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Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to a 27-25 divisional playoff NFL odds victory over the Baltimore Ravens, advancing to the AFC Championship to face Kansas City. The Bills, overcoming past playoff struggles, leaned on complementary football to secure their first divisional win in four attempts. Allen contributed modestly with 127 passing yards and 20 rushing yards, scoring two rushing touchdowns. Rookie Ray Davis added a 1-yard rushing score. Despite managing only 273 total yards, Buffalo capitalized on three Ravens turnovers, including two by Lamar Jackson, who finished 18 of 25 for 254 yards and two touchdowns but fell to 1-5 in playoff games when committing at least one turnover.
The Bills’ defense, which had allowed 271 rushing yards in a Week 4 loss to Baltimore, tightened up, limiting the Ravens to 176 rushing yards and 5.9 yards per carry. Though Derrick Henry turned 16 carries into 84 yards and a score, Buffalo did a fantastic job keeping a lid on Lamar, who only managed 39 yards on six carries. Though Jackson connected with Isaiah Likely for a 24-yard touchdown with just under two minutes remaining in the game, Mark Andrews’ drop on the ensuing two-point conversion sealed Baltimore’s fate.
Catch the damn ball, Andrews! After suffering a number of frustrating losses in the three prior Division Round games, the last thing I, or NFL bettors backing these same-game parlay legs, needed was another crushing defeat. But that’s exactly what happened in the weekend concluder. Had Andrews reeled that pass in, we would’ve cashed all three legs of this SGP at Caesars Sportsbook after the Bills exceeded their 25.5-point team total and the combined score just went over the 51.5-point total. A tough pill to swallow, no doubt, but it will have us battle-tested for what championship weekend has up its sleeve.
Arguably the matchup of the weekend closes division round NFL betting out in Orchard Park, where Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills will welcome Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, looking to avenge an earlier season loss in front of the BillsMafia. Each team cruised to home wins and ATS covers in the wild-card round. Sean McDermott’s squad dominated the Denver Broncos 31-7, while John Harbaugh’s troops secured a second straight win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, doubling them up 28-14.
Caesars Sportsbook opened the NFL odds for this divisional round showdown with the Bills as 1-point favorites and the total set at 51.5. Since then, the line has moved in favor of the Ravens, attracting around 60% of the bets and money. Despite under bettors showing support with 60+ percent of the tickets and 50+ percent of the handle, the total has yet to move off the opener.
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Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills NFL Same Game Parlay:
Winners of five straight both SU and ATS, the Baltimore Ravens have positioned themselves as one of the AFC’s top threats after dominating the Pittsburgh Steelers last Saturday night. John Harbaugh’s team excelled on both sides of the ball, racking up 464 total yards, 29 first downs, and converting an impressive 67% of third-down attempts. Lamar Jackson delivered a dynamic performance, while Derrick Henry powered the ground game with 186 rushing yards and a 7.2-yard-per-carry average.
The Ravens’ defense suffocated Pittsburgh last week, allowing only 2.6 yards per carry, recording four sacks, and limiting the Steelers to just 11 first downs without a single red-zone penetration. Baltimore’s stop unit has been dominant, yielding only 11 points per game over its last five contests since falling 24-19 at home to the Eagles. The team has proven reliable on the road as well, going 6-3 SU and ATS, covering all six wins while failing to do so in its three defeats. The over hit in seven of those nine games, with an average of 52.6 total points scored. However, Buffalo’s defense, healthier now than in their previous meeting, should pose a stiffer challenge.
The playoff demons that have haunted the Buffalo Bills since their infamous Super Bowl losses briefly resurfaced at Highmark Stadium in the wild-card round when Denver scored a touchdown on its opening possession in just five plays. However, the Bills quickly regained control behind Josh Allen, unleashing a 31-point surge to claim a dominant 24-point victory and easily cover the 7.5-point spread.
The Bills have been dominant at home, compiling an unblemished 8-0 SU record backed by a 5-3 ATS mark, including handing Kansas City its only outright loss of the season when at full strength. High-scoring affairs have been common at Highmark, with the over hitting six times. However, Buffalo’s playoff journey has repeatedly stalled at this stage under McDermott, with divisional-round exits in each of the last three seasons. The Bengals and Chiefs have been the teams crushing the hopes of BillsMafia.
This is a tough one to call! The first meeting was one-sided, but I expect this rematch to be much more competitive. Both teams boast elite quarterbacks capable of carrying their teams to victory. With bets already placed on both teams in the futures market, I’ll be looking to bet this game live, taking the points with whichever team falls behind early. Ultimately, this game may come down to who has the ball last.
With that in mind, I expect both offenses to shine, with few punts or field goals attempted. Fans deserve to see Lamar and Josh go head-to-head! Even if snow is in the forecast, as long as the wind isn’t out of control, I’m all in on points hitting the scoreboard.
- BALTIMORE/BUFFALO OVER 51.5
- BALTIMORE RAVENS OVER 26.5 TOTAL POINTS
- BUFFALO BILLS OVER 25.5 TOTAL POINTS