NFL Playoff Schedule 2012: Easy-Money Bets for Each Divisional-Round Game

There is a line on each upcoming playoff game flashing dollar bills like a baby holds candy. That means this is not just money time for the teams, but also for anyone that likes to add a little extra excitement to the games with a wager. 

Here are the four plays you can make with supreme confidence. 

New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers

Play: Saints -3.5

The Saints' offense is on an absolute tear right now. They have scored at least 42 points in their last four games. 

The 49ers' offense is not built to compete with anything close to 42 points. San Francisco has scored more than 30 points only three times all season—and none of those came against playoff teams. 

This is not to say that the Saints will score 40-plus in this one. They will be facing a San Francisco team that led the league in opposition scoring, and New Orleans will be playing outdoors. 

Of their recent run of 40-plus games, all of them have been indoors and three of them have been at home. 

Still, this Saints offense is well-equipped to handle the 49ers defense. San Francisco is stronger against the run than they are the pass, and the record-breaking New Orleans passing attack will find some holes. 

Their offensive line is doing an amazing job of protecting Drew Brees. New Orleans leads the league in sacks allowed percentage, and they have been getting better as the season winds down. Over their last three games, the Saints' sack percentage is over a full point lower than their season mark. 

This means Drew Brees is going to have time to throw the ball, and he will produce. 

Prediction: Saints 31, 49ers 20

Denver Broncos at New England Patriots

Play: Over 50.5

With the Broncos offense finding itself again, this game is a lock to break the over.

New England is going to score points; this much is a given. They have scored at least 27 points in each of their last eight games, and they have allowed at least 20 in each of their last six. Just using the minimums, that almost brings us to the over. 

But this game isn't going to be about the minimums. Neither of these teams is well-equipped to stop the other. This was made abundantly clear when the two met in Week 15 and combined for 64 points. 

We can all expect a similar outcome in this game. This over/under is woefully inadequate. 

Prediction: Patriots 38, Broncos 24

Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens

Play: Ravens -7.5

The Texans will roll into Baltimore with their rookie QB and battered from their first-ever playoff victory. This is not a way for a team to roll into Baltimore and expect a victory. 

These two teams met in Week 5—Baltimore won that game 29-14. And in that game, Houston had the services of Matt Schaub. 

Despite having to account for a legitimate passing offense the Ravens were able to limit Arian Foster to 49 yards on 15 carries. They will be able to key on the run even more in this game and shut down Foster. 

This is going to place a heavy burden on T.J. Yates' shoulders, and that is something he is not ready to handle. The Ravens will be able to stymie this offense, and the Texans defense will not be able to slow the Ravens offense enough to keep this game close. 

In the first meeting, RB Ray Rice ran for 101 yards on 25 carries, and when Baltimore can run the ball, they win. With the Ravens' defense quickly ejecting the Texans from the field, Houston's D will begin to wear down, and Rice will make them pay. 

This is going to be a one-sided game where the Ravens are never out of their comfort zone.  

Prediction: Ravens 24, Texans 10

New York Giants at Green Bay Packers

Play: Over 52.5 

This game is going to be a passing frenzy. Yards will be gobbled up in large chunks, and points will light up the scoreboard. 

Everything you need to know about the scoring possibilities for this game can be found in the 73 points these two combined for in their Week 13 matchup. 

The Giants' pass defense has made some serious strides since that matchup, but they still are not ready to handle the Packers' powerful passing attack. 

Meanwhile, Green Bay continue to be miserable on defense. They finished the season 29th in yards allowed per pass at 7.5, and that number is actually dramatically worse at 8.8 over their last three games. 

This game is going to be about points, points and more points.

Prediction: Packers 35, Giants 27

Point spreads according to Football Locks