UnitedGamblers.com is still here for more postseason NFL betting. Andre from UnitedGamblers appeared on JetNation throughout the 2025 NFL season to provide betting information, tips, and predictions for the New York Jets and the NFL. The field of teams is down to eight as we come closer to a new champion.
The first round of playoff matchups brought plenty of tense battles between the teams that earned their shot at immortality. After the dust settled, eight teams are still standing, including two of New York’s division rivals.
Getting to the conference championship is a difficult task. Who will overcome their next obstacle as they pursue the ever-elusive Lombardi Trophy? Keep reading to see our favorite picks from this weekend, and check out the country’s top football betting apps if you want to tail our picks.
Pick 1: San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks Under 45.0 (-110) via Fanatics Sportsbook & BetMGM
As NFC West rivals, the Niners and Seahawks are very familiar with each other. They meet often, including a Week 18 showdown to determine not only the division champion, but also the NFC’s top seed. That matchup ended with a 13-3 win, the third consecutive battle between the clubs to finish short of the total.
Saturday night’s matchup probably wasn’t going to buck that trend before the rash of injuries plaguing both offenses. San Fran lost All-Pro tight end George Kittle last weekend. Meanwhile, Seattle’s starting QB (and Jets 2018 first-round pick) Sam Darnold joined the injury list late in the week thanks to an oblique issue. Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross is also hobbled.
San Francisco’s defense is also banged up and concerning, but they held the Seahawks to 13 points in both head-to-head matchups this season, thanks to dominating in the red zone. There’s not much more that needs to be said about a Seattle defense that allowed the fewest points all season.
Anticipate a low-scoring divisional battle on Saturday night.
Pick 2: Houston Texans @ New England Patriots Under 40.5 (-110) via DraftKings Sportsbook & FanDuel Sportsbook
Both defenses in this game dominated throughout the regular season and were just as sharp in their first-round matchup. The Texans held the Steelers to six points on the road, whereas the Patriots only coughed up three points at home. These teams were second (Houston) and fourth (New England) in scoring defense this year, and those two strong units should put on a show on Sunday.
That’s without accounting for the fact that each offense was rough in Wild Card Weekend. C.J. Stroud was sacked three times, put the ball on the turf five times, and missed plenty of throws despite Houston’s victory. Drake Maye and the Pats weren’t any sharper, finishing with 16 points and five sacks allowed. Both QBs threw a pick.
While there’s a chance that both offenses sharpen up ahead of this matchup, the odds are slim. Both squads faced a much more vulnerable defense a week ago. Houston only finished with more than 20 points because of two defensive TDs, whereas the Pats ended their Sunday night win with 16 points at home.
This game should be physical and low-scoring from start to finish. Ride with the under.
