Kevin's Pick(s):
First of all Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends. Be thankful for family, food and football! We've actually got a handful of plays for Thursday all listed below.
2 UNIT = Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions - LIONS -7 (+102)
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 2.04 units)
2 UNIT = Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions - OVER 47 (-105)
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 1.90 units)
2 UNIT = Philadelphia Eagles @ Dallas Cowboys - OVER 54.5 (-105)
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 1.90 units)
2 UNIT = Seattle Seahawks @ San Francisco 49ers - OVER 39.5 (-108)
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 1.85 units)
Kyle's Pick(s)
2 UNIT = Philadelphia Eagles @ Dallas Cowboys - COWBOYS -3 (-120)
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 1.67 units)
I faded Mark Sanchez on the road a couple weeks ago in Green Bay for a big game, and I'll look to do it again today against the Cowboys. While Dallas escaped the Giants it was done in impressive fashion. Of course not on the scoreboard, it was only a 3 point win, but the way they did it by coming back was impressive in itself. The Cowboys and Tony Romo have been criticized in the past for playing dead after facing a little bit of pressure, but they rose up and came from behind to beat the Giants in the 2nd half. I am sure they were looking ahead to this game as well. After dropping two games to the Redskins and Cardinals, everyone seemed to give up on them. Some people need to understand that Brandon Weeden was at the controls in both of those games. Romo was out with an injury, so we can't put the blame there. The Cowboys were on a six game roll before Weeden had to take over, so then, the only loss Romo has to his credit was week 1 against the 49ers, where he didn't look healthy in that one. Sanchez and the Eagles blew past a terrible Titans team at home last week. However, they looked awful in a big game against the Packers prior to then. This is a HUGE game for the Eagles and Cowboys. I know it sounds funny saying I trust Romo in a big game, but I sure as heck trust him more than Sanchez who the verdict is still out on. The Cowboys' defense has done considerably well despite what was expected of them before the season started. They're allowing 21.8 point per game and are 16th in yardage allowed. The Titans are 32nd against the run, a part of that game that the Eagles took care of. The Dallas 12th ranked run defense should be able to contain it enough to force Sanchez into winning the game. The winner of this game takes the division lead and I don't trust Sanchez will be able to do that here. I look for a Cowboys win and cover.
Cheers,
Kevin