Last week was a disaster, so I hope this is redemption week for my picks. Here are my Proline predictions for the NFL Week 9:
As always, let's take a look at the Bills game. The loss to Miami was real disappointing for fans, and I hope, for the Bills as well. Just like my Proline picks, I hope for redemption from the Bills. Paying 1.6 and giving up 5.5 points, everyone seems to like the Bills' chance of winning. I have to agree, although I will control my enthusiasm after last week's embarrassment. I am worried about the Bills with Schobel and Josh Reed injured. Also, Favre has been playing poorly and I get the feeling he will get it back together. However, this is the game the Bills need to win if they are going to take this division. Today vs. the Jets and next week vs. the Pats will show if they have a real chance of winning the AFC East.
One thing that interests me this week is the teams that are coming off byes. Take a look at the Packers, who are well-rested and playing a Titans team that had a big game on Monday night. I don't know if this is going to be the first loss for Tennessee, but with the big difference in rest the 5.5 points or the 3.7 Proline odd look interesting.
The Vikings are another team coming off of a bye as they face the Houston Texans and their 3 game winning streak. I think this is a chance for Minnesota to get back on track against a Houston team that is due for a loss. The Texans on a 4 game winning streak? It just doesn't sound right. I like the Vikings both giving up 4.5 and paying 1.8.
I like Denver paying 1.7 and giving up a mere 3.5 points. They are coming off a bye and play well at home. Plus, they were crushed by New England before the bye, so you know they have been waiting to get back on the field and beat up on someone. Plus, there is no doubt that Shannahan has taken the extra time to get them prepared for this game.
Let's take a look at some other keys to the games this week:
The Cardinals have won 3 straight games in St. Louis.
This is the longest road trip the Falcons have taken in years, as they go all the way across the country to Oakland. Playing outside the dome against an Oakland team that plays half-decent at home could be trouble. Seems like the game that starts Atlanta's fade to the bottom of their division.
Doesn't the Cleveland/Baltimore game look like a tie? It's not paying much at 2.8, but it looks like the best Proline Tie this week.
Whether you think the Eagles are good or not, that is a long road trip to go all the way to Seattle. Plus, when you really look at it, who have they beaten? Outside of that huge win against the Steelers, they have beaten San Francisco, St. Louis, and Atlanta. Not much of a resume, considering losses to the Bears, Redskins, and Cowboys. I am the first guy to say Seattle is horrible, but 6.5 is a lot of points and 4.0 is a big payout.
My Picks:
I am going to do a 3 out of 4 rotation with
1 H MIN 1.8
4 T BAL/CLE 2.8
9 H DEN 1.7
10 T OAK/ATL 3.1
Hopefully I catch one of the ties and both my wins to make a little money. If I Catch both the ties I win big.
Good Luck with the Proline Picks and leave a comment with your ideas and ticket choices.
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