Week 17 NFL Bets

Week 17 in the NFL is usually a week to stay away from at all costs when wagering. Teams are locked into their playoff spots and star players find their way to the bench early in the games. With that said, I'll be putting down $100 on a 3-way parlay. Not super confident in it, but it could pay off nicely if it hits.

Colts +7

Way too big of a spread to not take action on. Chuck Pagano will be making his return so you know Indianapolis will come to play. Houston could potentially be playing for home field advantage (depending on New England's outcome), but with the Colts at home they will easily cover.

GB/MIN under 46

Minnesota's defense has really been turning it on as of late and with their playoff fate on the line, this game should be no different. The Packers come in with 2 new starting lineman including a new starting center in the very loud Metrodome. The Vikings offense hasn't been explosive at all this, I see this being a low scoring affair.

Cowboys +3

This is where things get tricky. Dallas has been on fire as of late and I can see them beating the Redskins in Washington, but it could very easily become the RGIII show. I feel confident in the line only because it is an NFC East battle and those games always seem to be close.

Total bet: $100

Potential win: $614

UPDATE: And there is a reason I wasn't very confident in it. The only bet that hit was the Colts, way off on the other two. Better luck next week.