Post sports gambling editor/producer and digital sports editor Matt Ehalt is in his first season in the NFL Bettor’s Guide. All odds are provided by ESPN BET.
Washington Commanders (+6) over PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
We’ll go back to the Commanders well here in a game we believe they can win outright.
This bet is rooted in Washington’s offense operating at a high level and Jalen Hurts looking off.
Sure, the Commanders’ 36-33 win over the Eagles in Week 16 featured Hurts leaving early due to a concussion.
That doesn’t account for how Jayden Daniels gashed their defense for five passing touchdowns, though.
Washington has played Philadelphia tough twice now, and it’s hard to see the Eagles pulling away from a hot offense when Hurts is struggling to make throws.
Saquon Barkley is the great equalizer here, rushing 55 times for 296 yards (5.4 yards per carry) and four touchdowns against Washington during the regular season, but we’re getting almost a touchdown Sunday. Bet on a tight one in Philly.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (-2) over Buffalo Bills
Legendary wrestler Ric Flair once said, “To be the man, you gotta beat the man.”
Well, the Chiefs are the man, and we’re not betting on the Bills beating them in their own stadium until we actually see it.
Patrick Mahomes is 3-0 against Josh Allen in the playoffs, albeit in mostly close games.
Yes, the Bills beat the Chiefs in the regular season.
Yes, these Chiefs live far too dangerously.
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It’s just difficult to bet against Kansas City winning, and this spread allows us to profit as long as the Chiefs win by at least a field goal.
Travis Kelce looked like an NBA player last week with his great showing on the heels of a regular season that he seemed to coast through.
The Chiefs’ defense with Jaylen Watson is not the same one the Bills downed at home earlier this year.
The concern is Allen could go Superman here, and that’s certainly possible, but his supporting cast may not be enough to beat the champs.
LAST WEEK: 1-1. Texans (L), Commanders (W).
SEASON: 15-24-1.
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Matt Ehalt has been picking against the spread since his childhood days when he entered his father’s newspaper pool and even took the top prize on more than one occasion. He specializes in NFL wagers and is quite successful with NCAA brackets.
