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NFL Championship Weekend Odds: Best bets against the spread

By Brad Rowland

Jan 10, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) smiles from the field after the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 35-31. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) smiles from the field after the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 35-31. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /
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General view of the line of scrimmage between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Packers 36-16. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
General view of the line of scrimmage between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Packers 36-16. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Green Bay Packers (+7.5) over Seattle Seahawks

It’s the half-point that gets you.

Seattle is the better team, at least in my view, and Green Bay is facing the biggest injury question with a less-than-mobile Aaron Rodgers. However, laying more than a touchdown in an NFC title game against a quality opponent with a terrifying quarterback can be hazardous to your health, so I’m taking the points.

When put to the test, I would tell you that I believe Seattle wins this game, but given that I expect a relatively low-scoring game, the right side appears to be the underdog (as usual). Being on the side of Aaron Rodgers with jelly beans on the line is usually the right decision.

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