Saturday, December 26, 2020

Week 16 Picks


Jets come away with a win to avoid going 0-16

Saturday


Tampa Buccaneers @ Detroit Lions (+10.5) - The Lions while big underdogs are still suiting up Stafford who was questionable for this game.  The Bucs offense could still dominate as they were coming on strong against the Falcons but also have not always put away lesser opponents.   

San Francisco 49ers @ Arizona Cardinals (-6) - The Cardinals are playing pretty well recently while the 49ers offense has been in flux without Jimmy G in the lineup.  George Kittle returns but it may too much for the 49ers who will now be without starting running back Raheem Mostert.

Miami Dolphins (-2) @ Las Vegas Raiders - The Dolphins are still playing for a playoff spot while the Raiders are trying to keep their playoff hopes alive.  The Dolphins do boast a better defense and will see the return of Myles Gaskins back into the starting lineup.


Carolina Panthers @ Washington Football Team (-1)- Coach Ron Rivera goes against his former team.  Washington may be without Terry McClaurin but could see the return of Alex Smith and Antonio Gibson.  Haskins coming off going to a strip club following a Washington defeat still may see the field if Alex Smith is unable to play.    

Atlanta Falcons (+11) @ Kansas City Chiefs - Atlanta has been bad at keeping leads but have had competitive games recently.  The Chiefs have struggled to put teams away this season at times and could struggle to run out the clock without starting running back Clyde Edwards Helaire.  

Chicago Bears (-7)(LOCK) @ Jacksonville Jaguars - The Bears are playing relatively well lately with Mitchell Trubisky coming back. Mike Glennon is starting meaning the Jaguars are playing for the number 1 pick.  

Cincinnati Bengals @ Houston Texans (-7.5) -  The Bengals had a nice win against the Steelers.  Still, the Texans have been a pretty explosive offense even without Will Fuller suspended for PEDs 

New York Giants @ Baltimore Ravens (-10)(LOCK) -  Both the Giants and Ravens are playing for a playoff spot.  The Ravens with Lamar Jackson are now playing at the level offensively that they were expected to start the season with- granted it has come against lesser opponents.  

Los Angeles Rams @ Seattle Seahawks (-1) -  Seattle is coming off a close game against Washington where they didn't play well offensively.  Granted, Washington's defense with Chase Young is pretty solid.  The Rams did struggle to beat the Jets.   

Philadelphia Eagles (-3) @ Dallas Cowboys - The Eagles with Jalen Hurts have been playing well.  Miles Sanders has been given more touches with the season on the line.  The Cowboys offense has shown some competence but that was against a struggling 49ers team.

Cleveland Browns @ New York Jets (+10) - Perhaps the Jets could be competitive against the Browns and keep the game within single digits.


Denver Broncos (+3.5) @ Los Angeles Chargers - The Chargers have been playing well lately although the Broncos have shown signs of life offensive with Locke under center.  Fangio's defense with the Broncos has struggled although there is a chance he can do enough to slow down Josh Herbert.


Tennessee Titans @ Green Bay Packers (-3) - The Packers homefield could play a factor with cold.  Derrick Henry can run all over the Packers defense but the Packers can also do damage with their passing attack with Aaron Rodgers leading away plus Aaron Jones is coming on strong.

Buffalo Bills @ New England Patriots (+7) - For whatever the reason, the Bills have struggled against the Patriots who were only defeated by 3 points earlier in the season.


Week 15 Against the Spread- 10-4-1
Week 15 Straight-Up- 12-3
Week 15 Locks - 1-1
2020 Against the Spread- 102-117-5
2020 Week Straight Up - 138-87-1
2020 Locks- 20-22-2

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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