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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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Boston Bruins vs. Nashville Predators Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 14th 2023

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The opening to the Boston Bruins’ centennial season was no on-ice masterpiece. After David Pastrnak’s two goals helped the Bruins grind out a 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, Boston will try to keep improving its game on Saturday as it welcomes in the Nashville Predators to complete a season-opening, two-game homestand. As for the opener, there was some good, some bad. All to be expected. “I don’t think we played fast enough, consistently enough,” … more

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Winnipeg Jets vs. Florida Panthers Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 14th 2023

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It’s tough to pinpoint if the Florida Panthers can return to the form that took them to the Stanley Cup Final last June, ultimately losing to the Vegas Golden Knights in five games. Florida will try to continue to recapture some of that grinding force heading into Winnipeg on Saturday afternoon to take on the Jets, in both teams’ second game of the season. With one game under their belt, a 2-0 loss to the … more

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Miami Dolphins vs. Carolina Panthers Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 15th 2023

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The Miami Dolphins have been in such an encouraging opening stretch of the season that sometimes it looks like not much could get them off the right path. The Carolina Panthers aren’t projected to derail the Dolphins when the teams meet on Sunday afternoon in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami (4-1) is off to its best start in 20 years and will be making adjustments to the offensive depth chart after an injury to a rising … more

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Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 15th 2023

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The Minnesota Vikings will try to bounce back without their top playmaker when they visit the Chicago Bears in a matchup of NFC North rivals Sunday. Minnesota (1-4) is coming off a 27-20 loss at home to the Kansas City Chiefs, which marked its fourth single-digit defeat of the season. The loss stung even worse as star wide receiver Justin Jefferson injured his hamstring late in the game and was forced to leave. This week, … more

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Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 13th 2023

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The Washington Capitals and visiting Pittsburgh Penguins will be looking for a fresh start Friday, even though only one of them will be playing in a season opener. Both teams are looking to rebound after missing the playoffs last season, but only the Capitals will be dropping the curtain on 2023-24. On a team closely identified with 38-year-old goal-scoring machine Alex Ovechkin, Washington has incorporated a new slogan, Something to Prove, which is displayed in … more