"After a win over the Houston Texans, the New England Patriots will face the Denver Broncos in the AFC championship game. Bo Nix's absence due to a broken ankle is a huge blow to Denver, who will rely on their stifling defense that helped clinch an OT win over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. In the NFC championship, the Seattle Seahawks will host the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC West rematch."
"Our betting analysts have you covered with their first bets for conference championship weekend. Odds by DraftKings Sportsbook. Odds are accurate as of time of publish. New England Patriots -5.5 vs. Denver BroncosSunday, 3 p.m., CBS Money Line: Patriots (-270); Broncos (+220)Total: 40.5; Opened: 40.5 Kayshon Boutte over 2.5 receptions (-108) Bowen: Boutte, who has at least three receptions in both of the Patriots' playoff wins, will see heavy man coverage from the Denver secondary on Sunday. Look for Boutte to uncover on inside breaking routes, which sets up Drake Maye to throw with location to the upfield shoulder (away from the defender's leverage)."
"Betting notes Denver has won 14 of its last 15 games at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos are the first team in nine years to be a home underdog in a conference championship game (2017 Eagles vs. Vikings, Eagles won by 31). The Patriots are 14-5 against the spread this season, the best record in the NFL."
Four teams remain one win from Super Bowl LX with New England facing Denver in the AFC and Seattle hosting Los Angeles in the NFC. Denver will be without Bo Nix due to a broken ankle and will lean on a stifling defense that sealed an overtime win against Buffalo. Seattle’s “dark side” defense dominated San Francisco 41-6, while the Rams survived an overtime win versus Chicago. Betting lines favor the Patriots and Seahawks, analysts recommend a Kayshon Boutte over 2.5 receptions bet, and notable betting notes highlight Denver’s strong home record and New England’s ATS success.
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