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Sam Panayotovich
FOX Sports Betting Analyst
How ‘bout them Wolverines?
Michigan cemented another decent weekend for this column, and now we’re onto the NFL Playoffs. I know people want picks for every game, but that’s just not going to happen here. These lines are so tight, and the edges are minimal.
That said, I still have three football bets for this weekend. Remember, this space isn’t the place for a million picks or five-team parlays, either. These will always be the games I love the most.
Let’s go to work.
Cleveland Browns (-2, O/U 44.5) at Houston Texans
Wise guys love Houston here.
There’s been an avalanche of sharp money on the Texans at +3 and +2.5 over the last couple of days in Las Vegas, and now those hooks are mostly gone. Cleveland’s defense is stellar up front, but there are some serious back-end issues with safety Grant Delpit out and corner Denzel Ward banged up.
First-time playoff quarterbacks are usually good fades in the postseason, but I’m betting on C.J. Stroud to overcome what many others haven’t. That kid has special arm talent and a coaching staff that lets him do his thing.
Cleveland is a better story, but Houston is a better bet.
PICK: Texans (+2) to lose by fewer than 2 points (or win outright)
Will Matthew Stafford lead underdog Rams to win vs. Lions?
Los Angeles Rams at Detroit Lions (-3, O/U 52)
I’ve found myself on the trendy public underdog.
Ugh.
However, I’ve been talking all year long about how Dan Campbell will cost the Lions a deep playoff run with a dumb decision. He’s like your buddy at the blackjack table who gets a bad card and then loses his wad within 15 minutes.
The Rams’ offense is as healthy as it’s been all season, and I have a ton of faith in Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams moving the ball against an extremely questionable Detroit defense.
Oh yeah … and we get Sean McVay.
PICK: Rams ML +140
Cowboys…
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