Sunday, December 17, 2017

Week 15 Picks Lightning Edition

Houston @ Jacksonville (-10.5) - The Jaguars will be without Leonard Fournette but their defense could be troublesome for TJ Yates. 

Baltimore (-7) @ Cleveland - The Ravens will look to take out last week's frustrating loss to the Steelers.

Green Bay @ Carolina (-3) - Aaron Rodgers return could be anti-climatic mostly because he will have to overcome a lot of rust against a Panthers' team that is also playing for a playoff spot. 

Miami  @ Buffalo (-3)  - Miami has been playing extremely well over the past few weeks including a nice double digit victory against the Patriots.  Tyrod Taylor returns and the cold weather could favor the Bills. 

Cincinnati @ Minnesota (-11) - After getting blown out by the Bears, the Bengals face an uphill battle in Minnesota.

Arizona (+4)
@ Washington - Washington's defense is a mess.  Arizona did a nice job last season containing Kirk Cousins. 

Philadelphia (-7.5) @ NY Giants - The Eagles did lose Carson Wentz for the season but the Giants appear to be running on fumes without Odell Beckham.  Engram is a nice tight end going forward but have already lost to NFC East opponents by double digits due to an inconsistent running game. 

LA Rams (+1.5) @ Seattle - Seattle at home is always scary but have already lost two games at home mostly due to a banged up secondary. 

Tennessee @ San Francisco (-1.5) - This is the first time I can remember a 3-10 team being favored against a 8-5 one.  Jimmy Garoppolo is living up to the hype.  Marcus Mariotta's 10 touchdown to 14 turnovers has left a lot to be desired.   

New England @ Pittsburgh (+3) - The Patriots were schooled by the Dolphins but that should be used as a motivation to play well in the game that matters.  Still, the Steelers offense has been explosive which could spell trouble for the Patriots defense which has been banged up.  The Steelers have outscored their opponents in the 32-7.  The Steelers need to play with that kind of desperation to win.  The Steelers appear to have more talent so I am predicting them to win although it may be tough given that the Steelers have lost 4 straight to the Patriots.

Dallas (-2) @ Oakland - Dallas has won it's last two games without Ezekiel Elliot and looks to keep it's playoff hopes alive.

Week 15 Picks Against the Spread - 0-3
Week 15 Picks Straight up - 1-2
2017-18 Against the Spread- 94-102-6
2017-18 Season Straight Up - 130-75
2016-17 Against the Spread - 141-115-7
2016-17 Straight Up - 101-41
2015-16 Against the Spread - 140-107

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