2017 NFL Picks Against the Spread (ATS) - Week 17
Since we began, all of our handicappers have made exactly three picks each week. No more, no less. By limiting our picks to three per week, the goal was to narrow down our picks to only those we thought were quality plays.Starting in 2014, we have switched to a new format allowing each handicapper to make between two to five picks versus the spread each week. In addition, we will use units to better designate each handicapper's confidence in their picks ranging from one to five units.
For tracking purposes, we have tracked (and will track) both wins/losses and units (+/-) against the spread throughout the season.
Cumulative results since 2011:
- 2017 Results (through Week 16): 95-85-6 (52.8 percent) ATS (+47 units)
- Final 2016 Results: 104-113-11 (47.9 percent) ATS (-37 units)
- Final 2015 Results: 109-111-2 (49.6 percent) ATS (-2 Units)
- Final 2014 Results: 124-111-6 (52.8 percent) ATS (+48 Units)
- Final 2013 Results: 107-133-12 (44.6 percent) ATS
- Final 2012 Results: 130-121-4 (51.8 percent) ATS
- Final 2011 Results: 84-56-13 (60.0 percent) ATS
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Underdog | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun., Dec. 31 at 1:00 PM | DETROIT LIONS | 7 | Green Bay Packers | 43.5 |
| Sun., Dec. 31 at 1:00 PM | NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | 15 | New York Jets | 43.5 |
| Sun., Dec. 31 at 1:00 PM | INDIANAPOLIS COLTS | 6 | Houston Texans | 41 |
| Sun., Dec. 31 at 1:00 PM | PITTSBURGH STEELERS | 6.5 | Cleveland Browns | 37 |
| Sun., Dec. 31 at 1:00 PM | Washington Redskins | 3.5 | NEW YORK GIANTS | 40 |
| Sun., Dec. 31 at 1:00 PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS | 12 | Chicago Bears | 38 |
| Sun., Dec. 31 at 1:00 PM | Dallas Cowboys | 3 | PHILADELPHIA EAGLES | 40 |
| Sun., Dec. 31 at 1:00 PM | BALTIMORE RAVENS | 9 | Cincinnati Bengals | 40 |
| Sun., Dec. 31 at 4:25 PM | Buffalo Bills | 2.5 | MIAMI DOLPHINS | 42.5 |
| Sun., Dec. 31 at 4:25 PM | ATLANTA FALCONS | 4 | Carolina Panthers | 45.5 |
| Sun., Dec. 31 at 4:25 PM | New Orleans Saints | 5.5 | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS | 48.5 |
| Sun., Dec. 31 at 4:25 PM | TENNESSEE TITANS | 2.5 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 41 |
| Sun., Dec. 31 at 4:25 PM | LOS ANGELES CHARGERS | 7 | Oakland Raiders | 42 |
| Sun., Dec. 31 at 4:25 PM | SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | 8.5 | Arizona Cardinals | 38 |
| Sun., Dec. 31 at 4:25 PM | DENVER BRONCOS | 4.5 | Kansas City Chiefs | 37.5 |
| Sun., Dec. 31 at 4:25 PM | San Francisco 49ers | 5.5 | LOS ANGELES RAMS | 44 |
| Odds as of Sunday, December 31st at 7:04 AM ET. | ||||
Our Week 17 NFL Picks Against the Spread
All of our Week 17 NFL picks against the spread will be centralized in the table below:| Contributor | Picks |
|---|---|
| Sean Beazley (@XtremeDynasty) 2017: 26-19-0 (57.8%), +30 units 2016: 30-29-3 (50.8%), -2 units 2015: 31-33-0 (48.4%), -10 units 2014: 36-26-3 (58.1%), +32 units 2013: 23-26-2 (46.9%) 2012: 31-20-0 (60.8%) 2011: 27-21-3 (56.3%) |
Steelers -6.5 over Browns (4 units) Let’s face it, the Steelers have no chance to wrap up home-field advantage throughout the playoffs because there is no way the Jets beat New England. The No. 2 seed is locked up, so I could see a bunch of people resting here. That being said, they will still hammer the Browns at ... - Read all of Sean's Week 17 NFL ATS picks |
| Kevin Hanson (@EDSFootball) 2017: 21-24-1 (46.7%), -3 units 2016: 24-25-4 (49.0%), +1 unit 2015: 25-25-1 (50.0%), +6 units 2014: 32-23-0 (58.2%), +22 units 2013: 25-24-2 (51.0%) 2012: 22-28-1 (44.0%) 2011: 33-14-4 (70.2%) |
Saints -5.5 over Buccaneers (3 units) The Panthers and Saints head into Week 17 with identical 11-4 records and a pair of playoff berths already clinched. Who wins the division and hosts a playoff game next weekend is yet to be settled, however. Since the Saints swept the Panthers in the regular season, they would ... - Read all of Kevin's Week 17 NFL ATS picks |
| John Trifone (@JohnTrifone) 2017: 26-20-1 (56.5%), +16 units 2016: 27-34-1 (44.3%), -29 units 2015: 29-25-0 (53.7%), +18 units 2014: 31-34-3 (47.7%), +3 units 2013: 26-22-3 (54.2%) 2012: 20-28-3 (41.7%) 2011: N/A |
Bills -2.5 over Dolphins (4 units) Week 17 is always tricky but the Bills have everything to play for while the Dolphins have nothing to play for. The Bills are the better team anyway so even as a small road favorite, I think the extra motivation will help them get the win. ... - Read all of John's Week 17 NFL ATS picks |
| Dan Yanotchko (@TheTipDrill_Dan) 2017: 22-22-4 (50.0%), +4 units 2016: 23-25-3 (47.9%), -7 units 2015: 24-28-1 (46.2%), -16 units 2014: 25-28-0 (47.2%), -9 units 2013: 15-34-2 (30.6%) 2012: 28-23 (54.9%) 2011: 24-21-6 (53.3%) |
Colts -6 over Texans (3 units) Usually in these Week 17 games, I am looking for the teams that really need the win going up against teams that have their car engines running in the parking lot. This game just really boils down to who Indianapolis has to line up, versus who the Texans do not. The Texans have ... - Read all of Dan's Week 17 NFL ATS picks |
| Note: All lines used will be as of the time picks are made. | |
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