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Ranking Best Bets for Wild Card Weekend Using Hypothetical Lines

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1. Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams
Spread: Lions -3 (-120) | Rams +3 (-102)
Moneyline: Lions -178 | Rams +150
Total: OVER 55.5 (-115) | UNDER 55.5 (-105)

The total between the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams reflects both teams offensive-first approach. Still, we don't think the total is high enough. Detroit has put up some crooked numbers this season. Playing in a dome versus the Rams' wonky defense assures bettors of another high-scoring affair.

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5. Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills
Spread: Broncos +8.5 (-110) | Bills -8.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Broncos +370 | Bills -480
Total: OVER 47.5 (-105) | UNDER 47.5 (-115)

The Denver Broncos have been stuck in a late-season slump, and that's unlikely to change in the Wild Card Round. Denver has dropped its past two while failing to cover the spread in either contest. Conversely, the Buffalo Bills have covered five of their past seven. It's steep, but Buffalo is still worth the investment.

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4. Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans
Spread: Chargers -2.5 (-118) | Texans +2.5 (-104)
Moneyline: Chargers -154 | Texans +130
Total: OVER 44.5 (-110) | UNDER 44.5 (-110)

There can only be one division winner. In the Los Angeles Chargers' case, there's nothing they could do to keep pace with the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West. However, the Houston Texans fell into the AFC South title by virtue of their being three worse teams. The Chargers are poised to win as road underdogs in the first round.

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3. Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Spread: Commanders +2.5 (-105) | Buccaneers -2.5 (-115)
Moneyline: Commanders +122 | Buccaneers -144
Total: OVER 49.5 (-106) | UNDER 49.5 (-114)

Points will be plentiful if the Washington Commanders take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Round 1. Washington has been atrocious on the road, and the Bucs prioritize offense over defense. As a result, these teams will run up the score before a victor is crowned.

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2. Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens
Spread: Chargers +6.5 (-105) | Ravens -6.5 (-115)
Moneyline: Chargers +250 | Ravens -310
Total: OVER 49.5 (-105) | UNDER 49.5 (-115)

The Los Angeles Chargers and Baltimore Ravens already met this season, but Baltimore's advantage grows in the playoffs. The Ravens knocked off LA earlier in the season, but they'll have a harder time securing the victory against a surging Chargers' defense. We give the Chargers a significant advantage.

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1. Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams
Spread: Lions -3 (-120) | Rams +3 (-102)
Moneyline: Lions -178 | Rams +150
Total: OVER 55.5 (-115) | UNDER 55.5 (-105)

The total between the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams reflects both teams offensive-first approach. Still, we don't think the total is high enough. Detroit has put up some crooked numbers this season. Playing in a dome versus the Rams' wonky defense assures bettors of another high-scoring affair.

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5. Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills
Spread: Broncos +8.5 (-110) | Bills -8.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Broncos +370 | Bills -480
Total: OVER 47.5 (-105) | UNDER 47.5 (-115)

The Denver Broncos have been stuck in a late-season slump, and that's unlikely to change in the Wild Card Round. Denver has dropped its past two while failing to cover the spread in either contest. Conversely, the Buffalo Bills have covered five of their past seven. It's steep, but Buffalo is still worth the investment.

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Ranking Best Bets for Wild Card Weekend Using Hypothetical Lines

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