**All betting lines from bet365.com** (Updated Jan. 26)
It was a tough weekend on the betting card during last week's divisional round as we got skunked against the spread. The Eagles held off a late surge from the Rams to advance to the NFC Championship game and we're all teed up for another AFC Championship clash between Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes. Is this finally the year that the Bills breakthrough with their franchise quarterback? Let's dive into the championship weekend picks.
Washington Commanders (14-5) @ Philadelphia Eagles (16-3)
The Commanders are an intriguing team to bet this weekend and Jayden Daniels has certainly lived up to the hype, leading the team to its first NFC Championship appearance since 1991. This is the third time these two teams will meet this season and in the last meeting, Jalen Hurts was forced from the game with a concussion. Now, he will be sporting a knee brace after tweaking his knee in the snow last week. Will Hurts' lack of mobility play a big factor in this game, or will Saquon Barkley be able to shoulder the load in the backfield? I like the home side here due to their experience in this situation and I think the defense can force Daniels into a mistake or two. Pick: Eagles, 27-17.
Line: Eagles -6
ML: Eagles
Spread: Eagles
Buffalo Bills (15-4) @ Kansas City Chiefs (16-2)
Here we are once again with another meeting between Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes, and this will be their second clash in the AFC Championship. The Bills got the better of the Chiefs earlier this year, but it's rare that Andy Reid gets beat twice by the same team in a season. There will be plenty of talk surrounding the officiating for this game, but the key for the Bills here is to run the ball and control the clock. Allen has played fantastic this season and could be on track to win MVP honors, so the recipe is simple, the offense runs through him. He's been doubted his entire football career, and he has a chance to silence everyone and derail the Chiefs' chances at a three-peat dynasty. Pick: Chiefs, 26-23.
Line: Chiefs -2
ML: Chiefs
Spread: Chiefs
Results
Divisional Round
ML: 2-2
ATS: 0-2-2
Overall
ML: 191-91 (67.7%)
ATS: 144-132-6 (51.1%)
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