NFL Wild Card Round Predictions: Picks and Odds

The NFL playoffs are underway, with six teams competing in the Wild Card round. Here’s a breakdown of the matchups and predictions from the Pride of Detroit staff.

The first game pits Jim Harbaugh’s Los Angeles Chargers against the Houston Texans at 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS/Paramount+. Other key matchups include the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Predictions from the Pride of Detroit staff will be shared in a separate widget below, but here are some general observations: the Chargers’ return to the postseason is marked by this matchup, while the Steelers-Ravens battle is expected to be intense between bitter rivals.

Sunday’s games will feature the Broncos vs. Bills and Packers vs. Eagles on CBS and FOX, respectively, with the Washington Commanders taking on the Buccaneers at 8 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock for “Sunday Night Football.” The final matchup of the Wild Card round pits the Minnesota Vikings against the Los Angeles Rams at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC/ESPN+.

Source: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/1/11/24340676/nfl-wild-card-playoff-expert-picks-moneyline-spread-over-under-predictions