AFC and NFC Championships Set: Ravens, 49ers Favored to Win
Mahomes Faces Jackson in Playoffs for First Time, Lions Receive Betting Love Despite Underdog Status
- Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens face off in the AFC Championship, with the Ravens favored by 3.5 points. Lamar Jackson, likely future MVP, leads a Ravens offense that's getting healthier with Mark Andrews back. Patrick Mahomes leads a Chiefs team trying to put it all together at the right time.
- Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers compete in the NFC Championship. The Lions, led by Dan Campbell, are 7-point underdogs at Levi's Stadium. Brock Purdy leads the 49ers, who are favored to win the game and the Super Bowl.
- Patrick Mahomes is an underdog in consecutive weeks for the first time since Weeks 1 and 2 of the 2018 season. This will be the fifth time he's faced Lamar Jackson and the first time he's faced him in the playoffs.
- Kyle Shanahan, 49ers head coach, has been dominant in the playoffs, looking to make his second Super Bowl appearance in just seven seasons as a head coach.
- Despite being underdogs against San Francisco, the Detroit Lions have been receiving lots of moneyline love from bettors.























































































