Model predicts scores, best bets and props for 2026 NFL Divisional Round

Cbssports reports SportsLine's model has locked in score predictions, best bets and player prop picks for the 2026 NFL Divisional Round as the playoff bracket narrows to eight teams.

The model's game-by-game calls: Bills vs. Broncos — Broncos 24, Bills 23; best bet Over 45.5; prop Courtland Sutton Under 48.5 receiving yards. 49ers vs. Seahawks — Seahawks 29, 49ers 21; best bet Over 44.5; prop Christian McCaffrey Over 56.5 rushing yards. Texans vs. Patriots — Patriots 22, Texans 20; best bet Texans +3; prop Drake Maye Over 229.5 passing yards. Rams vs. Bears — Rams 27, Bears 25; best bet Bears +4.5; prop Matthew Stafford Over 34.5 pass attempts.

The Divisional Round schedule lists Saturday, Jan. 17 (Bills vs. Broncos, 4:30 p.m. ET; 49ers vs. Seahawks, 8 p.m. ET) and Sunday, Jan. 18 (Texans vs. Patriots, 3 p.m. ET; Rams vs. Bears, 6:30 p.m. ET). The model's simulations were run 10,000 times per game; the bracket then advances to Championship Sunday on Jan. 25 and Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, per the schedule provided.

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