Sunday, October 27, 2019

Week 8 Picks

The Bengals have not won a game
since firing Marvin Lewis

Italicized for win
Bolded for spread

 Seattle Seahawks (-7.5)(LOCK) @ Atlanta Falcons  - The Falcons will have to rely heavily upon a 38 year old Matt Schaub with Matt Ryan out.   Look for the Seahawks to rebound after their loss to the Ravens.

Denver Broncos @ Indianapolis Colts (-5.5)(LOCK) - Joe Flacco's flaws were really exposed in their last matchup against the Chiefs.  The Broncos also just traded Emanuel Sanders so they could potentially struggle even more.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+2.5) @ Tennessee Titans - The Buccaneers matchup potentially well with the Titans since they have a good run defense that can slow down running back Derrick Henry.  While Jameis Winston may most likely not be the starting quarterback in 2020, he may get a boost from playing off a bye.  Tampa Bay is also 2-1 on the road this season.

Arizona Cardinals(-11.5) @ New Orleans Saints - The Cardinals have a good opportunity to cover the spread in garbage time. 




Cincinnati Bengals @ LA Rams (-11)(LOCK) - The Bengals appear to be a mess right now at least until AJ Green gets back in the lineup.  The Rams offense looks to keep it going in this London matchup.




Philadelphia Eagles @ Buffalo Bills (-2) - The Eagles have looked kind of underwhelming in their last two losses.  The Eagles will try to repeat the formula by getting a key win on the road like they did against the Packers in week 3.  That being said, wide receiver John Brown is poised to have a big game against the Eagles depleted secondary.

LA Chargers(+3.5) @ Chicago Bears - Neither team has been that inspiring but this could be a game that is decided by a field goal.  The Bears did manage to put up some garbage time points against a good Saints defense while the Chargers looked mediocre against a Titans team.  The Bears defense should be playing inspired ball although it is still hard to trust Mitch Trubisky.

New York Giants @ Detroit Lions (-6.5) - Matt Stafford has been playing well over the last few weeks.  The Giants are still trying to get it together even after getting Saquon Barkley back into the lineup.  While Golden Tate may get some good yardage against his former team, the Lions can do enough to slow down Daniel Jones and the Giants' offense.

New York Jets (+6.5) @ Jacksonville Jaguars  -  The Jets may not be as bad as they appear to be as they did in their loss to the Patriots.  Gardner Minshew has completed less than 50 percent of his passes over the last two weeks.

Carolina Panthers (+5.5) @ San Francisco 49ers - The 49ers easy schedule may have inflated the 49ers record and may have a letdown especially with Carolina coming off a bye.

Oakland Raiders @ Houston Texans (-6.5) - The Texans look to right the ship after a bad loss to the Colts.  While the Raiders offense has been explosive, their defense was also been pretty horrendous in their loss against the Packers.




Cleveland Browns @ New England Patriots (-10.5)- Look for the Patriots defense to continue its historic run against a disappointing Browns team.

Green Bay Packers (-5) @ Kansas City Chiefs - With Matt Moore out, the Packers should be able to put together a gameplan that quiets the crowd at Kansas City.  Aaron Rodgers has been playing well although perhaps the Packers rely more upon their running game with Aaron Jones leading the way.

Miami Dolphins @ Pittsburgh Steelers (-14) - Fitzpatrick has covered the spread the last two weeks but all good things must come to an end eventually especially against a Pittsburgh team coming off a bye.

Week 8 Against the Spread- 0-1
Week 8 Straight Up- 1-0

2019 Season Against the Spread- 50-54
2019 Season Straight Up- 64-46
2019 Locks - 6-5

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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