The NFL playoffs are heating up, and for football fans in Canada, the excitement is reaching a fever pitch. After a Wild Card Weekend that saw four late-game comebacks—the most ever in a single postseason—only eight teams remain in the hunt for Super Bowl LX. Whether you are a fan of the Buffalo Bills living in Southern Ontario or a West Coast supporter watching the Seattle Seahawks, this weekend promises elite competition.
In Canada, the NFL is more popular than ever, and sports betting has become a staple of the playoff experience. This guide will break down the Divisional Round matchups with odds.
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Saturday, January 17
Buffalo Bills vs Denver Broncos
- Time: 4:30 p.m. (Montreal Time)
- Location: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver
- American Odds: Buffalo Bills (+100) vs. Denver Broncos (-120)
The Buffalo Bills have a massive following in Canada, particularly in the Golden Horseshoe region. Josh Allen and his squad are coming off a dominant performance where they “throttled” the Broncos 31-7 in last year’s playoffs. However, this year’s battle moves to the altitude of Denver after the Broncos secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC. While the Bills enter as a slight road favorite based on their recent form, they must contend with a Denver defense that allowed only 18.3 points per game during the regular season.
San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks
- Time: 8:00 p.m. (Montreal Time)
- Location: Lumen Field, Seattle
- American Odds: San Francisco 49ers (+280) vs. Seattle Seahawks (-370)
This is a classic NFC West rivalry and a “rubber match” for the 2024 season. The Seahawks took the No. 1 seed after beating the 49ers 13-3 in Week 18. Seattle’s defense has been the best in the league, ranking No. 1 in scoring defense. On the other hand, the 49ers are dealing with a massive blow: star tight end George Kittle is out with a season-ending Achilles tear. For Canadian bettors, the Seahawks are heavy favorites to advance to the NFC Championship.
Sunday, January 18
Houston Texans vs New England Patriots
- Time: 3:00 p.m. (Montreal Time)
- Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
- American Odds: Houston Texans (+150) vs. New England Patriots (-182)
This game features two young quarterbacks looking to prove themselves. Drake Maye and C.J. Stroud both had uneven performances in the Wild Card round, combining for five turnovers between them. New England showed they are still a defensive powerhouse by sacking Justin Herbert six times last week. The Texans, however, are coming off a dominant win where their defense shut down the Steelers. It is a battle of grit that will likely be decided in the trenches.
Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears
- Time: 6:30 p.m. (Montreal Time)
- Location: Soldier Field, Chcago
- American Odds: Los Angeles Rams (-200) vs. Chicago Bears (+165)
Both these teams survived absolute thrillers last weekend. Matthew Stafford led a 71-yard game-winning drive to beat the Panthers, while Caleb Williams orchestrated a massive second-half comeback for the Bears, outscoring the Packers 25-6 in the final quarter. Interestingly, the Rams’ game against the Vikings was moved to Arizona due to wildfires in Los Angeles. The Rams are favored here, but the Bears already beat them 24-18 earlier this season.
The Road to Santa Clara
For Canadian fans looking at the “big picture,” the Super Bowl is set for February 9. Currently, the Seattle Seahawks are the favorites to win it all with odds of +270, followed by the Rams at +320 and the Patriots at +550.
Author:
Lucas Portela
Owner, BoldGambler • Avanhandava/SP
Oddsmaker, affiliate and content creator in the iGaming industry.