Sports betting: Closer games to be expected in the NFL

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If more than half of the games in the first week of the NFL playoffs had a one-sided result, the second week should have more tight duels and above all, more surprises.

Sports bettors could also take advantage of some advantageous offers.

Rams win over Buccaneers (2.20) – Bet99

Few teams can claim to be able to beat the defending champions, led by quarterback Tom Brady, but the Los Angeles Rams could very well accomplish the feat, armed with their many stars, both offensive and defensive. . During their first playoff duel, the formation of California offered a real football clinic to the Arizona Cardinals.

The Rams have also maintained a very respectable 7-2 record away from home during the campaign. In addition, Sean McVay’s men won 34-24 the game between the two teams this season, in the third week of activities of the NFL, September 26.

Brady and his crew will not be an easy target, however, having won eight of nine games played at Raymond James Stadium this season. The “Bucs” also dominated their first-round duel against the Eagles. Faced with a more powerful team and without several good attacking players, the task could however prove to be too difficult. Wide receivers Antonio Brown, released just before the end of the regular season, and Chris Godwin will be absent, while the case of running back Leonard Fournette will be determined on Saturday.

Bills win over Chiefs (2.05) – Bet99

This conference semifinal matchup is a replay of the previous season’s conference final, when the Kansas City Chiefs won 38-24. This time, the Buffalo Bills should be more ready to face them. They also served a 47-17 correction to the New England Patriots to get to this stage. The Bills also got the better of the Chiefs in Week 5 of the Goodell Tour.

The Chiefs’ defense has improved greatly throughout the year, but the offense, for all its talent, has been enigmatic most of the time. A high-flying spectacle is more than likely between these two football titans, but Josh Allen should have the upper hand over Patrick Mahomes.

Over 81.5 rushing yards for Elijah Mitchell (1.88) – Bet99

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is renowned for his intelligence and his ability to implement his system of play successfully. The ground game is also a large part of this game system. For example, during its first playoff game, against the Cowboys, the Californian formation covered 169 yards on the ground, including 96 thanks to Mitchell, who acts as the main ball carrier of his own.

Against the Green Bay Packers, the scenario should repeat itself and Mitchell should once again be at the center of the attack. The Wisconsin team also has one of the worst rush defenses, giving up 4.7 yards per carry this season, the fourth-worst average in the NFL. Additionally, Mitchell has rushed for 80 yards in eight of the 12 games he has played this year.

Over 80.5 rushing yards for Derrick Henry (1.88) – Bet99

If it wasn’t for a broken foot he suffered in Week 8 of NFL action, ‘King’ Henry could have smashed the 2,000 rushing yard mark for a second consecutive season. , he who was at 937 at the time of the injury. The running back is ready to make a comeback and could make his opponents pay the price, having covered more than 100 yards in five of the eight meetings in which he took part.

The Avalanche will beat the Canadiens by three goals or more (2.14) – Bet99

It’s a rather unequal duel that will await the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday at the Ball Arena in Denver. The Colorado Avalanche are one of the offensive powerhouses in the National League, having scored the second most goals (162) this season, while the Habs are the ones who allowed the most goals ( 143) ahead of Friday’s games. The Avalanche had also triumphed by three goals during its visit to the Bell Center at the beginning of December.

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