The 2026 NFL Playoffs begin this weekend with a Wild Card round shaped by late‑season chaos.
Several teams surged into the bracket with strong finishes, while others limped in after injuries or upsets. The result is unpredictable matchups, razor-thin margins, and prime opportunities for early bettors seeking mispriced lines and momentum-driven value. That volatility is why legal Super Bowl betting sites tend to thrive during Wild Card weekend. These operators typically post earlier numbers, offer wider prop menus, and adjust live lines faster than many domestic books.
For bettors, that means more opportunities to grab favorable spreads before they move, build creative player‑prop combinations, or take advantage of shifting in‑game odds as momentum swings. Online sportsbooks also host more futures, giving bettors flexibility when targeting long‑shot Super Bowl contenders before the field tightens.
Below, you’ll find the full odds for every Wild Card matchup, along with guidance on how to approach spreads, totals, props, and postseason futures.
Wild Card Game Lines
Game lines for the NFL’s Wild Card round cover the spread, moneylines, and totals, giving account holders the option of betting on the margin of victory, straight-up winners, or overall scoring. Below are the latest Wild Card round game lines available from Bovada’s online sportsbook, offering a snapshot of where the early action odds currently sit.
Los Angeles Rams vs. Carolina Panthers*
- Spread: Rams -10.5 (EVEN) / Panthers +10.5 (-120)
- Win: Rams -600 / Panthers +425
- Total: O46.5 (EVEN) / U46.5 (-120)
Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears*
- Spread: Packers -1.0 (-115) / Bears +1.0 (-105)
- Win: Packers -125 / Bears +105
- Total: O45.5 (-105) / U45.5 (-115)
Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars*
- Spread: Bills -1.0 (-105) / Jaguars +1.0 (-115)
- Win: Bills -110 / Jaguars -110
- Total: O52.0 (-105) / U52.0 (-115)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Philadelphia Eagles*
- Spread: 49ers +4.5 (-110) / Eagles -4.5 (-110)
- Win: 49ers +195 / Eagles -235
- Total: O44.5 (-110) / U44.5 (-110)
Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots*
- Spread: Chargers +3.5 (-110) / Patriots -3.5 (-110)
- Win: Chargers +170 / Patriots -200
- Total: O46.0 (-115) / U46.0 (-105)
Houston Texans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers*
- Spread: Texans -3.0 (-105) / Steelers +3.0 (-115)
- Win: Texans -160 / Steelers +135
- Total: O39.0 (-115) / U39.0 (-105)
How To Access Props
To access props for each wild card game, click on the game line for that game or select the ‘Props’ section in the sportsbook menu. Some of the online sports betting sites we review also offer prop builders, letting you create your own prop odds or parlays. Below are some of the on-field props for the Rams vs. Panthers game scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 10th.
Anytime Touchdown Scorer*
- Kyren Williams (LAR) -143
- Davante Adams (LAR) -136
- Puka Nacua (LAR) -114
- Rico Dowdle (CAR) +145
- Tetairoa McMillan (CAR) +180
- Blake Corum (LAR) +185
- Tyler Higbee (LAR) +245
- Colby Parkinson (LAR) +270
Total Passing Yards – Matthew Stafford (LAR)*
- Over -115
- Under -115
Super Bowl 60 Futures
In addition to playoff odds, Super Bowl futures are available year-round, but the odds are always evolving. The best way to play futures is to lock in bets early. As you can see from the odds below, there is still value in futures; however, those odds will lose value as the playoffs approach the final contest.
Super Bowl LX 2026 Winner*
- Seattle Seahawks +385
- Los Angeles Rams +440
- Denver Broncos +650
- Philadelphia Eagles +900
- Buffalo Bills +1000
- New England Patriots +1100
- Houston Texans +1200
- Jacksonville Jaguars +1350
- Chicago Bears +2500
- Green Bay Packers +2500
- San Francisco 49ers +2500
- Los Angeles Chargers +3200
- Pittsburgh Steelers +4500
- Carolina Panthers +20000
How To Watch The NFL Playoffs
Once you’ve placed your bets, you’ll want to know how to watch the action. The NFL Playoffs air on major broadcast partners, so you can watch on traditional TV or through streaming apps with a valid TV login.
Cord‑cutters can stream the entire postseason through services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and Sling, all of which carry the required channels.
*Odds from Bovada