NFL Divisional Round Derrick Henry, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jalen Hurts player prop picks

While you may be bummed that Alabama wasn’t in the College Football Playoff, plenty of former Crimson Tide players are showing out in the NFL playoffs.

Across the league, countless offenses are headlined by players who once spent their Saturdays dominating for Nick Saban at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Now, they wear different uniforms, but deserve your support all the same.

Plus, they could support you, too! This weekend, former Alabama stars are playing in each of the four NFL Divisional Round games. You can find prop betting lines on just about all of them.

Searching for some of the best odds involving former Crimson Tide stars? Here are some wagers to consider ahead of all the Divisional Round action.

Note: Odds are based on the best value our experts find as of publication; check lines closer to game time to ensure you get the best odds.

Jalen Hurts under 17.5 pass completions

Best odds: -110 at BetMGM

The Philadelphia Eagles signed RB Saquon Barkley in the offseason and have embraced the running game ever since. No team has more rushing attempts this season, so the offense doesn’t need to pass much.

Across all major sportsbooks, QB Jalen Hurts’ pass attempts line is set at 25.5. This season, Hurts has completed 18 or more passes once in games with 27 or fewer pass attempts. You’re getting a line with an 8-1 history if you trust the oddsmakers to accurately assess Hurts’ workload Sunday.

The Eagles beat the Rams in Week 12, 37-20. Hurts threw only 22 passes and completed 15 of them. Even if the game is high-scoring, Philadelphia likely will find its production on the ground off Barkley and Hurts’ legs.

In the previous matchup, the Eagles dominated up front and opened the trenches for 314 rushing yards. Philadelphia will grind out the rushing attack if the Rams have no answer at the line of scrimmage.

Jahmyr Gibbs over 80.5 rushing yards

Best odds: -125 at Fanatics

Lion RB Jahmyr Gibbs’ workload gets murkier with the return of RB David Montgomery. However, the second-year back has caught fire in Montgomery’s absence, and the Lions should look to capitalize on his hot hand.

Gibbs has gone over 100 yards rushing in the past three games and is poised to dominate against the Commanders, who allowed the fourth-most yards per carry to running backs this season.

The Commanders struggle against the outside run. Their three leading defensive ends have an average run defense grade of just over 52.9, per PFF. So, while both backs are due to get carries, Gibbs’ skillset is a better fit in Saturday’s matchup.

This game also could get out of hand with an 8.5-point spread. Detroit’s offense may turn to the ground game early to grind out the clock and put the game away, which should lead to additional carries for Gibbs.

Derrick Henry over 1.5 receptions

Best odds: +182 at FanDuel

Ravens RB Derrick Henry has had two or more receptions in four of his past six games. Against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night, the Ravens’ offense could utilize their running back underneath in the passing game again.

The Bills allowed the second-most receptions to opposing running backs this season. They’ve also allowed a player at the position to have two or more catches in 18 of 19 games this season, including Henry in the Ravens’ Week 4 victory.

In Week 4, Henry had three targets, which he only had twice this season. Most notably, he recorded season-highs in target rate (17%) and target rate per route ran (43%).

That means he got good looks when working as a pass catcher, leading to passes from Lamar Jackson. That efficiency level could be challenging to recreate, but with the Bills’ track record against the position, it’s worth taking with positive odds.