NFL Divisional Playoffs Odds and Guide - 01-10-12

January 10 - Even after last weekend's exhilarating Wild Card Weekend matchups, which saw the Saints, Giants, Texans and Broncos triumph, NFL betting fans are preparing for this weekend's Divisional Playoffs, as are sportsbooks by posting up-to-date NFL Divisional Playoffs odds.

On Saturday the New Orleans Saints take on the San Francisco 49ers, and the Denver Broncos take on the New England Patriots, while on Sunday the New York Giants take on the Green Bay Packers, and the Houston Texans take on the Baltimore Ravens.

Check out the following NFL Divisional Playoffs guide and latest odds available at Bovada internet sportsbook.

New Orleans Saints (-3.5) vs San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park

Even though the 49ers will have the home advantage on Saturday when they face the Saints, NFL oddsmakers have laid the visitors as the -3.5 favorites. In their last game the Saints dominated the Detroit Lions 45-28 at home. And although the 49ers also beat their opponents - the St Louis Rams - last time out 34-27, it was not lost on NFL betting fans that they should have won by a far greater margin considering the Rams were last in the NFC West on 2-13. For our NFL betting buck the Saints will prove too strong for the Saints on Saturday.

Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots (-14) at Gillette Stadium

Despite the fact that Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow has been granted a 'God-like status' after he (with a little help from his friends) managed to defeat big favorites the Steelers last weekend in something of an upset, he'll have his hands full against the Patriots on Saturday for many reasons. One, the Patriots have done little wrong this season, having dropped just three games, and thus should be in fire come game time. Two, they will be far better rested than their rivals and three, they'll have the home advantage. We cannot see the Patriots losing here.

New York Giants vs the Green Bay Packers (-9) at Lambeau Field

There is no doubt that of all four Divisional Playoffs scheduled for the weekend, this is the game that will attract the most viewers, because the Packers are the defending Super Bowl champs, who only dropped a single game all season long, making them the top team in the NFL. As such, the Giants, who finished top of the lackluster NFC East on 9-7, will have their work cut out for them on Sunday. Not only will they have to play in front of a huge Packers home crowd, but they'll have to overcome a highly focused winning franchise. Expect the Giants to be toppled.

Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens (-9) at M&T Bank Stadium

On Sunday the Houston Texans are on the road against the Baltimore Ravens in what should shape up to be an exciting game. While most oddsmakers have the Ravens as the big favorites, for our NFL betting buck, we see an upset. Even though the Ravens ended the season on 12-4 - two wins more than the Texans - they may have a bigger battle on their hands than they expect. Consider that the Texans are 4-1 SU in their last five games on the road, and seem hungrier than they've been in a long time to reach the Super Bowl. We predict an upset Houston victory.

NFL Divisional Playoffs Odds at Bovada

Team	Odds	Money Line	Total
Saturday, January 14
A New Orleans Saints	-3½ -110	-200	o47½ -110
H San Francisco 49ers	+3½ -110	+165	u47½ -110
A Denver Broncos	+13½ -110	+550	o50½ -110
H New England Patriots	-13½ -110	-800	u50½ -110
Sunday, January 15
A Houston Texans	+7½ -110	+275	o35½ -110
H Baltimore Ravens	-7½ -110	-345	u35½ -110
A New York Giants	+8 -110	+300	o52½ -110
H Green Bay Packers	-8 -110	-385	u52½ -110