Merry Christmas to all! We have three games on this Christmas Day slate in Week 17.
Here are my plays for the NFL Saturday double header.
Check out the latest episodes of the JCPod for my full breakdowns and analysis. All odds are a mix/the best number from FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM.
Straights
Lions -7.5 (-102)
I am not too big of a fan of all of the other games that are played on Christmas Day. The Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys game just makes me nervous, and I have no interest in betting the Denver Broncos versus the Kansas City Chiefs. However, when it comes to the Lions versus the Vikings, I like for the Lions win this game by 10+ points. While they need a lot of help to get into the playoffs, they’re the only team really fighting for their playoff lives on Christmas Day. There will be no JJ McCarthy for the Vikings, so that makes me love for the Lions win this game by 10+ points even more. 
Props
CeeDee Lamb over 5.5 receptions (-130)
Lamb is hit over this total in four straight games now. 
Jahmyr Gibbs over 33.5 receiving yards (-114)
Jahmyr Gibbs has been a weapon in the receiving game lately for the Lions, and I don’t see a reason for that to stop. 
Isaac TeSlaa over 12.5 receiving yards (-114)
With Amon-Ra St. Brown coming into the game hurt, I like for TeSlaa to get two or three catches for about 20 to 30 yards. 
Jared Goff over 1.5 passing touchdowns (-128)
I like for Jared Goff to throw for two or three touchdowns in this game. I think there is a good chance that the Detroit Lions puts up about 30+ points. 
As for anytime touchdown scorers, I like: Chris Rodriguez Jr (+170), CeeDee Lamb (+105), Isaac TeSlaa (+420), David Montgomery (+150), Detroit defense (+750), Jahmyr Gibbs (-210) & RJ Harvey (-115).
Parnell’s Nasty Boy Parlay Play of the Day
I was able to get odds of +855 boosted to +1112 with a 39% boost:
- Jahmyr Gibbs over 33.5 receiving yards (-114)
- Jared Goff over 1.5 passing touchdowns (-128)
- RJ Harvey (-115) anytime touchdown scorers
- Chris Rodriguez Jr. over 50+ rush yards (-136)
Let’s have a DAY! PLEASE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY!
Jaden Chandler-Parnell, or “JC” is a Sports & Sports Betting Analyst for Stare Down Sports. You can Follow him on X @Jaden95Chandler and on YouTube
Betting Record
College Football straights record (regular season): 33-37-1
Pickem Record: 157-82-1
(straights) NFL Bets [regular season] 45-48
(Touchdown scorers) NFL Bets [regular season] 59-64
(Player Props) NFL Bets [regular season] 98-85
$10 Nasty Boy Play (College) : 0-17 {down 17u}
$10 Nasty Boy Play (NFL) 0-45 {down 45u}
Bowl Season & CFP College Football: 3-4
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