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Each week, Vegas insider Dave Tuley breaks down the lines and offers NFL pick recommendations against the spread based on perceptions of public-versus-sharps betting trends. Here are his picks for the AFC and NFC Championship Games.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2013

Chad Millman takes a look at NFL's divisional playoffs line moves.

Blog | Conversation | January 11, 2013

For the NFL Divisional Playoffs Sweat Barometer, Ben Fawkes examines the New Orleans Saints who are a remarkable 9-0 ATS and in their last nine games. The Saints look like a good bet this week but are on the road, so bet the under.

Blog | Conversation | January 12, 2012

Adam Schefter looks at the David Johnson call -- and whether it was right -- from the Steelers over the Ravens in the 2010 AFC Divisional playoffs.

Blog | Conversation | January 23, 2011

KC Joyner explains why, despite poor numbers, the Green Bay Packers' run defense is a stout unit and can shut down Michael Turner. If the Atlanta Falcons want to win, they may need to do it via the passing game.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2011

After looking at film, Scouts Inc.'s Gary Horton tells you what to pay attention to in the divisional playoffs.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2011

Aaron Schatz and Bill Barnwell of Football Outsiders break down all the divisional games in terms of key trends and players to watch: look for Julius Peppers, James Starks, Michael Oher and Jerod Mayo to ultimately play key roles here.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2011

K.C. Joyner looks at the upcoming NFC divisional-round matchup of Seahawks at Bears. While everyone seems to think the 7-9-in-the-regular-season Seahawks will see their run end, Joyner sees it differently. Based on Matt Hasselbeck's trends and Chicago's problems defending the long ball, he thinks Seattle could get to the NFC Championship Game.

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2011

Gary Horton rolls out 32 divisional-round X factors -- four per team -- on a list that includes John Kuhn, Earl Bennett, Danny Woodhead and Mr. Studly Playoff Run, Marshawn Lynch.

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2011

Vince Verhei analyzes the Jets' big upset over the Chargers in the 2009 divisional playoffs. Takeaway about these J-E-T-S? Shonn Greene is the real deal (or should be). Mark Sanchez? Um, do the words "JaMarcus Russell" ring a bell?

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2010

Adam Schefter checks in on NFL divisional playoffs Saturday with notes relating to a team nowhere near the playoffs: the Oakland Raiders. Al Davis? He may be choosing between JaMarcus Russell and Tom Cable right now.

Blog | Conversation | January 16, 2010

Football Outsiders analyzes the Cardinals' defeat of the Vikings in Week 13. Here's a problem for Minny: The Cardinals are almost tailor-made to defeat the Vikes, and the two are on a collision course for the NFC divisional playoffs.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Scott Engel recaps what the divisional playoff games showed us for the 2008 season.

Story | Conversation | January 15, 2008

John Clayton gives injury updates heading into the divisional playoffs.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2007

Quarterback Drew Brees has had an unbelievable year getting the New Orleans Saints into the divisional playoffs against the Philadelphia Eagles with first-round bye, but the full pressure of the playoffs now falls on his experienced shoulders and one...

Blog | Conversation | January 09, 2007

The key to victory for the Colts and Chargers in the divisional playoffs will be success through the air, writes KC Joyner.

Story | Conversation | January 02, 2007