Free NFL Picks For Today 12/29/2024
Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Giants NFL Pick Prediction 12/29/2024
Colts at Giants Injuries
Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson is out, and a left guard is questionable. On defense a linebacker is questionable. NY receiver Malik Nabers is questionable, and their center is out. On defense a linebacker is out. The Colts have a significant injury advantage based on the Dr. Chao ratings. The highest health rating is the Colts defense at 89 with the Giants offense the lowest at 75.5.
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Colts at Giants 1PM ET—Indianapolis improved to 7-8 following their 38-30 home victory to Tennessee. The Colts gained 458 yards with 335 rushing for 6.7 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 307 yards to the Titans with 65 rushing on 22 carries. Anthony Richardson completed 7 of 11 for 131 yards with a touchdown and interception. NY fell to 2-13 with their 34-7 road defeat to Atlanta. The Giants gained 234 yards with 45 rushing on 13 carries. Defensively they allowed 329 yards to the Falcons with 202 passing on 27 attempts. Drew Lock hit 22 of 39 for 210 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.
The Pick with the Explanation
Joe Flacco to start for Indianapolis at quarterback. The Colts are longshots to make the playoffs and are eliminated with a Denver win. New York at home is averaging only 10.6 points per game. In their past three games they have allowed 28 points per game with 71% completions for 8.2 yards per pass attempt. NY has failed to cover 6 of 7 at home. Flacco has completed 67% of his passes this year with 6.9 yards per pass attempt. Play Indianapolis -7.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. New Orleans Saints NFL Pick Prediction 12/29/2024
Raiders at Saints Injuries
Las Vegas starters on offense and defense are healthy. New Orleans running back Kamara is out with receiver Valdes-Scantling questionable. On defense a tackle is questionable. New Orleans quarterback Derek Carr is out. Las Vegas has a clear injury advantage based on Dr Chao ratings. The highest health rating is the Raiders offense with the lowest rating the Saints offense at 63.9. There are key offensive players on the IR for New Orleans.
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Raiders at Saints 1PM ET—Las Vegas improved to 3-12 following their 19-14 home win to Jacksonville. The Raiders gained 314 yards with 69 rushing for 2.6 yards per run. On defense they allowed 308 yards to the Jaguars with 72 rushing for 3.4 yards per run. Aiden O’Connell completed 24 of 38 for 257 yards. New Orleans drops to 5-10 after their 34-0 road defeat at Green Bay on Monday Night. The Saints put up 196 yards with 67 rushing for 3.4 yards per run. On defense they allowed 404 yards to the Packers with 188 rushing for 4.8 yards per run. Spencer Rattler hit 15 of 30 for 153 yards with an interception.
The Pick with the Explanation
Both teams were eliminated from the playoffs. New Orleans in their past three games are averaging only 11 points per game with 3.3 yards per run and 5.4 yards per pass attempt. Aiden O’Connell gives the Raiders a better chance of winning. Short week and injury disadvantage for the Saints here. Play Las Vegas -1.
Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Pick Prediction 12/29/2024
Titans at Jaguars Injuries
Tennessee running back Tony Pollard and their right guard are out with receiver Boyd questionable. On defense a safety is out. Jacksonville left tackle is out and a linebacker on defense is out. No injury advantage based on the Chao ratings.
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Titans at Jaguars 1PM ET—Tennessee fell to 3-12 following their 38-20 road defeat to Indianapolis. The Titans gained 307 yards with 65 rushing on 22 carries. On defense they allowed 458 yards to the Colts with 335 rushing for 6.7 yards a carry. Mason Rudolph hit 23 of 34 for 252 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions. Jacksonville drops to 3-12 after their 19-14 road defeat to Las Vegas. The Jaguars put up 308 yards with 72 rushing on 21 carries. Defensively they allowed 314 yards to the Raiders with 245 passing on 38 attempts. Mac Jones hit 25 of 39 for 247 yards with a touchdown.
The Pick with the Explanation
Both teams were eliminated from the playoffs. The Titan’s defense is in poor form as in their past five games allowing 28 points with 5 yards per run and 71% completions for 7.7 yards per pass attempt. The Jaguar’s defense is in better form as in this period allowing 19 points with 59% completions. The Jaguars in this span are throwing for 247 yards with 68% completions. The Titans failed to cover 13 of 15. Play Jacksonville at Pick.
New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills NFL Pick Prediction 12/29/2024
Jets at Bills Injuries
NY receiver Adams and their right tackle are questionable. On defense a tackle, end, corner, safety and nickel back are questionable. Buffalo starters on offense are healthy. On defense both safeties are questionable. Buffalo has a significant injury advantage based on Dr Chao ratings. The highest rating is the Bills offense at 93.4 and lowest the Jets defense at 76.
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Jets at Bills 1PM ET—NY fell to 4-11 following their 19-9 home defeat to LA Rams. The Jets gained 321 yards with 75 rushing for 3.8 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 242 yards to the Rams with 132 rushing for 4.3 yards a carry. Aaron Rodgers completed 28 of 42 for 258 yards with a touchdown. Buffalo is 12-3 with their 24-21 home win to New England. The Bills posted 324 yards with 172 rushing for 6.1 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 379 yards to the Patriots with 253 passing on 36 attempts. Josh Allen hit 16 of 29 for 154 yards with a touchdown and interception.
The Pick with the Explanation
With a win the Bills will be locked into the #2 seed. The Jets are playoff eliminated. There is a 70% chance of rain with 18 miles per hour wind and 58 degrees. The Jets defense on the road is allowing 28 points per game with 4 yards per run and 6.9 yards per pass attempt. The Bills offense in their past three games putting up 38 points per game with 6 yards per run and 8.6 yards per pass attempt. NY is 2-7 to the spread on the road against winning teams. Play Buffalo -10.
Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Pick Prediction 12/29/2024
Panthers at Buccaneers Injuries
Carolina right tackle is doubtful with receiver Legette and left guard questionable. On defense a linebacker and nickel back are out with corner doubtful. Two linebackers and an end are questionable. Tampa Bay receiver Shepard and tight end Otton are out. On defense a safety is out with linebacker questionable. Tampa Bay has a significant injury advantage based on the Chao rating. The Bucs offense has the highest health rating at 80 with the Panthers defense the lowest rating at 73.2.
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Panthers at Buccaneers 1PM ET—Carolina improved to 4-11 following their 36-30 home win to Arizona. The Panthers gained 392 yards with 243 rushing for 6.8 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 382 yards to the Cardinals with 206 rushing for 7.1 yards per run. Bryce Young completed 17 of 26 for 158 yards with two touchdowns. Tampa Bay is 8-7 with their 26-24 road defeat to Dallas. The Bucs put up 410 yards with 134 rushing for 5.8 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 317 yards to the Cowboys with 286 passing on 35 attempts. Baker Mayfield hit 31 of 43 for 303 yards with two touchdowns and a pick.
The Pick with the Explanation
Carolina is playoff eliminated. Tampa Bay is tied with Atlanta for the NFC South Division. The Panthers on the road are allowing 30 points with 4.7 yards per run and 71% completions for 7.1 yards per pass attempt. Their offense has shown improvement as in this period putting up 22 points per game with 4.9 yards per rush. The Bucs in their past three games are putting up 31 points per game with 5.8 yards per run and 72% completions for 8.4 yards per pass attempt. The Panthers are 11-4 to the over this year and the Bucs are 10-5. Play Carolina and Tampa Bay over 48.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles NFL Pick Prediction 12/29/2024
Cowboys vs. Eagles Injuries
Dallas receivers Tolbert and Brooks are questionable with a left tackle questionable. On defense two linebackers and a safety are questionable. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is out and on defense a linebacker is doubtful. Philadelphia has a significant injury advantage based on the Chao ratings. Both sides of football have a wide advantage. The healthiest unit is the Eagles defense at 91.7 rating.
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Cowboys at Eagles 1PM ET—Dallas improved to 7-8 following their 26-24 home win to Tampa Bay. The Cowboys gained 317 yards with 31 rushing on 20 attempts. On defense they allowed 410 yards to the Bucs with 276 passing on 43 attempts. Cooper Rush completed 26 of 35 for 292 yards with a touchdown. Philadelphia fell to 12-3 after their 36-33 road defeat at Washington. The Eagles posted 338 yards with 211 rushing for 5.4 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 368 yards to the Commanders with 255 passing on 39 attempts. Kenny Pickett in relief hit 14 of 24 for 143 yards with a touchdown and interception.
The Pick with the Explanation
The weather will be 62 degrees with a 50% chance of rain and light wind. Dallas was eliminated from the playoffs. A win and the Eagles clinch the NFC East. The Eagles defense in their past three games allowed 3.8 yards per run with 5.7 yards per pass attempt. With a backup at quarterback for the Eagles would expect a conservative game play and to lean on the defense to protect a win. They have held divisional opponents to 15.8 points per game. Play Dallas and Philadelphia under 38.
Miami Dolphins vs. Cleveland Browns NFL Pick Prediction 12/29/2024
Dolphins at Browns Injuries
Miami quarterback Tua is doubtful. Receivers Hill and Waddle along with their left tackle are questionable. On defense a linebacker is out with safety questionable. Cleveland receiver Tillman and tight end Njoku are out. Their defensive starters are healthy. The Dolphins have a slight injury advantage based on the Chao ratings.
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Dolphins at Browns 4PM ET—Miami improved to 7-8 following their 29-17 home win to San Francisco. The Dolphins gained 381 yards with 166 rushing for 5.5 yards per run. On defense Miami allowed 374 yards to the 49ers with 293 passing on 40 attempts. Tua completed 22 of 34 for 215 yards with a touchdown. Cleveland drops to 3-12 after their 24-6 road defeat to Cincinnati. The Browns put up 273 yards with 148 rushing for 6.2 yards per run. On defense the Browns allowed 326 yards to the Bengals with 210 passing on 30 attempts. Dorian Thompson Robinson went 20 of 34 for 157 yards with two interceptions.
The Pick with the Explanation
There is an 84% chance of rain with 59 degrees and 18 miles per hour wind. The Dolphins are longshots to make the playoffs and would be eliminated with a Denver win. Tua was downgraded to doubtful following practice. With a Denver win it is unlikely he will play. Tyler Huntley could start at quarterback and Skylar Thompson to back up. The Browns offense in their past three games has been dismal by averaging 9 points per game with 4.1 yards per pass attempt. Play Miami -3.
Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings NFL Pick Prediction 12/29/2024
Packers at Vikings Injuries
Green Bay receiver Christian Watson is questionable. On defense two linebackers and a safety are out with a nickel back questionable. Minnesota has healthy starters on offense and defense. Minnesota has a slight injury advantage based on the Chao ratings. The Packers defense as the lowest health rating at 80.8.
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Packers at Vikings 4:25PM ET—Green Bay improved to 11-4 following their 34-0 home victory to New Orleans. The Packers gained 404 yards with 188 rushing for 4.8 yards per run. On defense they allowed 196 yards to the Saints with 129 passing on 30 attempts. Jordon Love completed 16 of 28 for 182 yards with a touchdown. Minnesota sits at 13-2 after their 27-24 road win at Seattle. The Vikings put up 298 yards with 81 rushing for 3.4 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 361 yards to the Seahawks with 302 passing on 43 attempts. Sam Darnold hit 22 of 35 for 246 yards with three touchdowns.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Packers defense in their past three games are allowing 15.7 points per game with 3.7 yards per run and 5.2 yards per pass attempt. Offensively in this period they are putting up 32 points with 8.4 yards per pass attempt. The Vikings defense in this period allows 270 yards passing with 7.2 yards per pass attempt. Play Green Bay -1.
Atlanta Falcons vs. Washington Commanders NFL Pick Prediction 12/29/2024
Falcons at Commanders Injuries
Atlanta fullback Burns is out. Their defensive starters are healthy. Washington receiver Brown and right tackle are out. On defense a corner is out. Atlanta has an injury advantage based on the Chao ratings. The lowest health rating is the Commanders defense at 84.3.
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Falcons at Commanders 8:20PM ET—Atlanta improved to 8-7 following their 34-7 home win to NY Giants. The Falcons posted 329 yards with 127 rushing for 3.3 yards per run. On defense they allowed 234 yards to the Giants with 45 rushing on 13 attempts. Michael Penix completed 18 of 27 for 202 yards with an interception. Washington is 10-5 after their 36-33 home win to Philadelphia. The Commanders produced 368 yards with 113 rushing for 4.7 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 338 yards to the Eagles with 211 rushing for 5.4 yards per run. Jayden Daniels went 24 of 39 for 258 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions.
The Pick with the Explanation
There is a 96% chance of rain with 14MPH winds and 58 degrees. As the day started both teams were in the hunt for a Division Title. The Commanders defense in their past five games are allowing 4.8 yards per run. The Falcons defense in their past three games are allowing 3.8 yards per run with 6.5 yards per pass attempt. Penix has upgraded the quarterback position. The Falcons in this period are rushing for 4.2 yards a carry and 7.8 yards per pass attempt. Play Atlanta +3.5.