Jan. 18, 2016 / 12:49 AM

New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers early favorites in Vegas

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick (R) talks with defensive back Nate Ebner in the fourth quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff against the Kansas City Chiefs at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on January 16, 2016. The Patriots defeated 27-20. Photo by Matthew Healey/ UPI

1 of 4 | New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick (R) talks with defensive back Nate Ebner in the fourth quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff against the Kansas City Chiefs at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on January 16, 2016. The Patriots defeated 27-20. Photo by Matthew Healey/ UPI | License Photo

Las Vegas is banking on the New England Patriots meeting the Carolina Panthers in the Super Bowl.

According to ESPN.com, the Patriots opened as a 2.5-point favorite over the host Denver Broncos in next Sunday's AFC Championship Game, but the line soon moved to New England by 3.5.

The Panthers, who will play host to the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship Game, are a three-point favorite.

The Patriots beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-20 on Saturday, covering a 4.5-point spread. The Broncos nearly covered a 7.5-point spread during their 23-16 win over the Steelers on Sunday, but Pittsburgh kicked a field goal in the final minutes.

The Panthers charged to a 31-0 halftime lead over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, then held on to win 31-24 and cover a 2.5-point spread. The Cardinals edged the Green Bay Packers 26-20 in overtime, but Arizona couldn't beat the 6.5-point spread.

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