The 2026 NFL playoffs are about to kick off with some thrilling Wild Card matchups. The Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos will have bye weeks, anticipating their adversaries in the Divisional Round. As the playoffs approach, the Seahawks are favored at DraftKings Sportsbook to clinch the Super Bowl with odds of +350, trailing behind the Los Angeles Rams at +425 and the Denver Broncos at +650.
Key matchups include:
- Rams (-10.5) vs. Panthers
- Packers vs. Bears (-1.5)
- Bills (-1.5) vs. Jaguars
- 49ers vs. Eagles (-4.5)
- Chargers vs. Patriots (-3.5)
- The Texans (-3) face the Steelers on ‘Monday Night Football’ in Pittsburgh.
Before making any betting selections, ensure to review predictions and strategies from SportsLine’s simulation model, which has run 10,000 simulations and has seen significant profits for players who followed its advice.
In its analysis of the 2026 Wild Card Weekend NFL odds, the model has pinpointed five top bets. By successfully parlaying these picks, betters could potentially win a substantial 25-1 payout. Find out more about the model’s predictions for Wild Card Weekend here.
Major Picks for Wild Card Weekend
The model has a strong backing for the Chicago Bears (-1.5) against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday at 8 PM ET. After a highly competitive recent history, with both teams trading victories just last month, the Bears are poised to cover the spread nearly 60% of the time.
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