Let’s flush September down the toilet.
After all, my picks stunk worse than a garbage dump. I know I am not alone since this has been a tough year for all who pick NFL games — brutally bad.
I went 7-9 against the spread last week, which isn’t good, but I am still leading our NFL expert picks at CBSSports.com with a 30-31-3 record. That’s how bad September was for all of us.
As far as my straight-up picks, I was 8-8 last week to even my record at 32-32. That doesn’t lead, but it’s close.
Whew, we stink.
But now is the time when things start to crystallize a bit in the NFL. So let’s see if my record can improve.
I have to look at the bright side: I didn’t go 3-13 ATS last week like somebody I know. Right, Jamey Eisenberg?
Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
This is an enormous game inside the division for both teams. Tampa Bay impressed last week blowing out the Eagles, while the Falcons won a tough one over the Saints. The Atlanta offense hasn’t looked that good and the Falcons have offensive line injuries that Todd Bowles will exploit. Baker Mayfield and the Bucs will win another road game.
Pick: Bucs 24, Falcons 20
Bonus: Larry Hartstein, who is on a 49-25-2 ATS roll on Falcons games, has released his best bets for the Week 5 NFC South game against the Buccaneers. Hartstein is leaning the Over total but who is he backing to cover? Find out right here at SportsLine.
Sunday, 9:30 a.m. ET (NFLN, fubo)
The Vikings are undefeated and Sam Darnold is playing at an MVP level. But facing this Jets defense will be a real challenge. The Jets offense was lifeless last week in the loss to Denver, and Aaron Rodgers will face a tough test from Minnesota’s attacking defense. His line had issues last week and will again here. It’s close but low scoring as the Jets take it behind their defense.
Pick: Jets 19, Vikings 16
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)
The Bears are coming off a…
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Author : Pete Prisco
Publish date : 2024-10-03 21:23:56
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