Welcome to the first day of the NFL divisional playoffs.
Both No. 1 seeds are in action today. First, the Kansas City Chiefs, the top seed in the AFC, host the No. 4 Jacksonville Jaguars. Then, the top-seeded Philadelphia Eagles welcome the No. 6 New York Giants for an NFC matchup.
Refresh this blog throughout the games to track bad beats, movement on the live betting line, halftime bets and more.
UPDATES
3:04 p.m.:
? DIVISIONAL ROUND REFUND ?
We will be refunding all losing singles on Patrick Mahomes and all SGP/SGPx bets where Mahomes is the only losing selection.
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— DraftKings Sportsbook (@DKSportsbook) January 21, 2023
3:01 p.m.: UPDATED second-half line: Jaguars Pick (-120), total 22½.
2:53 p.m.: Second-half line: Chiefs Pick (-120), total 23½.
2:50 p.m.: HALFTIME: Chiefs 17, Jaguars 10. First-half winners: Chiefs -6½, over 26½. Travis Kelce caught two touchdowns, but Patrick Mahomes’ ankle injury has changed the complexion of the game. And maybe the entire playoffs. Riley Patterson’s 41-yard field goal with 27 seconds left in the half for the Jaguars cashed the over.
2:46 p.m.: Riley Patterson slips it inside the upright from 41 yards and the Jaguars now trail the Chiefs 17-10 in the final minute of the first half. The Chiefs are -350 on the live line (Jaguars +270), spread -6½, total 50½.
2:40 p.m.: Two-minute warning. The Chiefs are -450 on the live line (Jaguars +340), spread -8½, total 49½.
2:36 p.m.: The view at Circa earlier.
First touchdown of the game ?#CircaLasVegas #DivisionalRound #ChiefsKingdom @CircaSports pic.twitter.com/H4XygHvk4T
— Circa Las Vegas (@CircaLasVegas) January 21, 2023
2:32 p.m.: Travis Kelce gets free and Chad Henne finds him for the easy TD, capping a 98-yard drive. The Chiefs lead the Jaguars 17-7 with 3:54 left in the second quarter. The Chiefs are -450 on the live line (Jaguars +340), spread -8½, total 50½.
2:31 p.m.: Isiah Pacheco over 50½ rushing yards on his prop.
2:25 p.m.: Travis Kelce over 6½ receptions on his prop.
2:18 p.m.: Nice punt by the Jaguars to pin the Chiefs deep. The Chiefs are -220 on the live line (Jaguars +180), spread -4½, total 49½.
2:17 p.m.: Patrick Mahomes was furious before heading to the Chiefs locker room for further evaluation. It looks like Chad Henne will take over for the AFC’s No. 1 seed.
2:08 p.m.: Harrison Butker connects from 50 yards to put the Chiefs ahead of the Jaguars 10-7 early in the second quarter. With Patrick Mahomes hobbled by an ankle injury, the Chiefs are -280 on the live line (Jaguars +225), spread -5½, total 53½.
2:04 p.m.: END OF THE FIRST QUARTER. Jaguars 7, Chiefs 7. First-quarter winners: Jaguars +3½, over 10.
2 p.m.: Patrick Mahomes is in a lot of pain after getting rolled up on by Arden Key. He’s limping badly.
1:55 p.m.: Kirk was +185 to score a TD.
1:53 p.m.: Christian Kirk lines up in the backfield and beats the coverage for a 10-yard touchdown. The Jaguars and Chiefs are tied 7-7 with 5:04 left in the first quarter. The Chiefs are -450 on the live line (Jaguars +340), spread -9½, total 58½.
1:47 p.m.: Travis Kelce was 5-1 at the Westgate SuperBook to score the first TD.
1:45 p.m.: Patrick Mahomes fired passes from all angles that drive, the last one to Travis Kelce for an 8-yard touchdown. The Chiefs lead the Jaguars 7-0 after a 12-play, 83-yard drive. The Chiefs are -1000 on the live line (Jaguars +625), spread -14½, total 52½.
1:36 p.m.: Three-and-out to start for the Jaguars.
1:33 p.m.: The Jaguars and Chiefs are underway in Kansas City. The Chiefs closed -9½, total of 52 with some wet weather expected as the game goes along.
1:25 p.m.: Update from Station Casinos:
STN Sports Saturday Outlook ?
By percentage of tickets:
-61% on KC -points
-66% on the over
-57% on Giants +points
-71% on the over— Station Casinos Sports Betting (@STNSportsApp) January 21, 2023
1:22 p.m.: The latest from BetMGM:
A bettor at @BetMGM wagered $500,000 @Jaguars +10.5 (-125).
Bet would win $400,000. ?
— John Ewing ? (@johnewing) January 21, 2023
Updated Chiefs-Jaguars betting at @BetMGM@Chiefs open -9.5, no movement
▪️ 54% of bets, 43% of money on KCTotal open 51.5, now 52
▪️ 56% of bets, 52% of money on Over@Jaguars open +310, now +375
▪️ 61% of bets, 20% of money on Jags— John Ewing ? (@johnewing) January 21, 2023
1:19 p.m.: A couple of trends worth noting:
The Chiefs are 6-0 SU and 5-1 ATS in the last six games against the Jaguars ? pic.twitter.com/aRJAYT8kBm
— Caesars Sportsbook (@CaesarsSports) January 21, 2023
Doug Pederson is 6-0 ATS and 5-1 SU as an underdog in the playoffs ? pic.twitter.com/o3yz1S1zPc
— Caesars Sportsbook (@CaesarsSports) January 21, 2023
1:15 p.m.: This bettor at Caesars Sportsbook will be watching the first half closely:
$10K to win $336,500 ?
Is this Nevada bettor’s parlay going to cash?
Chiefs 1H ML (-300)
Eagles 1H -5 (-110)
Giants/Eagles 1H O23.5 (-120)
Bengals 1H +3 (EVEN)
49ers 1H -3 (EVEN)
Cowboys/49ers 1H O23 (-110) pic.twitter.com/07RIuF3Xwq— Caesars Sportsbook (@CaesarsSports) January 21, 2023
1:05 p.m.: Here is today’s schedule:
— Jaguars (+425) at Chiefs (-9½, 52, -550), 1:30 p.m.
— Giants (+320) at Eagles (-8, 48, -380), 5:15 p.m.
1 p.m.: Here are some of the props we’ll be tracking today for the Jaguars-Chiefs game:
Team totals: Jaguars 21½ (under -120), Chiefs 31½ (under -120).
Alternate point spreads: Jaguars +3½ (+210), +14½ (-200); Chiefs -3½ (-250), -14½ (+175).
General props: First score will be a touchdown (yes -190/no +170); largest lead 14½ points (over -150); longest TD 44½ yards; will there be a made field goal in the first quarter (yes even/no -120); will the game go to overtime (yes +1,200/no -3,000); will there be a defensive or special teams TD (yes +270/no -330); will there be a successful 2-point conversion (yes +270/no -330); will both teams make 33-yard or longer field goals (yes +110/no -130); will there be a lead change in the fourth quarter (yes +375/no -450); will either team score three straight times (yes -240/no +200); will there be a score in the final two minutes of the first half (yes -370/no +310); will the game be tied again after 0-0 (yes +120/no -140).
Jaguars props: Trevor Lawrence 23½ completions (over -120), 38½ attempts (under -120), 254½ passing yards, longest completion 35½ yards, 1½ TD passes (over -120), will throw an interception (yes -120/no even); Travis Etienne Jr. 89½ rushing+receiving yards, will score a TD (yes +120/no -140); Christian Kirk 64½ receiving yards, will score a TD (yes +185/no -215); Zay Jones 53½ receiving yards, will score a TD (yes +230/no -270); Evan Engram 47½ receiving yards, will score a TD (yes +220/no -260); Riley Patterson 6½ kicking points.
Chiefs props: Patrick Mahomes 26½ completions (over -120), 39½ attempts, 307½ passing yards, longest completion 38½ yards, 2½ TD passes, will throw an interception (yes even/no -120), 26½ rushing yards; Isiah Pacheco 50½ rushing yards; Jerick McKinnon 62½ rushing+receiving yards; JuJu Smith-Schuster 55½ receiving yards, will score a TD (yes +175/no -200); Travis Kelce 83½ receiving yards, 6½ receptions, will score a TD (yes -155/no +135); Harrison Butker 8½ kicking points (under -120).
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