NFL Week 17 Outlook; Sunday, Jan. 2, 3:25 PM CST

The 17th week of the NFL season has arrived. We have no Thursday Night Football but 15 games on Sunday, which is epic. In Week 18, all 16 games will occur on Sunday. There are countless games with playoff implications this week, which should make for some exciting football.

Before you place your bets, you better prepare to win. We have a lot of data to look at this week, so let’s not waste the stats. Here is your Week 17 betting outlook!

Carolina Panthers Travel to New Orleans to Face the Saints

The New Orleans Saints are struggling because of COVID-19 issues. There is still a chance they make the playoffs, but they need to win. Ian Book started at QB for New Orleans last week against Miami, and things did not go very well.

The Saints have a great chance to win this week against the Panthers. Carolina is very bad, and this is making the majority of bettors take the Saints at -7.The total is set at 38 points, but this should adjust upwards as the COVID-19 list is revealed.

The total is set at 38 points, but this should adjust upwards as the COVID-19 list is revealed.

Detroit Lions Travel to Seattle to Face the Seahawks

The Detroit Lions are good at covering, even though they do not have an excellent SU record. The Lions are 2-12-1 SU and 10-5 ATS. Seattle is coming off a loss to the Bears, which was unacceptable as they blew up late in the game.

Seattle Seahawks will be -6.5 on Sunday, but 60% of bettors like Detroit. This is an easy choice considering Seattle is 7-8 ATS. The Lions have been more trustworthy.

If Jared Goff comes back from COVID-19, this is an easy decision. 57% of bettors like the over of 42.5 points.

* All odds provided by Action247 Sportsbook and all odds subject to change.
**All views expressed are my own. My picks are my own and are not a guarantee, bet at your own risk.