(36-41-3 in opposition to the unfold in 2022)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (-2.5) over Miami Dolphins
The 8-7 Dolphins have misplaced 4 straight, but, they’re nonetheless in a position to clinch the AFC’s closing Wild Card spot with a win over the Patriots and a Jets loss. Teddy Bridgewater is beginning for the concussed Tua Tagovailoa, so my cash’s on the 7-8 Patriots spoiling the Dolphins’ T-shirt-and-hat recreation. A win over Miami at Gillette retains New England alive for a do-or-die state of affairs in Buffalo in Week 18. Nick Folk would be the hero in a three-point win and canopy.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (+1.5) over New York Jets
Zach Wilson deserves to get crushed proper now, however let’s loosen up with the Mike White lovefest. The 7-8 Jets have misplaced 4 straight, whereas the 7-8 Seahawks have misplaced three straight. It’s a playoff recreation for each groups. The distinction right here may very well be the potential return of Tyler Lockett as Geno Smith’s prime receiver. White is getting an excessive amount of credit score by being a highway favourite, and the 12’s in Seattle will make certain he is aware of it. Seahawks win at house.
GREEN BAY PACKERS (-3) over Minnesota Vikings
After profitable three straight, the 7-8 Packers know they should beat the 12-3 Vikings in an effort to keep alive within the NFC Wild Card hunt. Green Bay already misplaced to Minnesota again in Week 1, however this time it’s at Lambeau and the Packers are in a must-win state of affairs. The Vikings have received two straight, they usually like to be concerned in shut video games. I don’t suppose that adjustments on this one, and a Rodgers game-winning landing drive whereas down a area purpose provides the Packers a four-point win.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (+2.5) over Baltimore Ravens
Lamar Jackson will miss his fourth straight recreation with a knee harm. Still, Tyler Huntley and the 10-5 Ravens are favored at house on Sunday Night Football in a must-win for Kenny Pickett and the 7-8 Steelers. Pittsburgh has received two straight. The Steelers’ solely loss of their final 5 video games was to the Ravens. It was a 16-14 rating. I anticipate this one to even be settled by a area purpose or much less. Give me Pittsburgh to squeeze out a win in Baltimore and keep alive within the playoff race.
BUFFALO BILLS (-1.5) over Cincinnati Bengals
This may very well be a preview of the AFC Championship. The 11-4 Bengals have received seven straight and are the No. 3 seed within the AFC. The 12-3 Bills have received six straight and are the No. 1 seed within the AFC. Cincinnati can clinch the division with a win and a Baltimore loss. Buffalo can clinch the No. 1 seed with a win and a Kansas City loss. With lots at stake for each groups, I’m betting on Josh Allen to deal with the Bengals with a win and a canopy in Cincinnati on Monday Night Football.
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