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Cletis Cutts

The 5 best bets for the NFL Conference Championships

With only two games, the number of bets are clearly limited. We’re letting you decide how much you’re willing to invest on the Philadelphia Eagles on the moneyline. These are the rest.

Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook

5
Take Philadelphia Eagles and lay 6 points (-115) vs. Washington Commanders

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“America’s Underdog” is a legit playoff road hound. This bet more than likely requires the Eagles to have a two-score lead at minimum in the final minutes. The Commanders have beat the odds with less talent than their opponents. Two-thirds of early bets are on Washington. There are times when you like being an underdog in that equation. Saquon Barkley determines the final number; if he’s on, lay the points.

4
Take Kansas City Chiefs on the moneyline (-130) vs. Buffalo Bills

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Betting against Tom Brady in the playoffs was, historically in GOAT-speak, a tragic mistake. Betting against Patrick Mahomes carries the same warning label. He not only brings his best for the postseason, he saves his “magician” best for the Bills. In the regular season, Buffalo dominates. In the postseason? A different story.

3
Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles: Take Over 47.5 points (-110)

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This will be the biggest moment of Jayden Daniels’ career. There are too many scenarios – from shootout to blowout – that this point hits the Over. It may require a two-point conversion or two, but this one has the feel of Washington trying to press the issue early. If the Commanders fall behind, abandoning the run outside of a called Daniels scramble.

2
Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs: Take Under 48 points (-110)

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These two teams know each other so intimately they may as well be division opponents. In the four games Buffalo has lost, it has hit under this number in three of them. In their last seven games, the Chiefs have hit the Under in all of them. If you’re on board with picking KC to win, they do it how they do it now — a playmaking defense and enough of Mahomes & Co. to get the job done.

1
Take Kansas City Chiefs and lay 2 points (-110) vs. Buffalo Bills

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The Bills are small road underdogs with the opportunity to get the Super Bowl that has eluded them for 30-plus years. It used to be that nobody in the AFC could stop Buffalo until they faced an NFC East teams … and lost every time. The Chiefs have been given a chip to put on their shoulders for no reason. The two-time champs get the opportunity to three-peat.


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