22
Sep
2007
NFL Picks vs The Spread - Wk 3
Whats up people. Sorry I haven’t posted this sooner but I’ve been busy… still am actually. Here’s a quick rundown of who I’m picking versus the spread. My record to date is 7 correct, 2 wrong and 1 tie through two weeks. If you like those numbers, read below:
Arizona Cardinals @ Baltimore Ravens (-8.0)
Steve McNair will start for this game and the Ravens defense will absolutely suffocate the Cardinals decent offense. McCalister will keep Larry Fitz on lock and Ed Reed will give help on the opposite side with Boldin. Leinart isn’t good enough to beat this defense yet and it’ll be a long day for the second year QB. I expect a score in the neighberhood of 26-13.
Pick: Ravens
Spread: Ravens Cover
Carolina Panthers (-4.0) @ Atlanta Falcons
I don’t know why people are freaking out about this game and saying its a dangerous one to pick. No, it’s not a dangerous one to pick. The Falcons have little to no offense. Their defense is okay but there is no way they’re stopping Steve Smith. I don’t think this game will be a blowout but the Panthers are definitely going to win, especially coming off of an embarassing defeat at home. Panthers win and cover.
Pick: Panthers
Spread: Panthers Cover
New York Giants @ Washington Redskins (-4.0)
If there is a game this week that is deceiving, this is the one. The Giants are 0-2 and the Skins are 2-0. The Giants have played terrible and the Skins have played complete all around games. The Giants seem to be disarray and the Redskins seem to be coming together as each quarter passes. All that being said, it’s the NFC East rivalry, and all that goes out the window. Still, I’ve got to go with my hometown Skins but don’t be surprised if this game is close going into the fourth quarter. A lot of people are calling for a blowout but again, its the NFC East and anything is possible. Still, I see the Skins winning by a touchdown.
Pick: Skins
Spread: Skins Cover
Dallas Cowboys @ Chicago Bears (-3.0)
The Bears have won 15 of their last 16 games at home. This is the Cowboys first real test of the season and given how well they’ve played thus far, and how I see them going to the Super Bowl, I’m taking the Cowboys in an upset. Not only will the Bears not cover, but they will lose this game. Rex Grossman and the whiney Cedric Benson have shown me NOTHING to believe that they can put up points against anyone who’s even slightly above average. I don’t see the Bears defense as intimidating and tough as they previously were. Take the Cowboys here in your upset special and reap the benefits.
Pick: Cowboys
Spread: Bears don’t cover
Now throw your money down hard on those games, relax, and enjoy the day of college football. Monday night pick will be out Monday morning, as usual.