The NFL’s regular season is drawing to a close.
A Saturday tripleheader laden with playoff implications gives way to nine games on Sunday. Most of the postseason spots are locked in but there is still lots to decide, including who will get the NFC’s No. 1 seed and a first-round bye.
Check out our Week 17 NFL betting guide, featuring staff picks and predictions to help you make the best wagers.
NFL betting guide: Week 17
Let’s lay out what’s at stake this Saturday:
- The Los Angeles Chargers can secure a playoff spot with a win over the New England Patriots.
- Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals need a win against the Denver Broncos to keep their playoff hopes alive. Bo Nix and Co. can punch their ticket with a victory.
- The Los Angeles Rams can clinch the NFC West this weekend — with some help. The Rams are 8-2 in their last 10 and are a touchdown favourite over the Arizona Cardinals.
Sunday’s 1 p.m. slate is very ho-hum.
The Buffalo Bills can lock in their slot as the AFC’s No. 2 seed with a win over the New York Jets. Josh Allen also looks to solidify his case as the league’s MVP.
At the same time, the Philadelphia Eagles aim to rebound from a loss by defeating their arc-rivals, the Dallas Cowboys.
The biggest game of the weekend comes at 4:25 p.m. ET in Title Town when the Green Bay Packers host the Minnesota Vikings.
And at night, the Atlanta Falcons hit the road for a date with the Washington Commanders. The Dirty Birds can still win the division and hope Michael Penix Jr. can out-duel fellow rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Here are some quick betting notes for Week 17:
- Highest total: Broncos vs. Bengals (49.5)
- Biggest spread: Jets vs. Bills (-10)
- Six teams have odds of +200 or longer to win (Cardinals, Panthers, Cowboys, Giants, Jets, Browns)
Lines and odds are listed as of 3:00 p.m. ET on Dec. 27.
For the latest, visit our NFL Week 17 markets. And be sure to check out the latest injury news from around the league.
Now, see how our staff is wagering on this slate.
Week 17 betting predictions
If you need a one-stop shop for spread bets, we have you covered.
Our NFL Week 17 ATS picks, via Avery Perri, Steven Psihogios and Spencer Closs provide a recommendation against the spread for every game.
We have plenty of other picks, too.
Parlay picks: The Packers don’t have a signature win over one of their top divisional rivals … yet. Psihogios thinks that changes this weekend and is backing Green Bay to beat Minnesota in his +435 wager.
Prop picks: Bucky Irving, Rico Dowdle and Bijan Robinson are the subjects of this week’s NFL prop picks. Find out how Perri is betting on them.
TD picks: Closs is backing one star wide receiver and two running backs to find the end zone this week.
Packers vs. Vikings SGP picks: Green Bay and Minnesota are both playoff-bound, but there are still seeding opportunities at stake. This +310 SGP includes prop bets on both starting tailbacks, Josh Jacobs and Aaron Jones.
Falcons vs. Commanders prop picks: Michael Penix Jr.’s first NFL start was … okay. But his efficiency was encouraging. Our Jordan Horrobin expects a solid showing from the rookie on Sunday Night Football.
Lions vs. 49ers best bets: If Minnesota loses on Sunday, a Monday Night Football win by the Lions would grant them another NFC North title. Closs is content to lay points with the visitors in prime time.
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Avery joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2022 before stepping into a full-time role soon after. He loves betting on and analyzing golf — mainly because it’s easier than actually playing — but is a fan of all sports, from the NFL to the UFC.