Bet on It
By Dalton Del Don - Senior Writer
Last week I went 6-5-2 to put my season record at 38-43-8. I’m two games over .500 over the last three weeks, so while that’s nothing to write home about, I seem to be improving as the season moves along. That said, this is a pretty rough slate this week, and I feel like I went with a few sucker bets. Now, onto Week 7’s picks:
Cardinals +9 at Redskins
Falcons +9 at Saints
Ravens -3 at Bills
Patriots -16.5 at Dolphins
49ers +9.5 at Giants
Buccaneers +2 at Lions
Titans -1 at Texans
Chiefs +3 at Raiders
Jets +6 at Bengals
Vikings +9.5 at Cowboys
Bears +5 at Eagles
Rams +9 at Seahawks
Steelers -3.5 at Broncos
Colts -3 at Jaguars
Best Bet: Lions
Comments: Detroit is a terrible road team but solid when playing at home. They’ve had two weeks to prepare for a Bucs squad ill suited for playing on turf, and the return of Calvin Johnson and a heavier dose of Kevin Jones mean Tampa Bay will be forced to throw more than they typically like to, especially with such a stagnant running game. Back the Lions.
October 20th, 2007 at 11:09 am
I need those Lions to tear it up on the turf, especially since I’ve got Calvin and K.Jones in one league, and Kitna and Calvin in another. What do you think of the switch to Leftwich? Kind of surprising on the timing, no? I guess this should help Roddy White some, but I have visions of Lefty throwing the ball 10 yards over his head again. I can’t bring myself to start White over Calvin on turf, but I figure it’s a pretty close call.
I love the lines Vegas is giving the Pats, and everyone still takes the Pats. Maybe at some point they’ll actually start running the ball when they’re up double-digits.
October 20th, 2007 at 11:18 am
Not a fan of Leftwich - he’s keeping the seat warm for Brian Brohm.
I’ve gone against the Pats for like three straight weeks, so expect a backdoor cover from Miami the week I switch it up…That line is crazy - it would be 22.5 points if they were at home.
October 21st, 2007 at 9:17 am
Rough week last week, 7-6 bringing the total to 60-29, here we go again with KRITTER’S STRAIGHT PICKS!
Texans over Titans
Buccaneers over Lions
Patriots over Dolphins
Saints over Falcons
Giants over 49ers
Ravens over Bills
Redskins over Cardinals
Raiders over Chiefs
Bengals over Jets
Bears over Eagles
Seahawks over Rams
Cowboys over Vikings
Steelers over Donkeys (Broncos)
Colts over Jaguars
October 21st, 2007 at 9:56 pm
10-3 ATS.
October 22nd, 2007 at 8:30 pm
11-3 ATS.