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Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers Picks and Predictions December 29th 2024
With a 34-0 win over the Saints in week 16, the Packers improved to 11-4 and extended their winning streak to two games. Despite the victory, Green Bay remains third in the NFC North, where they are 1-3, but they have a 100% chance of making the playoffs. Our power rankings have the Packers second heading into week 17. Against the spread, Green Bay is 8-6-1 this season, including two straight wins. They covered as 14-point favorites against the Saints, but the game went under the 43.5-point line. The Packers’ O/U record is 6-8-1, with the under hitting in two consecutive games. Heading into week 17, the Packers are 6th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 27.5 points per game,
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Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys Picks and Predictions December 29th 2024
With the Eagles favored at -453 on the money line, they will host the Cowboys at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. This week 17 NFC East matchup will be aired on FOX, and the Eagles are -9.5 point favorites. The Cowboys’ money line odds are +341, and the over/under line is set at 43 points. With two straight wins, the Cowboys have improved to 7-8, but they are still 28th in our power rankings and have a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs. After a week 14 loss to the Bengals, Dallas bounced back with a 30-14 win over the Panthers in week 15 and a 26-24 victory over the Bucs in week
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers Picks and Predictions December 29th 2024
The Panthers and Buccaneers will face off on Sunday, December 29th at 1:00 ET on CBS. The Buccaneers are the heavy favorite with a money line of -416, and the point spread is -8 in favor of the Buccaneers. The over/under line is set at 49.5 points for this week 17 NFC South matchup at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. With a 4-11 record, the Panthers sit 32nd in our power rankings and have been eliminated from playoff contention. Carolina is 1-5 on the road this season and 3-6 at home, including a 30-14 loss to the Cowboys in week 15. They bounced back in week 16 with a 36-30 win over the Cardinals, snapping a 5-game losing streak.
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Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans Picks and Predictions December 29th 2024
The Jaguars are the slight favorite in this week 17 AFC South matchup, with the point spread at -1 in favor of Jacksonville. The game is being played at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL, and the Jaguars are the slight favorite on the money line at -116. Looking to add to their record, the Titans are -105 on the money line. CBS will televise the game, which kicks off at 1:00 ET, with the over/under line set at 41 points. Heading into week 17, the Titans are on a four-game losing streak, including a 38-30 loss to the Colts in week 16. This puts their record at 3-12, leaving them 4th in the AFC South. Tennessee has a -8.9 scoring
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New York Giants vs Indianapolis Colts Picks and Predictions December 29th 2024
The Indianapolis Colts enter Sunday’s game against the New York Giants with slim playoff hopes, dependent on both their performance and results from other teams. Meanwhile, the Giants aim to end a franchise-record 10-game losing streak as they host the Colts in East Rutherford, N.J. At 7-8, the Colts are on the playoff bubble but need help to stay alive. The Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos, both at 9-6, hold the upper hand in the AFC wild-card race. If both teams win their Saturday games, Indianapolis will be eliminated before taking the field Sunday. Despite the uncertain stakes, Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is optimistic. Richardson, however, missed practice Thursday due to back and foot injuries, leaving his status uncertain.

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Miami-Florida Hurricanes vs. Central Florida Knights Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 10th 2023

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No. 13 Miami has reason to worry ahead of its home game against UCF on Friday night in Coral Gables, Fla. The Hurricanes held on for a 66-64 win over the Knights last season, although the game likely would have stretched into overtime had UCF’s C.J. Walker made his two free throws with 1.4 seconds remaining in regulation. Two years ago, the Knights posted a 95-89 victory over host Miami after shooting a robust 40.7 … more

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Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 10th 2023

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No. 14 Arkansas plans to feature top transfers again when it hosts Gardner-Webb on Friday night in Fayetteville, Ark. Both teams opened the season on Monday with lopsided home wins and effective 3-point shooting. The Razorbacks (1-0) shot 40 percent (12 of 30) from downtown and hammered Alcorn State 93-59. The Runnin’ Bulldogs (1-0) shot 38.9 percent (14 of 36) from deep and demolished Division II Erskine 98-58. Temple transfer Khalif Battle led Arkansas with … more

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Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Yale Bulldogs Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 10th 2023

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There is a decided drop-off in buzz and hype surrounding No. 11 Gonzaga as it opens its season on Friday night against Yale in Spokane, Wash. Not only was Gonzaga missing from the preseason top 10 for the first time since the 2017-18 campaign, it no longer revolves around Drew Timme, the program’s all-time leading scorer with 2,307 career points. “It is an adjustment for all of us,” Gonzaga coach Mark Few said of the … more

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Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Rider Broncs Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 10th 2023

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After a sharpshooting season opener, No. 5 Marquette will return to the court to host Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference favorite Rider on Friday night in Milwaukee. The Golden Eagles (1-0) shot 52.2 percent from the field and defeated visiting Northern Illinois 92-70 on Monday. Kam Jones led Marquette with 20 points on a 6-of-9 effort from the floor, including 3-of-5 from 3-point range, as Marquette built a 50-28 halftime lead and maintained the edge the … more

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Purdue Boilermakers vs. Morehead St. Morehead Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 10th 2023

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If you can’t beat ’em, join their bandwagon. Samford coach Bucky McMillan put his own spin on an adage after host Purdue routed the Bulldogs in Monday’s season opener. The Boilermakers again will aim to live up to their No. 3 ranking when they host Morehead State on Friday night in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue (1-0), from the Big Ten, surely did the trick against Samford (Southern Conference) after shooting 54.8 percent from the floor … more