Free NFL Picks For Today 12/8/2024
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans NFL Pick Prediction 12/8/2024
Jaguars at Titans Injuries
Jacksonville lost quarterback Trevor Lawrence to the IR. The rest of the starters are healthy. On defense a corner is questionable. Tennessee right tackle is questionable. On defense a nose tackle, two linebackers, corner and nickel back are questionable. Jacksonville has a clear injury advantage based on the Chao ratings. Tennessee defense has the lowest health rating at 78.2.
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Jaguars at Titans 1PM ET—Jacksonville drops to 2-10 following their 23-20 home defeat to Houston. The Jaguars gained 373 yards with 97 rushing for 3.9 yards per run. On defense they surrendered 326 yards to the Texans with 218 passing on 34 attempts. Mac Jones completed 20 of 32 for 235 yards and two touchdowns. He replaced an injured Trevor Lawrence. Tennessee fell to 3-9 with their 42-19 road defeat at Washington. The Titans put up 245 yards with 35 rushing on 11 carries. Defensively they allowed 463 yards to the Commanders with 267 rushing for 5.9 yards per carry. Will Levis went 18 of 37 for 212 yards and two touchdowns.
The Pick with the Explanation
Mac Jones relieved well for Lawrance to keep the Jaguars competitive in that loss but covered against the Texans. The Titans have failed to cover all five at home losing four straight up. The Jaguars in their past five games are rushing for 5.1 yards a carry. The Titans defense in their past five games are allowing 31 points with 68% completions with 6.9 yards per pass attempt. In this period, they rush for 3.2 yards a carry with inaccurate passing. Play Jacksonville +3.5.
Atlanta Falcons vs. Minnesota Vikings NFL Pick Prediction 12/8/2024
Falcons at Vikings Injuries
Atlanta fullback is out and on defense a corner is questionable. Minnesota right guard is questionable. On defense a corner is out with nose tackle and linebacker questionable. Atlanta has a slight injury advantage based on Dr Chao ratings. They have a health score of 91 with both units highly rated.
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Falcons at Vikings 1PM ET—Atlanta fell to 6-6 following their 17-13 home defeat to LA Chargers. The Falcons gained 350 yards with 116 rushing for 3.1 yards per run. On defense they held LA to 187 yards with 131 passing on 24 attempts. Kirk Cousins completed 24 of 39 for 245 yards with four interceptions. Minnesota improved to 10-2 after their 23-22 home win to Arizona. The Vikings put up 273 yards with 68 rushing for 4.5 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 406 yards to the Cardinals with 154 rushing for 5 yards per run. Sam Darnold hit 21 of 31 for 235 yards with two touchdowns.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Falcons have been able to move the football on the road with 4.8 yards per run and 67 completions for 7.6 yards per pass attempt. The Vikings in their past three games are struggling on the ground plus allowing 278 yards passing for 6.7 yards per pass attempt. The Falcons are 5-3 to the spread on the road following a home loss. Minnesota is 1-3 to the spread at home facing teams that average 350 yards passing per game or greater. Play Atlanta +6.
Carolina Panthers vs. Philadelphia Eagles NFL Pick Prediction 12/8/2024
Panthers at Eagles Injuries
Carolina receiver Coker is doubtful with tight end Sanders and their right guard questionable. On defense a linebacker is out with two linebackers questionable. Philadelphia starters on offense are healthy. On defense a safety is out. Philadelphia has a clear injury advantage based on Dr Chao ratings. Both offenses have high health ratings. Carolina on defense have a low health rating of 77.4.
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Panthers at Eagles 1PM ET—Carolina fell to 3-9 following their 26-23 home overtime defeat to Tampa Bay. The Panthers gained 367 yards with 78 rushing for 3.7 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 445 yards to the Buccaneers with 236 rushing for 6.1 yards per run. Bryce Young completed 26 of 46 for 298 yards with a touchdown. Philadelphia moves to 10-2 after their 24-19 road win at Baltimore. The Eagles posted 252 yards with 140 rushing for 4.2 yards per run. On defense they allowed 372 yards to the Ravens with 166 rushing for 5.3 yards per run. Jalen Hurts hit 11 of 19 for 118 yards and a touchdown.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Eagles at home average 4.8 yards per run with 70% completions for 8 yards per pass attempt. They allow 20 points per game at home with 4.1 yards per run. Carolina on the road is allowing 32 points per game with 715 completions for 7.5 yards per pass attempt. The Panthers have shown improvement offensively the past three games by putting up 23 points per game with 4.7 yards per run. Play Carolina and Philadelphia over 45.
NY Jets vs. Miami Dolphins NFL Pick Prediction 12/8/2024
Jets at Dolphins Injuries
NY running back Hall is out with their left tackle, right tackle and right guard questionable. On defense a corner is doubtful. Miami left tackle is questionable. On defense a linebacker and nickel back are questionable. Miami has a slight injury advantage based on the Chao ratings. The Jets offense has the lowest health rating at 77.7 with the Dolphins offense the highest at 87.4.
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Jets at Dolphins—NY fell to 3-9 following their 26-21 home defeat to Seattle. The Jets gained 258 yards with 89 rushing for 4.2 yards per run. On defense they allowed 259 yards to the Seahawks with 84 rushing for 3.7 yards per run. Aaron Rodgers completed 21 of 30 for 185 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Miami drops to 5-7 after their 30-17 road defeat at Green Bay. The Dolphins put up 375 yards with 39 rushing for 2.8 yards a carry. Defensively they surrendered 388 yards to the Packers with 274 passing on 28 attempts. Tua hit 27 of 46 for 265 yards with two touchdowns.
The Pick with the Explanation
NY defensive form poor in their past three games by allowing 28 points with 73% completions for 7.9 yards per pass attempt. Their offense in this span is averaging 4.5 yards per pass attempt. NY is 1-5 to the spread on the road as they get outscored by 10 points per game. Play Miami -6.
Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Pick Prediction 12/8/2024
Browns at Steelers Injuries
Cleveland receiver Tillman is out and on defense a safety is questionable. Pittsburgh receiver Pickens is questionable, and their defensive starters are healthy. Pittsburgh has a clear injury advantage based on the Chao ratings.
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Browns at Steelers 1PM ET—Cleveland fell to 3-9 following their 41-32 road defeat to Denver. The Browns gained 452 yards with 77 rushing for 3.3 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 400 yards to the Broncos with 294 passing on 35 attempts. Jameis Winston completed 24 of 58 for 497 yards with four touchdowns and three picks. Pittsburgh is 9-3 with their 44-38 road win at Cincinnati. The Steelers produced 520 yards with 110 rushing for 4.2 yards a carry. Defensively they allowed 395 yards to the Bengals with 282 passing on 38 attempts. Russell Wilson hit 29 of 38 for 414 yards with three touchdowns and an interception.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Steelers have trended over with the quarterback change to Wilson. They are 6-1 to the over in their past seven games. The Browns have trended to the over with the change to Winston. Cleveland is 4-1 to the over in their past five games. In their past three games the Steelers are averaging 27 points per game with 71% completions for 8.1 yards per pass attempt. Their defense in this period is allowing 26 points per game with 7.2 yards per pass attempt. The Browns defense over this span surrendering 32 points per game with 5 yards per run and 267 yards passing for 8.6 yards per pass attempt. Their passing game over this period putting up 357 yards per game with 8.1 yards per pass attempt. Play Cleveland and Pittsburgh over 43.5.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Pick Prediction 12/8/2024
Raiders at Buccaneers Injuries
Las Vegas running back Mattison and receiver Meyers are questionable. On defense nickel back is out. Tampa Bay running back Irving is questionable. On defense two linebackers and a safety are out with a nickel back questionable. There is no clear injury advantage based on the Chao ratings. Both defenses have the lowest health ratings with Tampa Bay at 80.1 and Las Vegas at 78.6.
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Raiders at Buccaneers 1PM ET—Las Vegas fell to 2-10 following their 19-17 road defeat to Kansas City. The Raiders gained 434 yards with 116 rushing for 4.6 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 329 yards to the Chiefs with 266 passing on 46 attempts. Aiden O’Connell completed 23 of 35 for 340 yards with two touchdowns. Tampa Bay improved to 6-6 after their 26-23 road win at Carolina in overtime. The Bucs put up 445 yards with 236 rushing for 6.1 yards a carry. Defensively they allowed 367 yards to the Panthers with 289 passing on 46 attempts. Baker Mayfield hit 21 of 33 for 235 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.
The Pick with the Explanation
Healthy offenses battling banged up defenses here. Perfect weather at 73 degrees and little wind. The Raiders defense facing NFC opponents this season are allowing 28 points per game with 7.5 yards per pass attempt. The Bucs defense facing AFC foes this year is allowing 32 points per game, 5.4 yards per run and 75% completions for 7.3 yards per pass attempt. Out of conference foes usually square off once every four years so each defense is not familiar with opposing offensive playmakers. The Bucs have gone over in four of six at home. Play Las Vegas and Tampa Bay over 47.
New Orleans Saints vs. NY Giants NFL Pick Prediction 12/8/2024
Saints at Giants Injuries
New Orleans starters on offense and defense are healthy. NY receiver Nabers and right tackle are questionable with their left tackle doubtful. On defense an end, linebacker and corner are out. A nose tackle, corner and nickel back are questionable. New Orleans has a clear injury advantage based on Dr Chao ratings. The Saints defense has the highest health rating of 88.00 with the Giants health rating on defense the lowest at 75.3.
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Saints at Giants 1PM ET—New Orleans fell to 4-8 following their 21-14 home defeat to LA Rams. The Saints gained 327 yards with 143 rushing for 4.6 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 322 yards to LA with 156 rushing for 5.4 yards per run. Derek Carr completed 24 of 37 for 184 yards with a touchdown. NY is 2-10 after their 27-20 road defeat in Dallas. The Giants posted 247 yards with 116 rushing for 5.5 yards a carry. Defensively they allowed 317 yards to the Cowboys with 122 rushing for 3.8 yards a carry. Drew Lock went 21 of 32 for 178 yards with an interception.
The Pick with the Explanation
The weather forecast is 50 degrees and about 14 MPH wind. The Giants offense at home has averaged 10 points per game with 3.7 yards per run and 4.8 yards pass attempt. The Saints offense on the road has put up 22 points per game with 4.6 yards per run and 7 yards per pass attempt. This should be enough against this Giants offense. Also, NY defense is banged up. Play New Orleans -5.
Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals NFL Pick Prediction 12/8/2024
Seahawks at Cardinals Injuries
Seattle running back Kenneth Walker is out and on defense a corner is doubtful. Arizona starters of offense are healthy. On defense a tackle and safety are questionable. No significant injury advantage based on the Chao ratings. All four units have high health ratings.
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Seahawks at Cardinals 4PM ET—Seattle improved to 7-5 following their 26-21 road win at NY Jets. The Seahawks gained 259 yards with 84 rushing for 4.2 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 258 yards with 89 rushing for 4.2 yards per run. Geno Smith completed 20 of 31 passes for 206 yards with a touchdown. Arizona sits at 6-6 with their 23-22 road defeat at Minnesota. The Cardinals posted 406 yards with 154 rushing for 5 yards a carry. Defensively they allowed 273 yards to the Vikings with 68 rushing for 4.5 yards per run. Kyle Murray hit 31 of 45 for 260 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.
The Pick with the Explanation
Seattle defense has been in great form as in their past three games allowed 14.7 points per game with 4.3 yards per run and 5.4 yards per pass attempt. They are completing 71% of their passes in this period. The Cardinals defense in this span is outstanding as well. The Seahawks have covered three straight. They held Arizona to six points in their first meeting. Play Seattle +3.
Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers NFL Pick Prediction 12/8/2024
Bears at 49ers Injuries
Chicago center is out with running back Swift and receiver Moore is questionable. On defense a safety is out. San Francisco left tackle and left guard are out. On defense an end is out with linebacker and safety are questionable. Running back McCaffrey out for season. Chicago has a massive injury advantage based on the Chao ratings. Massive advantage on both sides of the field for Chicago with 49ers health ratings of 65.9 on offense and 75.4 on defense. The Bears rating is 88 on offense and defense.
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Bears at 49ers 4:25PM ET—Chicago is 4-8 with their 23-20 road defeat at Detroit. The Bears gained 312 yards with 78 rushing for 5.2 yards per run. On defense they allowed 405 yards to the Lions with 194 rushing for 5.9 yards per run. Caleb Williams completed 20 of 39 for 256 yards with three touchdowns. San Francisco is 5-7 with their 35-10 road defeat at Buffalo. The 49ers posted 239 yards with 153 rushing for 5.7 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 372 yards to the Bills with 220 rushing for 5.8 yards per run. Brock Purdy hit 11 of 18 for 94 yards.
The Pick with the Explanation
Injury advantage too huge for the Bears here. Chicago offense in their past three games are averaging 4.7 yards per run. They have defended the pass well on the road. San Francisco in this period allowing 31 points per game with 71% completions for 6.9 yards per pass attempt. They are averaging 12 points and 5.7 yards per pass attempt in this period. The 49ers have missed the cover in four straight. Play Chicago +3.
Buffalo Bills vs. LA Rams NFL Pick Prediction 12/8/2024
Bills at Rams Injuries
Buffalo receiver Coleman and tight end Kincaid are questionable. Their defensive starters are healthy. LA left tackle is questionable and on defense a linebacker is questionable. Chicago has a slight injury advantage based on the Chao ratings. Buffalo has health ratings of 92 on offense and defense. LA has been about the healthiest they have been this season with a team rating of 88.5.
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Bills at Rams 4:25PM ET—Buffalo moves to 10-2 after their 35-10 home win to San Francisco. The Bills gained 372 yards with 220 rushing for 5.8 yards per run. On defense they allowed 239 yards to the 49ers with 88 passing on 18 attempts in heavy snow. Josh Allen completed 13 of 37 for 148 yards with two touchdowns. LA is 6-6 with their 21-14 road win at New Orleans. The Rams gained 322 yards with 158 rushing for 5.4 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 327 yards to the Saints with 143 rushing for 4.6 yards per carry. Sam Stafford went 14 of 24 for 183 yards with two touchdowns.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Bills offense against the AFC is averaging 33 points per game with 4.9 yards per run and 75% completions for 8.7 yards per pass attempt. LA defense in their past three games is allowing 5.5 yards per run with 70% completion rate. The Bills in this span are putting up 32 points per game with 4.6 yards per run and 7.3 yards per pass attempt. Play Buffalo -3.5.
LA Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs NFL Pick Prediction 12/8/2024
Chargers at Chiefs Injuries
LA receiver McConkey is questionable and on defense a linebacker is out. KC is healthy on offense and defense. KC has an injury advantage based on the Chao ratings. They have at or near 90 health ratings on offense and defense. LA has key defenders on IR and out for the season.
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Chargers at Chiefs 4:25PM ET—LA is 8-4 following their 17-13 road win at Atlanta. The Chargers gained 187 yards with 56 rushing for 3.3 yards per run. On defense they allowed 340 yards to the Falcons with 116 rushing for 3.1 yards per rush. Justin Herbert completed 16 of 23 for 147 yards. KC is 11-1 after their 19-17 home win to Las Vegas. The Chiefs put up 329 yards with 63 rushing for 3.9 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 424 yards to the Raiders with 318 passing on 35 attempts. Patrick Mahomes went 26 of 46 for 306 yards with a touchdown.
The Pick with the Explanation
LA in their road games held teams to 13.2 points per game with 5.4 yards per pass attempt. KC is holding divisional foes to 15.3 points per game. LA is 5-1 to the under on the road. KC is 14-4 to the under at home against the AFC. Play LA and KC under 43.