NFL Betting: Week 17 Best Picks and Advice
Stadium sports betting analyst Nate Jacobson breaks down every NFL season's point spread using lines as of Thursday morning. He has a podcast that drops every Tuesday and Thursday.
Mike White is the new Jets starting quarterback. He has been the steadier quarterback than Zach Wilson. White missed the last two games with fractured ribs. The line has settled back down to -1.5. Jets would make the playoffs with a win and Dolphins loss plus a Patriots loss.
Green Bay Packers are 7-8 and the Vikings are 12-3. The Vikings have won 11 of their games by eight points or less. Last week's win over the Giants encapsulates the season perfectly. This will be the first game outdoors for the Minnesota Vikings since Week 10. Green Bay is 7th in the NFC and has a realistic chance of making the playoffs.
The Browns are coming off two home games where weather hindered their offensive output. Deshaun Watson has started four games this season and hasn't lived up to expectations. The Commanders are going to start Carson Wentz at quarterback after going with Taylor Heinicke.
Dolphins are a +3 favorite over Patriots. Tua Tagovailoa entered the concussion protocol on Monday. Teddy Bridgewater played well for the Dolphins earlier this season.
The Cowboys are playing a Thursday night game against the Titans. The Cowboys beat the Eagles last week. Next week's regular season finale will decide the AFC South and the No. 4 seed in the playoffs.
The Panthers are the underdogs at Buccaneers (-3) in this game. The Buccaneers almost lost to Trace McSorley and the Cardinals on Christmas.
Tyler Huntley will start for the Ravens at the Steelers. Pittsburgh won last week and is still in the playoff hunt. The Steelers are playing the Dolphins. A Dolphins win earlier in day would eliminate the Pittsburgh Steelers before kickoff.
Saints are favored by 6.5 points against the Eagles. The Eagles have the first-round pick next season. If you want to bet on this game, wait until after the Cowboys game is decided on Thursday.
Colt McCoy could return for the Cardinals after missing last week with a concussion. If he does, I might bet Arizona. I'm worried the Falcons don't have motivation for this game after losing at home last weekend.
Jaguars are playing at home game against Titans next week. Texans won their second game of the season last week and are in danger of losing the No. 1 pick if they win one of their last two games.
Lions are a 6-point favorite against Bears. Bears' offense should be able to score, but I don't trust their defense to get stops.
Broncos are the team that fired their head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Jerry Rosburg will take over as Denver's interim head Coach. The Chiefs are playing for the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
Colts at Giants is a toss-up. The Colts looked terrible in Nick Foles' first start of the season on Monday night. Giants need to win this game to clinch a playoff spot.
49ers are at home against the Raiders. Derek Carr is going to be benched for the rest of the season. Jarrett Stidham will start for him.
Rams are playing against the Chargers, who clinched a spot in the playoffs with two games to spare. The Rams have played better football with Baker Mayfield under center and are incentivized to win since they don't have their first-round pick.
Bills are the No. 1 seed in the AFC and play Bengals on Monday night. Bengals are currently the third seed and are in a playoff race with Baltimore. If Bengals win, they would clinch the division and the Ravens would lose and it would be decided in Week 18.
