2021 Wild Card Prop Bets | Best NFL Prop Bets This Week

Brian Sausa, Last Updated: June 20th, 2024 - NJ Sports Betting - Free $3,250 For Sports Bets In New Jersey

The National Football League postseason is here and the sports betting action is heating up, so we’re here to make some Wild Card Weekend prop bets!

Gambling on the NFL is wildly popular from the opening Sunday until the Super Bowl, and during every week in between. But there’s no denying that when the postseason arrives, wagering on football is even more common as more casual bettors join the space.

And it isn’t only moneylines, spreads, and totals seeing an increase in action at online sportsbooks in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and plenty of other states. The popularity of prop betting sees a dramatic surge during the postseason with less games on the schedule and more prop markets added to the list of available categories to wager on.

Here, we’ll go through each game on the schedule for the opening round of the postseason and make our Wild Card prop betting picks.

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2021 Wild Card Weekend Prop Bets

Colts vs. Bills Prop Bets

• Bills Winning Margin 1-13 Points (+135 at FanDuel)

Each site has its own market for winning margin, and they vary depending on the sportsbook. At FanDuel, the ‘4-Way Winning Margin’ market allows bettors to choose between 1-13 points or 14+ as margins of victory for each team. With this wager, we are staying that Buffalo wins, but not in massive blowout fashion.

• Jonathan Taylor Anytime TD (-121 at DraftKings)

The Colts’ second-round pick in 2020 has reclaimed his role as a staple of the offense over the last six weeks of the season. Taylor has found the endzone in each of the last five games, scoring a pair of touchdowns in three of those. If and when the Colts get near the goal line, Taylor will be getting the ball whether it’s on the ground or even through the air.

Rams vs. Seahawks Prop Bets

• Russell Wilson Over 35.5 Pass Attempts (+100 at BetMGM)

This all depends how you see the game going. Wilson threw 37 passes in the first matchup and 32 in the second, so this number falls right in the middle. We are going to err on the side of Los Angeles selling out to stop Chris Carson and Russell Wilson from getting the ground game going, which means Russell will be forced to throw. So long as the game is close, this total is attainable.

• Tyler Lockett Over 5.5 Receptions (-110 at BetMGM)

The Rams are sure to put lockdown cornerback Jalen Ramsey on DK Metcalf, which opens the chance for other receivers to catch passes. Lockett has been a reliable option for Russell Wilson for years and we could see him go back to that well during this Wild Card game, even against a good all-around defense. After all, he did see 14 targets in Week 17.

Washington vs. Buccaneers Prop Bets

• First To 30 Points: Tie (-143 at DraftKings)

Several sportsbooks have markets related to this, but DraftKings is one of the only sites that offers an option for neither team reaching a particular point total. The Bucs should win this game but due to the quality of the WFT defense, Tom Brady’s crew could have trouble getting to 30 points. The team total is set at 27.5, so there’s a little bit of wiggle room here.

• Logan Thomas Anytime TD (+180 at BetMGM)

Aside from needing a Herculean effort from its defense, the Washington Football Team is going to need to find success running the ball. But when it gets close to the red zone, Alex Smith is going to have to throw it on Tampa, and that’s where Logan Thomas comes in. The tight end leads the WFT in touchdown receptions with six, and he’s likely to see targets near the end zone.

Ravens vs. Titans Prop Bets

• Ravens Team Total Over 27.5 (-135 at BetMGM)

The Ravens and Titans are two high-powered teams that could be set for a matchup with some prolific scoring. On top of Baltimore’s ability to score, Tennessee struggles to get stops and has allowed over 27 points and the fifth-most touchdowns per game this season. Baltimore’s team total is as high as 29.5 at some sites but with this alternate total offered at BetMGM, a couple of points are shaved off.

• Over 6.5 Total Touchdowns In Game (+105 at BetMGM)

There should be some points scored in this game and judging by the total of 54.5 points, that will include quite a few touchdowns. Both defenses Tennessee has one of the worst red-zone defenses in football and even though Baltimore’s is stronger, the Titans are a prolific offense. Expect seven touchdowns and get this line at BetMGM where the odds are more favorable.

Bears vs. Saints Prop Bets

• New Orleans Saints Winning Margin 13-18 Points (+400 at BetMGM)

New Orleans is a favorite by 9.5 or 10 points, depending on the site, and this bet involves the Saints clearing that number by an extra score. The odds are significantly longer than betting a regular spread but there is excellent value on this line if you believe the Saints will be ahead at the end and can get one more score to reach this margin.

• 1st Quarter Over 9.5 Points (-125 at DraftKings)

On plenty of occasions, teams have success early on when the offenses can go by the game script devised coming into the matchup. We already know how capable the Saints’ offense is, and the Bears have scored at least seven first-quarter points in the last five games of the season. While this number is under 10, this feels like a decent bet to go over at -125.

Browns vs. Steelers Prop Bets

• Halftime/Final Result: Steelers/Steelers (+110 at BetMGM)

The Steelers were already favorites by a few points at home after nearly beating Cleveland on the road with a backup QB in Week 17. But throw in the Browns’ COVID issues and the fact that its head coach will miss the game, and things are looking up for Pittsburgh. If the Steelers can gain control early, there is some decent value on avoiding a spread and selecting the Steelers to be leading at halftime and wind up winning the game.

• Steelers Winning Margin 11 to 20 Points (+370 at FanDuel)

Pittsburgh is only giving away six points on the spread at this time, so this wager is one that would require the Steelers running away a little bit in the second half. But in exchange for needing to hit a certain margin, the odds are significantly boosted and this wager could be worth a look if you expect Pittsburgh to dominate to some degree given the Browns’ issues.

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