Identifying key matchups, players to watch and best bets ahead of the NFL's divisional playoff round.

A contest between the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers is among the NFL divisional round games that present early betting value.

There’s no doubt that Dallas will be able to light up the scoreboard, which should force Green Bay to throw the ball at a high rate to keep up. Even with a high total, back this game to be a high-scoring shootout. 

Three same-game parlay bets for NFL Super Wild Card Weekend, including bets on the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers.

The Lions have struggled to defend the deep pass and prevent explosive plays this season. This plays right into the strength of Matthew Stafford, who has been a dominant deep passer throughout his career.

Three player prop bets ahead of Sunday's wild-card games, including Jordan Love over 242.5 passing yards.

The Dallas Cowboys are very reliant on the ability to generate pressure. If the Green Bay Packers can continue to block and scheme away from quick pressure — as they have all season — this matchup is a sneakily a good one for Jordan Love and the Packers.

Three anytime touchdown bets for NFL Super Wild Card Weekend, including Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill.

A contest between the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions is among the NFL wild-card weekend games that present early betting value.

Three same-game parlay bets ahead of NFL Week 18, including bets on the Chicago Bears to carve up the Green Bay Packers.

Despite performing far better as of late, the Carolina Panthers defense has been especially vulnerable to making coverage mistakes, as the team has posted the lowest rate of perfect coverage over the last two months of the season.

Bet on Nick Mullens and the Minnesota Vikings to perform better than expected against the Detroit Lions in Week 18.

Jared Goff should face little pressure against a weak Vikings pass rush, allowing the Lions to excel on offense — as they have all season.

Three anytime touchdown bets for Week 18, including Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner.

The Texans present the Colts with a very difficult matchup in this key AFC South battle. Back Houston to win this game at anything under a field goal and advance to the playoffs behind their explosive offense and underrated defense.

Target the Houston Texans-Indianapolis Colts players for DFS and betting purposes in Week 18, as both teams are vying for a playoff spot.

The man coverage angles make this a sneaky good spot for the Bengals passing offense relative to market pricing, and 7 points is far too many, given the current outlook for each of these teams.

Two same-game parlays ahead of NFL Week 17, including bets on the Los Angeles Rams to carve up the New York Giants.

Bet on the Indianapolis Colts to expose the Las Vegas Raiders as a below-average team in Week 17.

Three anytime touchdown bets for Week 17, including Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon.