A good blend this week. There are some easy money making games on the schedule. Here are my picks.
Philadelphia Eagles (-3.5, 43) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: Neither excites me given that both are struggling offensively. I’m going with the Eagles simply because they are better offensively.
Baltimore Ravens at Carolina Panthers (+2.5, 44) The Panthers are quietly playing good football. They had a huge come from behind win over the Eagles last week. That win could propel them moving forward. That is why I like them this week. This will be a tight game. I see a 20-17 type game so I’m going with the home dog.
New York Jets (+8, 44) at Chicago Bears: The Bears can very trick or treat and with Allen Robinson out and Khalil Mack bang up, they are vulnerable. That’s why I am taking the Jets as a road dog. The Bears will win but they will not cover.
Washington Redskins at New York Giants (+1, 44): The Giants are a train wreck but something tells me they’ll come to play today. I am going to regret this pick but I’m taking the G-Men as a home dog.
Seattle Seahawks at Detroit Lions (-3, 48.5): In a battle of two teams that are hard to figure out, I am taking the Lions as a slight home favorite. Detroit traditionally plays well at home and they will rise to the occasion for this one. These aren’t exactly your Seahawks from four years ago.
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers (-8, 48.5): Emotions will be running high in Pittsburgh. That and the Browns are a mess internally. Give me the Steelers as a home favorite. A no brainer.
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs (-9.5, 53.5): It’s hard to pick against the Chiefs these days and I won’t despite the spread being a little high in this game.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals (-3.5, 54.5): Dirk Koetter is on the hot seat, DeSean Jackson wants out. The Bucs are a mess. The Bengals need to bounce back after getting blown out last Sunday night. The Bucs are the perfect opponent. Cincinnati wins by a touchdown.
Indianapolis Colts (-3, 51) at Oakland Raiders: The Raiders are onto 2019. Despite what Jon Gruden is saying, they are not cleaning house. Several veterans could be out the door in the next week. I think this will be a high scoring affair and if that’s the case, give me the Colts as a road favorite.
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals (+1, 41.5): This will be an ugly game. I think the Cardinals are the smart play because they are slightly more talented and at home.
Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Rams (-9, 56.5): The Rams are explosive and the Packers don’t play defense. This has the potential to be a shootout and if that’s the case, the Rams are the easy play.
New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings (-1, 53): I know the Saints are good and I know they’ll want to avenge last season’s playoff loss but I have a hard picking against the Vikings at home. They play so well there and -1 is an easy number if you want to put your money on the favorite. I’m going with the Purple People Eaters.
New England Patriots (-14, 44) at Buffalo Bills: I get it! The Bills will be fired up playing before a national audience but it won’t matter. They don’t have a quarterback. The Patriots have the GOAT and that’s all that matters. Patriots cover with ease.