2016 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:
- YTD Cumulative 2016 Results: 96-106-11 (47.5 percent) ATS (-45 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., Jan. 1 at 1:00 PM | TENNESSEE TITANS | 4 | Houston Texans | 40 |
| Sun., Jan. 1 at 1:00 PM | Buffalo Bills | 3.5 | NEW YORK JETS | 42.5 |
| Sun., Jan. 1 at 1:00 PM | Baltimore Ravens | 1.5 | CINCINNATI BENGALS | 41.5 |
| Sun., Jan. 1 at 1:00 PM | INDIANAPOLIS COLTS | 4.5 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 47 |
| Sun., Jan. 1 at 1:00 PM | PHILADELPHIA EAGLES | 5.5 | Dallas Cowboys | 43.5 |
| Sun., Jan. 1 at 1:00 PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS | 6.5 | Chicago Bears | 43 |
| Sun., Jan. 1 at 1:00 PM | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS | 3.5 | Carolina Panthers | 46.5 |
| Sun., Jan. 1 at 1:00 PM | PITTSBURGH STEELERS | 5.5 | Cleveland Browns | 43 |
| Sun., Jan. 1 at 1:00 PM | New England Patriots | 9.5 | MIAMI DOLPHINS | 45 |
| Sun., Jan. 1 at 4:25 PM | WASHINGTON REDSKINS | 7.5 | New York Giants | 45.5 |
| Sun., Jan. 1 at 4:25 PM | ATLANTA FALCONS | 8 | New Orleans Saints | 58 |
| Sun., Jan. 1 at 4:25 PM | Arizona Cardinals | 6.5 | LOS ANGELES RAMS | 40.5 |
| Sun., Jan. 1 at 4:25 PM | Kansas City Chiefs | 5 | SAN DIEGO CHARGERS | 44.5 |
| Sun., Jan. 1 at 4:25 PM | Seattle Seahawks | 9 | SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | 43 |
| Sun., Jan. 1 at 4:25 PM | DENVER BRONCOS | 1.5 | Oakland Raiders | 40 |
| Sun., Jan. 1 at 8:30 PM | Green Bay Packers | 3.5 | DETROIT LIONS | 50 |
| Odds are as of Saturday, December 31st at 11:48 PM 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) 2016: 28-28-3 (50.0%), -7 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%) |
Saints +8 over Falcons (5 Units) Too many points here. Drew Brees does have notable home/road splits, but he actually isn't too bad in road dome games. This game has a total of 58 for a reason. I think the Saints upset the Falcons on the road here... [View all of Sean's Week 17 NFL picks.] |
| Kevin Hanson (@EDSFootball) 2016: 21-24-4 (46.7%), -4 units 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%) |
Chiefs -5 over Chargers (3 Units) A win over San Diego -- coupled with an Oakland loss -- would allow the Chiefs to leapfrog the Raiders for the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye in the playoffs. Nobody should confuse the Chiefs for being a high-flying offense, but ... [View all of Kevin's Week 17 NFL picks.] |
| John Trifone (@JohnnyT1022) 2016: 25-31-1 (44.6%), -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 |
Bears +6.5 over Vikings (5 Units) In a meaningless game from a playoff perspective, both teams will still have individuals looking to show off talent. The Bears have been surprisingly competitive of late while the Vikings have been a pretty big disappointment. An ... [View all of John's Week 17 NFL picks.] |
| Dan Yanotchko (@TheTipDrill_Dan) 2016: 22-23-3 (48.9%), -5 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%) |
Dolphins +9.5 over Patriots (4 Units) Happy New Year to all, and as always, Week 17 gives us divisional matchups, but most of the playoff questions have already been answered. The Patriots will either be the No. 1 or 2 seed, so I really think with Tom Brady and Malcolm ... [View all of Dan's Week 17 NFL picks.] |
| Note: All lines used will be as of the time picks are made. | |
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