Divisional Angle

Since 2001, there have been 44 games played in the divisional round, in the AFC, and only one team won by more than 24 points. It was the Patriots in 2011.

Since 2001, there have been 44 games played in the divisional round, in the NFC, and only five teams have won by more than 24 points. The Rams did it in 2001, the Bucs in 2002, the Falcons in 2004, the Saints in 2009, and the Vikings in 2009.

In 88 games since 2001, teams are 6 and 82 (7 percent) in winning by more than 24 points. 

Since 2010, no team has won by 24 points or more. The last 50 games played in this round! Parity...

If you believe the 49ers are going to win, and you believe the Ravens are going to win, but are not sure of the spread...one could bet the Ravens (ML) and tease the Texans to 24, and parlay the 49ers (ML) and tease the Packers up to 24 points.

This parlay pays even money. Something to ponder...Good luck. I'm on it big. 

Lol how does it pay even money.  -400 or so combine with -700 does not come to -110

Lol...stay with me oldass...

I same game parlayed 49ers (ML) and teased Packers to 24 points (250 juice)

I same game parlayed Ravens (ML) and teased Texans to 24 points (245 juice)

I then put these two together for ONE parlay. $500 pays out $985.50. I bet this on Draftkings. Almost even money.

Again, if you like the Niners and Ravens to win, but don't trust the spread, because number one seeds only cover 35% of the time...you can tease both losers up to 24 points in a parlay because teams don't lose by 24 points.

Get it now? It is a four-sided bet for even money. 

Good luck

@River_fish

 Interesting

This bet is based on Ravens and Niners winning. Yet, I'm worried about the spread, especially when number one seeds only cover ATS 35% of the time in the divisional rounds. I also do not like paying a 2 to 1 juice in a money line parlay.

Something else to consider. 

Since week 9 (half the season) Packers are averaging 28 points a game. Packers also rank second offensively in DVOA since week 9. I think the Packers get to 17 to 20 points. This means the Niners would have to score 41 to 45 points to ruin the bet. They could, but if you think that then you should bet Niners team total over 30 points (which it is) and forget this bet.

The Ravens played the Texans in week 1, in Stroud's first game, and only won by 16 points at home. If the Texans would have converted a couple of red zone drives it would have been closer. Stroud is much better now. Also in week 10, the Ravens had a bye. In week 11, they lost at home to the Rams. This week the Ravens are coming off a bye. Also, we will have 35 mph winds in Baltimore for the game. Scoring will be down. This favors the Texans getting 24 points. 

In the end...I believe Niners and Ravens win, but i also don't believe the Packers or Texans lose by 24 points or more. History and gut say so. I'll take almost even odds to beat the man. 

No matter what it will be fun!