Sports Betting Icon Avello Provides Expert Analysis for NFL Wild Card Weekend
NFL Wild Card Weekend betting expert Johnny Avello offers comprehensive analysis of all six playoff matchups, based on his extensive experience as DraftKings' Director of Race & Sportsbook Operations.
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Chargers vs. Texans (Saturday 4:30 p.m. EST)
- Spread: Chargers -3 (-105)
- Heavy betting on Chargers due to Harbaugh-Herbert connection
- C.J. Stroud's recent struggles influencing bettors
- Line showing minimal movement
Steelers vs. Ravens (Saturday 8 p.m. EST)
- Spread: Ravens -9.5 (-112)
- Expected heavy Baltimore money line parlays
- Traditional rivalry features close games
- Lamar Jackson showing MVP-caliber performance
Broncos vs. Bills (Sunday 1 p.m. EST)
- Spread: Bills -8.5 (-108)
- Bills' strong home field advantage factor
- Josh Allen performs well in wind conditions
- Bills' suspect pass defense could be vulnerable
Packers vs. Eagles (Sunday 4:30 p.m. EST)
- Spread: Eagles -4.5 (-115)
- Jalen Hurts expected to play despite protocol
- Eagles showing complete team strength
- Line could move to 5 or 5.5 by game time
Commanders vs. Buccaneers (Sunday 8 p.m. EST)
- Spread: Buccaneers -3 (-115)
- Baker Mayfield's experience vs. Daniels' playoff debut
- Line settled at 3 after opening at 3.5
- Potential value in taking the underdog
Vikings vs. Rams (Monday 8 p.m. EST)
- Spread: Vikings -1.5 (-108)
- Line movement from 2.5 to 1.5
- Darnold's performance crucial for Vikings
- Rams' Super Bowl-winning QB experience advantage