Expert picks and odds set for NFL divisional-round matchups

Cbssports and SportsLine have published expert picks and odds for the NFL divisional round as the playoffs continue, after a Wild Card Weekend that produced four game-winning touchdowns in the final three minutes — the most in a single postseason round.

Among individual takes, NFL writer Tyler Sullivan favors the Patriots (-3) over the Texans, citing New England’s dominant defense and its ability to pressure C.J. Stroud and noting Drake Maye’s mobility could be a factor. Senior NFL analyst Pete Prisco projects the Rams (-3.5) to beat the Bears in a 33-27 shootout, saying Matthew Stafford will "light that defense up." John Breech backs the Bills (-1.5) at Denver despite the Broncos’ bye and mile-high advantage, and Prisco also expects the Seahawks to narrowly defeat the 49ers amid San Francisco’s injury issues, including the loss of George Kittle.

SportsLine’s projection model simulates each game 10,000 times and its top-rated NFL picks are reported to be up more than $7,000 for $100 players since inception; all NFL odds cited come via DraftKings Sportsbook, and full expert selections and model outputs are available at SportsLine.

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