NFL Playoff Bracket: Schedule and Betting Odds for the Conference Championships Next Weekend
This weekend, the NFL held four divisional playoff games, showcasing a range of differences (on Saturday) and similarities (on Sunday).
The action kicked off on Saturday in Kansas City, where temperatures dropped to 20 degrees for the game between the Chiefs and Texans. Both teams averaged just over three touchdowns per game in the regular season. The Chiefs achieved their typical scoring output, taking the victory with a score of 23-14. Later that day, the Lions clashed with the Commanders indoors at Ford Field, where both teams had among the top three offenses in the NFC. The Commanders triumphed over the Lions with a score of 45-31.
On Sunday, winter weather ruled the Northeast stadiums. The Rams-Eagles match took place in snowy conditions in Philadelphia, while Buffalo experienced evening temperatures in the high teens. Oddsmakers anticipated the Raven-Bills game would be the most competitive of the weekend, and it ended with the Bills narrowly winning by just two points, securing their spot in the AFC Championship against the Chiefs.
Betting Odds for Next Sunday’s Playoff Matches
Here are the current betting lines from BetMGM for next weekend’s games as of Sunday evening. A plus symbol in front of the figure indicates the potential winnings on a $100 wager, while a minus sign indicates the amount needed to bet to win $100.
Washington Commanders (+185) at Philadelphia Eagles (-225), with the Eagles favored by 4.5 points
Buffalo Bills (+105) at Kansas City Chiefs (-125), with the Chiefs favored by 1.5 points
Final NFL Standings for the 2024 Season
The Chiefs concluded the regular season with the best record in the league, although they had the smallest scoring differential among leading playoff teams, outscoring their opponents by just 59 points. This is significantly lower—almost 100 points—than the No. 2 seed Bills, who defeated the Chiefs 30-21 back in Week 11.