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Continue reading →: Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders: 2018 Week 16 NFL Pick
Denver Broncos (6-8) at Oakland Raiders (3-11) The Broncos have had a tough year. They started the season with the toughest schedule in the league through 11 games, going 5-6, with close losses to the Texans, Rams, and Chiefs (twice) and wins over the Chargers, Steelers, and Seahawks. The schedule…
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Continue reading →: Houston Texans at Philadelphia Eagles: 2018 Week 16 NFL Pick
Houston Texans (10-4) at Philadelphia Eagles (7-7) After winning the Super Bowl last year, the Eagles’ 2018 season was derailed by injuries and close losses (6 losses by 7 points or fewer), but they are still very much in the playoff race in the NFC after backup quarterback Nick Foles…
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Continue reading →: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys: 2018 Week 16 NFL Pick
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-9) at Dallas Cowboys (8-6) The Cowboys were shut out in Indianapolis last week, ending their 5-game winning streak. That was a tough spot for them though, on the road against a strong Indianapolis team, without their top offensive lineman Zack Martin, after back-to-back tough wins over…
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Continue reading →: Kansas City Chiefs at Seattle Seahawks: 2018 Week 16 NFL Pick
Kansas City Chiefs (11-3) at Seattle Seahawks (8-6) Earlier in the week, the Chiefs seemed like the clear pick. The Seahawks have a solid record at 8-6 and have been playing better offensively in recent weeks, but their defense has had trouble getting off the field this season. They’ve played…
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Continue reading →: Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns: 2018 Week 16 NFL Pick
Cincinnati Bengals (6-8) at Cleveland Browns (6-7-1) It’s weird seeing the Browns as big favorites. Originally this line opened up at Cleveland -7, which didn’t make much sense. That line suggested the Browns are 4 points better than the Bengals on a neutral field, but when these two teams met…
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Continue reading →: Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals: 2018 Week 16 NFL Pick
Los Angeles Rams (11-3) at Arizona Cardinals (3-11) The Cardinals were blown out last week in Atlanta, losing by 26 points to a team that had previously lost 5 straight games. That was probably in part due to the Cardinals not being totally focused, with this much bigger game against…
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Continue reading →: New York Giants at Indianapolis Colts: 2018 Week 16 NFL Pick
New York Giants (5-9) at Indianapolis Colts (8-6) The Colts are a solid 8-6, but they’re even better than their record suggests. They had major injury problems earlier in the year, leading to a 1-5 start, but they’ve won 7 of 8 games since then, with 4 wins by at…
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Continue reading →: Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints: 2018 Week 16 NFL Pick
Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5-1) at New Orleans Saints (12-2) The Steelers got a huge win last week, beating the Patriots for the first time since the 2011 season. That win was big for several reasons, as the Steelers were previously on a 3-game losing streak (all in upset fashion) and were…
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Continue reading →: Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers: 2018 Week 16 NFL Pick
Chicago Bears (10-4) at San Francisco 49ers (4-10) The Bears have been better than their record all season. Even at 10-4 with the 3rd best record in the NFC, the Bears are better than that suggests, as their 4 losses came by a combined 14 points, including one game with…
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Continue reading →: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions: 2018 Week 16 NFL Pick
Minnesota Vikings (7-6-1) at Detroit Lions (5-9) The Lions have been pretty predictable in the Matt Stafford era, playing well against weaker opponents, but struggling in tougher games. Since Stafford’s first full season as a starter in 2011, the Lions are 20-40-2 ATS and 20-42 straight up against teams with…