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NFL Picks Week Two: New Orleans Saints at Cleveland Browns

NFL Picks Week Two: New Orleans Saints at Cleveland Browns

It’s rare that I disagree with such a strong signal from the computer, but I am going my own way on this game. I just don’t see the Cleveland Browns hanging with an angry Saints team that fumbled away a win last week. The Browns looked good against Pitt, the Browns are home, and the Browns are better than most people give them credit for. The spread is big and the Saints are on the road… from a mechanical, algorithmic approach, I understand the output. I just don’t agree.

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Monday Night Football Week One Picks: New York Giants at Detroit Lions

NFL Week One Picks Contest: New York Giants at Detroit LionsI think the New York Giants will be much better this year. I like what they did to address offseason weaknesses, and I expect they’ll be more competitive in the playoff race if they don’t start the year 0-6 again. I love Tom Coughlin, I like the revamped running game, and I think the Giants have enough balance for Eli Manning to be effective again.

I don’t understand the Detroit Lions. Dynamic rushers, the best receiver in the game, a solid quarterback… why isn’t this team better?

To me, this  ... 

NFL Picks Week One: San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys

NFL Picks Week One: San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys

I think the Dallas Cowboys are going to be terrible this year. They lost their best defensive player and will struggle to pressure the quarterback after cutting Demarcus Ware. The secondary is passable, but that was because they got to the passer. Now, they’ll be relying on their corners who I expect to be exposed. Ware will be missed in a big way.

The Niners defense isn’t 100%, but they’re still good. While I respect Tony Romo, I don’t think the Cowboys have enough. They have a bad (stupid) coach,  ... 

2014 NFC West Predictions: Seattle Seahawks Repeat Success

NFC West 2014 Predictions: Seattle Seahawks Repeat Success

I don’t like the Seattle Seahawks, but I do have to give them credit to the extent that not respecting this team would cost me money. That makes writing divisional predictions for the NFC West a little bit difficult for me. That said, I don’t like any of these teams all that much, so I can spread my hatred throughout in order to effectively eliminate my biases. I think the San Francisco 49ers lack offense, the St. Louis Rams lack talent, and the Arizona Cardinals lack depth. So there.

1. Seattle Seahawks (12-4): This is the best team in the division, arguably the best team in the conference, and probably the best or second-best team in the NFL. I question whether Russell Wilson can pull off another Super Bowl run and I don’t like rooting for Pete Carroll. Mostly, I hate Richard Sherman. First of all, why would anyone want to shake  ... 

2014 NFL Predictions, NFC South: New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons

2014 NFL Preseason Predictions: NFC South – New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons

Our next edition of 2014 preseason predictions takes us to the NFC South, where last season was full of surprises. The NFL is so rich with parity and divisional rivalries are so intense that anything is possible, as the NFC South showed. The Atlanta Falcons fell off the face of the earth, while the Carolina Panthers came out of nowhere to steal the division crown. Really, though, this division comes down to how good the New Orleans Saints really are. They cut a lot of pieces, tied down Jimmy Graham, and are in the twilight of Drew Brees’ magical career. Where exactly does that leave them? Let’s take a look.

1. New Orleans Saints (11-5): It’s not just because I moved to New Orleans last year and believe in the magic of this city. It’s not just because of a man crush I have on Drew  ... 

2014 NFL Preseason Predictions – NFC East: Cowboys, Giants, Eagles,

NFL Preseason Predictions – NFC East: Cowboys, Giants, Eagles,

I always like to start my NFL predictions with the NFC East. Growing up in New Jersey, this is the division I know best. I follow the Dallas Cowboys closely and grew up with The Triplets winning Super Bowls, and the New York Giants have been one of my most profitable teams to bet with two upset Super Bowl wins while I was handicapping professionally. The Eagles are the team I hate most , which is why this article is so difficult for me to write – they seem poised for the NFC East division title this year.

But that doesn’t mean I’m going to pick them to win it. With every team in this division crawling out of such mediocre 2013 campaigns, I think this is anyone’s year.

1. New York Giants (10-6) – I expect clutter and mediocrity in this division again, but most of all, I expect Eli  ... 

Free MLB and NFL Picks Competition on Facebook: Big Prizes, More Winners!

Next FREE Z-Code Picks Competition on Facebook Announced: Bigger Prizes, More Winners!

Z-Code wasted no time on this one. Duane was paid nearly the same day he won the contest and then we immediately announced the next round of the contest is ready to get going. Here we go!

This contest will feature MORE PRIZE MONEY and MORE WINNERS than last time around. First, our winner will be receiving $150 dollars in cash, payable immediately. Second place will also receive a prize in this round of the contest, receiving $50 dollars as a runner up. Easy money. Tell your friends, like our page, and follow along every week.

The contest is free to participate in and you’ve got nothing to lose. Join in the fun and keep the excitement flowing. Our last contest was decided by a 16-inning battle between the Cubs and Rockies. It’s free money, it’s easy to win, and you get real cash, no strings attached.

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Featuring Josh, the creator of Soccer TGBB System and e-sports system on DotA 2

Today we are featuring Josh, the creator of Soccer TGBB System and e-sports system on DotA 2

Really good interview with detailed predictions about World Cup2014 and tips on how to analyze and handicap football (soccer) games!

1. Hi Josh, where are you from? How did you start your sports investing career?

I’m from Sydney Australia and have been a member of Z Code for about a year now! In this time i’ve learnt so much about what we all do on a daily basis and i’m totally indebted to the people who share their knowledge for free with  ... 

NFL Playoffs Picks: AFC and NFC Championship Rounds

NFL Playoffs Picks: AFC and NFC Conference Championship

We’ve won money on seven of the eight playoff games so far, missing only our lowest confidence play on the Chargers game in the first round. Here, we have two games that I’m nowhere near as exciting about gambling on as I was with all the other games so far this playoffs. Still, we have some thoughts.

AFC Championship:

New England Patriots at Denver Broncos (-4)

I like the Broncos here, but not with confidence. So far in the Manning V. Brady rivalry, Peyton has either won a tight game or gotten blown out. That said, the Broncos defense is much better than the Colts defenses ever were. I think there’s revenge on Manning’s mind in this winner-take-all game. I like the Broncos ML, and I’m not confident they’ll cover. Dangerous game, but this should be as fun as it gets to watch. I’m rooting for the Broncos, I’m on them on  ...