Sunday, December 13, 2020

2020 Week 14 NFL Picks

Sunday

Minnesota Vikings @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-7) - Dalvin Cook can always keep the Vikings in any game but without a consistent pass rush the Vikings could struggle to contain Brady.  The Bucs are inconsistent but have the ability to slow down the Vikings passing game although they will have their work cut out against the rookie wideout Justin Jefferson.  

Arizona Cardinals @ New York Giants (-3) - The Giants have been playing better football and do get back Daniel Jones in lineup who should be an upgrade over Colt McCoy.  Kyler Murray has struggled after suffering a shoulder injury a few weeks ago.  

Kansas City Chiefs (-7.5)(LOCK) @ Miami Dolphins - Without Gaskins, the Dolphins could struggle to generate enough in the running game to beat the high octane Chiefs offense.

Tennessee Titans @ Jacksonville Jaguars (+7.5) - The Jaguars almost escaped with a win against the Vikings and could keep it close again. Although a dormant Derrick Henry could expect to rebound from a poor showing last week.  

Green Bay Packers (-7)(LOCK) @ Detroit Lions - Aaron Jones had 4 touchdowns in his last matchup although the Lions secondary was banged up.  

Dallas Cowboys @ Cincinnati Bengals (+3) - The Cowboys may still be playing for some division aspirations hopes although they are likely out of the playoffs and coming off a short week which could allow the Bengals to keep it close.  

Houston Texans (-1) @ Chicago Bears- Bears fans are wondering why they took Mitchell Trubisky instead of Deshaun Watson.  With the return of David Johnson, expect the Texans to close out the Bears.   

Denver Broncos @ Carolina Panthers (-4) -  While the Panthers do not have Christian McCaffery, the Panthers offense has show

New York Jets (+13.5) @ Seattle Seahawks - Seattle does not have the same homefield offense and their offense has been struggling.  The Jets have been immensely disappointing so even relying on them to keep it close may be a stretch although they have been playing better lately and the Seahawks have been trending downwards.

Indianapolis Colts @ Las Vegas Raiders (+2.5) -  Perhaps the Raiders can devise a game plan to slow down former division rival Phillip Rivers.  

Washington Football Team (+4.5) @ San Francisco 49ers - Kyle Shanahan and Jordan Reed go against their former teams.  The same goes for Alex Smith who looks solid at times against hte Steelers.  Washington being without Gibson hurts them although their defensive line gives them a chance.  

New Orleans Saints (-6.5)(LOCK) @ Philadelphia Eagles - Jalen Hurts makes his debut but something is clearly wrong in Philadelphia with their offense.  It is hard to take much of garbage time against the Packers and assume that the Eagles can get it together although they have the ability to cover in garbage time.  Miles Sanders not getting i going is concerning.  The Saints in the meantime still haven't lost a game without Drew Brees over the last two seasons.

Atlanta Falcons (+1.5) @ Los Angeles Chargers - Josh Herbert looked terrible against the Patriots but could bounce back against a below average Falcons offense.  Still the Falcons have enough firepower with Julio Jones back in the lineup to muster an effective effort.   That being said, people should be fading Todd Gurley whose career has taken a hit over the last 3 seasons.  

Pittsburgh Steelers (-2)(LOCK) @ Buffalo Bills - Buffalo looked very sharp against the 49ers who didn't seem to have an answer for Cole Beasley or Steffon Diggs.  The Steelers look like they were bound to lose against Baltimore and Washington but could rebound with James Connor back in the lineup.  

Monday

Baltimore Ravens (-3) @ Cleveland Browns - The Browns have looked like a better team than the Ravens since the Ravens blew them out earlier in the season.  The Browns have had a little more time to prepare for this game and the Browns are slightly better relying on the run game while allowing for Mayfield to do his thing without Odell Beckham.  The Ravens appear to have enough going with their own run game and defense to pull out the win.  

Week 15 Against the Spread- 0-1
Week 15 Straight-Up- 1-0
2020 Against the Spread- 87-103-3
2020 Week Straight Up - 119-75-1
2020 Locks- 18-19-1

2019 Season Against the Spread- 128-113-3
2019 Season Straight Up- 158-103
2019 Locks - 21-19-2
2020 Postseason against the Spread- 8-3
2020 Postseason Straight Up- 7-4


2018 Season against the Spread- 112-107-7
2018 Season Straight Up- 137-86-2
2018 Locks- 21-16-2

2017-18 Against the Spread- 121-125-7

2017-18 Season Straight Up - 167-92

2016-17 Against the Spread - 141-115-7
2016-17 Straight Up - 101-41

2015-16 Against the Spread - 140-110

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