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Proline bettors firmly behind Lions, Chiefs in NFL division round playoffs

Proline bettors are firmly behind the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions heading into the NFL's divisional round playoffs. Kansas City, chasing a third straight Super Bowl title, hosts the Houston Texans on Saturday.
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Proline bettors are firmly behind the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions heading into the NFL division round playoffs.Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff passes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Charlie Riedel

Proline bettors are firmly behind the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions heading into the NFL's divisional round playoffs.

Kansas City, chasing a third straight Super Bowl title, hosts the Houston Texans on Saturday. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., 86 per cent of Proline players are backing the Chiefs to win, with 67 per cent betting on them at -7.5 on the point spread.

Sixty-five per cent of bettors are on the game going over 42.5 points. The most popular player prop is Kansas City's Samaje Perine over 8.5 receiving yards.

On Saturday night, Detroit is home to the Washington Commanders. Eighty-seven per cent of bettors have Detroit winning while 71 per cent are taking the club -8.5 on the point spread.

Seventy-two per cent of wagers are on the game going over 55.5 points. The most popular player prop is Washington's Austin Ekeler over 23.5 receiving yards.

On Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles host the Los Angeles Rams. Eighty per cent of bettors have the Eagles winning the game but 56 per cent of wagers are on the Rams +6.5 on the point spread.

And 73 per cent of bets are on the game going over 43.5 points. The most popular player prop is Rams' quarterback Matthew Stafford over 32.5 total pass attempts.

And then Sunday night, the Baltimore Ravens are in Buffalo to face the Bills. Seventy-three per cent of wagers are on Buffalo as the slight underdog to win the game while 62 have the Bills +1.5 on the point spread.

And 53 per cent of players have the game going over 51.5 total points. The most popular player prop is Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson over 51.5 total rushing yards.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 17, 2025.

The Canadian Press

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