By Michael Grammenos, PSO Sports Research Analyst
Jan 03, 2021

This is a new format for the weekly money trends to showcase a trend in each game with relevance to how the actual outcome of the game could unfold as well as the best trend of the week. Now that sports wagering has become legal and significantly more popular, many people enjoy getting more invested into the games. The best way to be successful making money from sports wagering is by having the right information available to understand the best bets to make. Here are some interesting money trends that showcases some tendencies that have occurred recently and could reveal a valuable investment for NFL Week 17.  

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Game: ATL@TB (currently at OU 50.5)

TREND: Overs when these teams meet

  • OU: 8-1 (89%) in these teams last 9 meetings
 

Tampa Bay is in prime form right now after dismantling the Detroit Lions last week. Atlanta had a good showing vs Kansas City last week and plans to compete in Week 17. Tom Brady has been lighting it up recently and it’s expected that a veteran like Matt Ryan would want to end the year on a high note. Expect fireworks in this one, just like eight of the last nine times these two teams have squared off.

Pick: Over 50.5

Game: NYJ@NE (currently at OU 43)

TREND: Unders at Foxborough on Sunday

  • OU: 5-17 (23%) in its last 22 home games played on Sunday
 

Both teams are eliminated from playoff contention and are playing strictly for pride. Belichick’s Patriots have had a rough year and would like to end it on a good note and that starts on the defensive side of the ball where his defense continuously causes unders.

Pick: Under 43

Game: MIN@DET (currently at MIN -7)

TREND: Vikes on the road on Sunday

  • ATS: 8-3 (73%) in their last 11 Sunday road games
 

Minnesota plays well as a road warrior behind a stout running game, even with Alexander Mattison starting Sunday.

Pick: MIN -7

Game: MIA@BUF (currently at BUF -2)

TREND: MIA as an underdog 

  • ATS: 16-5 (76%) in their last 21 games as an underdog
 

Dolphins have been undervalued ever since Brian Flores was hired two years ago. Miami needs a win here to secure his team it’s first playoff berth since 2016. All hands on deck to pull off the “upset.”

Pick: MIA +130 ML

Game: BAL@CIN (currently at BAL -11.5)

TREND: BAL vs AFC North 

  • ATS: 7-1 (88%) in their last 8 divisional games
 

Baltimore is hot right now and needs a win to secure a playoff spot, while Cincinnati has draft prospects on their mind. Considering, the Ravens consistently beat spreads against the division so why would this be any different?

Pick: BAL -11.5

Game: PIT@CLE (currently at OU 42.5)

TREND: Unders in PIT road games 

  • OU: 16-5 (76%) in their last 21 road games
 

This is a typical AFC North Week 17 pride game right here and with no Big Ben and a lackluster performance from Baker last week, expect a heavy dose of running from both teams which bodes well for the under that usually hits when PIT is playing on the road. 

Pick: Under 42.5

Game: DAL@NYG (currently at DAL -2.5)

TREND: DAL against NFC East 

  • ATS: 14-6 (70%) in their last 20 divisional games
 

Dallas is hot right now coming off of a big win against a divisional opponent and with the division on the line, it won’t be Jason Garrett messing up this one for them. It helps seeing how the Cowboys consistently are undervalued the last few years when playing against the division, which is a surprise. 

Pick: DAL -2.5

Game: GB@CHI (currently at GB -5.5)

TREND: GB covers against CHI 

  • ATS: 15-5 (75%) in their last 20 meetings with CHI
 

Green Bay owns Chicago and would love to do nothing less than secure their #1 seed in the NFC and knock out their division opponent all in the same game.

Pick: GB -5.5 

Game: TEN@HOU (currently at OU 56.5)

TREND: Overs when these two teams face off 

  • OU: 8-1 (89%) in TEN’s last 9 games in HOU
 

Houston doesn’t have a need to win and Tennessee must win to stay in, calling for a tough spread spot and an interesting total. Looking at history, these two teams typically go off against each other so the over it is!

Pick: Over 56.5

Game: LAC@KC (currently at LAC -3.5)

TREND: KC ATS in 2nd half of 2020

  • ATS: 0-6-1 (0%) in their last seven games
 

Kansas City is resting its starters and Los Angeles has a young team with aspirations for next year. A rested Kansas City not having much to play for should do well for a young Justin Herbert trying to make a name for himself, especially since the Chiefs have had “let-down” games pretty much every week since Halloween. 

Pick: LAC -3.5

Game: NO@CAR (currently at NO -6.5)

TREND: NO on the road on Sundays 

  • ATS: 28-6 (82%) in their last 34 games on the road on Sunday
 

New Orleans needs a win here to have a chance at a first round bye and has an opportunity for their defense to have one last regular season showing of why they are a top ranked defense. When the Saints have at least a full week to prepare, they excel when traveling to other stadiums and even without their RB room, too much is on the line for the Saints to lose here.

Pick: NO -6.5

Game: ARI@LAR (currently at LAR -1)

TREND: Fade ARI when they play LAR 

  • ATS: 0-6-1 (0%) in their last 7 games against LAR 
 

Arizona simply can never seem to play well against Los Angeles and with the playoffs on the line, the smart money is on the more experienced Los Angeles Rams at home.

Pick: LAR -1

Game: SEA@SF (currently at SEA -5.5)

TREND: SEA ATS when facing SF

  • ATS: 15-4 (79%) in their last 19 games against SF
 

Another divisional matchup with plenty of history. Stick with the trend and go with the vet Russell Wilson, who typically exceeds expectations when Seattle faces their biggest rival.

Pick: SEA -5.5

Game: LV@DEN (currently at OU 50.5)

TREND: Las Vegas overs in 2020 

  • OU: 12-3 (80%) in its last 15 games
 

Las Vegas can’t play an ounce of defense and has an offense that can move down the field, which has led to over after over after over this season. It’s Week 17 now… Time to put it all on the table on one last over hitting.

Pick: Over 50.5

Game: WFT@PHI (currently at OU 43)

TREND: PHI unders at home 

  • OU: 11-3 (79%) in their last 14 games at home
 

Philadelphia’s defense plays with a different motor at home and would love to play spoiler against a lackluster Washington offense. A stout Washington defense could have one of its best games of the season to help lead WFT to the playoffs. All the makings of a defensive battle would fit right in line with what usually happens when Philly plays at the Link. 

Pick: Under 43

 

 


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