NFL Picks Against the Spread: Divisional Round Playoff Games

Before the Divisional Round of the 2025 NFL playoffs kicks off, let’s have some fun by taking a look at the lines for this weekend’s postseason games.

You can CLICK HERE for straight up NFL picks without regard to the spread. You can find all of the NFL betting lines via FanDuel.

My overall record is 136-139-3, which is well behind the collective BGN community at 152-123-3. Feel free to fade my advice and lean into the community’s selections instead.

Here are suggestions when trying to beat the odds.

HOUSTON TEXANS at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (-8.5): The Chiefs typically don’t make it look easy … but they just win. Houston’s defense is good enough to help them cover the spread in a loss. PICK: Texans +8.5

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS at DETROIT LIONS (-9.5): The Commanders have had a great run to get to this point. But their roster has limitations that will be on display here. Remember how Philly looked poised to blow out Washington prior to Jalen Hurts getting hurt in Week 16? The Lions are going to stomp the Commanders. PICK: Lions -9.5

LOS ANGELES RAMS at PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (-6.5): Kinda tempted to take the points since 1) bad weather could lower scoring and 2) the Eagles’ offense has been uneven while the Rams’ defense has been better recently. But the potential of Saquon Barkley having his way is too great. Not to mention Matthew Stafford’s struggles playing in inclement weather. I think the game will be close until the Eagles pull out a late touchdown that allows them to win by two possessions. PICK: Eagles -6.5

BALTIMORE RAVENS (-1.5) at BUFFALO BILLS: Lamar Jackson’s playoff passer rating is 81.2. Josh Allen’s playoff passer rating is 102.3. The Bills are also undefeated at home this season. PICK: Bills +1.5