Johnny Avello, DraftKings' Director of Race & Sportsbook Operations, provides expert analysis on NFL Wild Card Weekend games. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of each matchup:

Chargers vs. Texans (Saturday 4:30 p.m. EST, CBS)

• Spread: Chargers -3
• Heavy betting on Chargers due to Harbaugh-Herbert connection
• C.J. Stroud's recent struggles affecting bettor confidence

Steelers vs. Ravens (Saturday 8 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime)

• Spread: Ravens -9.5
• Strong Baltimore money line parlays expected
• Historic rivalry typically produces close games
• Lamar Jackson showing MVP-caliber performance

Broncos vs. Bills (Sunday 1 p.m. EST, CBS)

• Spread: Bills -8.5
• Bills' strong home field advantage
• Josh Allen performs well in wind conditions
• Bills' pass defense remains vulnerable

Packers vs. Eagles (Sunday 4:30 p.m. EST, FOX)

• Spread: Eagles -4.5
• Jalen Hurts expected to play despite protocol
• Eagles showing complete team strength
• Line could move to 5 or 5.5 by game time

Commanders vs. Buccaneers (Sunday 8 p.m. EST, NBC)

• Spread: Buccaneers -3
• Baker Mayfield's experience vs. Daniels' rookie status
• Three points considered accurate spread
• Early 3.5 spread taken quickly by bettors

Vikings vs. Rams (Monday 8 p.m. EST, ESPN/ABC)

• Spread: Vikings -1.5
• Line fluctuating between Vikings and Rams
• Vikings' recent loss to Lions impacts outlook
• Rams considered good matchup despite spread

Note: Game moved to Arizona due to wildfires. All odds provided by DraftKings.

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