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There are only a couple of weeks left in the NFL season. There are clinching scenarios out there for a number of teams. Some teams’ seasons are on the line in Week 17. Here are my early bets for the week. Odds via PointsBet.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cincinnati Bengals (+5.5) Total: 50
A pair of teams that should be headed to the AFC playoffs meet in one of the marquee matchups for Week 17. The Chiefs ride into Cincinnati on an 8-game winning streak. They have also covered the spread in each of their last six games. The Bengals are coming off a statement win over the Ravens. The Bengals are riding high but I expect that to change this week. The Bengals are 3-5 ATS at home this season. Their home wins have come vs. a hobbled Ravens team, the offensively challenged Steelers, an Urban Meyer-led Jaguars team and the Vikings in Week one. This week they get Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid. Edge: Chiefs -5.5
Atlanta Falcons vs. Buffalo Bills (-14.5) Total: 44.5
A highly motivated Buffalo Bills team did exactly what I thought they would do last week by beating the Patriots in Foxboro. That game was personal for the Bills. This week not so much. I think the Bills will have a letdown this week. Not only do I think the Falcons who are 5-3 both ATS and on the Money Line on the road this season cover the spread, I think they can pull off the upset. Buffalo is 3-3-1 as home favorites this season. Edge: Falcons +14.5
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Miami Dolphins vs. Tennessee Titans (-3.5) Total: 41
Congrats to the Miami Dolphins for turning their season around. They should be proud, but as bettors, we should not be fooled. Miami has feasted on the bottom feeders of the NFL. On their seven-game winning streak, they beat just one team with a winning record. The Titans on the other hand have home wins over the Chiefs, Bills and Colts. Edge: Titans -3.5
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