NFL Live Betting Guide: In-Game Betting Tips for Your Wild Card Weekend Picks
One of the most enjoyable parts of the playoffs is trying your hand at in-game betting, and the challenge ahead will be made all the easier after reading my Wild Card Weekend live betting guide.
It features in-game betting advice for all six wild-card matchups, highlighting some of the best situational plays. In addition, I provide the best tip for every matchup, based on analytics and on-field happenings from the regular season and previous playoffs. The guidance below is part of our NFL playoff predictions and wild-card matchups coverage.
📺 Live betting guide for Wild Card Weekend
Live betting is all about getting a feel for the game as you watch. Trust your gut and the on-field play, and make the call - based on the below advice - before the value seeps away.
Alternative totals are an excellent way to optimize profits. If you see something develop, trust yourself and commit before it's too late. But don't overcommit. Sometimes, patience is the name of the game as you'll want to take note of developing trends.
With our NFL weather report for the Wild Card Round, you can stay on top of external conditions, which is particularly important given that every wild-card game is outdoors.
Today's live betting tips
🐏 Rams vs. 🐾 Panthers live betting strategy
- Matthew Stafford, who is atop the leaderboard in our NFL playoff QB rankings, is the most efficient in the red zone, so if the Rams look dangerous and are on the move, back them early to score a TD, eliciting maximum value
- Despite missing the final three games of the season, Davante Adams caught 12 of Stafford's 33 red-zone TD passes
- Stafford had 10 more red-zone passing TDs than second-place Jared Goff, so look for the odds on Stafford passing TDs and Adams TDs
- Those reasons, among others, are why I backed Los Angeles in my Rams vs. Panthers predictions
🐏 Rams vs. Panthers best in-game betting tip
- The Panthers have the 24th-ranked red-zone offense, scoring a TD at a rate of 53.33%
- The Rams have the third-best red-zone defense, allowing a TD at a 46.15% rate
When the Panthers enter the red zone, pick your spot and select the best bet for the Rams to keep it out of the end zone
Live Rams vs. Panthers odds
🧀 Packers vs. 🐻 Bears live betting strategy
- Caleb Williams is the leader of the cardiac kids, and he had the most fourth-quarter comeback wins this season (6)
- One of those comeback wins was against Green Bay in Week 16
- Williams had the ball in his hand on the last play against San Francisco in Week 17 and Green Bay in Week 14. He failed to convert either, resulting in defeat, but I expect him to learn from those mistakes
- During the season, the Bears were 6-3 in games decided by five points or fewer
- I discussed Williams' close-game heroics more in my Packers vs. Bears predictions
🐻 Packers vs. Bears best in-game betting tip
If the Bears are down entering the fourth quarter but within reach, find the best moment to lock them in for a comeback win.
Live Packers vs. Bears odds
Today's NFL betting report
Here is how today's NFL action is breaking down at BetMGM:
| Matchup | Market | Current line | Bets / handle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams at Panthers | Spread | Rams -10.5 | 52% / 55% |
| Rams at Panthers | Total | 45.5 (O/U) | O 56% / 11% |
| Rams at Panthers | Moneyline | Rams -625 | 26% / 58% |
| Packers at Bears | Spread | Packers -1.5 | 36% / 44% |
| Packers at Bears | Total | 44.5 (O/U) | U 55% / 67% |
| Packers at Bears | Moneyline | Packers -125 | 32% / 47% |
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Sunday's live betting tips
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🦬 Bills vs. 🐆 Jaguars live betting strategy
- Trevor Lawrence has tossed five interceptions and five TD passes in two playoff games
- Lawrence enters the playoffs with the worst fourth-quarter rating and the second-worst red-zone efficiency of the remaining QBs
- The Bills had the best second-half points differential during the regular season (+124) and had four fourth-quarter comebacks (tied for third with Tampa Bay and Carolina)
🦬 Bills vs. Jaguars best in-game betting tip
Allen and Co. are an unstoppable monster in the second half. The Bills currently sit at -1.5 for the second-half spread (+110). Keep a close eye on that number and look to cash in.
Live Bills vs. Jaguars odds
⛏️ 49ers vs. 🦅 Eagles live betting strategy
- Jalen Hurts is quicker to take off running in the playoffs, which should open the door for profitable odds on his rushing yards total
- His current total at the best sports betting sites is 30.5 yards. Hurts hit the Over on that total in seven of nine playoff games
- He rushed for at least 70 yards in two of the previous three playoff games, including in the Super Bowl
- Christian McCaffrey is in a similar boat, averaging 84 rushing yards in his last six playoff games. His current total is pegged at 58.5 yards
🦅 49ers vs. Eagles best in-game betting tip
Keep a close eye on the in-game rushing prop totals for Hurts and McCaffrey. Both have far outperformed their current totals in previous playoffs, so look to capitalize on it
Live 49ers vs. Eagles odds
⚡️ Chargers vs. 🪖 Patriots live betting strategy
- It will be cold (surprise, surprise) at Gillette Stadium, and this wild-card game features two of top 10 scoring defenses
- The Chargers didn't allow more than 20 points in six straight to end the season, while the Patriots accomplished that feat in five of the final seven
- However, the Patriots have the worst red-zone defense of the 14 playoff teams
⚡️ Chargers vs. Patriots best in-game betting tip
The Chargers have the third-best 3rd-down efficiency rate and are also the third-best at defending 3rd down. Utilize the next play option during in-game betting and find the best value on the Chargers
Live Chargers vs. Patriots odds
Monday's live betting tips
🐂 Texans vs. 🏗️ Steelers live betting strategy
- Houston allowed the second-fewest points per game on the road during the regular season (15.4)
- The Texans defense is the third-best in preventing 3rd-down conversions
- Excluding the meaningless Week 18 game, the Texans only allowed more than 20 points three times
🐂 Texans vs. Steelers best in-game betting tip
- Houston only allowed an average of 4.1 3rd-down conversions on the road during the regular season, so stay steely focused when the Steelers are in that situation. Find the best value when looking at the next-play option
Live Texans vs. Steelers odds
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