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1:00 PM EST
Rotation # 463
Ravens -16.5 over Giants (win)
The Ravens can ensure a playoff bid with a win today over the Giants. Baltimore is in good shape to make the playoffs, but why mess around, especially after a bad loss to Philadelphia? Baltimore had two weeks to prepare for this matchup and gets the luxury of facing off against the Giants’ third-string quarterback, Tommy DeVito. The Raven’s defense should limit the Giants to minimal points. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has many favorable matchups today as the Giants’ secondary deals with many injuries. New York is playing a lot of backups at all three levels of the defense and will need fluke plays to stay in the game. Look for Baltimore to be the better team in all four quarters and to secure a double-digit win. Take the Ravens. 

NFL
4:25 PM EST
Rotation # 471-472
Bills/Lions Over 54.5 (win)
The Bills were involved in the highest-scoring matchup of the NFL season last week and will be back on the road to face a high-flying Lions offense. Fans of the NFL want a show and might get one today. Both teams have solid offensive lines that protect the QB and open running lanes. Both offenses are well-balanced and can hit you from multiple angles. Bills QB Josh Allen can also take off with his feet. The duel threat running ability of Lions running backs Jahmyr Gibbs, and David Montgomery wear a defense down for Jared Goff to find wide-open receivers. Both defenses are sound enough to flip field position with defensive turnovers. There is a good chance this could be the Super Bowl preview. Take the Over.

NFL
4:25 PM EST
Rotation # 476
Chargers -2.5 over Bucs (loss)
The recipe for success on the road is running the football and playing solid defense. Tampa could be without their top running back, Bucky Irving, and is extremely thin on defense. The Chargers need to take a lot of shots downfield, as the Buccaneers secondary is missing a lot of talent. Chargers QB Justin Herbert could have a career day if Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman allows him to. Tampa has been short-staffed at receiver this season, and now that the running game has a key injury, it will be in for a tough day on the road. Take the Chargers.

NFL
8:20 PM EST
Rotation # 480
Seahawks +2.5 over Packers (loss)
If the season ended today, the Seahawks would be the third seed and the Packers the sixth seed, but a Seattle loss would have them currently on the outside looking in due to the NFC West being as tight as it is. Seattle might be without Kenneth Walker today, but Zach Charbonnet has been playing well. Geno Smith has a lot of outstanding receivers to target. The Packers are still without Jaire Alexander and will be without Javon Bullard today. Seattle can spread out their receivers and have a field day. Green Bay has played in a lot of tight-road games this season. The Seahawks, being the dog, have excellent value. Take Seattle.