NFL Computer Picks Divisional Round: Model With 59% Accuracy Backs Giants

Jan 15, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) passes the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter of a wild card game at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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These NFL computer picks focus on line value when looking at historically similar matchups. For more details on the pick selection, scroll down to the reference section below.

We will track this model throughout the season, gleaning insights along the way.

Our season record currently sits at 110-76-1 overall. That’s a solid 59% hit rate for our 2022-23 campaign.

NFL Computer Picks: Divisional Round

We are only tracking picks with 65% or greater in the similar matchups column. There are two picks this week, including notable spreads and totals worth paying attention to:

Pick OpponentSimilar Matchup
Raiders +9.5vs. Chiefs85%
Chiefs-Raiders Under 5288%
Titans +6.5vs. Jaguars91%
Titans-Jaguars Over 4067%
Patriots +7 at Bills100%
Patriots-BillsOver 42.568%
Jets-DolphinsOver 38.570%
Steelers -2.5vs. Browns74%
Ravens +7 at Bengals94%
Texans-ColtsOver 38.5100%
Bears +7.5vs. Vikings85%
Panthers-SaintsOver 4279%
Bucs +4at Falcons67%
Bucs-FalconsOver 40.567%
Chargers +2.5at Broncos65%
Chargers-BroncosOver 40.597%
Giants +14at Eagles100%
Giants-EaglesOver 4371%
Commanders +7 vs. Cowboys79%
Cowboys-CommandersOver 41.573%
Cardinals +14.5 at 49ers97%
Cardinals-49ers Over 40.570%
Rams +6.5at Seahawks68%

Insights For NFL Divisional Round

There are two picks for the NFL Divisional Round, January 21-22.

The picks with 80% or higher line value are now 61-47-1 (56%) on the season. These bets made the cut for the Divisional Round of the playoffs.

  • Giants +7.5 at Eagles
  • Giants-Eagles Under 48

NFL Computer Picks Reference

Our NFL computer picks look through historical data to find line value on the spread or total. Essentially, it compares the spread/total with similar matchups over the years and lets you know if the number is higher or lower than a large percentage of those games. This is what the “Similar Matchup” column means in the aforementioned table.

For example, the Chargers are +4 at the Chiefs. The model indicates that teams like the Chargers have a lower spread in 78% of similar matchups based on historical data. Thus, indicating line value for this pick.

NFL Computer Picks Results

Season Overall: 110-76-1
Spread: 63-36-1
Totals: 47-40

NFL Computer Picks: Previous Articles

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