Check out these NFL Conference Championship best bets. The AFC final features the New England Patriots traveling to take on the banged-up Denver Broncos, while the Los Angeles Rams will head to Seattle to play the Seahawks in the NFC. Odds provided by Bodog are subject to change. Gamble responsibly.
The Broncos are in the unfortunate position of being forced to start backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham. Quarterback Bo Nix was ruled out for the remainder of the season after an ankle injury in their Divisional Round game. The team averaged 223.9 passing yards per game during the season, so this total represents roughly a 10% drop in production.
Stidham has made just four starts in the NFL since being drafted in 2019. It’s difficult to project the drop-off as only being 10%. The Patriots also bring an impressive pass defense, allowing just 193.5 passing yards per game during the Regular Season. Look for the Broncos to be run-heavy with short passes underneath.
The Broncos truly are in a near-impossible situation. This unfortunate turn of events brings value to the table. The Patriots boast a +9.44 points differential per game, while Denver was +5, and that’s under Nix and company. The 4.5 points needed on the spread are almost right there, and that’s with a healthy squad.
The Patriots are winning by 12.5 PPG this postseason, and that’s against two defensive-minded teams in the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans. Their defense also looks as sharp as it has all year. It’s been five games since they allowed 20+ points.
How appropriate for the two best regular-season records in the NFC to meet in the Conference Championship. These teams met in Week 17, with a total of 75 points scored. The Rams have also been giving up points lately, allowing 29.0 PPG over their last five. They’ve also been scoring points, averaging 32.2 PPG over that same period.
The Nix situation puts a dark cloud over the AFC Finals. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to squeeze that juice. There’s also value with the Seahawks. The Rams are coming in slightly overrated.
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