The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks have advanced to their conference championship games. On Sunday, the teams that win in the AFC and NFC Divisional Rounds will move on to challenge Denver and Seattle for a spot in Super Bowl LX. Denver will play at Gillette Stadium against either the No. 5 Houston Texans or No. 2 New England Patriots at 3 p.m. ET, while Seattle will host the winner between the No. 5 Los Angeles Rams and No. 2 Chicago Bears at Soldier Field at 6:30 p.m. ET.
In the wild card round, Houston beat Pittsburgh 30-6, while New England took down Los Angeles Chargers 16-3. On the NFC side, the Rams won a close game over the Carolina Panthers 34-31, and the Bears edged the Green Bay Packers 31-27.
On Sunday night, the NBA will feature five games, including the Denver Nuggets (29-13) hosting the Charlotte Hornets (15-27) at 8 p.m. ET. The Nuggets are aiming for their fifth consecutive win, while the Hornets have had mixed results on the road.
The NHL has two games slated for Sunday evening, including a key Atlantic Division matchup between the Ottawa Senators (22-19-6) and Detroit Red Wings (29-16-4) at Little Caesars Arena starting at 5 p.m. ET. Currently tied atop the division with Tampa Bay, the Red Wings previously defeated the Senators 5-3 in Ottawa this season.
In college basketball, No. 7 Houston (16-1) will host Arizona State (10-7) at the Fertitta Center at 6:30 p.m. ET. Houston comes in riding a 10-game winning streak, whereas Arizona State has struggled lately, losing five of their last six games.
Latest betting odds show the Patriots favored by 3 points over Houston, Rams by 3.5 points over the Bears, Nuggets by 1.5 over the Hornets, Red Wings favored over the Senators on the money line, and Houston expected to cover a 17.5-point spread against Arizona State.
Here are some viewing details and predictions:
– Texans vs Patriots at 3 p.m. ET in Foxboro, broadcast on ABC/ESPN with streaming on Fubo. Experts lean toward the Patriots covering the spread due to Houston’s recent turnovers despite their strong defense.
– Rams vs Bears at 6:30 p.m. ET in Chicago on NBC, streaming on Fubo. The Bears may keep it close in tough winter conditions, with predictions favoring Kyren Williams to excel on the ground.
– Hornets vs Nuggets at 8 p.m. ET in Denver, on NBA League Pass and Fubo. Models suggest the Hornets could interrupt Denver’s winning streak.
– Senators vs Red Wings at 5 p.m. ET in Detroit on ESPN+ and Fubo. Although the Senators have been competitive, the Red Wings are favored to win.
– Arizona State vs Houston at 6:30 p.m. ET, broadcast on ESPN and streamed on Fubo. Houston is strongly favored to continue their dominance.
Fan Take: For hockey enthusiasts, the matchup between the Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings is crucial as it impacts the race atop the Atlantic Division. A win for Detroit could solidify their standing and set the tone for a tight playoff push, highlighting the excitement and competitiveness that make NHL rivalries so compelling.
