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NFL Week 17 Betting Preview: NFL Gambling Lines, Trends, Top Matchups

Staff Writer

December 27, 2018

The favorites dropped the ball for bettors again on the NFL gambling lines in Week 16. The favorites won most of their games with a 12-4 record straight up. However, they completely tanked against the spread at 5-9-2. Week 17 is the last chance this season for the favorites to deliver a profitable week for bettors. So, let’s get straight to the NFL Week 17 betting odds.

The Tennessee Titans host the Indianapolis Colts as a 2.5-point underdog, with the winner earning a playoff spot in the AFC. The Titans have won four straight at 2-2 ATS, and at home, they’re 7-1 SU and 5-3 ATS in their last eight. The Colts are 8-1 SU and 5-3-1 ATS in their last nine, and in Week 11, they defeated Tennessee 38-10 as a 1.5-point favorite. In their last 14 games against the Titans, the Colts are 12-2 SU and 11-3 ATS.

It’s win and they’re into the playoffs for the Minnesota Vikings when they host the Chicago Bears as 5-point chalk on Sunday. The Vikings are 11-2 SU and 8-4-1- ATS in their last 13 at home on the NFL gambling odds. Against the AFC North, they’re 8-1-1 SU in their last 10. The Bears are 8-1 SU and ATS in their last nine. As an underdog, though, they’re 1-5 SU and 4-2 ATS in their last six. In Week 11, Chicago beat Minnesota 25-20 as a 2.5-point favorite.

NFL Week 17 Betting: Eagles TD Road Favorites at Washington

The Philadelphia Eagles need a win and some help to make the postseason when they face the Washington Redskins as a 7-point road favorite. The Eagles are 4-1 SU and 2-2-1 ATS in their last five and they’ve won three in a row SU and ATS versus Washington. The Redskins are 1-5 SU and 3-3 ATS in their last six, but as a home underdog, they’re 4-1 ATS in their last five.

The Pittsburgh Steelers also need a win and some help to make the playoffs when they face the Cincinnati Bengals as a 14.5-point favorite on the NFL gambling lines. The Steelers have slumped to a 1-4 record SU and 2-3 mark ATS in their last five games. The Steelers have won seven straight against Cincinnati at 5-1-1 ATS ,and in their last 11 against them, they’re 10-1 SU and 8-2-1 ATS. The Bengals are 1-6 SU and 4-3 ATS in their last seven games. In their last eight road games, however, they’re 6-2 ATS on the NFL gambling odds.

The Baltimore Ravens can clinch a playoff spot with a win over the Cleveland Browns as a 6-point home favorite. The Ravens are 5-1 SU and 4-2 ATS in their last six and against Cleveland, they’re 5-1 SU and ATS in their last six. The Browns been strong down the stretch at 5-1 SU and 4-2 ATS in their last six. The Browns though are 2-26 SU and 9-18-1 ATS in their last 28 on the road.

NFL Week 17 Betting: Chiefs Heavy Favorites Hosting Oakland

The Kansas City Chiefs finish the regular season as a 13.5-favorite versus the Oakland Raiders, according to NFL odds. The Chiefs have lost four straight ATS and they’re 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight. At home, the Chiefs have won five straight versus Oakland at 4-1 ATS. The Raiders are 1-9 SU and 3-6-1 ATS in their last 10 road games.

The NFL Week 17 betting odds have the Los Angeles Chargers as a 6.5-point road favorite in their regular season finale versus the Denver Broncos. In Week 11, Denver upset Los Angeles 23-22 as a 7-point underdog. The Chargers have won five straight on the road SU and ATS. By contrast, the Broncos have lost three in a row SU and ATS. In their last 12 home games the Broncos are 3-8-1 ATS.

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