Geoff Schwartz, FOX Sports Betting Analyst, offers a detailed analysis on the NFL Week 17 matchups, examining key wagers for fans. In the face-off between the Colts and the Giants, Schwartz doesn’t believe the Colts will win by seven points or more, despite the Giants’ poor performance this season. He attributes this to Colts’ quarterback Anthony Richardson’s inconsistent performance due to high variance and the Colts’ underwhelming defense. He predicts the Giants might lose by fewer than 7.5 points, or even win outright.
Next up, the Buffalo Bills face the New York Jets. Josh Allen, Bills’ quarterback, has a tendency to cut back on rushing when playing against weaker teams, or when the Bills are significantly ahead. Considering that the Bills are the overwhelming favorites against the struggling Jets, Schwartz predicts that Allen will underperform, resulting in fewer than 30.5 rushing yards.
Sizing up the Lions versus the 49ers, Schwartz notes that the Lions have been effective against weak teams this season. Given that the 49ers, lacking key players, have had a disappointing season, Schwartz expects the Lions to outmatch the 49ers. This game is crucial for the Lions’ ranking for the No.1 seed in the NFC, thus he foresees a highly motivated team. As such, Schwartz places a bet on the Lions to win by more than 3.5 points.
Speaking on the Christmas games, Schwartz describes them as slightly underwhelming. The Chiefs managed to overcome the Steelers, while the Ravens had a dominating win against the Texans. He remains hopeful that the coming weekend games could provide more thrill and excitement for the fans.
Looking at the Colts’ seven wins, Schwartz outlines that a majority of their victories were by narrow margins – single point, three points, five, and six-point wins. This trend further strengthens his prediction about the Colts versus Giants game. Despite the Giants’ trailing record this season, Schwartz is optimistic they might fare better.
Geoff Schwartz is an NFL Analyst for FOX Sports and a former NFL player. Before joining FOX, Schwartz played for five different teams over eight seasons in the NFL. His betting analysis on the NFL games provides fans with insights about the likely outcomes, which are crucial for betting enthusiasts.
