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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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Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New Jersey Devils Pick & Prediction JANUARY 11th 2024

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The high-scoring New Jersey Devils have been playing well and also received some good news on the injury to star center Jack Hughes. Winners of five of their past seven matches (5-2-0) but idle since Saturday’s 6-4 home loss against the Vancouver Canucks, the Devils will play at the Tampa Bay Lightning Thursday night in the teams’ first meeting of the season. They will do so without the dynamic Hughes, who was felled Friday with … more

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Vancouver Canucks Pick & Prediction JANUARY 11th 2024

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The Vancouver Canucks, in the midst of their longest road trip this season, go to Pittsburgh on Thursday to face the Penguins in what will be their third game in four nights. The busy schedule certainly doesn’t seem to daunt the Canucks. They are 3-1 on the seven-game jaunt and are coming off wins on back-to-back nights against the Rangers and Islanders, following a win Saturday over New Jersey in the same large metropolitan area. … more

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Anaheim Ducks Pick & Prediction JANUARY 11th 2024

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The Carolina Hurricanes will be back in action Thursday night after a four-day layoff, out to maintain many of the good vibes that have developed the past few weeks. The opponent in the home game at Raleigh, N.C., will be the Anaheim Ducks, who are in the midst of a roster adjustment. “I think the guys needed a little breather,” Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour said. “We were in a pretty good rhythm, so that’s the … more

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Florida Panthers vs. Los Angeles Kings Pick & Prediction JANUARY 11th 2024

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There is no hotter team in the NHL than the Florida Panthers, who have won eight straight games. It’s the third-longest winning streak in franchise history. Meanwhile, not yet halfway through the season, the Los Angeles Kings — who are set to visit the Panthers Thursday in Sunrise, Fla. — have already experienced record highs and deflating lows. On Dec. 7, the Kings set an NHL record with their 11th consecutive road win to start … more

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Detroit Red Wings vs. Edmonton Oilers Pick & Prediction JANUARY 11th 2024

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Normally, getting only 15 shots on goal is a recipe for disaster in the NHL but even that low total couldn’t stop the red-hot Edmonton Oilers. They pulled out a 2-1 victory Tuesday in Chicago and will look to extend their winning streak to nine games in Detroit on Thursday. If they’re successful, the Oilers would tie the franchise record for consecutive victories. “Once we get rolling and feeling our game like we are now, … more