Beating The Book: 2023 Week 17 NFL MegaPod Betting Preview
Dec 28, 2023
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Gill Alexander, Todd Wishnev, Will Hill, and Kelley Bydlon break down week 17 NFL betting action. They discuss their best bets, teasers, big favorites, and games they want no part of. They reflect on betting records and strategies, talk about football games and commercials, express doubts in certain quarterbacks, promote girls' involvement in sports and STEM, analyze NFL games and coaching decisions, and discuss sponsorships and betting picks.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are favored by 2.5 points against the New Orleans Saints, suggesting that the Buccaneers are the better team and likely to win the game.
The Baltimore Ravens, with their strong defense, are favored by 3 points against the Miami Dolphins and expected to cover the spread.
The Seattle Seahawks, heavily favored by 3.5 points against the Pittsburgh Steelers, are predicted to handily beat a weak Steelers team.
The Atlanta Falcons, with improved performance under quarterback Taylor Heinicke, have a good chance of covering the 3-point spread against the Washington Football Team.
Deep dives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are favored by 2.5 points against the New Orleans Saints. The summary suggests that the writer believes the Buccaneers are the better team and will win the game.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Miami Dolphins
The Baltimore Ravens are favored by 3 points against the Miami Dolphins. The summary indicates that the Ravens have a strong defense and should be able to cover the spread against the Dolphins.
Seattle Seahawks vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Seattle Seahawks are favored by 3.5 points against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The summary argues that the Steelers are not a good football team and it is unlikely that they will be able to stay within the spread against the Seahawks.
Atlanta Falcons vs. Washington Football Team
The Atlanta Falcons are getting 3 points against the Washington Football Team. The summary highlights the improved performance of the Falcons with Taylor Heinicke as their quarterback and suggests that they have a good chance of covering the spread against Washington.
The Browns have a slim chance of losing to the Jets
Despite being favorites, the Browns could potentially lose to the Jets, especially if Joe Flacco avoids turnovers and performs well.
The Chiefs might be vulnerable against the Bengals
While the Chiefs are favored, the Bengals could pose a threat if Joe Burrow continues to play at a high level and the Chiefs' offensive struggles persist.
The Eagles could struggle against the Cardinals
While the Eagles are favored, the Cardinals have the potential to upset them if they perform at their best and exploit the Eagles' weaknesses.
The Colts face tough competition against the Raiders
The Colts should be cautious as the Raiders have the ability to surprise them, especially if key players step up and exploit the Colts' vulnerabilities.
Gill Alexander, Todd Wishnev (VSiN Contributor), Will Hill (VSiN Contributor), and Kelley Bydlon (VSiN) break down all of the week 17 NFL betting action! The quartet gives you their best bets of the week, best teaser options, which big favorite is most likely to lose outright, and the game they want no part of.