2025-26 NFL Wild Card Weekend Betting Odds Revealed: Which Underdog Could Pull Off a Shocking Upset?

After a Week 18 that dragged on like a never-ending preseason scrimmage, the 2026 NFL playoffs have finally arrived — and with them, the opening betting lines that get the gears turning for every bettor and fan alike. Ever wonder why these initial odds are such a big deal before injuries, weather, and public opinion muddy the waters? They’re basically the pure, unsullied snapshot of where the oddsmakers draw their first battle lines — raw, unfiltered, and buzzing with potential. Below, I’ve broken down the opening moneylines, spreads, and totals for all six wild-card games, fresh off the DraftKings board as of 11:15 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 4. From here, the market will dance—the odds rising and falling with every new development. Buckle up, because this is where the serious fun begins. LEARN MORE.

After a brutal Week 18 that felt like the preseason, the 2026 NFL playoffs are finally here. The betting board lights up as soon as the matchups are set, and that’s why the opening lines matter. Before weather forecasts, injury news, and public sentiment start reshaping the market, these first numbers are the cleanest snapshot of where oddsmakers start.

Below are the 2025-26 NFL Wild Card Weekend opening betting odds. We’re listing the initial moneylines, spreads, and totals for all six wild-card round games as they hit the board. Any movement you see after this point is the market doing what it does, reacting fast and often.

The odds are courtesy of DraftKings as of 11:15 p.m. ET Sunday, January 4.

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