(Rotation #313) New York +6 ? Win one more for Rex! There is no doubt that Head Coach Rex Ryan and GM John Idzik are going to be fired on Black Monday, but at least for one more day, the men in green can give Ryan a late Christmas gift to send him out on. The Jets have played their hearts out for Ryan down the stretch of the season, and they very well could find themselves on the right side of this one as well. Miami has nothing left to play for, as it was knocked out of the playoffs last week in spite of the fact that it did beat the Minnesota Vikings, but it wasn't nearly easy. If the Dolphins struggle as much defensively as they did last week against Teddy Bridgewater and the crew, it could end up being a long last day of the season in South Beach.
Opening Line: New York +6
Current Line: New York +6
Public Betting Percentage: 63% on Miami
(Rotation #315) Carolina +3.5 ? The Panthers are definitely showing some sharp tendencies this week, and a lot of it is because the oddsmakers are just assuming that home field advantage is going to hold up at some point in the NFC South. Then again, the Saints were favored in all six of their divisional games this year, and to date, they are just 2-3 in those duels. The Panthers have won three games in a row, and they have the better record (albeit by a half game) of these two teams, so it doesn't necessarily make sense that they are the underdogs or that they are sharp. Atlanta's run defense is going to be its downfall in this game and this season, as it is finally going against an elite running team who can pound the rock both between the tackles and on the outside as well.
Opening Line: Carolina +3.5
Current Line: Carolina +3.5
Public Betting Percentage: 59% on Atlanta
(Rotation #332) Denver -14.5 ? Perhaps never before have we seen a double-digit favorite legitimately be sharp, but here in Week 17, anything can be possible. The Broncos have to win this game if they want to ensure that they will be off next week. Denver has clearly not quite been right these last few weeks. Peyton Manning hasn't looked like the man who has thrown a million career touchdown passes, as he has just three scores against six picks in his last three games combined, and the Denver defense has had its holes. However, what can't be forgotten is the fact that these two teams did play against each other just a handful of weeks ago, and the Broncos walked away with a 41-17 victory. Sharp bettors aren't forgetting that in spite of the fact that squares are considering Denver on a low and Oakland on a high.
Opening Line: Denver -14
Current Line: Denver -14.5
Public Betting Percentage: 55% on Oakland
