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2026 NFL Divisional Round Preview: Updated Matchups, Betting Lines, Injuries and Predictions

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The 2026 NFL playoffs reach the divisional round with four high-stakes games on Saturday, Jan. 17, and Sunday, Jan. 18. Top power-ranked seeds Denver Broncos (14-3) and Seattle Seahawks (14-3) host Buffalo Bills (12-5) and San Francisco 49ers (12-5), respectively, while New England Patriots (14-3) face Houston Texans (11-6) and Chicago Bears (11-6) welcome Los Angeles Rams (10-7). Updated lines show tight contests amid injuries and potent offenses, with models projecting close outcomes and overs.

The Chicago Bulls will look to snap a three-game losing streak when they host the Dallas Mavericks at the United Center on Saturday night. Dallas, grappling with significant injuries to stars like Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, aims to improve their poor road record. The game tips off at 8:00 p.m. ET amid predictions favoring the Bulls.

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The Florida Panthers, holding a 22-16-3 record and one point shy of a playoff spot, are set to begin a six-game road trip against Eastern Conference opponents starting Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Key players like Matthew Tkachuk and Cole Schwindt will join the team, while Seth Jones is sidelined week-to-week with an injury. The trip comes on the heels of a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.

Stephen Curry is expected to return from a five-game absence due to a thigh injury when the Golden State Warriors host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. The Warriors, holding a 13-12 record, aim to extend their two-game winning streak against a Timberwolves team sitting at 15-9 after a recent loss. Anthony Edwards is listed as questionable with right foot soreness, potentially impacting Minnesota's offense.

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The Los Angeles Rams (9-3) face the Arizona Cardinals (3-9) on Sunday in Week 14 at State Farm Stadium, with the Rams aiming to rebound from a loss to Carolina and extend their lead in the NFC West. Arizona, mired in a four-game skid, will be without key players including quarterback Kyler Murray for the season and several offensive starters due to injuries. Betting odds list the Rams as 9.5-point road favorites with an over/under of 49 points.

The Ottawa Senators will be without defenceman Thomas Chabot and forward Ridly Greig for their game against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday. Captain Brady Tkachuk could return soon from a thumb injury, according to coach Travis Green. The team continues a seven-game road trip amid injury challenges.

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Barcelona will be without midfielder Pedri for their upcoming UEFA Champions League match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge due to an ongoing hamstring injury. However, Marcus Rashford has returned to full training after recovering from the flu and is expected to be available. The game, set for Tuesday night, comes after Barcelona's 4-0 win over Athletic Club.

 

 

 

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