Scott Van Pelt’s Winners for championship game, NFL Week 17
I went 4-3 a week ago and am now 23 over.500 on the season. We stay vigilant and start with a few bowl games.Season: 82-59-4 Bowl games Pittsburgh Panthers vs 18. UCLA Bruins(-8,
54)Friday, 2 p.m. ET, Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, El Paso, Texas
Van Pelt’s pick: Pitt +8
I think my record on Pitt this year is dreadful, however I’m imperturbable. Taking the Panthers plus the points in El Paso.SVP: 3-6 all-timewhen choosing Pittsburgh (0-2 this season) 5. Alabama Crimson Tide (-6.5, 56) vs. 9. Kansas State Wildcats
Saturday, midday ET on ESPN, Allstate Sugar Bowl, New Orleans
2 Associated
Van Pelt’s pick: K-State +6.5
These next two require belief and hands to hold on to your butts. Taking the points and going against a couple of groups who are frightening to be opposed to. Beginning with Kansas State– EMAW and all that– against Bama.SVP: 4-2 all-timewhen picking Kansas State versus top-10 challengers 4. Ohio State Buckeyes vs. 1. Georgia Bulldogs (-6.5, 62)
Saturday, 8 p.m. ET, CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Atlanta
Van Pelt’s pick: Ohio State +6.5
And this line has actually puzzled me for weeks. Georgia has actually been taking apart individuals. The Bulldogs are giving less than a TD and are a popular side in part because of that. I’m taking Ohio State as an outcome. The Buckeyes have been gifted an opportunity. We will see if they make it count.SVP: 4-1 all-time when picking Ohio State NFL Week 17 Can Davis Mills and the Texans hang with Jacksonville on Sunday? AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez
Jacksonville Jaguars(-4.5, 43.5 )at Houston
Texans Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, NRG Arena
, Houston Van Pelt’s pick: Texans +4.5 In the NFL, kid am I on some dodgy sides– yikes. Houston plus the points versus Jacksonville.SVP: 0-3 all-time when choosing the Texans Cleveland Browns at Washington Commanders (-2, 41)
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FedEx Field, Landover, Md.Van Pelt’s pick: Browns +2 We are on Cleveland in its game with the Commanders.SVP: 2-6 all-time when selecting the Browns New Orleans Saints (+6.5) at Philadelphia Eagles
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Van Pelt’s pick: Saints +6.5
Also taking the Saints versus Philly. You’ll remember we took the Saints off the list late last week (those teams are undefeated)– Saints won outright. I’m a dummy.SVP: 1-1 all-time when selecting the Saints Indianapolis Colts (+5.5) at New York Giants
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, MetLife Arena, East Rutherford, N.J.Van Pelt
‘s choice: Colts +5.5
As evidence of that. I’m giving the Colts once again. How? Really do not understand. But as a rule, if you can back a group that scored simply three points and transformed zero third downs, how can you not? Right?SVP: 4-2 all-time when picking the Colts OK, there they are. Pleased Brand-new
Year, birdcage.