NFL Week 17 Point Spread Picks

The NFL is closing in on the end of the regular season. What that means is that games will have added importance. With spots in the playoffs on the line, teams will be more willing to take chances to try and add another win in the column.

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Here’s a look at the top five picks to make against the spread for week 17.

Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions

Bears vs. Lions Predictions

Best Bet: Bears +5

The Lions were in a solid spot to add a road win against the Carolina Panthers last week. However, despite Detroit’s best effort, Carolina’s running game piled up over 300 yards to score a double-digit win over the Lions.

While the Bears defense may not be able to find the same kind of success against Detroit that the Panthers did, Chicago has the punch in the running game to hassle Detroit.

Bears quarterback Justin Fields makes Chicago’s running offense more dynamic.

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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans

Jaguars vs. Texans Predictions

Best Bet: Jaguars -4

Jacksonville has won three straight games to surge into first place in the AFC South. The Jaguars, who are 7-7-1 against the spread, are hoping for redemption on the road. The Texans, who are 2-12-1 straight up and 7-7-1 against the spread, shocked Jacksonville early in the season.

Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence has passed for 220 or more yards in the past three weeks to go along with seven touchdowns and one interception. The Jaguars will ride the wave to move toward the playoffs.

Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots

Dolphins vs. Patriots Predictions

Best Bet: Dolphins -2

Miami’s offense was running like a well-oiled machine in the middle of the season. However, the Dolphins boat has taken on water as Miami has lost four straight games. Defense has been an issue for the Dolphins, who, despite their 8-7 record, has been outscored by five points this season.

New England’s offense has looked lost. Both teams need wins to stay in the playoff chase. The Dolphins will wake up and grab a narrow win on the road.

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Cleveland Browns vs. Washington Commanders

Browns vs. Commanders Predictions

Best Bet: Browns +2.5

Cleveland is out of the playoff race, but would still like to see quarterback Deshaun Watson demonstrate some chemistry with the offense. The Browns will also have to face off against a Commanders team that will be under pressure to win to hold onto the last wild card spot.

The Browns are 7-8 against the spread this season despite being 6-9 straight up. Washington is 7-7-1 against the spread and 7-7-1 straight up this season.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens

Steelers vs. Ravens Predictions

Best Bet: Steelers +4

The Steelers and Ravens have a history of playing hard-nosed, defensive games. The previous meeting between the two teams this season ended with a two-point Baltimore win. Pittsburgh is 7-8 this season straight up, while the Steelers are 8-6-1 against the spread.

The Steelers will find a way to cover the spread, even if they can’t win.