Merry Christmas to all and to all a good bet. Week 16 of the NFL season comes to us and we have tough decisions to make. This is a week of potential surprise as some teams are in the mood to play spoiler for potential playoff teams. Matt Boeding and I have increased our record to an impressive 22-18-2, we may not always be right, but we have been very right lately.
*all spread from sportsbook.com
NFL
Minnesota Vikings -9 at Green Bay Packers , over/under 40
The Minnesota Vikings head into Lambeau Field on Sunday still in play for the #1 overall see in the NFC, that means bad news for the the Packers. Brett Hundley has been inconsistent over his seven starts, surprisingly his numbers have been much worse at home averaging 131 passing yards with zero touchdowns and five picks. The last time Hundley faced the high powered Vikings defense taking over for the injured Aaron Rodgers he was intercepted three times to go along with being sacked four times. We forsee a tough day for the Hundley…his favorite target Davante Adams will miss this game as well. No Adams, no Aaron Rodgers and no chance to make this game competitive.
The Packers will show heart early in this one as the home crowd will surely be in a frenzy…potential revenge will be on the mind of the Packers who have the Vikings to thank for ending their season when Anthony Barr landed on Aaron Rodgers in week six. Heart is great but talent will win out. We see the Vikings winning by at least two touchdowns. Take Vikings and the under.
Vikings -9 (Parlay with the under)
Los Angeles Chargers -6.5 at New York Jets, over/under 42.5
The Chargers did a very Chargers thing last Saturday, lost with everything on the line. Los Angeles is not technically out of the playoffs at this point but they have to win on Sunday. Luckily they get a chance to face the Bryce Petty lead Jets.
The Jets spent an early part of the season as a great story, potentially a surprise playoff team. Tough losses and a few injuries derailed the promising start and now they are just playing to see what draft pick they are going to get. The Jets have a knack for for winning this game and covering as they are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games.
If the Chargers have any pride in themselves they will take care of business in New York. Phillip Rivers loves to make things interesting this time of year so you know they will pull this one out, we think they will win easily, at 6.5 all it takes is a touchdown victory.
Chargers -6.5
Detroit Lions -3.5 at Cincinati Bengals, Over/Under 44.5
This one is as simple as it gets. The Bengals have already given up on the season and are looking for ways to ruin Marvin Lewis’s final run. The Bengals have nothing to play for and a long list of injuries. The Lions are still a potential playoff team with every advantage. Matt Stafford don’t screw this up… this should be easy money.
Lions -3.5
James’s “Why Not” Pick of the Week. Record: 4-4: Miz vs Ill, people actually care about this one.
For my “Why Not” pick of the week I have decided to dip into the NCAA basketball field for the first time this year. Today we will have the Bragging Rights game between the Mizzou Tigers and the Illinois Fighting Illini is taking place at Scottrade Center. What was once a heated rivalry has become lackluster over the past few seasons as both teams have been pretty much awful. The signing of Michael Porter immediately brought some interest in this game. Even though he is out this should be a fun one to watch. I think Mizzou has much more talent and should pull this one out.
Why Not pick of the week: Mizzou -5
Good luck on your bets this week and remember if you aren’t down a paycheck you can still bet.
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