{"id":2543,"date":"2026-01-17T04:19:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T20:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insightresearcher.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/17\/nfl-picks-this-week-vegas-odds-2026-predictions-for-the-pro-division-against-the-spread-parlay-and-resources\/"},"modified":"2026-01-17T09:49:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T01:49:14","slug":"nfl-picks-this-week-vegas-odds-2026-predictions-for-the-pro-division-against-the-spread-parlay-and-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insightresearcher.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/17\/nfl-picks-this-week-vegas-odds-2026-predictions-for-the-pro-division-against-the-spread-parlay-and-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL picks this week, Vegas odds: 2026 predictions for the pro division against the spread, parlay and resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The 2026 NFL playoffs begin their second phase with the divisional round taking place this weekend. Saturday’s NFL Pick-Ups Bills vs. Broncos (-1.5) and Seahawks vs. 49ers (+7), and Sunday’s Patriots vs. Texans (+3) and Rams vs. Bears (+3.5). New England has won eight consecutive divisional-round games, while San Fran has won seven in a row, the two longest streaks in NFL history. So, should the Pats and Niners contribute more to your NFL betting, play props or as part of a winning NFL parlay?<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Denver is a 1.5-point favorite despite having a bye and being the top seed. With the Bills dominating the Broncos to the tune of 31-7 in last year’s Wild Card round, Denver has a few things to look forward to in Sunday’s contest. How should that affect your NFL division predictions? Before closing any NFL division picks or NFL prop bets, be sure to check out the best NFL division bets and predictions from SportsLine’s hottest Vegas experts. <\/p>\n

SportsLine has over 40 hand-picked Vegas pros who excel in many areas. The NFL, however, is the site’s strength as SportsLine currently has five total NFL betting tipsters who have returned $1,000 or more on $100 players and one who has returned more than $1,500. Anyone following their NFL betting picks at sportsbooks and betting sites would have seen strong returns.<\/p>\n

Now, with the NFL draft quickly approaching, SportsLine’s top NFL experts are already locking in their picks. Go to SportsLine to see them all now.<\/p>\n

The NFL’s top expert picks from Doug Kralstein<\/h2>\n

Better known as the ‘Prop Bet Guy,’ Kralstein specializes in props, and since joining SportsLine in 2024, he has 112 units in his NFL player programs. He enters the divisional round with another solid run, going 61-40 (+1475) in his last 101 NFL carries. <\/p>\n

This week, he backed Bills receiver Khalil Shakir Over 4.5 receptions (-130) against Denver on Saturday. “Running most of his routes out of the slot, he’ll avoid Patrick Surtain on the outside. The Broncos are allowing the fifth-highest target rate to pass catchers (36%, via Fantasy Points). Denver has allowed more than three catches to pass catchers in the slot and go wide for nine air yards or less (11.2 per game). Shakir’s target.62% comes in slightly lower than his aDOT’s 3%. 10 meters of air.” See all of Kralstein’s options here, and new users can point to the <\/strong>DraftKings promo code<\/strong><\/span>which offers $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Top NFL picks from Alex Selesnick<\/h2>\n

Another prop-bet specialist, Selesnick, who is better known as PropStarz, has returned nearly 45 units since joining SportsLine. He enters this weekend on a 61-42 roll on NFL player props that has returned nearly $1,100 for $100 players. This week, PropStarz is going Under 57.5 receiving yards for Bears tight end Colston Loveland\u00a0<\/p>\n

“This is a huge number for Loveland, who has been very good inside of a crowded Bears pass catching group,” PropStarz said. “Loveland, however, has failed to eclipse 55 yards in 11\/16 regular season games. Rome Odunze returned to Chicago’s lineup last week, giving Caleb Williams numerous options. Loveland has gobbled up 38 targets in his last three games and that is not sustainable. The Rams are also very good in coverage, particularly defending tight ends, having allowed the seventh fewest yards despite surrendering the 14th most targets to the position.” See the rest of PropStarz’s picks here, and bet the Under here:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Top NFL picks from Micah Roberts\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Roberts, a 20-year veteran of the Vegas sportsbook industry, is on a 19-4 run (+1460) with picks in San Francisco games and is also on a 7-3 roll (+374) on over\/under predictions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This weekend, he is backing the Over (44.5) in 49ers vs. Seahawks on Saturday. “It’s the 49ers’ offense that helped them get over the total in 10 games this season. The 49ers’ defense has been nothing to brag about… and they go back to work Saturday night. They’re going to give up a few scores and score a few more on their own. Over.”\u00a0See the rest of Roberts’ picks here, and bet the Under here:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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How to make divisional round NFL picks<\/h2>\n

SportsLine’s team of experts also includes Brady Kannon, a former SuperContest winner who enters the divisional round on a sizzling 28-11 run (72%) on NFL spread picks, returning nearly $1,600 for $100 players.\u00a0You can find out who his NFL picks are this weekend here.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you are looking for NFL picks, NFL props, or NFL best bets for the divisional round,<\/strong>\u00a0SportsLine has you covered with its proven team of experts. Visit SportsLine now to see who which teams you should back in the divisional round, all from a staff that includes five experts who are on NFL runs that have returned $1,000 or more for $100 players.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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