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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans NFL Betting Pick Prediction 1/7/2024
Jaguars at Titans—Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawence, receiver Kirk and receiver Jones are questionable. Their defensive starters are healthy. Tennessee right guard is questionable. Quarterback Will Levis is out. A defensive end is out. Jacksonville improved to 9-7 with their 26-0 home win to Carolina. The Jaguars rushed for 155 yards on 35 carries. They held the Panthers to 57 yards rushing with 67 passing yards on 32 attempts. Trevor Lawrence missed the game with a shoulder injury and was questionable to play early in the week. Tennessee drops to 5-11 with their 26-3 road defeat to Houston. The Titans rushed for 53 yards on 21 carries. They allowed 3.1 yards per carry to the Texans with 201 yards passing on 32 attempts. Will Levis is questionable after a leg injury in the first half. Ryan Tannehill relieved in the second half.
The Pick:
If Jacksonville wins this game, they will win the AFC South. Tennessee eliminated. Media reports have Lawrence playing if he can handle the pain. Titans past three games has averaged just 12 points and 226 yards per game. Tannehill will start for the Titans. He is averaging just 7.1 yards per pass attempt and has been ineffective. The Jaguars pounded a playoff eliminated team last week and beat the Titans by 20 at home in the first meeting. Play Jacksonville -3.5.
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions NFL Betting Pick Prediction 1/7/2024
Vikings at Lions—Minnesota right tackle is out. A left tackle and guard are questionable. On defense an end and corner are out. Detroit receiver Jameson Williams is out. On defense their left and right tackle are questionable. Minnesota fell to 7-9 following their 33-10 home defeat to Green Bay. The Vikings rushed for 67 yards on 16 carries. They allowed 177 yards rushing to the Packers with 293 yards passing on 34 attempts. Jaren Hall got the start and was ineffective and benched at the half. Nick Mullens in relief hit 13 of 22 for 113 yards and a touchdown. Detroit drops to 11-5 after their 20-19 road defeat at Dallas. The Lions rushed for 125 yards on 31 carries. They held the Cowboys to 2.9 yards per carry with 323 yards passing on 38 attempts. Jared Goff hit 19 of 34 passes for 271 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. He averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
The Pick:
Minnesota must win and get a lot of help to make the playoffs. Detroit has won the NFC North, but a win clinched the number two seed which means a home game should they advance to the divisional round. Goff at home has been efficient with a 69.9% completion rate and 7.8 yards per pass attempt. Past three games the Vikings’ defense is giving up 30 points and 412 yards per game. The Lions won the first meeting 30-24 on the road in the first meeting and Mullens threw four interceptions. The second seed is motivating for the Lions here. Play Detroit -3.5.
Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals NFL Betting Pick Prediction 1/7/2024
Browns at Bengals—Cleveland is locked as a five seed, so the Browns expected to rest starters. Receiver Tee Higgins is doubtful for the Bengals. On defense a corner is questionable. Cleveland improved to 11-5 following their 37-20 home win to the New York Jets. The Browns rushed for 127 yards on 28 carries. They allowed 107 yards rushing to New York with 253 yards passing on 45 attempts. Cleveland had three turnovers and took two from the Jets. Joe Flacco completed 19 of 29 for 309 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. He averaged 10.7 yards per pass attempt. There is a possibility of Flacco and the starters sitting in Week 18. Cincinnati fell to 8-8 after their 25-17 road defeat to Kansas City. The Bengals rushed for 104 yards on 32 carries. They allowed 132 yards rushing to the Chiefs with 241 yards passing on 29 attempts. Jake Browning hit 19 of 33 for 197 yards and a touchdown. He averaged 6 yards per pass attempt and had a rushing touchdown.
The Pick:
Jake Browning has been efficient by completing 69.9% of his passes with 8.1 yards per pass attempt. Cleveland defense on the road is allowing 29.4 points per game. Play Cincinnati -7.5.
Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints NFL Betting Pick Prediction 1/7/2024
Falcons at Saints—Atlanta quarterback Taylor Heinicke is questionable. Their fullback and center are out. On defense a safety is out with defensive end questionable. New Orleans running back Kamara, receiver Perry and tight end Johnson are questionable. Their right tackle is out. On defense a tackle is questionable. Atlanta fell to 7-9 with their 37-17 road defeat to Chicago. The Falcons rushed for 134 yards on 24 carries. They surrendered 192 yards rushing to the Bears with 240 yards passing on 32 attempts. The Falcons had a -4-turnover margin. Taylor Heinicke completed 10 of 29 for 163 yards with a touchdown and interception. He averaged 5.6 yards per pass attempt and rushed for a touchdown. He was listed as questionable early in the week with an ankle injury and Desmond Ridder relieved. New Orleans improved to 8-8 following their 23-13 road win at Tampa Bay. The Saints rushed for 138 yards on 35 carries. They held the Bucs to 57 yards rushing but 292 yards passing on 33 attempts. New Orleans had a +4-turnover margin. Derek Carr hit 24 of 32 for 197 yards with two touchdowns. He averaged 6.2 yards per pass attempt.
The Pick:
An Atlanta win and Tampa Bay loss and they win the NFC South. New Orleans win or tie and Tampa Bay loss and they win the NFC. A win and a Tampa Bay win and New Orleans needs lots of help to earn a Wildcard berth. Heinicke has been limited in practice and a game time decision with his ankle injury. Taylor Heinicke on the road is completing 46.2% with 6 yards per pass attempt. Ridder on the road a completion rate of 60.1% with 6.4 yards per pass attempt. Past three games the Saints holding teams to 16.3 points per game. Since the bye week Carr has been efficient at home by completing 76.3% of his passes with 7.4 yards per pass attempt. Play New Orleans -3.
New York Jets vs. New England Patriots NFL Betting Pick Prediction 1/7/2024
Jets at Patriots—New York starters on offense and defense are healthy. New England receivers Parker and Thornton are questionable as is their left tackle. On defense two linebackers and three players in the secondary are questionable. New York fell to 6-10 with their 37-20 road defeat to Cleveland. The Jets rushed for 107 yards on 21 carries. They surrendered 127 yards rushing to the Browns with 301 yards passing on 29 attempts. New York had two turnovers and took three from the Patriots. Zach Wilson is questionable with a concussion. Trevor Siemian has been ineffective. New England drops to 4-12 following their 27-21 road defeat to Buffalo. The Patriots rushed for 103 yards on 24 carries. They allowed 127 yards rushing to the Bills with 154 yards passing on 30 attempts. New England had a -3-turnover margin. Bailey Zappe hit 16 of 26 for 209 yards with three interceptions. He had a rushing touchdown.
The Pick:
Both teams’ are playoff eliminated. Snow is forecasted with high winds. New England has the sixth rated defense by allowing 304 yards per game with only 3.2 yards per run. New York defense the past three games are allowing 32 points per game. The Jets have lost and failed to cover four of five in the division by averaging 10.2 points per game. Play New England -1.5.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers NFL Betting Pick Prediction 1/7/2024
Buccaneers at Panthers—Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield and receiver Trey Palmer are questionable. On defense a corner is questionable. Carolina left guard is doubtful. On defense a corner is questionable. Tampa Bay fell to 8-8 after their 23-13 home defeat to New Orleans. The Buccaneers rushed for 57 yards on 15 carries. They allowed 108 yards rushing to the Pelicans with 202 yards passing on 34 attempts. Tampa Bay had a -4-turnover margin. Baker Mayfield completed 22 of 33 for 309 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. He averaged 9.4 yards per pass attempt. Mayfield has been dealing with sore ribs entering practice. Carolina drops to 2-14 after their 26-0 road defeat to Jacksonville. The Panthers rushed for 57 yards on 15 carries. They allowed 155 yards rushing to the Jaguars with 162 yards passing on 24 attempts. Bryce Young hit 19 of 32 for 112 yards and an interception.
The Pick: Tampa Bay clinches the NFC South with a win and eliminated from the playoffs with a loss. Carolina was eliminated. The Bucs head coach confirmed that Mayfield with start. Mayfield has put up strong numbers on the road with a 65.6% completion rate and 7 yards per pass attempt. He has thrown 18 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on the road. Bryce Young was inefficient facing the Bucs defense in the first meeting by completing 48.4% with 5.7 yards per pass attempt. Play Tampa Bay -4.5.
Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers NFL Betting Pick Prediction 1/7/2024
Rams at 49ers—Rams are resting key starters with a playoff berth clinched. San Francisco is resting key starters. Los Angeles improved to 9-7 following their 26-25 road win at New York Giants. The Rams rushed for 105 yards on 23 carries. They allowed 5.1 yards per run to the Giants with 284 yards passing on 41 attempts. Los Angeles had a -2-turnover margin. Matthew Stafford completed 24 of 34 for 317 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. He averaged 9.3 yards per pass attempt. Stafford sits and Carson Wentz gets the start. San Francisco improved to 12-4 with their 27-10 road win at Washington. The 49ers rushed for 184 yards on 39 carries. They limited the Commanders to 62 rushing yards with 163 yards passing on 28 attempts. Brock Purdy will sit Sunday with nothing to play for as the number one seed in the NFC clinched.
The Pick:
Sam Darnold will start for San Francisco and Carsen Wentz for Los Angeles. Wentz has been ineffective in these past two stops with Indianapolis and Washington. He is trying to win the backup job for next season and was signed by the Rams in early November. Darnold had a strong training camp and beat out Trey Lance for the backup job. Don’t want the Rams on the road in a meaningless game. Under McVay they have not been good in the preseason utilizing backups. Play San Francisco -4.
Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers NFL Betting Pick Prediction 1/7/2024
Bears at Packers—Chicago receiver Mooney is out with running back Herbert and Kmet questionable. On defense a corner is doubtful and out. Green Bay receivers Watson and Reed are questionable along with tight end Musgrave. Left guard is also questionable. On defense a linebacker is questionable. Chicago improved to 7-9 with their 37-17 home win to Atlanta. The Bears rushed for 192 yards on 37 carries. They surrendered 134 yards rushing to the Falcons with 173 yards passing on 33 attempts. Chicago had a +4-turnover margin. Justin Fields completed 20 of 32 for 268 yards with a touchdown. He averaged 8.4 yards per pass attempted and rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown. Green Bay is 8-8 following their 33-10 road win at Minnesota. The Packers had 177 yards rushing on 39 carries. They held the Vikings to 67 yards rushing with 144 yards passing on 32 attempts. Jordan Love hit 24 of 33 for 256 yards with three touchdowns. He averaged 7.8 yards per pass attempt.
The Pick:
A win and the Packers clinch a playoff spot. The Bears were eliminated. Jordan Love at home is completing 64.9% with 7 yards per pass attempt. Fields is inefficient on the road completing 57.8% of his passes with 6.4 yards per pass attempt. The Chicago defense on the road is giving up 25 points and 361 yards per game. Play Green Bay -3.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers NFL Betting Pick Prediction 1/7/2024
Chiefs at Chargers—Kansas City has locked into the number three seed and resting Mahomes. Key starters could also sit. Los Angeles receiver Allen is out with their left guard doubtful. On defense an end is out, and linebacker is doubtful. Another linebacker is questionable. Kansas City improved to 10-6 with their 25-17 home win to Cincinnati. The Chiefs rushed for 132 yards on 22 carries. They allowed 104 yards rushing to the Bengals with 159 yards passing on 33 attempts. Patrick Mahomes will not play as KC is locked at the three seed in the AFC. Los Angeles drops to 5-11 following their 16-9 road defeat to Denver. The Chargers rushed for 86 yards on 24 carries. They allowed 101 yards rushing to the Broncos with 212 yards passing on 32 attempts. Easton Stick hit 24 of 38 passes for 220 yards. He averaged 5.8 yards per pass attempt and rushed for 31 yards.
The Pick:
Los Angeles has been hit hard with injuries on both sides of the field as backups are performing in starters roles. Blaine Gabbert gets the start for KC who has lots of NFL experience. Chargers’ offensive performance under Easton Stick was not encouraging enough to lay over a field goal. Play Kansas City +3.5.
Denver Broncos vs. Las Vegas Raiders NFL Betting Pick Prediction 1/7/2024
Broncos at Raiders—Denver starters on offense and defense are healthy. Las Vegas running back Jacobs is out with their fullback questionable. Their defensive starters are healthy. Denver improved to 8-8 with their 16-9 home win to Los Angeles Chargers. The Broncos rushed for 101 yards on 33 carries. They held Los Angeles to 86 yards rushing with 215 yards passing on 38 attempts. Jarrett Stidham completed 20 of 32 for 224 yards with a touchdown. He averaged 7 yards per pass attempt. Las Vegas fell to 7-9 following their 23-20 road defeat to Indianapolis. The Raiders rushed for 84 yards on 25 carries. They allowed 134 yards rushing to the Colts with 215 yards passing on 23 attempts. Aiden O’Connell hit 30 of 47 for 299 yards and two touchdowns. He averaged 6.4 yards per pass attempt.
The Pick:
Both teams’ playoffs were eliminated. Las Vegas defensive performance better as in their home games allowing 15.8 points per game. Past three games Broncos are allowing 25.7 points and 346 yards per game. Raiders seem to be playing for their head coach. Play Las Vegas -3.
Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals NFL Betting Pick Prediction 1/7/2024
Seahawks at Cardinals—Seattle has their right tackle out with fullback questionable. On defense a linebacker and nose tackle are questionable. Arizona starters on offense are healthy. On defense a corner is out with tackle and linebacker questionable. Seattle fell to 8-8 with their 30-23 home defeat to Pittsburgh. The Seahawks rushed for 88 yards on 15 carries. They gave up 202 yards rushing to the Steelers with 266 yards passing on 24 attempts. Geno Smith completed 23 of 33 for 290 yards with a touchdown. He averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt. Arizona is 4-12 after their 35-31 road win at Philadelphia. The Cardinals rushed for 221 yards on 40 carries. They allowed 91 yards rushing to the Eagles with 184 yards passing on 24 attempts. Jalen Hurts hit 18 of 23 for 167 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. He averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt.
The Pick:
Arizona is playoff eliminated. Seattle earned a playoff spot with a win and Green Bay loss. They need lots of help in case of a tie. The Seahawks are the motivated team here. Arizona in their past three games is allowing 34 points and 367 yards per game. Seahawks running back Walker and the playmakers in the passing game are healthy. Play Seattle -3.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders NFL Betting Pick Prediction 1/7/2024
Cowboys at Commanders—Dallas left guard and center are questionable. On defense a tackle and end are questionable. Washington right tackle is questionable. On defense a tackle is out with end and safety questionable. Dallas improved to 11-5 following their 20-19 home win to Detroit. The Cowboys rushed for 61 yards on 21 carries. They allowed 125 yards rushing to the Lions with 295 yards passing on 35 attempts. Each team committed two turnovers. Dak Prescott completed 26 of 38 for 345 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. He averaged 9.1 yards per pass attempt. Washington fell to 4-12 after their 27-10 home defeat to San Francisco. The Commanders rushed for 62 yards on 14 carries. They allowed 184 yards rushing to the 49ers with 224 yards passing on 28 attempts. Washington had a -2-turnover margin. Sam Howell hit 17 of 28 for 169 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. He averaged 6 yards per pass attempt.
The Pick:
Commanders were eliminated from the playoffs some time ago. A Dallas win or Philadelphia loss and they win the NFC East. At worst the Cowboys will be a wildcard team. At home the Washington defense is allowing 33 points and 361 yards per game. They have failed to cover all seven home games. Dallas is averaging 38 points and 427 yards per game in divisional games as they are outscoring teams by 24.4 points per game. Play Dallas -13.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants NFL Betting Pick Prediction 1/7/2024
Eagles at Giants—Philadelphia running back Swift is questionable with receiver Smith out. On defense a corner is out. New York center is out. On defense a corner is doubtful. Philadelphia fell to 11-5 with their 35-31 home defeat to Arizona. The Eagles rushed for 91 yards on 23 carries. They allowed 221 yards rushing to the Cardinals with 228 yards passing on 31 attempts. Jalen Hurts completed 18 of 23 for 167 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. He averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt. New York drops to 5-11 following their 26-25 home defeat to Los Angeles Rams. The Giants rushed for 105 yards on 20 carries. They allowed 105 yards rushing to the Rams with 286 yards passing on 34 attempts. New York had a +2-turnover margin. Tyrod Taylor 27 of 41 for 319 yards with a touchdown and interception. He averaged 7.8 yards per pass attempt and rushed for 40 yards.
The Pick:
The Eagles are in the playoffs but can win the division with a win and Dallas loss or tie. A Dallas loss and Eagles tie also gives Philadelphia the division title. The Eagles’ defense the past three games are allowing 26.7 points per game. If Dallas has a sizable lead against the Commanders, the Eagles will likely pull starters. Tyrod Taylor improved the Giants offense. Play New York +5.
Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins NFL Betting Pick Prediction 1/7/2024
Bills at Dolphins—Buffalo starters on offense and defense are healthy. Miami running back Mostert and receiver Waddle are questionable. On defense a corner is out with linebackers and safety questionable. Buffalo improved to 10-6 with their 27-21 home win to New England. The Bills rushed for 127 yards on 37 carries. They allowed 103 yards rushing to the Patriots with 191 yards passing on 26 attempts. Buffalo had a +3-turnover margin. Josh Allen completed 15 of 30 for 169 yards and an interception. He averaged 5.6 yards per pass attempt and rushed for 44 yards and two touchdowns. Miami is 11-5 following their 56-19 road defeat to Baltimore. The Dolphins rushed for 154 yards on 25 carries. They allowed 160 yards rushing to the Ravens with 331 yards passing on 22 attempts. Miami had a -2-turnover margin. Tua Tagovailoa completed 22 of 38 for 237 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. He averaged 6.2 yards per pass attempt.
The Pick:
Miami is in the playoffs, but a win or tie earns them the AFC East title. A win and the Bills win the AFC East with a tie earning them a Wildcard spot. A loss and they need a Jaguars loss or tie to make the playoffs. The Bills have won nine of ten against Miami behind strong offensive performance. Bills are outscoring the division by an average of 10 points per game. Mostert injury is a concern. Play Buffalo -2.5.