NFL Point Spread:
Cowboys vs. Redskins, Vikings vs. Broncos for the playoffs
The point spread and betting
lines on the NFL Week 17 games Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington
Redskins and Minnesota Vikings vs. Denver Broncos.
Our
NFL Week 17 point spread and betting line previews continue with
the battles for the last remaining NFC playoff spot. The major
contenders for the 6th NFC playoff wildcard are the Washington
Redskins and the Minnesota Vikings, who are currently tied. The
Redskins will clinch the spot with a win on Sunday, after
Washington beat the Vikings 32-21 last week to give them the
head-to-head advantage. The Redskins could still statistically
go to the playoffs if they lose to the Cowboys on Sunday, but
the Vikings and the Saints would have to lose their games, as
well. With so much riding on this game for the Washington
Redskins (8-7), they are now big favorite to beat the
Dallas Cowboys (13-2), who have secured division and home
field advantage. At the online sportsbook
Bodog Sports, the point
spread on the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Redskins game is
sitting at -9 points chalk the Redskins. The betting line on the
Redskins is the biggest they have had since Thanksgiving at -450
on winning the Sunday football game. And the Dallas Cowboys will
be underdog with line +325 for the first time since the October
game against the Patriots.
Cowboys' quarterback Tony Romo is expected
to play on Sunday, although it's highly unlikely that Romo will
play the entire game, backup Brad Johnson is expected to get
some playtime as well and wide receiver Terrell Owens will miss
the Week 17 game. Meanwhile the Redskins will come out full
force, missing only quarterback Jason Campbell, lost for the
season with knee injury a while back, but backup Todd Collins
has lead the team to three victories and is suitable replacement
for Campbell. Keep in mind that Dallas is 2-4 against the spread
in its last 6 games, while Washington is 4-2 against the spread
in its last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's
last 9 games when playing on the road against the Washington
Redskins.
Also on Sunday the Minnesota Vikings
(8-7) will visit the Denver Broncos (6-9) and only a win
could keep their playoff dreams alive. A victory against the
Broncos and Redskins losing to the Cowboys is the only scenario
working out a playoff wildcard for the Vikings. Minnesota is
also the favorite to win its football game on Sunday, at
Bodog Sports the point
spread on the Minnesota Vikings vs. Denver Broncos game is
sitting at -3 points chalk the Vikings. The betting line on the
Vikings is -165 and the Broncos will play as underdog with line
+145. Minnesota's wide receivers Sidney Rice and Bobby Wade
remain questionable for the game against the Broncos, as well as
DT Pat Williams and CB Antoine Winfield. Wide receiver Brandon
Stokley and tight end Daniel Graham are questionable for Denver,
but Broncos' quarterback Jay Cutler, defensive end John
Engelberger, wide receiver Javon Walker and safety John Lynch
were all upgraded to probable and will likely be a game-day
decision. Keep in mind that Minnesota is 4-2 against the spread
in its last 6 games and Denver is 1-4 against the spread in its
last 5 games.
Published on
12/30/2007
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