2021 NFL Divisional Round Preview: Our Expert Tips & Staking Plan

We have arrived at the best weekend of football of the year. All eight teams left are genuine contenders. There is no weak link to be found and we have some amazing match ups.

I will likely be adding Sunday and Monday games later today 

Season to date

Premium picks:

• Profit/Loss: -.84 units
• ROI: 0%
• Strike rate: 45%

Free Thursday Night Football Picks:

• Profit/Loss: -13.89 units
• ROI: -26%
• Strike rate: 30%

Cincinnati Bengals @ Tennessee Titans

The Bengals and Joe Burrow have passed almost every test this season and I think they can do so again here. With Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Joe Mixon – and plenty of others – this offence is electric. Chase already looks to be one of the elite receivers in his rookie season. Burrow has experience of big games in college and while this is the NFL, the pressures will be familiar. In those games he always played well and he can do so here. He just looks so comfortable in this position which is amazing for somebody so young.

The Titans are a good team, but have felt a little like pretenders all season. Their run comes to an end here as the Bengals head to the AFC Championship.

• 2 units Bengals +4 2.0 with TopSport
• 1 unit Bengals moneyline 2.65 with TopSport
• 1 unit Julio Jones over 42.5 yards receiving 1.88 with Ladbrokes

San Francisco 49ers @ Green Bay Packers

The 49ers are the underdog, but this is a game they match up very well in. Their offence looks made to beat the Green Bay defence and while Aaron Rodgers and co are always going to score points, the incredible, and now healthier, defensive front can put maximum pressure on. There have been debates all season about Jimmy Garoppolo vs Trey Lance and while it could well be the former’s final game for the 49ers, he gives them the best chance of winning here. Kyle Shanahan can go in against his old friend Matt LaFleur and come away with another upset.

• 2 units 49ers +5.5 2.0 with TopSport
• 1 units 49ers moneyline 3.05 with TopSport

Los Angeles Rams @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Rams demolished Kyler Murray and the Cardinals last week but it is a very different test here. The Buccaneers defence will cause Matt Stafford problems, and the Rams quarterback has had some turnover issues down the stretch this year. The Rams can’t afford to give Brady and the Bucs any extra possessions or good field position. The Rams are capable of going all the way, but the Bucs just feel a more complete team with that winning experience that could be the big difference on Sunday.

• 1 units Buccaneers -2.5 2.0 with TopSport

Buffalo Bills @ Kansas City Chiefs

This game, and the entire weekend, has the potential to be one of the greats. If these offences can get going then expect fireworks. I have gone back and forth on this game all week. But I just can’t back against Josh Allen and the Bills here. They look like a team that is just ready for this and the offence is so efficient. I can’t work out a way that the Chiefs defence can stop them here. The over is high number but I really like it in this game.

• 1 units Bills +2 2.0 with TopSport
• 3 units Bills/Chiefs over 54 1.88 with TopSport

Expert Tips

• 2 units Bengals +4 2.0 with TopSport
• 1 unit Bengals moneyline 2.65 with TopSport
• 1 unit Julio Jones over 42.5 yards receiving 1.88 with Ladbrokes
• 2 units 49ers +5.5 2.0 with TopSport
• 1 units 49ers moneyline 3.05 with TopSport
• 1 units Buccaneers -2.5 2.0 with TopSport
• 1 units Bills +2 2.0 with TopSport
• 3 units Bills/Chiefs over 54 1.88 with TopSport