282 NFL games have been played this season, and it’s all boiled down to this. Four teams remain in the hunt for the Lombardi trophy, and they’re all just 60 minutes away from making it to the Super Bowl. While one conference championship game presents a clear favorite, the other is a virtual coin flip, creating a fascinating and potentially profitable puzzle for NFL fans.

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Now, let’s hop into odds and predictions for the NFL Conference Championship Round.

Patriots at Broncos

Odds: Patriots -198, Broncos +196

This game would’ve been great if Bo Nix hadn’t gotten injured last week. But that being said, I think it still could be great. The Denver Broncos have a great defense with a pass rush capable of getting after Drake Maye, and if they can do that consistently, I think they have a great shot at upsetting the Pats. But that might just be me just hoping for a good game.

On paper, the New England Patriots should win this game. They have the better, more consistent offense, and their defense has been lights out in the postseason. Even if Denver holds the Patriots to 17 points, I don’t know if Jarrett Stidham can match that.

It’s going to be a low-scoring game, and I think New England takes it. If the Broncos were +250 or higher, I’d probably sprinkle a bit on them, but I don’t think there’s enough value to justify the risk. Don’t be surprised if this game is close, though.

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Rams at Seahawks

Odds: Rams +126, Seahawks -127

Now this game should be fun. The Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks have met twice this season, splitting the series 1-1, and both games came down to the final play. There’s no reason to believe this matchup will be any different.

This matchup is fascinating for many reasons. The Rams are a high-flying, throw-the-ball-all-around-the-field type of offense. But on the other side, they face a Seahawks defense that has been suffocating and ranks first in the league in points allowed, passing yards per attempt, and rushing yards per attempt.

On the flip side, Seattle is a run-first offense, but they can absolutely kill you through the air with Jaxon Smith-Njigba. As soon as those safeties start to creep in, Sam Darnold is going to throw over their heads and kill you with a big play. The Rams’ defense relies a lot on its pass rush, but Seattle’s offense is built to combat that with a heavy run game, play action, and quick throws.

The Rams were my pick to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl before the postseason started, but I’m going with Seattle here. Mike Macdonald has this defense playing at an elite level, and the Rams’ defense has been struggling lately. I hate to pick against Matthew Stafford in the postseason, but Seattle is the better team.