This coming wild card weekend kicks off with four titillating matchups, and potential bettors are probably wondering about states that have sports betting to see if they can get in on these crazy awesome odds. With online sportsbooks, residents from all fifty states will have great options. These teams squaring off are not only exciting stepping-stones to Super Bowl 50, but are also opportunities to place lucrative wagers, and win big. Just as these playoff teams are ready to throw down for title and glory, so too are bettors excited for cash and triumph.
Saturday’s first game is between No.5 Chiefs and No. 4 Texans staring at 4:35pm EST., on ABC. Most everyone feels that these two teams are lucky to even be in the playoffs given their record throughout the season, picking off feeble teams, while reaping the benefits of a lax schedule. The Chiefs lack any push back, even with a ten game winning streak, they are playing like new born babes. The Texans are much the same, with wins over teams like Indianapolis, and Tennessee. The Texans do have JJ Watt who’s woken up and gotten 13.5 sacks within the last ten games. The predictions vary with the chiefs winning by at least a touchdown. The betting odds for the Chiefs are -180 and the Texans +160, according to SportsBetting.ag.
The second matchup for Saturday is the Steelers VS. Bengals at 8:15pm EST. on CBS. The Steelers (-154) seem to be at a disadvantage as their RB DeAngelo Williams was out during practice with an injury. Williams was a major factor during the last game between these two teams, when the Steelers won by a 13 point lead. However, Cincinnati (+134) does have one of the top defenses in the league, and they will push back when opponents cross into their territory. Many bettors may wager against the spread with this one.
Sunday bloody Sunday, of the wild card weekend starts out with the Seahawks and the Vikings going toe-to-toe. The game begins at 1:05pm EST. on NBC. The Seahawks (-210) No.6 seed, expect that Marshawn Lynch will definitely be back for this game, even if he won’t get fined. The Seahawks have already delivered a blistering ass beating to the Vikings, winning 38-7; it is hard to imagine them returning the favor. The Vikings (+180) seem to have only one redeeming quality, which is rusher Adrian Peterson. The Vikings major fall back is having a QB Teddy Bridgewater, that can’t for the life of him get his shit together.
The final wild card game comes on Sunday, afternoon at 4:40 EST on FOX. The Packers (-112) are only slightly favorited over Washington. Green Bay’s offensive line is a joke at this point, a long painful drawn out one. Aaron Rodgers should be glad he can still stand up after 47 sacks in the regular season. Not only should he worry about his lack of coverage, but his lack of playing as starter as well. Washington (-108) has a four game winning streak, even if it is over cupcake teams. If Washington can stick to doing what they do best and play zone-oriented defense then they might be alright. There is no favorite in this matchup, only a slight advantage, although Washington is predicted to win.