NFL odds Week 17: Today’s bettin playing lines include this week’s Packers-Vikings point spread

deskgameWhen I proposed to legalize sports betting and online gaming in New Jersey, five of Atlantic City casinos had closed and 16,000 jobs had been lost. Our racetracks at Monmouth Park and The Meadowlands were in jeopardy of closing, threatening another 5000 jobs. deskgameGetting the lead will be important in the Sugar Bowl, but it’s not likely that either team will take too much risk by opening up the passing game more than usual. That means the clock will run for most of the first half, limiting possessions and scoring opportunities. deskgameOffensively, Buffalo ranks third in the NFL at 29.1 points per game, which ranks third in the NFL. The Chiefs rank outside the top 10, at 24.1. Turnovers on the offensive side have been an issue for Allen in past seasons, yet he has thrown only five interceptions this year with one lost fumble deskgameAccording to TeamRankings, the under is 4-0 in Notre Dame and Penn State’s CFP games. Each defense allows fewer than 16 points per game and scoring will be at a premium.