I've had a little formula for the last 7 years that seems to work pretty well this time of the season. Beginning with the 10th game of the year through the playoffs is the time for teams to make a serious run at the title. In essence, those teams need momemtum going to the playoff by winning 6 or 7 games of the last 7 to achieve the ultimate goal.
Here's the 8 teams I'm looking to make that push with odds to win.
New England 8-1
Baltimore 8-1
Jacksonville 40-1
San Diego 9-2
Kansas City 40-1
Dallas 12-1
Chicago 7-2
Carolina 12-1
Indy is off the list because they lost their 10th game, meaning they would have to win out. We all are familiar what happens to them when they go against a strong d that will smack them around.
Personally, I like a Dallas-Baltimore matchup which pays 25-1. For those who think Jax and KC don't cut it, here's a different way to look at those 2 teams; Let's say you play them $100 to win $4000. Once they get to an elimination game, you can hedge your play for a nice payday or let it ride by offsetting on some odds with another team.
This weekend, I'm looking for the following teams to play
Baltimore, Carolina, Jacksonville.
New England vs. Chicago this weekend makes both teams (in my opinion) overvalued.