Cleveland Browns versus Indianapolis Colts
This match up features the 0-2 Browns from the AFC North versus the 0-2 Colts from the AFC South. The Browns come in as 2.5 point favorites on the road, making it the first time in three years the Browns are road favorites. The Colts won the last meeting in December 2014 as a road favorite. While both teams are without a win, the Colts hold decisive advantages in the NFL Team Strength Oscillator (+4.23 to -21.17) and Power Ranking Indicator (+22 and increasing to +15 and declining). Going against the spread, I see the Colts coming away with their first win of the season.
New York Giants versus Philadelphia Eagles
In this classic NFC East rivalry, the 0-2 Giants travel to Philadelphia to take on the 1-1 Eagles. Last year, both teams won as home favorites. Neither team is in the top ten in Team Volatility, making the favorite/underdog status less important. Both teams are showing a decline in the Power Ranking Indicator with the Eagles holding a +7 to +2 advantage. The Team Strength Oscillator shows the Giants Ice Cold at -1.61, while the Eagles are solid at +2.94. A 3.5 point favorite at home, I see the Eagles come on top against a Giants team that has looked quite poor in their first two outings this season.
Dallas Cowboys versus Arizona Cardinals
Both teams enter the game at 1-1, the Cardinals splitting on the road while the Cowboys won at home and are coming off a blowout loss at Denver. The Cowboys won the last meeting in November 2014 as a home favorite. Nearly the same on the Power Ranking Indicator, the Cardinals have a slight +27 to +26 edge. Neither team has a good rating in terms of the Team Strength Oscillator, Dallas holding a small -1.21 to -4.33 advantage. The Cardinals are coming off a win, while the Cowboys looked over matched. Dallas should bounce back, but I see the Cardinals winning as a three point home underdog.
Houston Texans versus New England Patriots
In this AFC battle between the 1-1 Texans and the 1-1 Patriots, both teams are on the rise coming off wins last week. Last season the Patriots won both match ups between the two clubs as home favorites. They again hold that status this week as a huge 12.5 point favorite. The Power Ranking Indicator shows an insignificant difference, while the Team Strength Oscillator gives the Texans a +10.09 to +3.46 edge. This is in large part due to the somewhat shocking opening day drubbing sustained by New England. I look for the Patriots to continue their success against the Texans, however I wouldn’t be surprised to see Houston cover the spread.
New Orleans Saints versus Carolina Panthers
In a game of two teams heading in opposite directions, the 0-2 Saints take no the 2-0 Panthers. The Saints are number one on the league in Team Volatility, having lost both games as underdogs. Last season, the Saints defeated the Panthers as home underdog and Carolina won as a home favorite. Carolina holds huge advantages in terms of Power Ranking Indicator and Team Strength Oscillator. As a 6 point favorite, the Panthers should not only win the game but also rather easily cover the spread, continue the woes for the Saints.
Kansas City Chiefs versus Los Angeles Chargers
This AFC West match up features the 2-0 Chiefs against the 0-2 Chargers. Clearly teams moving in opposing directions, the Chiefs are 3.5 point road favorites. Last season the Chiefs won both meetings over the Chargers as favorites. Not a surprise, the Chiefs hold a 42 points advantage in terms of the Team Strength Oscillator. The Chiefs look like one of the top teams in the NFL beating the Patriots at home in the opener and defeating the Eagles at home. The Chargers have lost two close games and expect that to continue this week.
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