Saturday, September 14, 2013
NFL Week Two Picks
That'll leave a mark. Last week's picks were 0-4-1, -4.4 units. Already staring into the abyss, I will take four more sides, plus an exotic swing at getting back to even.
Chicago -6 vs. Minnesota: If the Bears can beat the Bengals, they should be able to take the inferior Vikes and stuff them down a laundry chute.
Arizona +2 vs. Detroit: I strongly suspect the wrong team is favored here. The Lions do not travel well, and the Cards will likely wind up as the best 8-8 team in the league.
Denver -4 at New York Giants: I feel like such a square taking the Broncos, but they appear to be on a mission. The Giants either implode or win the Super Bowl, and they are a key injury or a couple of more turnovers from the former.
Seattle -2.5 vs. San Francisco: It would be easy to be wrong about this epic early-season matchup. One of these teams is likely to have the top seed in the NFC playoffs; the other cannot be seeded higher than fifth. It is safe to assume both sides know what is at stake, but I'm going to take the best home-field advantage in the league.
And finally, a five-team, six-point teaser. All of these teams have had their lines adjusted, and they all have to hit. If they do, it pays five to one.
Baltimore -0.5 vs. Cleveland
Atlanta +0.5 vs. St. Louis
Green Bay -1 vs. Washington
Chicago even
Cincinnati -1 vs. Pittsburgh
Chicago -6 vs. Minnesota: If the Bears can beat the Bengals, they should be able to take the inferior Vikes and stuff them down a laundry chute.
Arizona +2 vs. Detroit: I strongly suspect the wrong team is favored here. The Lions do not travel well, and the Cards will likely wind up as the best 8-8 team in the league.
Denver -4 at New York Giants: I feel like such a square taking the Broncos, but they appear to be on a mission. The Giants either implode or win the Super Bowl, and they are a key injury or a couple of more turnovers from the former.
Seattle -2.5 vs. San Francisco: It would be easy to be wrong about this epic early-season matchup. One of these teams is likely to have the top seed in the NFC playoffs; the other cannot be seeded higher than fifth. It is safe to assume both sides know what is at stake, but I'm going to take the best home-field advantage in the league.
And finally, a five-team, six-point teaser. All of these teams have had their lines adjusted, and they all have to hit. If they do, it pays five to one.
Baltimore -0.5 vs. Cleveland
Atlanta +0.5 vs. St. Louis
Green Bay -1 vs. Washington
Chicago even
Cincinnati -1 vs. Pittsburgh
