Sports Betting Icon Avello Provides Expert Analysis for NFL Wild Card Weekend

Sports Betting Icon Avello Provides Expert Analysis for NFL Wild Card Weekend

By Michael Thompson

January 10, 2025 at 02:51 AM

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.

Johnny Avello smiling at camera

Johnny Avello smiling at camera

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

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