Here are the expert picks for the NFL games scheduled on Sunday, December 29, 2024:
1. Tennessee Titans @ Jacksonville Jaguars
• Moneyline: Jaguars (-200), Titans (+170)
• Spread: Jaguars -5.5
• Over/Under: 44.5 points
• Pick: Jaguars to win and cover; over 44.5 points
• Reasoning: Jacksonville’s offense, led by Trevor Lawrence, should outscore Tennessee in a game where the Jaguars dominate on both sides of the ball.
2. Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Moneyline: Buccaneers (-125), Panthers (+105)
• Spread: Buccaneers -2.5
• Over/Under: 39.5 points
• Pick: Buccaneers to win and cover; under 39.5 points
• Reasoning: Tampa Bay’s defense and home-field advantage give them the edge in a low-scoring, defensive battle.
3. Indianapolis Colts @ New York Giants
• Moneyline: Giants (-140), Colts (+120)
• Spread: Giants -3.0
• Over/Under: 41.5 points
• Pick: Giants to win and cover; over 41.5 points
• Reasoning: New York’s balanced offense and opportunistic defense should outperform Indianapolis in a moderately high-scoring game.
4. Las Vegas Raiders @ New Orleans Saints
• Moneyline: Saints (-150), Raiders (+130)
• Spread: Saints -3.5
• Over/Under: 45.0 points
• Pick: Saints to win and cover; under 45.0 points
• Reasoning: New Orleans’ defense and Derek Carr’s familiarity with the Raiders should lead to a solid victory in a lower-scoring affair.
5. Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles
• Moneyline: Eagles (-180), Cowboys (+160)
• Spread: Eagles -4.5
• Over/Under: 47.5 points
• Pick: Eagles to win and cover; over 47.5 points
• Reasoning: Philadelphia’s dynamic offense and home-field advantage should outlast Dallas in a high-scoring divisional showdown.
6. New York Jets @ Buffalo Bills
• Moneyline: Bills (-250), Jets (+210)
• Spread: Bills -6.5
• Over/Under: 43.0 points
• Pick: Bills to win and cover; under 43.0 points
• Reasoning: Buffalo’s defense and superior quarterback play will control the game, limiting the Jets’ scoring opportunities.
7. Miami Dolphins @ Cleveland Browns
• Moneyline: Dolphins (-140), Browns (+120)
• Spread: Dolphins -3.0
• Over/Under: 46.5 points
• Pick: Dolphins to win and cover; over 46.5 points
• Reasoning: Miami’s high-powered offense should capitalize on Cleveland’s defensive weaknesses in a high-scoring game.
8. Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings
• Moneyline: Vikings (-125), Packers (+105)
• Spread: Vikings -2.5
• Over/Under: 48.0 points
• Pick: Vikings to win and cover; over 48.0 points
• Reasoning: Minnesota’s offense, led by Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson, should prevail in a shootout against the Packers.
9. Atlanta Falcons @ Washington Commanders
• Moneyline: Falcons (-110), Commanders (-110)
• Spread: Even
• Over/Under: 42.0 points
• Pick: Falcons to win; under 42.0 points
• Reasoning: Atlanta’s ground game and defensive edge should secure a narrow victory in a low-scoring game.
Best Parlay Option
3-Leg Parlay
1. Jaguars -5.5
2. Eagles -4.5
3. Dolphins -3.0
Odds: Approx. +600
$10 Bet Payout: ~$70
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