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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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Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Valparaiso Crusaders Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 9th 2023

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Virginia Tech is anxious to see more of the December version of MJ Collins and leave the November version behind. When Virginia Tech (6-3) meets visiting Valparaiso (4-5) in the first-ever meeting of the teams Saturday at Blacksburg, Va., Collins will be on center stage as he tries to build on the best game of his career. In Virginia Tech’s ACC opener Sunday, Collins made all three of his 3-point attempts on his way to … more

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Louisiana State Tigers vs. Kansas State Wildcats Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 9th 2023

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Kansas State is getting used to playing overtime games. More importantly, it’s getting used to winning them. The Wildcats (7-2) have gone into overtime and won in each of their last three games heading into Saturday afternoon’s contest against host LSU in Baton Rouge, La. Kansas State recorded a 72-71 win over visiting Villanova on Tuesday night in the Big 12/Big East Battle. “I like where we’re at,” Wildcats coach Jerome Tang said. “Everybody would … more

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Indiana Hoosiers vs. Auburn Tigers Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 9th 2023

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Indiana and Auburn will be looking to boost their non-conference credentials against NCAA Tournament-caliber foes when they meet on a neutral court Saturday in Atlanta. Auburn coach Bruce Pearl has a deep team that revolves around Johni Broome, a 6-foot-10 junior center, who leads the Tigers with 18.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per game, and a pressure defense. Pearl’s offense features five perimeter players who average more than seven points, led by freshman point guard … more

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DePaul Blue Demons vs. Louisville Cardinals Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 9th 2023

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Sunday’s tight contest at Virginia Tech slipped out of Louisville’s control before leading to a seven-point loss in an Atlantic Coast Conference opener. The Cardinals will aim to get back on track Saturday as they take a break from league play with a visit to Chicago to face struggling DePaul. Louisville (4-4) benefited from 10 first-half points from Mike James to take a 31-30 lead at intermission against the Hokies, but the advantage was short-lived. … more

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Butler Bulldogs vs. California Golden Bears Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 9th 2023

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If the start of this season is any indication, Butler again might be a force to be reckoned with in the Big East Conference. The Bulldogs are off to a 7-2 start after a 72-59 win Tuesday night over Buffalo. Their only losses are to ranked teams — Michigan State and Florida Atlantic — and they own solid wins over Penn State, Boise State and Texas Tech. Butler will try to add another victory to … more