{"id":1423775,"date":"2024-01-26T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T16:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesportsdaily.com\/?p=1423775"},"modified":"2024-01-26T12:15:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T16:15:00","slug":"sporting-news-nfl-conference-championship-expert-picks-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesportsdaily.com\/news\/sporting-news-nfl-conference-championship-expert-picks-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Sporting News’ NFL Conference Championship Expert Picks & Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"
Sporting News NFL writer Bill Bender has released his<\/strong> expert picks and predictions for the 2024 NFL conference championship games of the 2023 season. The two conference championship games are featured here.<\/b><\/p>\n Check out the Sporting News writer’s 2024 NFL conference championship game picks, predictions, and best bets below.<\/p>\n Sporting News NFL analyst Bill Bender published his expert picks and predictions for the two conference championship games of the 2023 NFL season scheduled for this weekend. Both matchups are this Sunday.<\/p>\n The Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens game is set for 3 p.m. ET. Following the AFC title game, the Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers NFC Championship is at 6:30 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n If you’re new to sports betting, check out our NFL betting guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bender has the Kansas City Chiefs losing to the Baltimore Ravens on the road at M&T Bank Stadium this Sunday. However, he believes the Chiefs will cover the 4-point spread. “This marks the fifth head-to-head meeting between the Chiefs and Ravens with Jackson and Mahomes as the starting quarterbacks,” he wrote.<\/p>\n “Baltimore is 1-3 in those games, and Jackson has a 56.2-percent completion percentage with four TDs and two interceptions in those games.\u00a0Jackson, however, is playing at a presumed-MVP level, which he showed against the Texans.<\/p>\n “Can Kansas City defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo keep Jackson in contain with linebackers Drue Tranquill and Nick Bolton? Chris Jones is a game-changer on the interior for the Chiefs, and Baltimore needs to generate an inside running game with Gus Edwards and Justice Hill.<\/p>\n “Baltimore allowed more than 24 points in two games this season. Kansas City allowed more than 24 points in one game this season. That will be the magic number for the winner, and this is the Ravens\u2019 best chance to knock out the best team in the AFC.<\/p>\n “The Chiefs are 9-3-1 ATS as an underdog during this six-year run. The Ravens are 6-0 ATS and 6-0 S\/U when favored by four points or less this season.<\/p>\n “Mahomes just continues to find ways to get it done in the postseason. That said, the Ravens were our pick when the playoffs started. We’ll stick with it knowing the Chiefs can blow that plan up.”<\/p>\n Bender’s final score is 27-24, Ravens.<\/p>\n Other 2024 NFL conference championship expert picks<\/a> are on the main page.<\/p>\n\n
Sporting News 2024 NFL Conference Championship Expert Picks and Predictions<\/h2>\n
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