Early NFL Conference Championship Betting Lines and Predicted Movement

The cream has certainly risen to the top of the NFL, as we head into Conference Championship Weekend. There are just three games left before we make the countdown to the NFL Draft, but let’s wipe away our tears and take a look at the two fantastic matchups we have for this weekend. There should be plenty of firepower all around, as the combined point total between each of these matchups earlier in the season was a crazy 163!

The early lines for the NFL Conference Championship games are really interesting. Let’s take a look at each and predict what they will finish at kickoff.

NFC Championship

Rams at Saints (-3.5)
In the first matchup between these two teams, the Saints came in as 1.5-point underdogs but won the game by 10. Both teams came away with one-score victories last week, but it was the Rams that were much more in control. We’re not here to analyze the game just yet, only the betting line. Public money is currently coming in nearly evenly amongst both of the teams, and with good reason. This line feels right to me, but I do have a feeling sharp money will lean in favor of the Saints at home.

Closing Line Prediction: Saints (-4)

AFC Championship

Patriots at Chiefs (-3)
These two teams also met this season, but the last matchup took place in New England. The Patriots came away with a three-point win in a high-scoring game but failed to cover the 3.5-point spread. With that game being so close, it’s no surprise to see the home team favored in this one after both squads put a beating on their AFC Divisional Round opponents. The Mahomes hype is very real across the nation right now, and everyone knows that Arrowhead is a tough place to play. This has caused early money to side with Kansas City, and I expect this trend to continue until we see a bit of movement.

Closing Line Prediction: Chiefs (-4)

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