NFL Wild Card Weekend Best Bets: Expert Predictions, Anytime TD Props & Pick 'Em Plays
While the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions enjoy a well-deserved week off as the AFC and NFC regular-season champions, a dozen other franchises with Super Bowl aspirations prepare to do battle in what should be a wildly entertaining Wild Card Weekend.
Not only have we compiled our NFL Wild Card Weekend predictions for the six-game schedule, we've scoured the best NFL betting sites to provide you with maximum value for every play we recommend.
Here's a look at our best bets for Wild Card Weekend, including spreads, totals, parlays, prop bets, pick 'em plays, touchdown scorer bets, and more.
Vikings vs. Rams best bets
| Expert | Pick | Odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Burke | Rams +1.5 | -105 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Mike Spector | Sam Darnold Over 265.5 passing yards | -114 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Esten McLaren | Vikings -2.5 | -112 via DraftKings | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Vikings vs. Rams expert picks
Matt Burke: The Rams are well-rested after sitting their starters in Week 18. At full strength, Sean McVay’s crew hasn’t lost since Nov. 24. Minnesota, meanwhile, had some warts exposed in its Week 18 blowout loss to Detroit. Pick: Rams +1.5 (-105 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐
Mike Spector: Many have been critical of Sam Darnold after last week’s performance against the Detroit Lions, when he completed 18-of-41 passes for a season-low 166 yards and zero touchdowns. However, I am giving Darnold a pass considering the Lions’ brilliant defensive game plan, as Detroit blitzed on a season-high 56% of pass attempts, and got pressure on 42% of those. Pick: Sam Darnold Over 265.5 passing yards (-114 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Esten McLaren: The Vikings and Rams are playing at a (mostly) neutral field due to the wildfires in California, and I think the Vikings are being disrespected after coming one win shy of earning the NFC's first-round bye. Pick: Vikings -2.5 (-112 via DraftKings)
Vikings vs. Rams Pick 'Em plays
- Cooper Kupp Over 49.5 receiving yards: I thought about going with Puka Nacua here but his projected total (88.5) is a little to high for my blood. Kupp’s 49.5 yards is much more reasonable and he thrives against zone coverage, which Minnesota utilizes. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1/2
- Cam Akers Over 22.5 rushing yards: Akers has been getting a good amount of touches down the stretch this season. Aaron Jones is banged up with a quad injury that may limit his effectiveness and teams have little problem running on the Rams (130.0 yards allowed per game). ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Braden Fiske Over 0.5 sacks: Sam Darnold has been sacked a whopping 48 times this season, which is the fourth most in the NFL. Braden Fiske, who has 8.5 sacks on the season, could feast. ⭐⭐⭐ 1/2
Vikings vs. Rams betting consensus
| Spread/Total | SBR betting consensus | SBR forum consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Vikings -1.5 | 59% 🔥 | 55% 🔥 |
| Rams +1.5 | 41% | 45% |
| Over 47.5 | 59% 🔥 | 48% |
| Under 47.5 | 41% | 52% 🔥 |
Check out our detailed Vikings vs. Rams matchup page.
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