NFL Week 17 Betting: Top Lines, Props, and a Saturday Tripleheader
Explore the best betting lines and props for NFL Week 17, featuring a Saturday tripleheader with playoff implications
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Chicago: So, we’re already into Week 17, and if you’re a fan of betting on favorites, you’re probably feeling pretty good right now.
The Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens both won their games on the road and covered the spread without breaking a sweat. This could be a sign that favorites are about to dominate as the season winds down. With teams struggling with injuries and some already out of the playoff picture, we might see some underdogs really struggle. Maybe Christmas Day was just the start of a big week for the favorites.
Let’s take a look at what’s happening in Week 17 from a betting angle, with all the odds coming from BetMGM:
First up, the Thursday night game features the Seattle Seahawks as 4-point favorites against the Chicago Bears. The Bears are having a rough season, sitting at 4-11 and haven’t won since mid-October. They’ve lost their last three games by a whopping 60 points combined. The Seahawks, on the other hand, need to win to keep their playoff hopes alive, and the weather in Chicago should be decent for late December.
Now, Saturday is packed with three games that could shake up the playoff race. The first game has the Los Angeles Chargers favored by 4 points against the New England Patriots. The Chargers need a win to clinch a playoff spot, so they’ll be fired up against a struggling Patriots team.
The second game is the highlight of the day, with the Cincinnati Bengals as 3-point favorites against the Denver Broncos. The Bengals are still in the playoff hunt and will be looking to put forth their best effort.
Finally, the Los Angeles Rams are 6.5-point favorites against the Arizona Cardinals. If the Rams win and the Seahawks lose, they’ll clinch the NFC West title.
Speaking of underdogs, the Carolina Panthers are surprising everyone. They just pulled off an overtime win against the Cardinals, but they’re still 8-point underdogs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are chasing the NFC South title. The Panthers have shown they can compete, so it’ll be interesting to see how they perform.
One of the big games this week is the matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings. The Packers are surprisingly favored by 1 point, even though the Vikings have already beaten them this season. Both teams have a lot to play for, making this a must-watch game.
On the player prop side, keep an eye on Josh Allen. He’s coming off a quieter week, but with the Buffalo Bills facing the New York Jets, he’ll be looking to put up some big numbers to boost his MVP chances.
And don’t miss the Sunday night game featuring rookie quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. The Washington Commanders are favored by 4 points, and both teams are looking to make a statement.
Lastly, the Monday night game has the Detroit Lions facing the San Francisco 49ers. The Lions are favored by 3.5 points and are still in the hunt for the top seed in the NFC. It should be an exciting finish to Week 17!