NFL Wild Card Weekend: Sharp Action Report from BookMaker

Bookmakers Review
January 10, 2025

NFL Wild Card weekend is upon us and the lines management team at popular offshore sportsbook BookMaker.eu has shared key betting insights on how the action has unfolded headed into the weekend slate.

L.A. Chargers vs. Houston Texans

The Chargers and Texans will kick things off at 4:30PM ET Saturday. The Chargers are -3 road favorites and the total sits at 42 to 42.5.

“Despite 68% of the tickets being on the Chargers, 55% of the handle remains in favor of the Home Team Texans. For every dollar of sharp money showing up on the Charges, two dollars of sharp money is showing up in favor the Texans. The total remains split down the middle.”, stated linesman Jack S.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore is a heavy -9.5 favorite at most offshore sportsbooks at home against the Steelers in the Saturday evening matchup.

“This game is shaping up to be our biggest decision of the weekend. 71% of the handle is backing the Ravens despite, smart money is sitting this one out so far. Under 43.5 remains the popular play as 86% of the handle is on a low scoring affair.”

Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills

The NFL betting odds on the Broncos vs. Bills have Buffalo as 9-point home favorites.

“This game is full of one-sided action in favor of Buffalo. Smart money doesn’t seem to have an opinion thus far, but we will be rooting for Denver come Sunday. Knocking down Buffalo teasers is going to be crucial to have a successful Sunday. Under 47 remains a popular play as players remain fixed on the upcoming weather this weekend.”

Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles

The Packers were dealt a major blow headed into their Sunday matchup against the Eagles, losing star wide receiver Christian Watson who suffered a torn ACL last week. Jordan Love was also banged up but is expected to start Sunday.

“Smart money showed up early for Packers, yet the public is firmly rooted in their support of PHI. 73% of the handle is backing the Eagles, while the total seems of little interest to anyone at this time.

Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Bucs are -3 home favorites against the Washington Commanders and the total is set at 50 to 50.5.

“62% of the handle is backing the Commanders including a significant lean from sharp money. The total is split down the middle right now. We are just hoping to keep this game from landing on 3.”