The NFL playoffs kick off Saturday afternoon when the Chargers square off with the Texans in Houston as part of a six-game, three-day run of professional football that will reduce the field of 14 teams down to eight. Before games get underway, bettors will be dissecting all the futures bets on offer from various sportsbooks to figure out the best way to turn their predictions into winners.

We're here to help. I've combed through the futures available at four major sportsbooks to uncover what I think are the best ways to attack the market prior to the start of action on Saturday. I've also included general betting tips for the playoffs to help you bet smarter.

Let's dig in.

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