The Commish’s gambling picks are in for Week 17 of the NFL season – Courier & Press

Jason White| Special to the Courier & Press

Week 16 of the NFL season didnt do much to add any clarity to the playoff landscape. Only one AFC team has puncheditsticket to the playoffswhile five teams in the NFC have earned a playoff berth.

With 24 teams still alive to make the playoffs, these late-season games become more and more pressure-packed.Veteran quarterbacks always have an edge in these win-or-go-home scenarios.

COVID also continues towreak havoc in the world of player availability. Stay up to speed on all roster announcements and watch for subsequent line movement. Its monumentally important to hold off on placing your bets until as close to kickoff as possible.

Two-team teaser:

BUCCANEERS (-10) atPanthers:After being shutout in Week 15, Tampa Bay took out its frustrations on the Panthers. Buccaneers 32, Panthers 6 -(WIN)

RAVENS (+3) atBengals:COVID and injuries forced the Ravens to play a 35-year-old practice squad player at quarterback. Bengals 41, Ravens 21 -(LOSS)

COWBOYS (-10) vs. Washington:The Cowboys dominated both sides of the ball and recorded their largest margin of victory in the history of this storied rivalry. Cowboys 56, Washington 14 - (WIN)

Prop bet:

Five-team money line parlay:Buccaneers, Bills, Patriots, 49ers, Packers (+115)

COLTS (-6.5) vs. Raiders:The Colts played at a very high level in the crucial month of December. Even with the uncertainty of the status of quarterback Carson Wentz, the rushing attack led by Jonathan Taylor will tell the story. The Colts are 10-5 against the spread this year while the Raiders are 6-9.

OVER (41.5) Jaguars atPatriots:During their seven-game winning streak, the Patriots were averaging just over 32 points per game. Despite their offensive woes during the past two weeks, the Patriots will get back on track and light up the scoreboard. Look for the Jaguars to do their part late in the game to push this total over the top.

UNDER (46) Broncos atChargers:The Chargers are struggling and willbebattling for their playoff lives.They have the offensive weapons necessary to blow out the Broncos. Look for them to keep Denver at bayjustenough to keep this total below the number to gain. The Broncos are 3-12 against the point total this year.

VIKINGS (+6.5) atPackers:The Vikings need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive while the Packers will be looking to hold on to the #1 seed in the NFC. Its tough picking against Aaron Rodgers,but the Vikings are one of the few teams with ahistory of success against him. Minnesota is 6-3 in their last 9 games against the Packers.

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The Commish's gambling picks are in for Week 17 of the NFL season - Courier & Press