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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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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 28th 2023

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The Minnesota Timberwolves will try to avoid sustaining back-to-back losses for the first time this season when they face the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night in Minneapolis. Minnesota has surged to the top of the Western Conference standings with 22 wins in its first 29 games. Part of the Timberwolves’ surprise success has been an ability to bounce back from disappointment, as Minnesota has compiled a 6-0 record in games after a loss. That perfect … more

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Oregon Ducks vs. Southern California Trojans Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 28th 2023

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Southern California and Oregon open the Pac-12 Conference slate Thursday when the Ducks host the Trojans in Eugene. USC (6-5) continues a four-game road swing, having split a pair in Alabama. The Trojans routed Alabama State on Dec. 19, 79-59, ending a losing skid that extended to three games with their 91-75 loss Dec. 17 at Auburn. Arrinten Page led USC with a career-high 12 points against Alabama State. Kobe Johnson and Isaiah Collier each … more

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Oregon St. Beavers vs. UCLA Bruins Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 28th 2023

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UCLA coach Mick Cronin is not one to sugarcoat anything, especially when his team is struggling. “They’re young, they’re trying to live up to the letters on the jersey and the ball’s not going in and they start to feel the snowball effect,” Cronin said Friday night after a 69-60 home loss to Maryland. “This is just my opinion, I’m not saying I’m right … but we’ve lost our confidence.” The Bruins will try to … more

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Kentucky Wildcats vs. Illinois St. Redbirds Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 29th 2023

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Of all the good signs No. 8 Kentucky has provided its fans in a 9-2 start, its ability to shoot well and often from long range might be its best. The Wildcats hope to display it again Friday night when they close their non-conference schedule against Illinois State in Lexington, Ky. Recent John Calipari teams have played inside-out and often overpowered opponents in the lane but haven’t always been able to shoot over the top … more

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Maryland Terrapins vs. Coppin St. Eagles Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 28th 2023

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Maryland’s winning streak at home, now more than a year old, gets the ultimate test on Jan. 2 when the Terrapins host No. 1 Purdue. But first, Maryland (8-4) has a chance to extend that streak to 19 games on Thursday night with a tune-up against Coppin State (1-12) in College Park, Md. The Terrapins are coming off a 69-60 win Friday at UCLA that was propelled by a virtuoso performance from Jahmir Young, who … more