The Conference Championship round arrives on January 25, and the betting market has already priced in one of the largest storylines of the postseason. Bo Nix suffered a season-ending ankle injury, and that single development moved the AFC Championship line from Broncos -1.5 to Patriots -5.5. A 7-point swing on a conference title game is unusual. Bettors who pay attention to line movement, injury reports, and matchup specifics can find value in the final weeks of the NFL season.
Two games remain before Super Bowl LX. The Patriots travel to Denver as road favorites, while the Seahawks host the Rams in a game featuring the two best against-the-spread teams from the regular season.