Pete Prisco’s NFL divisional spherical picks: Payments vs. Broncos prediction, extra professional picks

Playoff Pete is an enormous loser.

I’m worse than Justin Herbert within the postseason. Worse than Brandon McManus final week. Worse than coaches who will not kick discipline objectives on fourth down when factors matter.

I did the unthinkable this previous week, conducting a feat you could not do even when you tried.

I went 0-6 in opposition to the unfold. Winless. I’m nonetheless over .500 for the season at 140-135-3, however I wilted when the lights had been brightest.

I did go 2-4 straight up, so I’ve that to hold over into the divisional spherical. That brings my season file to 178-99-1.

It is time to regroup. Take a look at the brilliant aspect. There are solely 4 video games this weekend. It may possibly’t be as unhealthy. It is simply not doable.

Fortunately.

Divisional spherical NFL betting strains through DraftKings Sportsbook.

Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS (Stream on Paramount+)

This recreation is all about Josh Allen vs. the Denver protection. That protection is particular, however we have seen groups with good quarterback play have success in opposition to them. Allen was good final week in opposition to the Jaguars. The Payments have run-defense points, however the Broncos do not run it effectively. Meaning it is all about Bo Nix. Can he make the performs to win it? I believe ultimately, Allen will make the performs to drag off one other powerful highway victory.

Choose: Payments 23, Broncos 21

Saturday, 8 p.m. ET on Fox (Stream: Fubo — attempt at no cost)

It is a actual problem for the 49ers with all of the accidents they’ve needed to take care of, the newest being dropping tight finish George Kittle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers within the regular-season finale to lock up the highest seed. That recreation was received by their protection. However left deal with Trent Williams did not play in that one for the 49ers. That issues. I believe Brock Purdy will preserve the 49ers on this one, however the Seahawks will discover a solution to pull it out to advance to the NFC Championship.

Choose: Seahawks 24, 49ers 20

Sunday, 3 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC (Stream: Fubo — attempt at no cost)

That is all concerning the defenses. The Texans dominated the Steelers on Monday evening, whereas the Patriots abused Herbert. The massive edge goes to the Patriots offense. C.J. Stroud struggled in opposition to the Steelers, which is why Drake Maye has the benefit. Search for Maye to outplay Stroud because the Patriots win it in what needs to be a defensive-oriented recreation.

Choose: Patriots 23, Texans 17

Sunday, 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC

The Rams did not look nice in beating the Panthers final week, however they discovered a means. The Bears rallied to beat the Packers. The priority right here is each defenses. They’ve had points as of late. The Rams have secondary points. The Bears do as effectively. However the Bears do not rush the passer both. This shall be a day the place Matthew Stafford lights that protection up. Search for the Rams to win a tricky highway recreation in a shootout in opposition to Caleb Williams.

Choose: Rams 33, Bears 27