Let's not talk about that Rams/Jets game last week. And though Miami won their game against the Seahawks, they didn't cover the spread. On the other hand, Atlanta won handily, Kansas City hung in and covered by a healthy margin, and the Giants held up their end of the bargain. A record of 3-2 with fake $20 per game earns me $20 more than I started with, which puts me up a whole FIVE DOLLARS through 10 weeks. But I'm out of the red, for now, and back with a positive balance.
Odds via Yahoo! at 9:20 a.m. on Sunday morning.
Denver at Atlanta (-6.5) at Atlanta for $20:
I wasn't sold on Denver when they were 4-1, and I'm not sold on them today vs. a surprisingly good, Matt Ryan-led Falcons team at home.
Tennessee (-3) at Jacksonville for $20:
Jacksonville is 1-3 at home, and Tennessee is still undefeated. If the spread were larger, I might not be so inclined to make this pick, but I think the Titans can win by more than a field goal, and I still can't wrap my head around the fact that the Titans used to be the Houston Oilers.
San Diego vs. Pittsburgh (-5) at Pittsburgh for $20:
San Diego barely held on last week at home against the Chiefs. This week, they're on the road against a much, much better team. Even though they're only 6-3 and tied with the Ravens in the AFC North, and even though the Titans are still undefeated, if I had to pick - through 10 weeks - which team would win the AFC and go to the Superbowl, I think it would be the Steelers. They're experienced, tough, and gritty. Now that I've said that, watch Ben Roethlisberger get knocked out for the season today. Sorry, Pittsburgh!
New Orleans (-5.5) vs. Kansas City at Kansas City for $20:
Watching my fake money fly away ... goodbye, fake money! I'm taking the Chiefs, and here's why: they've lost their last three games by 4, 3, and 1 point against the Jets, Buccaneers, and Chargers - three very decent teams. They're playing well, with nothing to show for it. Plus, they're due for a win, and they're at home. This is the upset special for the week. All of the numbers would indicate the Saints' offense will roll over the Chiefs' defense, and maybe it will, but my gut tells me KC covers at the very least. Of course, my gut has led me to a .500 record so far, so what do I know. As a side note, my gut also likes donuts.
Arizona (-3) vs. Seattle at Seattle for $20:
I have to stop picking so many road teams. The spread is so small this week, though, and I think the Cardinals are so much better than the Seahawks in just about every way, shape, and form. So I gotta go with Arizona, right?
3-2, here I come!
Odds via Yahoo! at 9:20 a.m. on Sunday morning.
Denver at Atlanta (-6.5) at Atlanta for $20:
I wasn't sold on Denver when they were 4-1, and I'm not sold on them today vs. a surprisingly good, Matt Ryan-led Falcons team at home.
Tennessee (-3) at Jacksonville for $20:
Jacksonville is 1-3 at home, and Tennessee is still undefeated. If the spread were larger, I might not be so inclined to make this pick, but I think the Titans can win by more than a field goal, and I still can't wrap my head around the fact that the Titans used to be the Houston Oilers.
San Diego vs. Pittsburgh (-5) at Pittsburgh for $20:
San Diego barely held on last week at home against the Chiefs. This week, they're on the road against a much, much better team. Even though they're only 6-3 and tied with the Ravens in the AFC North, and even though the Titans are still undefeated, if I had to pick - through 10 weeks - which team would win the AFC and go to the Superbowl, I think it would be the Steelers. They're experienced, tough, and gritty. Now that I've said that, watch Ben Roethlisberger get knocked out for the season today. Sorry, Pittsburgh!
New Orleans (-5.5) vs. Kansas City at Kansas City for $20:
Watching my fake money fly away ... goodbye, fake money! I'm taking the Chiefs, and here's why: they've lost their last three games by 4, 3, and 1 point against the Jets, Buccaneers, and Chargers - three very decent teams. They're playing well, with nothing to show for it. Plus, they're due for a win, and they're at home. This is the upset special for the week. All of the numbers would indicate the Saints' offense will roll over the Chiefs' defense, and maybe it will, but my gut tells me KC covers at the very least. Of course, my gut has led me to a .500 record so far, so what do I know. As a side note, my gut also likes donuts.
Arizona (-3) vs. Seattle at Seattle for $20:
I have to stop picking so many road teams. The spread is so small this week, though, and I think the Cardinals are so much better than the Seahawks in just about every way, shape, and form. So I gotta go with Arizona, right?
3-2, here I come!
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