Favored Teams Shine in NFL Playoff Drama

The NFL's divisional round was a spectacle, with all four top teams emerging victorious. The Broncos and Patriots will now face off in the AFC Championship, while the Seahawks and Rams battle it out in the NFC. Bettors had a decent week, with three out of four favorites covering the spread. The Rams, though, were an exception. Despite being 3. 5-point favorites against the Bears, they only managed to win 20-17 in overtime. Interestingly, the Rams didn't attract the most bets or money, with only 43% of bets and 41% of the cash going their way. The over/under trend saw three out of four games going over. The Rams-Bears game was the lone exception, falling short of the 49-point total. The Broncos kicked off the round with a thrilling overtime win against the Bills. As 1. 5-point favorites, they covered the spread, but they didn't exactly sweep the betting pool, taking in just 43% of bets and 31% of the money. Josh Allen's overtime record now stands at a dismal 0-7.The Patriots had a smoother ride, defeating the Texans 28-16 at home. As 3-point favorites, they were the clear choice among bettors, taking in 62% of bets and a whopping 70% of the money. Puka Nacua, the Rams' wide receiver, was the most bet on player to score a touchdown on Sunday. However, his streak of scoring in four straight games came to an end against the Bears. He finished the game with five catches for 56 yards. Looking ahead, the college football national championship between Indiana and Miami is set for Monday night. Indiana is the clear favorite, with a 7. 5-point spread that hasn't moved since it opened. They're also dominating the betting pool, drawing 76% of bets and 79% of the money.