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NFL Picks Contest Week Nine ($200): Colts -4.5 at Giants

NFL Picks Contest Week Nine: Indianapolis Colts at New York Giants

Once again, I’m going to tweak the line and see what you guys do with it. The line is -3, but I’m going to make it Colts -4.5 and see what you guys do with it. On Monday Night Football in New York, who do you have winning against MY spread of 4.5 points? As always, simply comment on this post for you chance at $200 in prizes. Remember, first to ten wins the grand prize, but second place is in on the fun too. Visit our Facebook page to participate!

ZCODE POD iPHONE 6 & CASH CHAMPIONSHIP – NFL & NHL KING 2014 – ROUND 4 RECAP

What a fantastic round! You nailed it again! 13 of 15 top players after 3 rounds won POD in round 4! Insane! Contest is great! We have so far really unique quality. I don’t remember such a great competition in any of previous editions. Top players are rolling often with high odds and win a lot, but remember that patience, consistency and good bombs management are the keys :). Stay calm and do your best job, we passed only 33% of the contest so potential winner might not even be in top 15 at the moment :).  ... 

NFL Picks: Monday Night Football – Redskins Cowboys

NFL Picks: Monday Night Football – Redskins Cowboys

I am a little bit nervous about this big of a spread in a rivalry game. These teams know each other well. The Cowboys might very well be overrated… and, evaluating this one less professionally, isn’t Tony Romo due for one of those games?

The Redskins also don’t warrant a +9 wager in my eyes. They’re dropping pretty far down the quarterback depth chart for this one, with RG3 out at least one more week. They have a liability at quarterback on an already poor team.

The reason I don’t like Cowboys -9 is, while I expect them to dominated, there are a few key factors outlined above that make me think this one might be close. I like an open parlay here. The Cowboys ML is steep, but it makes for a good parlay play because at home, even if close, I think the Cowboys win. I don’t like a  ... 

NFL Picks: Sunday Night Football – Packers at Saints

NFL Picks, Sunday Night Football: Green Bay Packers at New Orleans Saints

This looks like a trap. The Green Bay Packers have two thirds of the public money on them, yet the line has approached +3 from it’s humbler origins. Vegas is reacting the opposite way to money, which is a sign they know something we don’t. Let’s talk about what we do know:

New Orleans is a really difficult place to play and the Saints rarely lose at home.

Jimmy Graham is playing and should be better this week than last, which makes their offense much better.

The Saints are getting desperate.

The Packers aren’t that good. Lacy is off to a slow start, the offense is imbalanced, and the Saints defense might be able to contain this middling bunch. It’s all about noise and pressure.

I think the Saints give the Packers a game, and unless there is a sharp line reversal at game time, I’m  ... 

NFL Picks Week 8: Thursday Night Football, Chargers at Broncos

Thursday Night Football Picks, Week Eight: Chargers Broncos

NFL Picks: San Diego Chargers at Denver Broncos

I liked this game when the spread came out around 7, but now that it’s up to ten it’s starting to lose value for me. The same appears to be true of the computer algorithm, which suggests a 91% likelihood of a money line win for the Broncos, but diminishing value in the spread and the line – particularly as it has moved.

This game, for me, comes down to a few basic factors. Unfortunately, some of them are rather intangible.

Home field on a short week always favors the home team. To travel into a noisy stadium and attempt to execute your offense in a hostile environment when you aren’t fully prepared to face a defensive scheme is incredibly difficult – especially when contrasted against the peaceful quiet the home team operates under. It directly impacts the game. That said, Peyton Manning  ...