Eagles, Seahawks, and Cardinals: Betting Week 14 of the NFL
As usual, here are Z-Code’s picks for this weekend’s NFL games
Cardinals at Dolphins
The Dolphins can thank an easy schedule and a revitalized run-game for their winning streak as of recent. They’ve only lost one of their last six and feel like an easy upset choice in this home game- especially against a struggling Cardinals team that has won just two of its last six. However, the Cardinals have had a relatively difficult schedule, facing Atlanta, Seattle, Washington, and Minnesotta in that stretch, whereas the Dolphins have been walking all over teams like teh 49ers, Jets, and the Rams. The point is, the Dolphins are a one dimensional offense with a mediocre defense. The Cardinals are a top tier team in both respects and should have no trouble shutting miami down. Furthermore, the struggling Cardinals are currently only one game back from a wild-card spot and a win here to bring them back to .500 will be crucial down the stretch. The spread is currently at -2 for the visiting cardinals and we see much value in this line. Line movements indicate a level of discomfort with the amount of money coming in on the cardinals- which is positive for an arizona bet.
Cardinals -2
Redskins at Eagles
The Eagles have virtually no hopes of playoff berth in 2016 and the Redskins will need to win out and hope that multiple teams lose. However, stranger things have happened. This is an interesting matchup where a defensively powerful but offensively inept team (eagles) is facing an offensively powerful but defensively inept team (redskins). History shows that the defensive teams usually win these battles. Furthermore, over 80% of public money is coming in on washington. Generally, wherever possible, we like to avoid betting with the public and this game is no exception. We’re suggesting you bet with Vegas here and take the Eagles at +114.
Eagles +114
Seahawks at Packers
The Packers are downright terrible this year and there’s no denying it. They are one loss away from falling completely out of the playoff picture and they seem to need to focus on rebuilding instead anyways. The Seahawks, however, are a good team. They aren’t as good as we’ve seen them be in the last few years, but they’re still good. The Packers are a middle of the road team with an offense as mediocre as its defense. The Seahawks are a potent threat on both sides of the ball who happen to play not as well on the road as they do at home. Green bay has two wins in the last two weeks from two inept teams that has possibly snapped them out of their losing streak. Here’s why we like Seattle in this matchup. Green bay has no one to run the ball. Their best ball carrier was actually cut from the Seahawks twice. Aaron Rodgers will not be able to do this on his own. Seattle is too strong a defense. An unbalanced offense won’t stand a chance. Carolina, last week is a perfect example. The Panthers have struggled to run the ball all year and have relied heavily on the pass game. They managed just one score last week against the Seahawks. We foresee a similar game-script here. Expect the Seahawks D to shut this packers team down tomorrow.
Seattle -3
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