We are down to four teams in the 2017-18 NFL Season Playoffs, and that will be reduced to two after this weekend. With the NFL Conference Championships Games on deck, let’s take a look at some important information bettors and NFL fans should know about the two upcoming match-ups. And at the conclusion, you’ll find industry expert picks and predictions for the big weekend.
What to Know About the 2017-18 NFL Conference Championship Match-ups:
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New England Patriots
About the Jacksonville Jaguars:
- 4-3 ATS in their last seven games overall.
- 6-1 ATS in their last seven games as road underdog.
- 3-1 ATS in their last four games away from home when they were underdogs by at least eight points.
- Second in the regular season in scoring defense with 16.8 points allowed per game.
- Second in the league in both sacks (55.0) and interceptions (21).
- Running back Leonard Fournette is the second rookie in NFL history to score three touchdowns in a postseason match.
About the New England Patriots:
- 4-0 ATS in their last four games in the playoffs.
- 6-0 ATS in their last six home games.
- 5-0 ATS in their last five playoff games at Gillette Stadium.
- Second in the NFL in scoring offense (28.6 points per game) and first in total offense (394.2 yards per game).
- Tom Brady hurt his throwing hand in practice this week, but Mark Reiss of ESPN said that Brady should be okay for Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles
About the Minnesota Vikings:
- 5-0 ATS in their last five games after a game in which they generated at least 250 passing yards.
- 5-1 ATS in their last six games away from home
- No. 1 n scoring defense with 15.8 points allowed per outing.
- No. 1 in total offense with only 275.9 total yards surrendered per game.
- 6-1 SU on the road since Week 5.
About the Philadelphia Eagles:
- 5-1 ATS in their last six games at home against teams with a winning record.
- 4-1 ATS in their last five January games.
- 7-2 ATS in their last nine games following a game in which they covered the spread.
- 2-2 SU at home in conference championship games.
- Have the best rushing defense with only 79.2 yards allowed on the ground per game
- Dating back to 2001, Philadelphia is 6-2 SU overall against the Vikings (2-0 SU in the playoffs).
The Experts’ Picks for the 2017-18 NFL Conference Championships
BLEACHER REPORT (Maurice Moton)
Prediction: Patriots 24, Jaguars 20
Prediction: Vikings 17, Eagles 13
ESPN (Mike Clay)
Straight-Up Picks
New England
Minnesota
COVERS (Jason Logan)
ATS Picks
Jaguars (+9.5)
Eagles (+3.5)
CBS SPORTS (Ryan Wilson)
ATS Picks
Jaguars (+9)
Vikings (-3)
TOPBET (Ryan Simpson)
Prediction: Vikings 17, Eagles 13
Prediction: Patriots 28, Jaguars, 24
In the end, all that matters is your prediction. Register to bet and wager with your picks on the 2017-18 NFL Season Conference Championships and take your winnings into Super Bowl LII.
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