NFL Conference Championship Preview

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Zach Beier & Chubbs Scheffler
January 24, 2024

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In the upcoming game, the Kansas City Chiefs, with a season record of 13-6, face off against the Baltimore Ravens. In the Divisional round the Chiefs beat  the Bills with a final score of 27-24. Patrick Mahomes showcased a stellar performance by completing 17 out of 23 passes for 215 yards and 2 touchdowns earning a quarterback rating of 131.6. Travis Kelce contributed an average of 15.0 yards per catch, gaining 75 yards on 5 receptions. On the ground, Isiah Pacheco led with 97 yards on 15 carries, averaging 6.5 yards per carry. The Chiefs accumulated 361 yards on 47 plays, with 24 rushing attempts totaling 146 yards at an average of 6.1 yards per attempt. Defensively, they allowed 182 rushing yards on 39 attempts, averaging 4.7 yards per rush surrendered. The Chiefs conceded 186 passing yards on 26 completions out of 39 attempts, with a completion rate of 66.7%. The Chiefs maintain an average of 21.8 points per game (PPG) and rank 19th in rushing yards with an average of 104.9 per game.

In terms of passing defense, the Chiefs have conceded 3,001 yards, ranking 4th in the NFL. They allow an average of 176.5 passing yards per game with a completion percentage of 61.2%. Overall, they give up 289.8 yards per game, ranking 2nd in the NFL. The Chiefs allow an average of 4.5 yards per rush on the ground and 113.2 rushing yards per game. Throughout the season, they have conceded 1,925 yards on the ground over 17 outings, earning them the 2nd rank in team defense, allowing 17.3 PPG.

The Ravens enter the game with a season record of 14-4. In the Divisional round, they secured a victory against the Texans with a final score of 34-10. Lamar Jackson displayed a notable performance with 152 yards on 16/22 passing and 2 touchdowns, earning a quarterback rating of 121.8. Jackson also ran the ball 11 times for 100 yards, averaging 9.1 yards per attempt. Zay Flowers was a key target, making 4 receptions for 41 yards. The Ravens rushed for 229 yards on 42 carries, averaging 5.5 yards per tote. In total, they gained 352 yards on 67 plays, averaging 5.3 yards per play. Defensively, the Ravens allowed a completion percentage of 57.6%, surrendering 175 yards on 19 out of 33 passing attempts. They allowed 38 rushing yards on 14 attempts, averaging 2.7 yards per rush. The Ravens currently average 28.4 PPG and rank 6th in total yards per contest with 370.4.

On the defensive side, the Ravens concede 16.5 PPG, ranking 1st in the league. They have conceded 18 touchdowns through the air and 191.9 passing yards per game, ranking 6th in the NFL. Baltimore has given up a total of 1,860 rushing yards (109.4 yards per game) and 6 touchdowns on the ground this season. The Ravens defense has participated in 1,109 plays, ranking 28th in football, and has secured 31 takeaways (13 fumbles recovered and 18 interceptions) over the course of the season, surrendering a total of 280 points.

Headlines 🚨

On This Day in Sport History: 1950 Jackie Robinson signs highest contract ($35,000) in Dodger history,

2023 Scott Rolen elected in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

The 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame Class includes Joe Mauer, Todd Helton, and Adrian Beltre.

The Green Bay Packers fired their defensive coordinator, Joe Barry.

The Tennessee Titans upgraded OC Brian Callahan as their next head coach.

The $9ers WR Deebo Samuel does not have a fractured shoulder but is still questionable for the NFC Championship Game.

  Washington QB Will Rogers exits portal and will remain in Washington for next season.

The Los Angeles Chargers will meet again with Jim Harbaugh to be their next head coach.

Tristan Thompson was suspended 25 games for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy.

World # 2 Carlos Alcaraz knocked out of Australian open QF after getting blown out by Alexander Zverev.

Trends 📈📉 via Oddsshark

🎓🏀 #22 FAU at Rice

  • Florida Atlantic is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Rice

  • Florida Atlantic is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Rice

  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Rice's last 5 games when playing at home against Florida Atlantic

  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Rice's last 5 games when playing Florida Atlantic

🎓🏀 #10 ILL at NW

  • The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Northwestern's last 8 games when playing at home against Illinois

🎓🏀 #24 CSU at NEV

  • Nevada is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home

🎓🏀 #25 UNM at SJSU

  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Jose State's last 5 games at home

🏀 Timberwolves at Wizards

  • The total has gone OVER in 10 of Minnesota's last 11 games when playing Washington

  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

  • Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota

🏀 Suns at Mavericks

  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games

🏒 Coyotes at Panthers

  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona

🏒 Jets at Maple Leafs

  • Toronto is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Winnipeg

🏒 Hurricanes at Bruins

  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston

🏒 Capitals at Avalanche

  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games

🏒 Sabers at Kings

  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games

  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing Buffalo

  • Los Angeles is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Buffalo

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🎓🏀 NCAAB

42% of bets and 71% of money is on BAMA -3.5

32% of bets and 60% of money is on NW +3

55% of bets and 80% of money is on NEV -3.5

42% of bets and 80% of money is on UNDER 143 #24 CSU at NEV

34% of bets and 78% of money is on SJSU +8.5

🏀 NBA

60% of bets and 80% of money is on MIN -11

43% of bets and 70% of money is on DET -3

37% of bets and 57% of money is on HOU -10.5

27% of bets and 83% of money is on UNDER 220.5 POR at HOU

49% of bets and 75% of money is on OVER 242.5 OKC at SA

62% of bets and 84% of money is on GSW -6.5

🏒 NHL

23% of bets and 84% of money is on TOR -1.5 (+165)

34% of bets and 57% of money is on UNDER 5.5 CHI at SEA

52% of bets and 74% of money is on LA -1.5 (+125)

Future Odds 🔮 via Bovada Sportsbook

Picks 🔒

Suns -140 | The Mavericks have been struggling lately allowing an average of 122 in their last 3 games. Their offense has been lower than average as well. The Suns have been solid lately and they have the edge here.

Pistons -150 | The Hornets are 20th in turnovers and 21st in possessions. Rozier is out for the Hornets, so this gives the Pistons a chance to win.

Ole Miss -6 | The Rebels have been hot at home. They are coming off two road losses. I expect the Rebels to get back to form at home against an average Razorback team.