A little bit better last week, so trying to creep out of the red. Hopefully I can use that momentum to have a big week this week. A good start by winning Thursday's game, and maybe, just maybe, the London early game can help too. Let's see. Was in Jacksonville for the Georgia - Florida game, so travelling today, so I probably won't write much analysis.
For those that are new to this site, I will select every game against the spread. I will be selecting one big bet at $250 per, whereas everything else will be $100. Winners count as winners, whereas, losses will be calculated including a 10% vig to make the math that much simpler. On to the picks...
Baltimore Ravens +2 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Good Thursday night win. Shaq Barrett did the "Ray Lewis Dance" to taunt Baltimore after a sack. He then proceeded to tear his achilles.
Jacksonville Jaguars -1 1/2 v. Denver Broncos
Somewhere in London, there is a high schooler who cannot understand why Blake Bortles is not still in the league.
Chicago Bears +10 at Dallas Cowboys
Ten points is an awful lot of points in the NFL. Even though I am sure Dallas wins this game, I will take the points. I also know the Bears played Monday night, but this is a lot of points.
Minnesota Vikings -4 v. Arizona Cardinals
Arizona's defense lets them down in this one.
Miami Dolphins -4 at Detroit Lions
The third best passing team versus the 22nd ranked pass defense. Miami will gain a lot of yards in the air.
New Orleans + 1 1/2 v. Las Vegas Raiders
Two exciting offenses, 1 mediocre defense and 1 bad defense. The bad defense is in Las Vegas.
Atlanta Falcons -3 1/2 v. Carolina Panthers
Carolina's surprise win came last week.
New England Patriots -3 at New York Jets
Is anybody healthy for the Jets offense? New England is on a short week, but the Jets just have too many injuries.
Pittsburgh Steelers +10 1/2 at Philadelphia Eagles
I don't particularly like this bet, because Philly could ice this game early, but I don't want to bet on a double digit favorite, even if at home (see Cowboys, Dallas).
Tennessee Titans pick 'em at Houston Texans
Derrick Henry versus the NFL's worst run defense.
New York Giants +3 1/2 at Seattle Seahawks
Saquon Barkley verus the number 29th ranked rush defense in th league.
San Francisco 49ers -1 at Los Angeles Rams
The Super Bowl hangover continues.
Washington Commanders +3 at Indianapolis Colts
We do not know what we are going to get with Sam Ehlinger at quarterback, but I would expect some rookie mistakes.
Buffalo Bills -10 1/2 v. Green Bay Packers
This is a lot of points, but you know what, one of the three double digits will probably be covered by the favorite, and I think it will be this one.
Cincinnati Bengals -3 at Cleveland Browns
Cincinnati have won 4 of their last 5, and are just better than Cleveland right now.
Byes: Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers
Big Bet:
Washington Commanders +3 at Indianapolis Colts
We do not know what we are going to get with Sam Ehlinger at quarterback, but I would expect some rookie mistakes.
I am just wondering how psyched Montez Sweat is to be going against a rookie quarterback in his first start!
Last Week's Record: 7-7
Last Week's Big Bet: 1-0
Year-to-Date Record: 52-51-3
Big Bet Year-to-Date: 4-2-1
Last Week's Winnings (Losses): $80
Last Week's Winnings (Losses): $80
Year-to-Date's Winnings (Losses): ($360)
