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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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Butler Bulldogs vs. Saginaw Valley State Cardinals Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 15th 2023

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Butler will continue its homestand and conclude nonconference play against Division II Saginaw Valley State on Friday in Indianapolis. The Bulldogs (8-2) ventured past regulation for the second time in three outings last Saturday with a 97-90 double-overtime victory versus California. Four Butler players scored in double figures, led by Posh Alexander’s 21 points. Jahmyl Telfort added 20 points, Pierre Brooks II scored 18 and DJ Davis contributed 13. “We took a heck of a … more

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Purdue Boilermakers vs. Arizona Wildcats Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 16th 2023

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The focus will be on the big men when No. 1 Arizona plays No. 3 Purdue on Saturday in Indianapolis. One of the best nonconference matchups of the college basketball season starts down low, where the Boilermakers (9-1) unleash 7-foot-4, 300-pound senior Zach Edey, an All-American who is averaging 24.8 points and 10.8 rebounds per game. Arizona (8-0) counters with 7-foot, 260-pound senior Oumar Ballo (12.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg) and a freshman whose size helped … more

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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Houston Rockets Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 15th 2023

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The Houston Rockets get an opportunity to record the league’s first hat trick over the Grizzlies when the clubs meet for a third time Friday night in Memphis. The Rockets followed up on a 111-91 home romp over the Grizzlies on Nov. 22 with a 117-104 victory Wednesday night in another meeting in Houston. Former Grizzlies defensive ace Dillon Brooks contributed 13 and 11 points in the wins. As the Grizzlies await Ja Morant’s 25-game … more

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Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 15th 2023

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The visiting Atlanta Hawks will be out to gain a split of their two-game series with the Toronto Raptors on Friday and end their five-game losing streak. Toronto halted its own four-game losing streak Wednesday night with a 135-128 victory over Atlanta in the series opener. The Raptors, not known for their ability to hit from long range, shot 52.9 percent from 3-point range (18 of 34). Atlanta made it close when Bogdan Bogdanovic sank … more

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San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 15th 2023

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The San Antonio Spurs will not only get a second chance in three days to earn a victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, they get another opportunity Friday to put an end to their franchise-record losing streak. The Lakers barely escaped with a 122-119 win over the Spurs on Wednesday, needing to make clutch free throws in the final minute to hold off San Antonio. The Spurs have dropped 18 straight games, last coming … more