Are you looking for a vote of confidence when picking spreads, money lines and the under/ over in the NFL? Let me be that football wizard who has seen the prophecies of victory and has the ability to put your precarious souls at ease. Almost 20 years of sports wagering experience is proudly listed on the resume, as well as playing in my 21st season of fantasy football(definitely a self-proclaimed pioneer). But enough about this guy. In this weekly column, I'll offer up anything from sportsbook's outcomes, moods and reflections, as well as offer words of advice and knowledge on betting strategies. Additionally, for every game, I'll have my picks for the spread, moneyline and under/ over ready to go. And if you're good(or I just happen to be feeling generous), I'll offer up one of my tantalizing, high-odds 'Nicks Picks', a ticket too good to be true. Anyway, if for some reason any of Nick's Picks let you down, I'm cool with you telling your bookie it was all my fault. Yeah... right.
'ONE MORE AND IT'S OFFICIALLY A STREAK' - Well, having a good week wagering on the NFL is a coincidence; two weeks in a row and you better keep your newfound ego in check by sticking to all working plans and methods. String three or more lucrative weeks together and your winning ways have become a streak. What does this mean? It means your successful wagers show that you're locked into the heartbeat of the NFL, especially at it's current moment of the season. These are the best times to trust your instincts and not second guess yourself if possible. Also, even though you want to absorb as much info/ data on the NFL every week as possible, YOU and only YOU need to be the person that compiles all the resources and makes the final decision when making your tickets. Keep methods routine and limits in check, although there is nothing wrong with increasing your ticket values or amount of weekly wagers placed as your winnings increase your bankroll. I'm all for 'riding the snake'(maybe it's 'wave'? Snake might refer to something else, according to some old Jim Carrey skit I kind of half-remember). Hopefully you've been striking the hot iron as I have and we continue to take a little back from 'them'. Best to you this week
NICK'S PICK OF THE WEEK: 2 GAME PARLAY | CAR -1 | PHI -8
BUFFALO BILLS @ NEW YORK JETS - BUF -3 | BUF -156 | OVER 43
LOS ANGELES RAMS @ NEW YORK GIANTS - LAR -3.5 | LAR -175 | UNDER 41.5
BALTIMORE RAVENS @ TENNESSEE TITANS - BETTING ON HOLD DUE TO INJURY
ATLANTA FALCONS @ CAROLINA PANTHERS - CAR -1 | CAR -112 | UNDER 44
CINCINNATI BENGALS @ JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS - JAX -4.5 | JAX -216 | OVER 39.5
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS @ NEW ORLEANS SAINTS - NOS -7 | NOS -303 | UNDER 50
DENVER BRONCOS @ PHILADELPHIA EAGLES - PHI -8 | PHI -370 | UNDER 43.5
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS @ HOUSTON TEXANS - HOU -13 | HOU -704 | OVER 49
ARIZONA CARDINALS @ SAN FRANCISCO 49ers - SF +2.5 | SF +113 | OVER 39
WASHINGTON REDSKINS @ SEATTLE SEAHAWKS - SEA 7.5 | SEA -344 | OVER 45
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS @ DALLAS COWBOYS - KC -1 | KC -110 | OVER 51
OAKLAND RAIDERS @ MIAMI DOLPHINS - OAK -3 | OAK -166 | UNDER 44
DETROIT LIONS @ GREEN BAY PACKERS - DET 2.5 | DET -139 | OVER 43.5
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS:
SPREAD 7-6
MONEYLINE 10-3
TOTAL O/U 6-7
YTD RESULTS:
SPREAD 60-53
MONEYLINE 69-44
TOTAL O/U 54-59