Sunday, December 24, 2017

Week 16 Picks

Detroit (-3) @ Cincinnati - Detroit is still trying to keep its playoff hopes alive.  The Bengals appear to have given up on their head coach Marvin Lewis. 

Miami @ Kansas City (-10.5) - Jay Cutler reverted to the mean last week against the Bills and look for that trend to continue in another road game against Kansas City who seem to be clicking on all cylinders after a nice win against the Chargers.

Buffalo @ New England (-11.5) - The Patriots escaped with a win against the Steelers and look to take care of the Buffalo Bills at home.  

Cleveland (+6) @ Chicago  - While the Bears should win, it could be a close game down the stretch.  Head coach John Fox is 0-6 straight up in games that the Bears are favored to win.  Then again, they are playing the Browns

Tampa Bay @ Carolina (-10.5) -  Carolina's strong defense could be the difference in this one.  Christian McCaffrey has been really solid option out of the backfield for the Panthers.

Atlanta (+6) @ New Orleans - The Saints look to take care of another division rival at home although it could be a close game down the stretch.  

Denver (+3.5) @ Washington - Brock Osweiler and the Bronco's offense looked sharp against the Colts and could pose problems for Washington if they can get their running game going. 

LA Rams (-5.5) @ Tennessee- The Titans lost a nail biter to the 49ers but things do not get easier for them as they line up against  Rams team that blew the Seahawks out.

LA Chargers (-7) @ NY Jets - The Chargers look to bounce back after a bad loss to the Chiefs in order to keep their playoff hopes alive.  The Jets offense has been running on fumes with McCown out but plan to run the ball and keep it a low scoring affair.

Jacksonville (-4) @ San Francisco - Jimmy G has been sharp but it may not be enough against a Jacksonville defense that has made opponents look silly.  Leonard Fournette also returns.


NY Giants @ Arizona (-3.5) - In a battle of struggling teams, the Cardinals may be able to take this one at home.

Seattle @ Dallas (-3) - The Seahwks may put up a better effort against the Cowboys than they did against the Rams but injuries appear to have taken a toll on this team.  Plus Dallas gets Ezekiel Elliot back from a suspension.


Pittsburgh (-9.5) @ Houston - Pittsburgh suffered a heartbreaking loss.  Even with Antonio Brown out, the Steeles will likely take out their frustrations on the Texans. 

Oakland (+10) @ Philadelphia - Philadelphia will most likely win this game although it could be closer given how much the Eagles struggled to put away the New York Giants.

Week 16 Picks Against the Spread - 1-1
Week 16 Picks Straight up - 2-0
2017-18 Against the Spread- 103-105-7
2017-18 Season Straight Up - 141-77
2016-17 Against the Spread - 141-115-7
2016-17 Straight Up - 101-41
2015-16 Against the Spread - 140-107

You can see some of my picks for this week and the rest of the season here on Sports on the Hill Podcast.

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