NFL Playoffs TD Scorers Picks & Predictions: Ravens vs. Bills (Divisional Round)

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We have an exciting matchup on Sunday night between the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills. Millions of dollars will get bet on this game. However, which touchdown prop bets should you bet? Let's take a look.

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NFL Divisional Round TD Scorers Prop Bets: Ravens vs. Bills

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Baltimore Ravens First TD Scorer: Derrick Henry (+195)

While some thought his days as an elite running back were over entering the season, Henry had one of the best years of his career. The future Hall of Famer led the NFL with 16 rushing touchdowns, finishing second in offensive scores with 18. The veteran found the end zone in 76.5% of the regular season games, including three touchdowns over the final two contests. More importantly, he has been on fire lately.

Last week, Henry had 26 rushing attempts for 186 yards and two touchdowns in the Wild Card Weekend win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, accounting for half of Baltimore's points. The superstar running back had the first Ravens touchdown in 41.2% of the regular season games, including in Week 17. More importantly, he had the first team score in the Week 4 win over the Bills, recording an 87-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter.

Buffalo Bills First TD Scorer: Josh Allen (+350)

Allen is arguably the most dynamic weapon in the NFL. The superstar quarterback can throw with the best of them while putting up massive rushing numbers. He had 12 rushing touchdowns during the regular season, the ninth-most in the NFL and the second-most among quarterbacks. Allen also had a receiving touchdown in the Week 13 win over the San Francisco 49ers. The superstar was on a scoring run before the meaningless Week 18 contest.

The dual-threat weapon had nine rushing touchdowns over his final seven meaningful regular season games, totaling at least one in all but one contest. More importantly, Allen had the first Bills offensive touchdown of the game in 37.5% of the regular season contests, including three of the final five outings. Meanwhile, the Ravens surrendered three rushing touchdowns to quarterbacks during the regular season. However, two of them were the first touchdown for their opponent.

Anytime TD Scorer: James Cook (+105)

Unfortunately, Cook severely struggled in the Week 4 blowout loss to the Ravens, totaling nine rushing attempts for 39 yards and zero touchdowns. Hopefully, the rematch Sunday night won't be a blowout, allowing the star running back to remain in the game plan. However, we've seen Cook find the end zone despite struggling to put up rushing yards, totaling five scores in the six games with under 41 yards during the regular season.

Furthermore, the former Georgia star led the NFL with 16 rushing touchdowns, ranking second in offensive scores with 18. Cook found the end zone in 76.5% of the games this year, including last week's playoff win over the Denver Broncos. The star running back has had at least one rushing touchdown in five consecutive games. While the Ravens held Cook without a touchdown in Week 4, they gave up one to Ty Johnson.

Anytime TD Scorer: Lamar Jackson (+185)

Despite the offseason addition of Derrick Henry, Jackson had similar rushing numbers this year compared to every other season of his career. The superstar quarterback had 915 rushing yards and four touchdowns in 17 games. By comparison, he averaged 912.6 rushing yards and 4.8 touchdowns over his first five years as the starter. More importantly, the Ravens lean on Jackson in the run game when the contests matter most, especially the playoffs.

Last week, the superstar had 15 rushing attempts for 81 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jackson has had double-digit rushing attempts in over half of his career playoff games. Meanwhile, the Bills only surrendered two rushing touchdowns to quarterbacks during the regular season, one of the lowest totals in the NFL. However, one was to Jackson in the Week 4 matchup, while the other was by Joe Milton III in his first career game.

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