NFL 2018 Week 17 Lines: Point Spreads, Betting Odds For Games With Playoff Implications

Tom Brady Patriots Steelers — Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots attempts a pass under pressure from Vince Williams #98 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half during the game at Heinz Field on December 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Justin K. Aller/Getty Images

With some NFL teams trying to secure a playoff berth and others potentially resting starters as they prepare for the postseason, oddsmakers often have a hard time setting the betting lines in Week 17. That’s the case in the 2018 season, and nearly half of the games don’t have a point spread to begin the week.

There are betting odds for 10 upcoming matchups, and most of them have major playoff implications. Five teams looking to either earn a wild-card spot or clinch their division are favored.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are the biggest Week 17 favorites, laying two touchdowns against the Cincinnati Bengals. A Pittsburgh win and a loss for the Baltimore Ravens would give the Steelers their third straight division title. Baltimore is in the driver’s seat for the AFC North championship, and they are 5.5-point favorites over the Cleveland Browns.

The Ravens would clinch their division with a victory. The same goes for the Houston Texans, who are favored by more than a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Houston is a win away from clinching the AFC South.

The Minnesota Vikings will win the final NFC wild-card spot if they can beat the Chicago Bears. Minnesota is favored over the NFC North champions, who are still trying to land a first-round bye. The Philadelphia Eagles are favored on the road as they try to pass Minnesota in the NFC standings.

The New England Patriots are the second-biggest favorites in Week 17. A win for Tom Brady and Co. will give the AFC East champs a bye.

Below are the available betting lines for all the Week 17 games, including the point spreads and totals. These are the consensus odds from multiple sportsbooks in Las Vegas and online, via OddsShark.

Sunday, Dec. 30

Jacksonville Jaguars (+7.5) at Houston Texans, 40.5

Detroit Lions (+7) at Green Bay Packers, 44

Atlanta Falcons (+1.5) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 51

New York Jets (+13) at New England Patriots, 47.5

Miami Dolphins (+3) at Buffalo Bills, 38

Chicago Bears (+5.5) at Minnesota Vikings, 41

Cincinnati Bengals (+14) at Pittsburgh Steelers, 47.5

Cleveland Browns (+5.5) at Baltimore Ravens, 41

Philadelphia Eagles (-6.5) at Washington Redskins, 42

San Francisco 49ers (+9.5) at Los Angeles Rams, 50

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