2025 NFL Wild Card Odds

The playoffs are here, and bettors are in store for some interesting action, with six matchups stretched out from Saturday through Monday.

The College Football Playoffs are also set for Thursday and Friday as well, making for quite an interesting week of football.

Last week’s NFL action no doubt left quite a few bettors ending the regular season on a sour note.

The week’s slate saw some big upsets and was a tough week, considering so many teams that already qualified for the playoffs and resting starters.

However, things could have been worse if you were one of the final teams in the Circa Survivor contest.

The $1,000 contest saw the largest handicapping prize pool in history, with $14.3 million going to eight winners after beginning with 14,266 entries.

Each player picks one winner each week without repeating a team and the winners grabbed $1.8 million each after going 20-0.

Eight players also saw an unfortunate ending in the final week after selecting the Falcons.

The Panthers played spoiler and took a 44-38 victory in overtime, with these Survivor prognosticators missing out on a chance at some massive money.

Everyone has a bad week (more on that below), but for these guys it had to be just gut-wrenching to get so close to almost two million bucks.

Here’s a look at this week’s matchups as the postseason gets underway.

Also, read our NFL Wild Card Round props and parlay picks for more info regarding the upcoming action.

Matchups to Watch

The Wild Card round is usually a mixed bag with some intriguing matchups paired with a few mismatches.

The Steelers (12-5) travel to Baltimore (10-7), and this game certainly stands out this week with two AFC North foes squaring off for the third time this season.

The teams split the first two, but the Steelers faltered late in the season and lost four in a row.

Quarterback Russell Wilson has been pretty inconsistent over that time, while the Ravens have just rolled along with four-straight double-digit wins to close out the season.

There should be plenty of big hitting in this one, but do the Steelers have enough to keep it close? Don’t rule it out but Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry seem poised for a deeper playoff run.

Here’s a look at a few other matchups that stand out.

• Chargers (11-6) at Texans (10-7) – These teams seem very similar and this one may include plenty of offense. Houston bounced back in Week 18 after a tough loss to the Ravens. The Chargers put together a nice second half and closed things out with three straight wins, with Justin Herbert throwing 9 TDS over that time with just two interceptions. With just 23 passing TDs, Herbert hasn’t been flashy but had just three INTs all season. Being careful with the football certainly helps in the postseason. C.J. Stroud has been less consistent for the Texans, with 20 TDs and 12 interceptions. The Chargers defense is giving up just 17.7 points per game compared to almost 22 points for Houston. But the Texans have been good at stopping the pass, and this could be a close one.
• Vikings (14-3) at Rams (10-7) – The Rams may have surprised many by winning the NFC West. The Vikings are coming off a tough loss to the Lions that handed Minnesota second place in the NFC North and a road game to start the playoffs despite a phenomenal record. Sam Darnold has been solid all season but struggled against Detroit – completing just 18 of 44 passes for 166 passing yards and 0 TDs. Can he bounce back and move the Lions on to an eventual rematch with the Lions? The Rams have weapons in Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams, Cooper Kupp, and Pika Nacua. But will that be enough? L.A. faces an uphill climb here.

Wild Card Round NFL Odds

Ready to make those selections for this week? Here’s a look at this week’s odds, courtesy of FanDuel.

Matchup	Betting Line	Moneyline	Total
Chargers at Texans	Chargers -2.5	Chargers -154 Texans +130	42.5
Steelers at Ravens	Ravens -9.5	Steelers +440 Ravens -590	43.5
Broncos at Bills	Bills -8.5	Broncos +330 Bills -420	47.5
Packers at Eagles	Eagles -4.5	Packers +194 Eagles -235	45.5
Commanders at Buccaneers	Buccaneers -3	Commanders +138 Buccaneers -166	50.5
Vikings at Rams	Vikings -1.5	Vikings -118 Rams +100	47.5

Interesting Prop Bets

The Lions-Vikings matchup saw a dominating 139-yard, four-touchdown performance by Detroit running back Jahmyr Gibbs on Sunday night.

That meant quarterback Jared Goff came up short of topping 1.5 TD passes and did not go over the 270.5 passing yardage mark.

Maybe this week’s selection will be better. Derrick Henry pounded out 162 yards on the ground the last time the Ravens played the Steelers.

Look for Baltimore once again to use the “ground and pound” this week to open up the pass, with Henry going over 98.5 rushing yards for a payout of -114.

Picks for the People

After seven straight winning weeks, last week was ugly. We racked up a 3-7 record thanks to a few major upsets and teams playing spoiler roles.

Despite that, we finished the season at a respectable 75-58-1 and hopefully get back on the winning track this week in the playoffs.

• Chargers (11-6) at Texans (10-7) – Look for a close one with the Chargers squeaking by with a field goal to top the 2.5 points. The over 42.5 also seems likely to hit in this one with two pretty decent offenses.
•  Steelers (12-5) at Baltimore (10-7) – This is a big line, but the Steelers just seem to have run out of gas and continue struggling to score. Pittsburgh has averaged just 14 points over the last four games and should struggle again in this one. Look for the Ravens to top the 9.5 points.
• Broncos (10-7) at Bills (13-4) – Bo Nix showed some real promise this season, but the Broncos are outmatched here. The playoffs and the cold in Buffalo? This seems like a Bills win and by more than 10 points. It was a nice run for a Broncos team that improved throughout the season, but Josh Allen looks like a real force to be reckoned with this season. Take the Bills to cover the 8.5.
• Packers (11-6) at Eagles (14-3) – Look for plenty of scoring from two of the league’s best offenses, going over the total of 45.5.
• Commanders (12-5) at Buccaneers (10-7) – This one seems a bit tough to pick, but the Commanders just seem like the better team. Neither team has a great defense, and it seems that the over 50.5 should hit.
• Vikings (14-3) at Rams (10-7) – The Rams may just be outclassed in this one despite playing at home. Look for the Vikings to bounce back and take a nice road win by more than 1.5. The Vikings are pointed to get back on track and a huge Divisional round showdown again with the Lions.

Good luck with our own picks this week, and enjoy the postseason!