Bills vs. Broncos, Texans vs. Patriots predictions: NFL Divisional Round picks
Sports betting writer Dylan Svoboda joins The Post’s Bettor’s Guide for his second season.
Buffalo Bills (+1.5) over DENVER BRONCOS
Josh Allen played the Superman role and won as a road ‘dog last week. Why can’t he do it again?
The Bills took care of the Jags, who were actually a better team than the Broncos during the regular season in terms of DVOA.
Denver got the No. 1 seed in the AFC through one of the easiest schedules in football, finishing the season with the 7th-lowest strength of schedule.
Their wins weren’t exactly convincing either — the Broncos escaped with one-score wins over the Giants, Jets, Titans, and Raiders, the latter of which twice.
In their final two games of the season, Denver locked up the first-round bye with wins over the Patrick Mahomes-less Chiefs and Justin Herbert-less Chargers.
The Broncos have been dodging the league’s best all season.
Let’s see if they truly have it in them.
Houston Texans (+3.5) over NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
The Texans obliterated the Steelers, and they still got in their own way over and over in doing so.
C.J. Stroud seemingly fumbled a half-dozen snaps and turned the ball over three times.
Still, thanks to this ridiculous Houston defense, they won by 24.
Will Stroud and Co. be as mistake-prone on offense Sunday? I’m betting no.
Betting on the NFL?
Drake Maye has enjoyed an incredible sophomore season.
But I’m not sure he’s ready to take down a defense as good as this one.
Look for this one to stay close in what should be an offensive struggle for both teams.
LAST WEEK: 1-1.
2025 SEASON: 16-22.
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Dylan Svoboda is a versatile writer and analyst across many sports. He’s particularly knowledgeable about the big three — MLB, the NFL and the NBA.
