I just can’t stand prosperity.
A week after pick killing it, it’s back in the trash at week 17. Against the spread he went 6-9 on an expert pick, 10-5 on the straight up and a disappointing 2-3 on the best bet. Part of the Pick-Six podcast.
That drops my record to 120-126-9 ATS, 159-95-1 straight, and 54-40-5 on my best bet. PS: The Panthers are one of my best bets. This is a bad loss, as Sam Darnold’s late fumble caused the spread loser.
Week 18 will be tough, but hopefully we can end the regular season on a little heater and carry over into the playoffs.
Saturday, 4:30 PM ET (ABC, ESPN)
Featured games | | Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs have a chance at the top seed in the conference if they win, but the Raiders have nothing to play but Pride. But now he’s on a journey and it’s more difficult. Still, I think he’ll hit some big plays for hanging out high-scoring games.
Choose: Chiefs 37, Raiders 27
Saturday, 8:15 PM ET (ABC, ESPN)
Featured games | | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans
The winner here wins the AFC South. The Titans are on his fifth losing streak, while the Jaguars played well to the end. Tennessee has been beaten up and now has Josh Dobbs at quarterback. Unless Derrick Henry can run on his 250, I doubt the Titans are hanging around. Jaguars win.
Choose: Jaguars 30, Titans 21
Sunday 1pm (Fox, FuboTV)
Featured games | | Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
This game does not have these two meanings. Even if Todd Bowles says he won’t, imagine the Bucks will sit out a lot of players, and it’ll end up in the hands of the Falcons. Find out how the Falcons play hard and beat the Tampa Bay backup.
Choose: Falcons 23, Bucks 17
Sunday 1pm (CBS, Paramount+)
Featured games | | Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots
It’s an important game for both teams. The Patriots have to win to make the playoffs, while the Bills are competing for the seed. It’s not easy. The Bills had to finish an interrupted game Monday night and deal with the mental pieces of a teammate who went down at Dummer Hamlin. But I expect the Bills to play well here and end New England’s playoff chances.
Choose: Bills 33, Patriots 21
Sunday 1pm (Fox, FuboTV)
Featured games | | Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings aren’t playing very well, but they still have 12 wins, and this one secures the second seed. The Bears had a lousy loss to the Lions last week. The Bears will play better here, but I think Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson will light them up.
Choose: Vikings 31 Bears 19
Sunday 1pm (CBS, Paramount+)
Featured games | | Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens
This winner will win AFC North. The Bengals suspended their game against the Bills on Monday night, which could affect their preparations here. The Ravens can get Lamar Jackson back and that will help their ailing offense a lot. Bengals win.
Choose: Bengals 29, Ravens 21
Sunday 1pm (CBS, Paramount+)
Featured games | | Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans
The Texans are playing for the first pick in the draft here, so they should be playing to lose. That’s just not the nature of this league. The Colts start Sam Ehrlinger at quarterback, but does that matter? The crime is terrible. However, they would play well enough to win Jeff Saturday’s final game as interim coach.
Choose: Colts 20, Texans 13
Sunday 1pm (Fox, FuboTV)
Featured games | | Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets
The Jets are eliminated and Miami must win to join New England waiting to lose. The Dolphins will almost certainly start Round 7 rookie Skyler Thompson at quarterback. That’s a tough call on a good Jets defense. Still, I think the Dolphins will have enough offense to beat a team with low motivation.
Choose: Dolphins 21, Jets 17
Sunday 1pm (Fox, FuboTV)
Featured games | | New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers
These two are done in terms of playoffs, but the Saints have played good the past two weeks. Defense went really well. That shows Carolina has little to play with, after being eliminated last week, with his second consecutive load he playing a game. The Saints win easily.
Choose: Saints 26, Panthers 13
Sunday 1pm (CBS, Paramount+)
Featured games | | Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns
The Steelers still have an outside shot to make the playoffs, but they need help with a win here. The Browns have been road his game in a row, but hope to close out the season by beating out their rivals. I think so. An ugly game, but Cleveland would end Pittsburgh’s playoff chances.
Choose: Browns 21, Steelers 20
Sunday 4:25 p.m. (CBS, Paramount +)
Featured games | | Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants
The Eagles could secure the top seed with a win in this game. The Giants are locked in as the No. 6 seed, but coach Brian Dabor says he will play the starter. Jalen Hurts should be back on the Eagles offense. They need more games and they will get it.
Choose: Eagles 30, Giants 20
Sunday at 4:25 pm (Fox, FuboTV)
Featured games | | Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys
Commander has been eliminated, so you’re playing for free. The Cowboys are trying to win the division even if the Eagles lose. Dallas is resting after playing last Thursday. Washington struggles offensively no matter who plays quarterback. Now that the Cowboys have won, that would be true here as well.
Choose: Cowboys 30, Commanders 21
Sunday 4:25 p.m. (CBS, Paramount +)
Featured games | | Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers are looking to claim the 5th seed in the AFC, and this will come with a win. Denver is playing for free. The Broncos played better against the Chiefs last week after waiving Nathaniel Hackett. The Broncos will hang out and probably pull off an upset with this one.
Choose: Chargers 28, Broncos 27
Sunday at 4:25 pm (Fox, FuboTV)
Featured games | | Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams
The Seahawks need to win this and hopefully the Lions beat the Packers and make the playoffs. Seattle’s defense performed well against the Jets last week. I think this will carry over to the Rams offense that struggled against the Chargers. Have a nice day Jeno Smith.
Choose: Seahawks 27, Rams 20
Sunday at 4:25 pm (Fox, FuboTV)
Featured games | | San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals are long over, so they’re looking to Cabo. The 49ers need this for a chance at the NFC’s top seed. His 49ers defense was bad last week against the Raiders, but that could change against the Cardinals’ bad offense. 49ers on track.
Choose: 49ers 27, Cardinals 10
Green Bay Packers Detroit Lions (-4.5)
Sunday 8:20 p.m. (NBC, FuboTV)
Featured games | | Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions
If the Packers win, they will participate. It’s very easy. The Lions must win and Seattle must lose. The Packers earned this position on his four-game winning streak. The Lions have an impressive win against Chicago, but this is a big step towards completion. The Packers are playing well and will continue to do so here.
Choose: Packers 31, Lions 24
