NFL betting odds, picks, tips - Should you believe in the Ravens? - ESPN

What is worth betting in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs? And what are the best plays to help you make smart wagering decisions?

Betting analysts Eric Moody, Tyler Fulghum, Seth Walder, Anita Marks andAaron Schatz are here to provide their thoughts.

Note: Odds by ESPN BET.

Marks: The Ravens are the best team in the NFL. Lamar Jackson is having a career year, and his team is healthy and rested. The Texans have not played outdoors since Dec. 17 and will have their hands full on both sides of the ball.

Fulghum: I'm most likely to bet the Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game because I really like this spot for the Lions. The Lions have an extra day of rest and get to once again play in front of a home crowd that will be loud and difficult to deal with for the visitor. Although the Buccaneers easily beat the Philadelphia Eagles, I believe the Los Angeles Rams, whom Detroit beat, are better. This should be a better matchup for the Lions' offense and defense. Detroit already beat this Bucs team in Tampa earlier this season 20-6 as a 3.5-point road favorite. In this favorable home spot, I have no problem laying the points. Lions -6.5 (-110).

Schatz: I've been driving the Baltimore Ravens bandwagon for weeks now, and I'm not going to stop here. Yes, C.J. Stroud had an outstanding game against the Cleveland Browns and the Houston Texans have a strong run defense, but Baltimore is good at everything and — just in case I haven't made that clear — ranked as the fifth-best team in 43 years, according to DVOA. The Ravens' defensive strengths match perfectly with Stroud's strengths. Stroud is best throwing deep? The Ravens are the best defense against deep passes. First downs? Stroud ranks second, and the Ravens'