NFL Playoff Predictions: Picking Both Sunday Games Against the Spread

It’s a sad but exciting time for NFL gamblers now that Wild Card Weekend is halfway over.

The bad news is that there isn’t the usual full slate of games to get action on, and both of the games today are going to be heavily bet on, meaning there is little to no value to be found in some of the lesser-bet games you get in the regular season.

The good news is each of these games are extremely exciting and important, and there is no better way to enhance that than placing a hefty wager on one or two of the teams against the spread.

If you are unsure of how to make your play, read on to see who should cover.

Atlanta Falcons (+3) AT New York Giants

Gotta love the better team getting points here.

Say what you will about Matt Ryan's record away from the Georgia Dome—it won’t matter today.

Atlanta has a better running game and a superior overall defense while being a model of consistency during the regular season.

If they can play stick to their regular game plan and get a solid mix of run and pass on this beautiful day outside in East Rutherford, they will overcome the Giants.

Remember, New York barely slipped into the playoffs by beating mediocre Cowboys and Jets teams in back-to-back weeks and have not proven themselves against an elite team like Atlanta in quite some time.

Denver Broncos (+9) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Tim Tebow has struggled in the latter weeks of the season, but you must believe in his abilities now that he has improbably ended up in the playoffs.

Taking nine points is a steal against a hobbled Ben Roethlisberger and the rest of the banged-up Steelers.

This is going to be the type of very close, ugly game that both teams have become known for winning during the course of the year.

Denver has an edge with their health and home field, so take the points and cash your ticket.