Kevin's Pick(s):
Tough one Thursday as turnovers in the first half cost us a chance at the OVER. I've added five plays below for Sunday and Kyle has a couple as well.
4 UNIT = St Louis Rams @ San Francisco 49ers - RAMS +10 (-110)
(Note: I'm risking 4.00 units to win 3.64 units)
2 UNIT = 2-Team 6-Point Teaser - JAGUARS +17.5 and RAIDERS +22 (-110)
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 1.82 units)
*This teaser was bet at
5Dimes.eu under "6 point ties reduce" teasers. You can find this at other sportsbooks as well, but it's important you get +17.5 or better for the Jags and +21.5 or better for the Raiders. If you can't bet this teaser I would make it a 2 unit play on each of these two teams against the spread.
2 UNIT = San Diego Chargers @ Miami Dolphins - CHARGERS +1.5 (+100)
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 2.00 units)
2 UNIT = Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Cleveland Browns - BUCCANEERS +7 (-115)
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 1.74 units)
2 UNIT = Arizona Cardinals @ Dallas Cowboys - OVER 44.5 POINTS (-110)
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 1.82 units)
Sent earlier:
4 UNIT = 2-Team 6-Point Teaser - JETS +17 and RAVENS +7.5 (-110)
(Note: I'm risking 4.00 units to win 3.64 units)
** This was sent earlier in the week and Jets +17 won't be available anymore if you didn't get the bet in because of line movement. If you didn't get this bet in I would add a 2 unit play on Ravens +1.5.
Kyle's Pick(s)
2 UNIT = N.Y. Jets @ K.C. Chiefs - CHIEFS -8.5 (-110)
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 1.82 units)
Before I go any further I have to mention one thing about this game and other peoples perceptions. I am reading and hearing from multiple people that the Jets defense is going to keep them in this game to give them a cover. Maybe the Jets' defense puts on one hell of a defensive effort on Sunday, but these claims are being made with little justification. This is NOT the same Jets team that had Revis in his prime. This is NOT the same Jets' defense that made Mark Sanchez look like an adequate quarterback and beat the Patriots in the playoffs a few years back. All of the focus is on how bad their offense is, and while it is not great, the defense hasn't been shouldering their share of the load either. The last four weeks the Jets have allowed 43, 27, 31, and 31 points. That 43 points was against the horrible Buffalo Bills' offense. Those four games equated to an average of 33 points allowed. Prior to those games they didn't fair that much better either. On the season the Jets are surrendering 29 points per game. They're holding teams back yardage wise for the most part, but what good is it if they are giving up almost 30 points a game, including 43 to the lowly Bills. This is one of those games where it is hard to see the Chiefs scoring less than 27 points. I foresee 30 points for the Chiefs. KC is averaging 25 points per game, so 30 looks like a reasonable prediction. Note that the Chiefs are 1st in the NFL against the pass. They'll be defending against Michael Vick and a Jets attack that is 28th in the NFL in total offense and dead last passing the football, 32nd. There aren't any weapons in the Jets' offense for the quarterback to work with. I don't find Geno Smith to be good, and Vick is just about running on empty, but no one else in the offense does anything either. There is a reason that the Jets are 1-6-1 ATS this season. I originally liked the OVER 42, but I find it hard to believe the Jets find points. The Chiefs cover here.
2 UNIT = Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers - OVER 47.5 (+102)
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 2.04 units)
If I told you the Steelers were 3rd offensively in the NFL you'd probably tell me I was crazy. However, it is in fact true that Pittsburgh is 3rd in the league in total offense. Even more, the Steelers are 4th in passing. Ben Roethlisberger is among one of the most underrated quarterbacks out there and this year no different. Have you heard much talk regarding Roethlisberger this season? No, can't say that I have. Although, I think after last weeks performance, it is about time he gets some recognition. Roethlisberger passed for 522 yards with 6 touchdowns on 40-49 passing which made for one of the most impressive passing feats of all time against the Colts. Big Ben has been playing well all season long, he has thrown only 3 interceptions, and had a 10:3 touchdown to interception ratio even before that torrid outing. At home this season it is 12:1. The previous week he was also quite solid, passing on the Texans for 265 yards and 2 touchdowns. Roethlisberger is on pace to have the highest quarterback rating of his career if he can continue to play well. The offense passes for almost 300 yards per game at 291. They are averaging 418 yards as a team in total. The defense has taken a back seat to the Steelers' offense, where they are allowing 25 points per game, and are 16th in the NFL in yards allowed. Most people see this rivalry as lots of defense and pounding the ball on the ground. However, in 2014 both offenses are in the top 10 of the NFL. The Ravens have been scoring consistently as well, scoring 27 points per game and 375.5 yards a game. The Steelers come in with the 3rd best offense and the Ravens a solid 9th. The OVER is 4-0 last four Steelers home games. The OVER is on a 10-4-1 run in Pittsburgh when the Ravens and Steelers meet at Heinz Field. Several years ago I don't think anyone would think we'd see a total this high in a Ravens/Steelers game, and today I am feeling confident about it going OVER the total at 47.5.
**May have an additional play coming.
Cheers,