Thread: My Week 15 Picks (Gambling Style)

Every week from here (Yes I know the season is almost over) I will be picking against the spread and over/under for the NFL. I will also do this for all of the College bowl games.

This is all a bit of fun, and although I bet on each of my picks, I do not encourage you to do so as you should only bet on your own opinion. Here we go.

Saints At Bears

Spread - Saints + 3, Bears - 3
Over/under - 44

I would take the Saints with the points. In what will ultimately be a close game, Reggie Bush will be the deciding factor. With the safeties having to support against the run/screen pass, expect to see Brees find Moore and Colston in the End Zone more than once. Also expect Forte to have a monster game. Take the over on the points.

Steelers At Ravens

Spread - Steelers + 2, Ravens - 2
Over/Under - 34

I would take the Steelers to get the win outright on the road. Not only do I think they will win this game, but I think they will win it by 6 or more points. Although the Ravens run defense is simply ridiculous, I still think the Steelers have an explosive edge to their offense that the Ravens lack. Take the under on the points.

Titans At Texans

Spread - Titans - 3, Texans + 3
Ovewr/Under - 44

I think this will be a closer game than most people expect, but take the Titans to cover the points. Although Hosuton's offense was explosive last week, I dont think they maintain the same threat against the Titans. The Texans will have to slow down White/Johnson if they want to win this one, but that is easier said than done. Expect the Titans to maintain the ball for almost 40 minutes of this game. Take the under on the points.

Chargers At Chiefs

Spread - Chargers - 5.5, Chiefs + 5.5
Over/Under - 46.5

I picked the Chiefs with the points earlier in the season and won the bet, but I wont be doing that again. Expect the Chargers to put a good old fashion wooping on the Chiefs. I took the Chargers to cover points, and then some. Huge game and numbers for Philip Rivers. Take the over on the Points.

Bills At Jets

Spread - Bills + 7, Jets - 7
Over/Under - 41

Take the Jets to cover points. With no one able to solidify the QB position in Buffallo, expect the Jets to bounce back in a big way this week. Take the over on the points.

49ers At Dolphins

Spread - 49ers + 6.5, Dolphins - 6.5
Over/Under - 41.5

Mike Singletary has instilled a mentality in San Fransisco that breeds winning. That being said, I think the Dolphins will win, but I pick the 49ers with the points. The Wildcat has been tamed to an extent, but Chad Pennington is having a Pro Bowl year in my opinion, and I look to him to win this game for the Dolphins. Take the under on the points.

Lions At Colts

Spread - Lions + 17, Colts -17
Over/Under - 44.5

Oh boy. This could get ugly. Simply put, take the Colts to cover the points. They are playing that good. Heck, with the way the Lions are playing, the Colts could cover the Over/Under by themselves! The Lions will put up some points atleast, so take the over on the points.

Packers At Jaguars

Spread - Packers - 1, Jaguars + 1.
Over/Under - 45

With how poorly the Packers defence has been playing, it is very hard for me to pick them in this game. But I will. Aaron Rogers is very good, and has a good career ahead of him, and for that reason alone I see him trying to salvage a bit of pride from this season by beating the Jaguars in Florida. Take the under on the points.

Patriots At Raiders

Spread - Patriots -7, Raiders + 7.
Over/Under - 39.5

I favour the Patriots by exactly 7. Which is handy. They should, and will cover, but it wont be as big of a blowout as it should be. Expect the Raiders to hit 150 Rushing yards as a team comfortably. Take the Over on the points.

Giants At Cowboys

Spread - Giants + 3, Cowboys - 3.
Over/Under - 44.

Despite losing last week, and losing Plaxico, this is still the best team in the NFL. The Giants will win this outright, making the speak irrelevant. I do choose the Giants despite how well the Cowboys played in a losing effort to the Steelers, but I don't see them making the playoffs. Take the over on the points.

Browns At Eagles

Spread - Browns + 14, Eagles - 14
Over/Under - 38.5

The Browns have no QB. Dorsey should not be starting Anywhere. That being said, I take the Browns with the points. The Eagles will win this, but I find it hard to give them a margin of victory more than 14 points. Take the under on the points.

There we have it. All feedback and opinions welcome!