The odds for the 2025 NFL Divisional Round
| Game | Spread (Jan. 13) | Moneyline (Jan. 13) | Over/Under (Jan. 13) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans vs. Chiefs (Saturday) | Chiefs -8.5 (-108) | Chiefs -440 | 42.5 (-110/-110) |
| Commanders vs. Lions (Saturday) | Lions -8.5 (-112) | Lions -520 | 55.5 (-110/-110) |
| Ravens vs. Bills (Sunday) | Bills -1.5 (+100) | Bills -110 | 51.5 (-115/-105) |
NFL early divisional round odds have been released and the Buffalo Bills will defeat the Baltimore Ravens in the main game of Round 2.
The Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs remain the Super Bowl favorites, the latter of which will take on the Houston Texans in the divisional round. Detroit will face the Washington Commanders after they beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, though the final matchup still awaits the results of Monday's first-round NFL playoff predictions.
AFC Divisional Round Schedule, Matches
| Matchup (seed) | Date (time) |
|---|---|
| Texans (4) vs. Chiefs (1) | Saturday, Jan. 18 (4:30 PM ET) |
| Ravens (3) vs. Bills (2) | Sunday, Jan. 19 (6:30 PM ET) |
The top four teams have all advanced to the AFC playoffs, and the most anticipated matchup of the weekend will wrap up the divisional round on Sunday night.
The Ravens defeated the Bills 35-10 in Week 4, but Buffalo will be looking for revenge in this meeting between the favorites to win the NFL MVP at Highmark Stadium. These two will meet on Sunday at 6:30 PM ET to wrap up the second round.
Meanwhile, the Chiefs host the Texans, the third playoff meeting between these teams and the first since 2020, when Houston led 21-0 in the first quarter and Patrick Mahomes had an inspiring comeback and won his first Super Bowl that season. The two will meet for the second time this season on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET.
NFC Divisional Round schedule, matchups
| Matchup (seed) | Date (time) |
|---|---|
| Commanders (6) vs. Lions (1) | Saturday, Jan. 18 (8 PM ET) |
| TBD vs. Eagles (2) | Sunday, Jan. 19 (3 PM ET) |
We're waiting for the NFC playoff picture to become clearer, as that part of the table won't be fully determined until Monday night.
That's when the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams will meet in the closest Round 1 matchup according to the best sports betting apps. The winner will travel to Philadelphia to face the second-ranked Eagles on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET, while the Lions and the Chiefs will meet on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET at Ford Field.
NFL Divisional Round Odds and Lines
Betting on early NFL odds has an advantage when trying to beat the closing line. The closer to kickoff, the harder it is to determine the advantage and get the best price on most sides or totals.
Odds for the Texans vs. Chiefs matchup (Saturday)
Opening spread (Jan. 12): Chiefs -8.5
Opening Line (Jan. 12): Chiefs -425
Opening Total (Jan. 12): 43.5 (-105/-115)
Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. ET at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City).
How to watch: ABC/ESPN
Odds for the match Commanders vs Lions (Saturday)
Opening spread (Jan. 12): Lions -8.5
Opening Line (Jan. 12): Lions -520
Opening Total (Jan. 12): 55.5 (-110/-110)
Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET at Ford Field (Detroit)
How to watch: FOX
Odds for the Ravens vs. Bills game (Sunday)
Opening spread (Jan. 12): Bills -1.5
Opening Line (Jan. 12): Bills -118
Opening Total (Jan. 12): 51.5 (-115/-105)
Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. ET at Highmark Stadium (Orchard Park, N.Y.)
How to watch: CBS
