NFL Divisional Playoffs Bettors Guide.

Last Week: 2-2 straight up & against the spread.

Arizona Cardinals (+7) @ New Orleans Saints: Don't get it twisted here. The Saints are gonna be riled up playing in front of their home fans. They may have the rowdiest fans in the NFL. But if you think that warrants them being a touchdown favorite you are sadly mistaken. The Saints are reeling; offensively they've been slowing down...while their D hasn't been forcing as many turnovers & big momentum-changing plays as they were earlier in the year. The LAST QB you want to face is Kurt Warner. Don't look into the Cards not having Boldin...last week proved they don't need him with Early Doucet being more than capable of filling that role. And besides, Steve Breaston is their X-Factor. Brees & company will get their shots against a gambling Cards' secondary that can be really good or really bad; ultimately though the Cards can run & pass...so the defending NFC Champs move on. Arizona 34 New Orleans 28

Baltimore Ravens @ Indianapolis Colts (-6.5): The Colts have something to prove this Saturday night. They're being questioned because they opted to rest guys as opposed to going 16-0 and may come out rusty initially. The Ravens were the most impressive team by far last week on both sides of the ball, and in their previous matchup nearly beat the Colts at home. I believe though that with Peyton Manning chomping at the bit, they're gonna take some frustrations out on this good, but aging Baltimore D. The Ravens MUST be able to run the ball effectively like they did last week because the game can't be trusted in Flacco's hands. Indianapolis 27 Baltimore 17

Dallas Cowboys (+2.5) @ Minnesota Vikings: I am finally sold on the Cowboys. Their defense is on one helluva hot streak and they're making enough plays offensively. The Vikings looked good last time they played...but it was to a Giants team that literally didn't want to be on the field. Favre has regressed a bit in December...but at home he's been great. However, I just get this feeling that he will make a momentum-changing INT that will finally break this talented squad. If Adrian Peterson doesn't get his looks, the Vikes are in trouble. Meanwhile, as long as the Cowboys give Romo time in the pocket against Minnesota's aggressive D-Line, they will be fine. Dallas 23 Minnesota 14

New York Jets (+7) @ San Diego Chargers: I really think my boys can win this game. I won't pick them to here...but this matchup is a very good one for them. First off, Mark Sanchez gets to play in sunny California. Secondly out of the eight teams remaining, the Jets have the least amount of pressure on them. And on some real shit, their running game vs. a Chargers run D without Jamal Williams has an edge; as well as the Chargers not having a run game. Phillip Rivers will get his using his arsenal of weapons (that aren't locked up by Revis) and the one thing that worries me more than anything is that these Chargers are hella resilient. The X-Factor is Darren Sproles not only in the backfield; but also in the return game. Also, the Jets have only lost by double digits twice this season (at New Orleans and at New England- games in which Mark Sanchez was dreadful...and before they implemented the red light system ha). A game-winning FG by the very accurate Nate Keading will do us in, but a helluva season nevertheless. San Diego 23 NY Jets 20