Jacksonville Jaguars ML -125 (2u, 1:00e)
Philadelphia Eagles -6 -105 (2u, 4:30e)
Los Angeles Chargers +3.5 -110 (3u, 8:00e)

Jack Jones
15*Bucks -1.5
15*Hawks Over 235
15*Thunder Over 233.5

15*Jaguars Over 51.5
15*Patriots Over 45.5
20*Eagles -4
20*Jaguars +1.5

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LV REVIEW JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTION

At first glance, the Buffalo Bills appear to finally have a clear path back to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1994.

Their playoff nemesis, the Kansas City Chiefs, who eliminated the Bills from four of the past five postseasons, are out of the picture.

But professional sports bettor Cris Zeniuk and CBS Sportsline handicapper Bruce Marshall still expect the Bills to bow out of the playoffs early again this season.

They made the Jacksonville Jaguars their best bet of the NFL’s wild-card weekend Sunday as 1-point home underdogs to the Bills.

“There is no team with more pressure to win this playoff season than Buffalo,” said Zeniuk (@lasvegascris). “The Jags sputtered a bit early this year, but new coaching and acquisitions have settled in nicely, and they have the best stats over the last five weeks in the NFL.

“The Jags are playing with confidence and poise, (quarterback) Trevor (Lawrence) has stopped the mistakes, and they have home cooking to face a less than 100 percent (Bills quarterback) Josh Allen. The numbers say Jacksonville is the better team, and the pressure is on the entire Bills team.”

Allen is 0-4 straight up and against the spread on the road in the playoffs, and the Bills have lost eight straight road playoff games dating to 1995.

“Though Allen remains capable of magical moments, and James Cook led all NFL rushers with 1,621 yards, on the other side this was far from an elite Buffalo defense in 2025, especially versus the run, where the Bills ranked 28th,” Marshall said. “Meanwhile, the Jags are hot, having won and covered eight straight, including a takedown of the Broncos in Denver three weeks ago. The defense is loaded with ball hawks in the secondary.”

Sunday EAGLES (-5) over 49ers​

“A fresh Philly team who rested last week should have their way with a banged-up 49ers team,” said pro bettor Chuck Edel (@chuckedel). “San Fran has had trouble on both sides of the ball and is struggling versus playoff teams.”

Monday Texans (-3) over STEELERS​

Whitelaw and pro bettor Randy McKay expect the Houston Texans to end the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 23-game home winning streak on “Monday Night Football.”

“Bad matchup for Pittsburgh versus Houston’s No. 1-rated defense,” said McKay (@RR39). “On the other side of the ball, I trust (Texans quarterback C.J.) Stroud and company to have more success against a Pittsburgh defense that has secondary issues to make big plays to win and cover.”

Whitelaw expects the Texans to shut down the Steelers.

“I don’t think Pittsburgh is going to be able to move the ball much on them,” he said. “I think the Texans win this one moderately easily.”

Texans-STEELERS under 38​

Dumond recommends a play on the under on Monday, noting that the Texans allow only 17.4 points per game and the Steelers have surrendered only 19 points per game in their past four.

“Despite both sides being involved in high-scoring affairs last week, we expect the defenses to control this game,” he said.

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Weekend football predictions: Pro sports bettors pick NFL playoff games​
LV REVIEW JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTION

At first glance, the Buffalo Bills appear to finally have a clear path back to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1994.

Their playoff nemesis, the Kansas City Chiefs, who eliminated the Bills from four of the past five postseasons, are out of the picture.

But professional sports bettor Cris Zeniuk and CBS Sportsline handicapper Bruce Marshall still expect the Bills to bow out of the playoffs early again this season.

They made the Jacksonville Jaguars their best bet of the NFL’s wild-card weekend Sunday as 1-point home underdogs to the Bills.

“There is no team with more pressure to win this playoff season than Buffalo,” said Zeniuk (@lasvegascris). “The Jags sputtered a bit early this year, but new coaching and acquisitions have settled in nicely, and they have the best stats over the last five weeks in the NFL.

“The Jags are playing with confidence and poise, (quarterback) Trevor (Lawrence) has stopped the mistakes, and they have home cooking to face a less than 100 percent (Bills quarterback) Josh Allen. The numbers say Jacksonville is the better team, and the pressure is on the entire Bills team.”

Allen is 0-4 straight up and against the spread on the road in the playoffs, and the Bills have lost eight straight road playoff games dating to 1995.

“Though Allen remains capable of magical moments, and James Cook led all NFL rushers with 1,621 yards, on the other side this was far from an elite Buffalo defense in 2025, especially versus the run, where the Bills ranked 28th,” Marshall said. “Meanwhile, the Jags are hot, having won and covered eight straight, including a takedown of the Broncos in Denver three weeks ago. The defense is loaded with ball hawks in the secondary.”

Pro bettor Scott Pritchard and Las Vegas Review-Journal NFL Challenge champion Jay Kornegay made Green Bay their best bet.

“There is a reason a seventh seed is favored on the road versus a No. 2 seed,” said Pritchard (Pritchardspicks.com). “The Bears are overrated.”

Sunday EAGLES (-5) over 49ers​

“A fresh Philly team who rested last week should have their way with a banged-up 49ers team,” said pro bettor Chuck Edel (@chuckedel). “San Fran has had trouble on both sides of the ball and is struggling versus playoff teams.”

Monday Texans (-3) over STEELERS​

Whitelaw and pro bettor Randy McKay expect the Houston Texans to end the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 23-game home winning streak on “Monday Night Football.”

“Bad matchup for Pittsburgh versus Houston’s No. 1-rated defense,” said McKay (@RR39). “On the other side of the ball, I trust (Texans quarterback C.J.) Stroud and company to have more success against a Pittsburgh defense that has secondary issues to make big plays to win and cover.”

Whitelaw expects the Texans to shut down the Steelers.

“I don’t think Pittsburgh is going to be able to move the ball much on them,” he said. “I think the Texans win this one moderately easily.”

Texans-STEELERS under 38​

Dumond recommends a play on the under on Monday, noting that the Texans allow only 17.4 points per game and the Steelers have surrendered only 19 points per game in their past four.

“Despite both sides being involved in high-scoring affairs last week, we expect the defenses to control this game,” he said.

NFL wild-card playoff betting breakdown:​

NFL BETTING BREAKDOWN
Scott Pritchard

Bills (12-5) at Jaguars (13-4)

Time: 10 a.m. Sunday, CBS
Line/total: Pick, 51½

Analysis: The Bills have lost eight road playoff games in a row. The game will feature their top-ranked rush offense against the Jaguars’ top-ranked rush defense. But the dam might break when Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen attacks Jacksonville’s vulnerable bottom-12 pass defense, and the Jaguars’ pass-reliant offense stalls against the Bills’ top-ranked pass defense.

Pick: Bills 31, Jaguars 24

49ers (12-5) at Eagles (11-6)

Time: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Fox
Line/total: Eagles -5½, 44½

Analysis: The Eagles paid a heavy price last week when they rested their starters and lost to the Commanders. Had Philadelphia won, it would have earned the NFC’s No. 2 seed. It’s not a move most teams would make, but Eagles coach Nick Sirianni thought the rest could spark a change in the defending Super Bowl champions. But a seasonlong bottom-nine offense and a defense that can’t stop the run will struggle with any amount of rest against this stellar 49ers rush defense and a San Francisco offense that ranks first in third-down conversion percentage.

Pick: 49ers 24, Eagles 20

Chargers (11-6) at Patriots (14-3)

Time: 5:15 p.m. Sunday, NBC
Line/total: Patriots -3½, 45½

Analysis: These two elite defenses, both ranked in the top four in crucial categories, will square off in the freezing temperatures of Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Sunday night. Temperatures this cold never boost an offense, so the question might be which offense has the extra firepower to exert its will over the opposing team’s stalwart defense. The Patriots have the distinct advantage in the offensive department, ranking top five in all major categories, while the Chargers are middling in the same categories, especially points per game, where they rank 20th. A win brings the Patriots their first home playoff victory since 2018.

Pick: Patriots 24, Chargers 20

Texans (12-5) at Steelers (10-7)

Time: 5:15 p.m. Monday, ABC, ESPN
Line/total: Texans -3, 38

Analysis: The Pittsburgh Steelers have won 23 straight home games on “Monday Night Football.” Pair that streak with this one: In the Texans’ 24-year franchise history, they have yet to win a road playoff game, going 0-6. Houston’s top-ranked defense will try to end these streaks, and you can be sure Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and quarterback Aaron Rodgers have had many late-night film sessions this week looking for a weakness to exploit.

Pick: Steelers 20, Texans 17

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