NFL Divisional Playoff Odds: Best bets against the spread

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) shakes hands with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) before the game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) shakes hands with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) before the game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports /
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The moon rises over the lights of Sports Authority Field at Mile High during the game between the Denver Broncos against the San Diego Chargers during the 2013 AFC divisional playoff football game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
The moon rises over the lights of Sports Authority Field at Mile High during the game between the Denver Broncos against the San Diego Chargers during the 2013 AFC divisional playoff football game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

What are the best bets for Sunday’s slate on NFL Divisional Round weekend?

Happy Sunday! The NFL takes center stage once again, as arguably the most fun-filled weekend of the football season is here. The league boasts four playoff games in a period of two days, and while we took Saturday’s action off to recuperate from a long grind (or… something), we are back in full to bring you the four best bets against the spread for Sunday’s doubleheader.

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As always, “fade the public” is the general principle of this column, and if there is anything to indicate that the “sharper” investment leads toward one direction, we will often be the first to pounce on it, even if it requires some ignorance to reality and public perception. Before we get to the picks, let’s look at where we stand for the season, including a very strong effort on Wild Card weekend to creep over the .500 mark for the season:

  • Last week: 3-1
  • Season: 44-43-2

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at this week’s selections!

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