2026 NFL wild card weekend 'Sunday Night Football' picks
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ESPN Analytics has revealed its Matchup Predictor numbers for the six NFL postseason games this week, and they offer some interesting win probabilities.
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Rams Wire on MSN
Rams-Panthers wild-card picks: Who do experts think will win?
The Rams are heavily favored to beat the Panthers (again), and only one team favored by 10 or more points has lost in the wild-card round. L.A. will also get back some key players like receiver Davante Adams and safety Quentin Lake, although star guard Kevin Dotson isn't ready to return.
Dolphins Wire on MSN
NFL picks: Experts predict Dolphins vs. Buccaneers in Week 17
The Buccaneers have lost six of their last seven, but experts think they'll right the ship against the Dolphins.
The 10.5-point spread suggests the sports-betting public is forgetting that Carolina defeated the Rams in Charlotte in Week 13. The Panthers go toe-to-toe with Los Angeles in many metric areas and have an edge in special teams. The Rams’ offensive firepower is enough for me to select Los Angeles to win, but Carolina gets the spread pick.