NFL Week 17

[thephysician]

Only had the Steelers to cover the spread this week. Which was nice when they did. Tried to follow TazaD's pointspread, but everything had been teased out the extra point or two so left it... Had a look around to see what's there: Detroit Lions @ Tennessee Titans, Lions -3 I'm always hopeful with the Lions, but there's been a couple of good signs towards the end of the season (and some luck too, but I'd rather be lucky than good). The Lions have something to build on, and a 7-9 record will be a okay return. The Titans though have lost 5 in a row and sit at 4-11 for the season. They've won against a bad lot (except a surprising win at Green Bay earlier on). McNair's still out. Think this one's one for the Lions to finish on a high. Under 45 points looks interesting as well. Green Bay @ Chicago, Green Bay +3 :loon What? Green Bay are play off bound, having won their division. While they can't improve their home game advatage much, I can't see why they are actually underdogs in this game. Only bet365 seem to have priced this game up so far on the sites I look at, but the Money Line at 2.35 seems attractive to me. It just doesn't seem Packers football to take their foot of the pedal. The Bears are miserable. Yes, they can defend, yes they won the away fixture, but they just can't score. Indianapolis @ Denver, Indy +9.5 I assume everyone thinks that Manning will sit this one out? Or at least relax now they've clinched the play off berth? Again, it doesn't strike me as a good idea for a team to relax THAT much, and I like the points I'm being given here. Money Line... not so much.

[TazaD]

Re: NFL Week 17 Green Bay will rest starters like Atlanta and Philli did this week. Last week of the reg season is much like pre-season...Throw out the form guide and keep an eye/ear out for team news and rotations. How often in the past 3 years would the Lions have been road favs??...Guessing none...Wouldn't start backing them now. Might be a good week for some first quarter/first half bets ;)