Italicized- Straight-up
Baltimore Ravens (+3) @ Kansas
City Chiefs - The Ravens are aiming to get revenge for their playoff loss
in the conference championship game where they were favored. The Chiefs did turn up their defense a couple
of gears to slow down the Ravens offense.
Now the Ravens acquired Derrick Henry. Kansas City does have homefield but
maybe the Ravens can keep it close down the stretch and could be the more
desperate team.
Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia
Eagles (-2.5) (In Brazil)- The Packers almost made it to the conference
championship game last season whereas the Eagles flamed out in epic fashion
against the Bucs. The Eagles have had
an offseason to mull things over as they were able to get Saquon Barkley. AJ Brown returns back healthy, and they
traded for former Commanders’ wideout Jahan Dotson. It will be interesting to see if the Eagles
fixed their defense.
Pittsburgh Steelers (+3)
@ Atlanta Falcons – The new look Falcons have Kirk Cousins behind center. Rusell Wilson didn’t exactly inspire that
much confidence with the Broncos.
Perhaps it will take a while for both teams to get it going with new
offenses under center. The Steelers
defense may carry the day.
Tennessee Titans (+4.5) @ Chicago
Bears - The Bears offense looks revamped with not only Caleb Williams but Rome
Odunze. The Titans lost Derrick Henry and
are hoping for a comeback season from Tony Pollard.
Arizona Cardinals @ Buffalo
Bills (-5.5) - The Bills have a slightly better quarterback but theoretically
Kyler Murray can hang with Allen given that the Cardinals may have more weapons
on the outside. The Bills appear to have
a better running game with Cook and perhaps the defense of the Bills can step
up at home.
New England Patriots @ Cincinnati
Bengals (-8) (LOCK) – The Patriots’ defense is supposed to be bad this
season and even without Joe Mixon the Bengals offense should get it done.
Houston Texans (-3)
@ Indianapolis Colts – Perhaps Richardson and Jonathan Taylor can keep it close
with the Texans although the offense of the Texans should be much better with
the addition of Steffon Diggs and Joe Mixon.
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Miami
Dolphins (-3.5) – The Dolphins appear to be a strong team that can run
the ball well. Question marks remain
about the Jaguars and the consistency of Trevor Lawrence although the Jaguars
could be a playoff caliber team if they can be more consistent.
Carolina Panthers @ New
Orleans Saints (-4) - There is a
possibility of an upset if Bryce Young can be better but would like to see it
first before going out on a limb and picking against the Saints although we
have seen Carr blow games like hits before but also come through for stretches especially
against weaker teams.
Minnesota Vikings @ New York
Giants (+1.5)- Aaron Jones makes his debut with the Vikings. Questions remain at the quarterback position for
the Vikings so I am going to predict the Giants can do enough to slow down the
Vikings offense and pull out a win although the prospect of Danny Dimes not showing
up is decent. Then again, Sam Darnold is
not exactly a great option at quarterback for the Vikings either.
Las Vegas Raiders (+3) @ Los
Angeles Chargers– The Raiders fans should take over the Chargers’ stadium
which could make this a neutral game field.
Can Jim Harbaugh give the Chargers a needed boost. The Raiders were one of the better performing
teams against the spread with Pierce, so this game is kind of a toss-up.
Denver Broncos (+6) @ Seattle Seahawks
– Perhaps the Broncos can be more a frisky team with Bo Nix under center
although it does seem like a tough task to ask the rookie to come out and win
on the road although maybe the Seahawks could be worse without head coach Pete
Carroll.
Dallas Cowboys (-2.5) @ Cleveland Browns -
The Cowboys typically start off the season well. The Browns do get Watson back who was kind of
lackluster despite a winning record.
Questions about the Cowboys o-line could be tested against a strong
Cleveland defensive front. The CeeDee
Lamb connection could be too much for Cleveland as questions still remain about
their running game.
Washington Commanders @ Tampa
Bay Buccaneers (-3.5) - The Washington Commanders season could be going
in a new direction although they do need to improve their defense. Perhaps Peters has addressed the needs of this
defense in the offseason, but it needs to be proven on the field against the
Bucs who made the playoffs last season with Baker Mayfield. A win here would be similar to when Washington
won its home opener against the Saints although I would like to see how the
offense runs under the new offensive coordinator.
Los Angeles Rams (+3.5)
@ Detroit Lions - I don’t think much separates these two teams and maybe the
Rams will be motivated against the team that knocked them out of the
playoffs.
New York Jets @ San
Francisco 49ers (-3.5) (LOCK) – It looks like the 49ers could be a
strong team again. I don’t think losing
Chase Young will mean that much. The Jets
return with Aaron Rodgers but will need to see him prove it like Kirk Cousins
that he has fully recovered from his Achilles injury although would be fun to
see a good game on Monday Night.
2023 Against the Spread - 138-126-1
2023 Locks - 29-17
2023 Straight Up - 175-106
Playoffs Against the Spread- 10-3
Playoffs Straight Up- 11-2
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