Sam Panayotovich
FOX Sports Betting Analyst
Four out of 5 wasn’t unhealthy two weeks in the past.
One in 5 final week AND Bad.
Clemson stuffing third-and-4 from the 1-yard line to remain out of the quantity in opposition to Texas was infuriating. It’s greatest when groups want only one yard and line up their quarterback deep within the shotgun.
Anyway …
I’ve three NFL bets and one College Football Playoff guess for this weekend’s picks. Remember, this area is just not the place for 1,000,000 picks or 5 groups. These will at all times be the video games I like essentially the most.
Let’s go to work.
2024 report: (39-40, -4.8 models)
Hawks @ Commanders (-4, O/U 47.5)
It was time for the Falcons to maneuver on to rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. His means to push the ball down the sector is an enormous want for an offense that has change into fairly defendable with Kirk Cousins motionless and banged up. The Commanders are flying excessive after upsetting the Eagles final Sunday, and also you’re undoubtedly paying a premium for that call. Get the factors.
PICK: Falcons (+4) will lose by lower than 4 factors or win outright
Nick’s picks for Week 17: Broncos underdogs, Vikings favorites
Packers @ Vikings (-1, O/U 48.5)
Wise guys love the Packers in macro and micro and it is sensible. I wrote about “American Game of the Week” for FOX earlier this week and these two groups are virtually equal on impartial floor. The reality is, I do not assume Minnesota’s house discipline will get sufficient credit score. That constructing is a unique animal when the Vikings are good, and I feel their protection will make sufficient performs to win.
PICK: Vikings (-1) wins by greater than 1 level
Cardinals @ Rams (-6.5, U/U 47.5)
Speaking of awards, what number of factors are the Rams scoring?! I do know the favorites are dominating this NFL season and technically the Cardinals don’t have anything to play for, however that is ridiculous. I do not consider Arizona will lie on the railroad tracks and get run over, and I refuse to consider Los Angeles is a landing higher than a division rival. I suppose we’ll see.
PICK: Cardinals (+6.5) will lose by lower than 6.5 factors or win outright
Best CFB Bowl Games Bets: Iowa State vs. Miami, Penn State vs. Boise State
Our Lady in opposition to Georgia (-2, O/U 44)
Maybe I’m a bit of biased since I’m holding a ticket for 10-1 Notre Dame to win the nationwide title. Since the bracket was launched, I nonetheless thought Notre Dame was sturdy sufficient on protection to stifle Indiana’s offense and deal with Georgia backup quarterback Gunner Stockton. And please miss me with the “he is higher than Carson Beck” nonsense. The Irish are likely to get a whole lot of criticism for being perpetually overrated, however I really consider the protection and working recreation are on a unique degree this yr.
PICK: Notre Dame (+2) will lose by lower than 2 factors or win outright
Sam Panayotovich is a sports activities betting analyst for FOX Sports and BetQL Network. He beforehand labored for WGN Radio, NBC Sports and VSiN. Follow him on Twitter @spshoot.
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