Experts release picks for 2026 NFL divisional round matchups

Cbssports reports the 2026 NFL playoffs move into the divisional round this weekend, with Saturday games Bills vs. Broncos (+1) and Seahawks vs. 49ers (+7), and Sunday matchups Patriots vs. Texans (+3) and Rams vs. Bears (+3.5).

The outlet notes New England has won eight straight divisional-round games and San Francisco seven in a row, the two longest streaks in NFL history. The story also says Denver is a 1.5-point favorite despite having a bye and points to last year’s Wild Card 31-7 Bills win over the Broncos as added motivation for Denver.

SportsLine’s more than 40 Vegas experts have published divisional-round picks: Doug Kralstein (joined SportsLine in 2024) is credited with being up 112 units on NFL player props and 61-40 (+1475) on his last 101 player-prop plays, and he backs Bills receiver Khalil Shakir Over 4.5 receptions (-130), citing his slot usage and short-air-yardage target profile. Micah Roberts, a 20-year sportsbook veteran on a 19-4 run (+1460) in San Francisco games and 7-3 (+374) on totals, is backing the Over (44.5) in 49ers vs. Seahawks.

R.J. White, SportsLine’s No. 1 NFL expert, is noted as returning more than $3,200 to $100 players since 2017 and has locked in four divisional-round best bets, including a spread pick he says features an off line; SportsLine’s full set of picks and props are being finalized ahead of the games.

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