Best Bets: January 12

Washington Commanders @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are at home tonight in a playoff game for the first time since they won the Super Bowl against Kansas City three years ago. Baker Mayfield has been phenomenal this season, throwing for 41 Touchdowns and 16 INT’s. On the other side we have the Commanders squad that has been highly favored by the public all season, and tonight is no different. The commanders have a higher % of money on both the moneyline and spread, making them public dogs. We are looking at the experience of Baker Mayfield here. Many forget he played the Chiefs in the AFC championship not long ago. Give us the Buccaneers to get it done on the ML and spread.

Pick: Tampa Bay Buccaneers ML or Spread -3

Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles are back in the playoffs once again. The major difference is, they have Saquon Barkley now. This team competed in the Super Bowl only two seasons ago and have not had many major changes. The Packers have also been a major contender, and last year they were a game winning field goal away from making the NFC championship. Both teams are extremely talented—but the difference will be on the defensive end here. The Packers are missing key parts of their defense and also missing deep threat Christian Watson. The Eagles are healthy and hungry to get back to where they once were—on top of the NFC. This, paired with their home field advantage, leads us to believe they will win and cover.

Pick: Philadelphia Eagles ML or Spread -5.5