Sunday Night Football Week 17 Bets: Commanders vs. Falcons

• The Washington Commanders are 4.5-point favorites over the Atlanta Falcons for Sunday Night Football Week 17.

WASHINGTON – As Week 17 of the NFL season is underway, the Sunday Night Football matchup between the Washington Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons is drawing significant attention.

In a battle between two potential playoff teams, the NFL betting landscape for this pivotal game could be a reflection of a wild card round matchup in a few weeks.

• Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024 | 8:20 p.m. ET
• Location: Commanders Field, Landover, Maryland
• Point Spread: Commanders -4.5
• Moneyline: Commanders -220, Falcons +185
• Total Points (Over/Under): 47.5

Odds sourced from Bovada

Sunday Night Football Betting Trends

The Commanders (10-5) are on a three-game winning streak, including a recent 36-33 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Bolstering their playoff prospect, the odds for Jayden Daniel to win rookie of the year seem to be all but a lock at this point (-20000 odds).

As for the Atlanta Falcons (8-7), they have shown resilience, notably with rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. leading them to a 34-7 win against the New York Giants.

The Commanders are 9-6-0 ATS this season and head of the curve (3-2) when favored by 4.5 points or more. While the Falcons are not beating expectations from NFL sportsbooks (7-8 ATS), they’ve only had two games this season where they’ve been an underdog of 4.5 or more (1-1 ATS).

The over-under is hard to reach with the Commanders hitting the over in 10 of 15 games this year. But the Falcons have only hit the over in five games.

SNF Player Props

This Sunday Night Football clash presents legal sports betting opportunities, from the point spread to player-specific wagers. If looking at team momentum and recent performances, the Commanders are the easy eager. But, as always, it’s advisable to consult multiple legal sportsbooks online and stay updated with the latest information to find the best value.

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