NFL Divisional Round Predictions, Schedule: Playoff Picks & Live Odds for Every Game
Last Updated: January 12, 2026 11:55 PM EST • 3 minute read X Social Google News Link
After a thrilling first round of the NFL playoffs, our NFL Divisional Round predictions break down the schedule and live odds for the second round this week - including our playoff picks for every game with ATS predictions, player prop bets, touchdown scorers, and more.
💰 NFL playoff predictions for Saturday: Odds & expert picks
See the latest NFL odds and our expert NFL picks for every playoff matchup.
📊 Bills vs. Broncos odds
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 17
- Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Empower Field at Mile High (Denver)
- TV: CBS
🔮 Bills vs. Broncos prediction
🐎 Broncos +1.5
Even after you get past the shock of the Broncos catching points at home after a week off, it still doesn't make sense to back Buffalo here even if you're the biggest Josh Allen fan alive. The Bills' roster is holding on down the stretch but still has major issues defensively that Liam Coen wasn't able to exploit in his first playoff game as a head coach. I like Sean Payton's chances of dialing up an answer against an overmatched Buffalo defense, while Denver's defense remains the most terrifying unit in the AFC.
📊 49ers vs. Seahawks odds
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 17
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Lumen Field (Seattle)
- TV: FOX
🔮 49ers vs. Seahawks prediction
🟢 Seahawks -7.5
There was no question the Seahawks were the better team when these two sides faced off in Week 18 with the division title and No. 1 seed on the line. And by virtue of winning that game, Seattle now gets to host the rematch between these rivals with an extra week of rest, which San Francisco could sorely use after losing multiple players - including star tight end George Kittle - to injury last week in a gutsy win over the imploding Eagles. This will be a much tougher test, and I expect the 'Hawks to respond accordingly.
💰 NFL playoff predictions for Sunday: Odds & expert picks
📊 Texans vs. Patriots odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | -2.5 (-118) | -146 | Over 41.5 (-105) |
| Texans | +2.5 (-104) | +126 | Under 41.5 (-115) |
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 18
- Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.)
- TV: ABC/ESPN
🔮 Texans vs. Patriots prediction
🪖 Patriots -2.5
The Texans' defense is one of the best units in football - we knew that before the postseason and were reminded in their smothering win over the Steelers in the wild-card round. But their offense remains a serious work in progress, while the Patriots are playing like a complete team after harassing Justin Herbert last round to complement a strong effort from Drake Maye and Co. There's upset potential with Maye still a young QB, but I trust Mike Vrabel to put his team in the right spots to control this game in the second half.
📊 Rams vs. Bears odds
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 18
- Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Soldier Field (Chicago)
- TV: NBC
🔮 Rams vs. Bears prediction
🐏 Rams -3.5
I've been high on the Bears over the second half of the season and picked them to reach the NFC Championship game in my NFL playoff bracket predictions - but I didn't expect them to face the Rams so soon. Even with last week's scare in Carolina, Matthew Stafford remains the most dangerous QB in the field with Sean McVay dialing up the right moves to stay alive. The Bears' opportunistic defense remains imminently exploitable by a decent offense, and Los Angeles' attack is the best in football. If Chicago falls behind early again, I don't expect a repeat performance in the fourth quarter.
📅 Full NFL Divisional Round schedule
Saturday, Jan. 17
- Bills (-1.5) at Broncos, 4:30 p.m. ET (CBS)
- 49ers at Seahawks (-7.5), 8 p.m. ET (FOX)
Sunday, Jan. 18
- Texans at Patriots (-2.5), 3 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN)
- Rams (-3.5) at Bears, 6:30 p.m. ET (NBC)
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