AFC Championship betting: Odds, bets, DFS plays for Patriots-Broncos - ESPN

Championship Sunday kicks off with the New England Patriots visiting the Broncos in Denver for a chance to advance to Super Bowl 60.

Matt Bowen takes a closer look at both clubs, focusing on personnel and scheme, while also discussing how this Broncos offense will adapt with backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham getting the start for an injured Bo Nix, and Liz Loza, Pamela Maldonado, Eric Moody, Ben Solak and Seth Walder share their best bets, analysis and DFS plays to help you get in on the action.

Note: Odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook and subject to change.

Bowen: Working against a Denver defense that plays heavy man coverage, Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels can feature more in-breaking concepts, which caters to the ability of quarterback Drake Maye, to deliver the ball with location. Plus, look for McDaniels to create catch-and-run opportunities on crossers and unders. On the ground, the Patriots will split touches with Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, with both backs able to produce as outlets for Maye in the pass game.

Edge: Broncos

Best bet: Kayshon Boutte OVER 37.5 receiving yards (-114). Boutte has at least 66 receiving yards — and four or more targets — in each of the Patriots' playoff wins. With his ability to play through contact and stretch the field, Boutte can win versus man coverage. And that's what he'll see Sunday in Denver.

Bowen: With Stidham taking the snaps for Denver, we should expect a more heavily scripted pass game from coach Sean Payton. Schemed throws to beat the Patriots' quarters coverage, plus the three-step concepts that allow Stidham to deliver the ball with rhythm and timing. With any backup quarterback, the deployment of the tight ends and backs creates more