Picks of the Week

Well, my major winning streak ends at 1.  A super roller coaster start to the season.  That means this week should be good, right?  Since I am visiting the President's Cup, I don't have much time to think, nay overthink, my picks, so hopefully that is a good sign.  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...

Cleveland Browns -4 1/2 v. Pittsburgh Steelers

Finally a Thursday night win!

Chicago Bears -3 v. Houston Texans

I don't like this bet at all, but the Bears are never worse than when playing against Aaron Rodgers.  Rodgers is not on the Texans.

Detroit Lions +6 at Minnesonta Vikings

Minnesota should win this game.  But, Detroit is going to be a tough out for everybody this year!

Baltimore Ravens -3 at New England Patriots

Gotta take some road favorites, and New England's offense is nowhere near as explosive as Miami's.  Look for Baltimore to take an early lead and not give it away!

Carolina Panthers +2 1/2 v. New Orleans Saints

Honestly, this pick is because I am not sure if Jameis Winston will play, and if he does, whether he will be effective due to injury.

Kansas City Chiefs -5 1/2 at Indianapolis Colts

This is probably the week that the Colts remember they have Jonathan Taylor on their team, so take this pick with a grain of salt, but until they do, Kansas City for sure.

Washington Commanders +6 1/2 v. Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles are much better than the Commanders and will win this game.  However, Washington has been able to move the ball themselves, so I look for a closer game than most.

Miami Dolphins +4 1/2 v. Buffalo Bills

If you play defensive back, please give the Buffalo Bills a call as they have virtually nobody healthy at that position.  Oh yeah, that is the position that would cover Tyreke Hill and Jaylen Waddle.

New York Jets +6 v. Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati is giving up too many points considering they have done nothing but disappoint so far this season.  Could they regain the form from the end of last season?  Of course they could.  But, I am not betting on it.

Las Vegas Raiders -2 at Tennesee Titans

Everybody that follows this blog should know my rule against betting for west coast teams travelling to the east coast and playing the early game (the fail to cover approximately 2/3 of the time.)  Good thing Nashville is in the central time zone.

Jacksonville Jaguars +3 at Los Angeles Chargers

This line opened at double digits earlier this week.  If the line has fallen that much, there is no way that Justin Herbert is playing, and maybe Keenan Allen misses too!

Atlanta Falcons +1 at Seattle Seahawks

This is an awful, awful game.

Los Angeles Rams -3 1/2 at Arizona Cardinals

At some point in time the Rams offense has to pick up, right?

Green Bay Packers +1 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Honestly, neither Aaron Rodgers nor Tom Brady has any idea who is going to be catching passes in this game.

San Francisco 49ers -1 at Denver Broncos

Denver has yet to impress anyone this year, and the 49ers offense seems to run more smoothly with Jimmy Garoppolo.

New York Giants -1 v. Dallas Cowboys

Why not?  Does this game actually count for something?

Big Bet:

Baltimore Ravens -3 at New England Patriots

Gotta take some road favorites, and New England's offense is nowhere near as explosive as Miami's.  Look for Baltimore to take an early lead and not give it away!

My rule - Always pick a home team for the big bet, and try to pick one getting points.  Way to not follow your own rules!

Last Week's Record:  4-11-1

Last Week's Big Bet:  0-0-1

Year-to-Date Record:  16-15-1

Big Bet Year-to-Date:  1-0-1
Last Week's Winnings (Losses):  ($810) 

Year to Date's Winnings (Losses):  $100