The NFL playoffs continue this weekend with four games in the divisional round, determining which teams will compete in the conference championships.
It begins with two Saturday games. Both No. 1 seeds, who had a first-round bye, will play at home against their challengers.
It starts with the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Houston Texans at 4:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN. The nightcap has the Detroit Lions hosting the Washington Commanders at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
Both teams are favored by more than a touchdown. The Chiefs are 8.5-point favorites over the Texans, while the Lions are 9.5-point favorites over the Commanders.
Do you trust the big point spreads?
Below are my betting picks for the moneyline, spread and total for both of Saturday’s games.
Odds come from BetMGM Sportsbook.
NFL divisional round picks and predictions
Texans at Chiefs
Moneyline
- Chiefs -500
Spread
- Chiefs -8.5 (-110)
Total
- Under 41.5 (-105)
Prediction: Chiefs 27, Texans 13
Commanders at Lions
Moneyline
- Lions -550
Spread
- Commanders +9.5 (-110)
Total
- Under 55.5 (-110)
Prediction: Lions 27, Commanders 20
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