Ralph Michaels
Selection:Chicago Over (42.5) | Rating: C
Chicago & Minnesota are #30 & #31 in defensive yards per play.
Second DIV games have gone OVER 56%
In final reg ssn game HD’s of 3.5 or more are 23-12 66% O/U
MIN offense is vg 55 YPG more than their opponents allow the L4
Bears 14-4 O/U their L14 games
Selection:New Orleans (=3 -125) | Rating: D
Teams that were outgained but won as a Dog and are now a Fav are 59% ATS
Saints D the L2 games #1 allowing 281 YPG with 8 sacks and both were on the road,
Saints 10-0 in second Div game after losing the first
Panthers lost playoff hopes blowing a 21-10 4Q lead vs TB LW
Selection:Green Bay Over (49) | Rating: C***
Green Bay & Detroit are #29 and #32 in defensive yards per play
Second DIV games have gone OVER 56%
HF’s of 3.5 or more have been an over play
Lions offense avg 74 YPG more than their opponents allow on avg the L4
Jax rush D #7 on the season and they allowed 75 YPG and 3.6 YPC the L2
Seahawks D playing strong down the stretch and still alive for playoffs (GB plays at 8:20)
Selection: Open Teaser with Jax/Seattle pending
Selection:
Chicago & Minnesota are #30 & #31 in defensive yards per play.
Second DIV games have gone OVER 56%
In final reg ssn game HD’s of 3.5 or more are 23-12 66% O/U
MIN offense is vg 55 YPG more than their opponents allow the L4
Bears 14-4 O/U their L14 games
Selection:
Teams that were outgained but won as a Dog and are now a Fav are 59% ATS
Saints D the L2 games #1 allowing 281 YPG with 8 sacks and both were on the road,
Saints 10-0 in second Div game after losing the first
Panthers lost playoff hopes blowing a 21-10 4Q lead vs TB LW
Selection:
Green Bay & Detroit are #29 and #32 in defensive yards per play
Second DIV games have gone OVER 56%
HF’s of 3.5 or more have been an over play
Lions offense avg 74 YPG more than their opponents allow on avg the L4
Jax rush D #7 on the season and they allowed 75 YPG and 3.6 YPC the L2
Seahawks D playing strong down the stretch and still alive for playoffs (GB plays at 8:20)
Selection: Open Teaser with Jax/Seattle pending
Bob Balfe
NFL
1:00 PM EST
Rotation #477
Patriots +8.5 over Bills
Buffalo plays with heavy hearts today for Damar Hamlin. The Bills can't earn a first-round bye, but they can win today, and then if they face the Chiefs in the AFC Title game, the contest will be on a neutral site, which is terrible for generating revenue. The Patriots' road to the playoffs is easy, win and advance. Buffalo didn't practice much this week, as their minds were on Hamlin and not the Patriots. The spread is too high for a division game where both teams know each other like a book. You hear a lot of talk about how the Bills will pound New England to honor their teammate, but why get anyone else hurt? Bill Belichick is a master in these situations, so this high point spread looks valuable. Take the Patriots.
NFL
4:25 PM EST
Rotation #473-474
Cowboys/Commanders Over 40.5
Dallas needs to win today to have a shot at the NFC East and possibly the number 1 seed overall. The Cowboys will need Philly to lose, or they will be the #5 seed in the NFC Playoffs. Sam Howell gets his first NFL start for the Commanders. Washington is looking for their future QB and will let Howell throw the ball today. The Commanders will give their division rival a test today. Howell is a tough QB and is a duel threat. The total is set too low in this game. Look for a lot of quick and early points. Take the Over.
NFL
8:20 PM EST
Rotation #460
Packers -4.5 over Lions
The Packers will make the playoffs if they win. The Lions need the Rams to upset the Seahawks earlier in the day. The Lions could be eliminated from the playoffs before kickoff. Detroit improved tremendously on offense this year, but their defense still is weak, and they are taking on a surging Green Bay team that is hitting on all cylinders heading into tonight's game. Homefield advantage is crucial for Green Bay as the Lions are a dome team and would prefer to play indoors. The weather will be 20 degrees and will favor the Packers. Look for Aaron Rodgers to step up and be the superstar we know him to be and for the running game and defense to do their part. Take the Packers.
NFL
1:00 PM EST
Rotation #477
Buffalo plays with heavy hearts today for Damar Hamlin. The Bills can't earn a first-round bye, but they can win today, and then if they face the Chiefs in the AFC Title game, the contest will be on a neutral site, which is terrible for generating revenue. The Patriots' road to the playoffs is easy, win and advance. Buffalo didn't practice much this week, as their minds were on Hamlin and not the Patriots. The spread is too high for a division game where both teams know each other like a book. You hear a lot of talk about how the Bills will pound New England to honor their teammate, but why get anyone else hurt? Bill Belichick is a master in these situations, so this high point spread looks valuable. Take the Patriots.
NFL
4:25 PM EST
Rotation #473-474
Cowboys/Commanders Over 40.5
Dallas needs to win today to have a shot at the NFC East and possibly the number 1 seed overall. The Cowboys will need Philly to lose, or they will be the #5 seed in the NFC Playoffs. Sam Howell gets his first NFL start for the Commanders. Washington is looking for their future QB and will let Howell throw the ball today. The Commanders will give their division rival a test today. Howell is a tough QB and is a duel threat. The total is set too low in this game. Look for a lot of quick and early points. Take the Over.
NFL
8:20 PM EST
Rotation #460
The Packers will make the playoffs if they win. The Lions need the Rams to upset the Seahawks earlier in the day. The Lions could be eliminated from the playoffs before kickoff. Detroit improved tremendously on offense this year, but their defense still is weak, and they are taking on a surging Green Bay team that is hitting on all cylinders heading into tonight's game. Homefield advantage is crucial for Green Bay as the Lions are a dome team and would prefer to play indoors. The weather will be 20 degrees and will favor the Packers. Look for Aaron Rodgers to step up and be the superstar we know him to be and for the running game and defense to do their part. Take the Packers.
