Detroit News NFL picks: Conference championships

Josh Katzenstein, Rod Beard, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News predict the outcome of the NFL conference championship games against the spread.

New England -3 at Denver

Katzenstein: New England (best bet)

Beard: New England (best bet)

Niyo: Denver

Wojnowski: New England (best bet)

Arizona +3 at Carolina

Katzenstein: Carolina

Beard: Carolina

Niyo: Carolina (best bet)

Wojnowski: Carolina