The NFL Divisional Round is history, and we have only four teams left alive in the season to fight for the Vince Lombardi trophy in the upcoming Super Bowl LVIII.
Now, the AFC Conference Championship game will be played between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs, while the 49ers and the Lions will face the NFC. These teams will define the Conference champions and, in addition, the Super Bowl participants.
This clash of AFC heavyweights has all the makings of an instant classic. The Chiefs boast the league’s most explosive offense, while the Ravens have one of the NFL’s stoutest defenses.
When and where?
Sunday, January 28th, 3:00 pm ET, 2:00 pm CST, and noon PT at the M&T Bank Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Where Can I Watch it?
NFL Network, ESPN, and CBS
Why Bet on the Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens come into the AFC Championship Game on an impressive streak. During the regular season, they finished with the best record in the AFC at 13-4. Their dominant play in the regular season earned them a coveted first-round bye (Wildcard) in the playoffs.
In their first playoff game, the Ravens continued their momentum by defeating the Houston Texans 34-10 in the divisional round. Baltimore’s defense stifled Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud. On offense, Lamar Jackson threw for 152 yards and ran for another 100 yards, adding four total touchdowns. Also of note was Ravens kicker Justin Tucker’s 10 points.
With their bye week and resounding win over Houston, the Ravens look poised to continue their stellar play against the Chiefs in the AFC Championship game. Their veteran experience and consistently excellent performance this season make them a formidable opponent.
Why Bet on the Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs entered the playoffs as leaders of the AFC West after an 11-6 regular season record. They were led again by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who continued to prove himself as one of the elite quarterbacks in the NFL.
In the Wildcard round, the Chiefs hosted the Miami Dolphins. Even though Florida had an excellent team, the Chiefs found themselves in a wide-open game, leading 16-7 at halftime. They pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Dolphins 10-0 to win 26-7. Mahomes had 262 air yards and 1 touchdown in the dominant performance.
Next up for the Chiefs was a spectacular game against the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round. It was a back-and-forth battle for much of the encounter, with neither offense able to get into rhythm early. Ultimately, the Chiefs pulled out a 27-24 victory to advance to the AFC Championship game.
With the win over Buffalo, the Chiefs are one win away from their third Super Bowl appearance in the last four seasons. But first, they must overcome the red-hot Baltimore Ravens on the road. Kansas City will need another brilliant performance from Mahomes and the offense to return to the promised land.
Final Betting Analysis:Â Ravens vs. Chiefs
This duel has occurred twelve times in the history of the NFL, and the Chiefs lead the series with seven victories. The Ravens, on the other hand, have five wins.
However, the Ravens won the most recent game against the Chiefs with a close score of 36-35.
At Gambyl Betting Exchange, we can see that there is a Moneyline that favors the Ravens at 1.56, while the Chiefs start at 2.74.
We have a tricky choice between the two best teams in their conference by level, squad, and performance. The best team from the regular season in all of the NFL will face the experience of the most consistent team in the league from the last few years.
The regular season clash could give us a hint. However, the Bills came from beating Kansas City in the regular phase, just to lose in the postseason. We believe the Chiefs are a more polished team, so they will pull up the surprise in a tight match.
Look for a win on the Chiefs’ Moneyline. For example, if you put $100 on them at 2.74, you’ll see a $174 success with a total payout of $274.
Ravens vs. Chiefs Betting Pick: Chiefs
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Eduardo Perozo: Author
Eduardo Perez is a Gambyl sports betting staff writer. He is based in South America and is an expert in all things Football especially when it comes to Ecuardorian and Brazilian league soccer.
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