NFL Conference Championships Expert Picks and Predictions 2022

Are you ready for the 2022 NFL Playoffs Conference Championship round? As it stands, only the San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, and Kansas City Chiefs remain in contention for the Vince Lombardi Trophy this season. What are the experts saying? Let’s take a look at what the experts are saying.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE CONFERENCE MATCHUPS

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS LOS ANGELES RAMS

About the San Francisco 49ers:

The 49ers are 4-0 against the spread in their last four outings.

The 49ers are 4-0 against the spread in their last four outings as the underdog.

The 49ers are 4-0 against the spread in their last four outings against NFC teams.

The 49ers have defeated the Rams in both meetings back in the regular season.

The 49ers ranked fifth in the regular season in terms of scoring defense (20.6 points allowed per game).

The 49ers averaged 8.1 yards per pass in the regular season, no. 1 overall.

About the Los Angeles Rams:

The Rams are 5-1 against the spread in their last six games versus NFC teams.

The Rams are 4-1 against the spread in their last five outings after an ATS victory.

The Rams are 6-2 against the spread in their last eight games overall.

The Rams were the sixth-highest scoring team on average (27.6 PPG) back in the regular season.

The Rams’ defense was eighth in the regular season in sack rate (7.16%).

The Rams averaged the second-fewest penalties per game (0.04) in the regular season.

CINCINNATI BENGALS VS KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

About the Cincinnati Bengals:

The Bengals are 6-0 ATS in their last six games overall.

The Bengals are 6-0 ATS in their last six games after racking up fewer than rushing 90 yards rushing in their previous outing.

The Bengals are 5-0 ATS in their last five games after an ATS victory.

Joe Burrow has 592 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and an interception in the playoffs.

The Bengals beat the Chiefs at home in Week 17, 37-31.

The Bengals had the best pass completion rate (69.65%) in the NFL back in the regular season.

About the Kansas City Chiefs:

The Chiefs are 6-0 against the spread in their last 6 games as a home favorite.

The Chiefs are 6-0 against the spread in their last six games as the home team.

The Chiefs are 6-1 against the spread versus a team with a record better than .500.

Patrick Mahomes threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns without an interception in the loss to Cincinnati back in the regular season.

Patrick Mahomes has passed for eight touchdowns against just an interception so far in the playoffs.

Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce have 207 and 204 receiving yards, respectively, so far in the playoffs.

Expert Picks and Predictions for the 2021-22 NFL Season AFC / NFC Conference Championship Games

Sporting News

GAME | PREDICTION
San Francisco 49ers (+3.5) vs. Los Angeles Rams (-3.5) | Rams 26, 49ers 21
Cincinnati Bengals (+7.5) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (-7.5) | Chiefs 31, Bengals 28

AZ Central

GAME | PREDICTION
San Francisco 49ers (+3.5) vs. Los Angeles Rams (-3.5) | Rams 28, 49ers 27
Cincinnati Bengals (+7.5) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (-7.5) | Chiefs 38, Bengals 35

Pro Football Network

GAME | PREDICTION
San Francisco 49ers (+3.5) vs. Los Angeles Rams (-3.5) | 49ers 24, Rams 23
Cincinnati Bengals (+7.5) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (-7.5) | Chiefs 30, Bengals 27

TopBet

GAME | PREDICTION
San Francisco 49ers (+3.5) vs. Los Angeles Rams (-3.5) | Rams 27, 49ers 20
Cincinnati Bengals (+7.5) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (-7.5) | Chiefs 28, Bengals 24

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