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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.

'CITY OF BROTHERLY B.S.' - Philly. Yes you, Eagles. I knew they weren't the true #1 squad in the NFC, so why did I think they would be this past week? Pull off just a 1 point victory and I win large. Kinda funny that they faced Seattle, which happened to be the team in week 9 that kept me from winning big mutuals. Well, that's what happens when you bet against your own advice. Even though I didn't bet 'for' the Seahawks, I wagered 'against' them, in which action is action and I should of known better than to touch that game. But Philly... really? 

NOTE: I HAVE ALTERED THE POINT VALUES ON VARIOUS SPREADS TO INCREASE ODDS OF WINNING CERTAIN GAMES. OBVIOUSLY, THE PAYOUT WILL BE LESS THAN CHOOSING  THE POINTS A SPORTSBOOK PROVIDES. THOSE CHANGED BY ME WILL BE LISTED IN BRACKETS.

NICK'S PICK OF THE WEEK: 2 GAME PARLAY | GB -2.5 | CIN -6.5

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS @ ATLANTA FALCONS - NOS (+3.5) | NOS +118 | OVER 51.5

DETROIT LIONS @ TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS - TB (+2.5) | TB +129 | UNDER 45

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS @ BUFFALO BILLS - BUF (-2.5) | BUF -161 | UNDER 39.5

DALLAS COWBOYS @ NEW YORK GIANTS - DALLAS (-2.5) | DALLAS -198 | OVER 41

GREEN BAY PACKERS @ CLEVELAND BROWNS - GB (-2.5) | GB -167 | OVER 40

MINNESOTA VIKINGS @ CAROLINA PANTHERS - MIN -2.5 | MIN -144 | OVER 40.5

SAN FRANCISCO 49ers @ HOUSTON TEXANS - HOU (-2.5) | HOU -144 | UNDER 44

OAKLAND RAIDERS @ KANSAS CITY CHIEFS - KCC -4 | KCC -207 | UNDER 48.5

CHICAGO BEARS @ CINCINNATI BENGALS - CIN -6.5 | CIN -257 | OVER 38.5

TENNESSEE TITANS @ ARIZONA CARDINALS - ARI (+3.5) | TEN -151 | UNDER 44

NEW YORK JETS @ DENVER BRONCOS - NYJ -1 | NYJ -115 | UNDER 41.5

WASHINGTON REDSKINS @ LOS ANGELES CHARGERS - LAC (-5.5) | LAC -237 | OVER 46.5

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES @ LOS ANGELES RAMS - LAR -2.5 | LAR -126 | UNDER 48

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS @ JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS - JAX -2.5 | JAX -134 | OVER 40

BALTIMORE RAVENS @ PITTSBURGH STEELERS - PIT (-4) | PIT -207 | UNDER 44

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS @ MIAMI DOLPHINS - NEP -11 | NEP -515 | OVER 47

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS:

SPREAD               10-6

MONEYLINE         12-4

TOTAL O/U           10-6

YTD RESULTS:

SPREAD              103-79

MONEYLINE         119-63

TOTAL O/U          93-89

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.

'HIT-LIST, JUST IN' - Or more accurately, my current NFL 'sh*t-list', here are a few teams I'm avoiding putting action on and why. First up, the Kansas City Chiefs. Talk about a pathetic train-wreck of a season that started with so much potential. All those points from all those explosive players... gone without a trace. And I'm tired of blowing my flow(wait, that might not have come out right) on those hapless red coats. What a waste of Hill, Hunt and Kelce's talents. Second stink bag on the list is the Seattle Seahawks. It's the Russell Wilson show in the Pacific Northwest, unfortunately deeming this team a one-act play. Are they going to cover the spread or not? Are they gonna show up against weaker competition? Who knows. Only R. Wilson has the answer... you get the picture. Some might not believe I have the Jacksonville Jaguars on the list, but I sure do. Look, I understand their defense is playing at an insane level right now. However, since Leonard Fournette has been banged up and inconsistent in the offense, they just haven't been able to score consistently enough to assure me that they will cover the spread in any given week. P.S. I'm finishing this week's column as the Washington/ Dallas game is in the first half. My picks on this contest were made before it started, you can trust me. If not, just look at the faith I've had in the Cowboys in the past weeks. Yeah, I'm not a fan of the so-called, 'America's Team'. Black and Gold!

NOTE: I HAVE ALTERED THE POINT VALUES ON VARIOUS SPREADS TO INCREASE ODDS OF WINNING CERTAIN GAMES. OBVIOUSLY, THE PAYOUT WILL BE LESS THAN CHOOSING  THE POINTS A SPORTSBOOK PROVIDES. THOSE CHANGED BY ME WILL BE LISTED IN BRACKETS.

NICK'S PICK OF THE WEEK: 3 GAME PARLAY | GB -2.5 | NYJ (+3.5) | MIN +131

WASHINGTON REDSKINS @ DALLAS COWBOYS - WAS -1.5 | WAS -122 | UNDER 47

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS @ GREEN BAY PACKERS - GB -2.5 | GB -110 | OVER 45

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS @ BUFFALO BILLS - NEP -8.5 | NEP -395 | UNDER 48

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS @ NEW YORK JETS - NYJ (+3.5) | NYJ +144 | OVER 44

DENVER BRONCOS @ MIAMI DOLPHINS - MIA +1.5 | MIA +109 | UNDER 39.5

MINNESOTA VIKINGS @ ATLANTA FALCONS - MIN (+3.5) | MIN +131 | OVER 47

DETROIT LIONS @ BALTIMORE RAVENS - DET (+3.5) | DET +144 | UNDER 43.5

SAN FRANCISCO 49ers @ CHICAGO BEARS - CHI (-2.5) | CHI -172 | UNDER 41

HOUSTON TEXANS @ TENNESSEE TITANS - TEN -6.5 | TEN -272 | OVER 43.5

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS @ JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS - JAX (-8.5) | JAX -417 | UNDER 41

CLEVELAND BROWNS @ LOS ANGELES CHARGERS - LAC (-13.5) | LAC -870 | OVER 43.5

LOS ANGELES RAMS @ ARIZONA CARDINALS - LAR (6.5) | LAR -278 | UNDER 44.5

CAROLINA PANTHERS @ NEW ORLEANS SAINTS - NOS -4.5 | NOS -215 | OVER 48

NEW YORK GIANTS @ OAKLAND RAIDERS - OAK (-6.5) | OAK -360 | UNDER 42

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES @ SEATTLE SEAHAWKS - PHI -5.5 | PHI -232 | UNDER 47.5

PITTSBURGH STEELERS @ CINCINNATI BENGALS - PIT -4.5 | PIT -214 | UNDER 43.5

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS:

SPREAD                 11-4

MONEYLINE           12-3

TOTAL O/U              7-8

YTD RESULTS:

SPREAD                 93-73

MONEYLINE           107-59

TOTAL O/U             83-83

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.

'EASY ON THE TURKEY' - Remember, you want to enjoy the holiday... not flip your dinner plate over in a sodium induced 'gravy-rage', because Detroit failed to cover the spread and land you that Black Friday, door-buster cash. Sure, take some action, especially if some lines are appealing. But keep in mind, they're still Thursday games and we all know how unpredictable teams like to perform on that special day. Just play it safe. Happy Thanksgiving and good luck!

NOTE: I HAVE ALTERED THE POINT VALUES ON VARIOUS SPREADS TO INCREASE ODDS OF WINNING CERTAIN GAMES. OBVIOUSLY, THE PAYOUT WILL BE LESS THAN CHOOSING  THE POINTS A SPORTSBOOK PROVIDES. THOSE CHANGED BY ME WILL BE LISTED IN BRACKETS.

NICK'S PICK OF THE WEEK: 2 GAME PARLAY | MIN -2.5 | CAR -4.5

MINNESOTA VIKINGS @ DETROIT LIONS - MIN (-2.5) | MIN -141 | OVER 44

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS @ DALLAS COWBOYS - LAC -2 | LAC -124 | OVER 47

NEW YORK GIANTS @ WASHINGTON REDSKINS - WAS (-6.5) | WAS -333 | OVER 45

CAROLINA PANTHERS @ NEW YORK JETS - CAR -4.5 | CAR -216 | OVER 40

TENNESSEE TITANS @ INDIANAPOLIS COLTS - TEN (-2.5) | TEN -163 | UNDER 45.5

CLEVELAND BROWNS @ CINCINNATI BENGALS - CIN (-6.5) | CIN -375 | UNDER 38

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS @ ATLANTA FALCONS - TBB (+10.5) | ATL -402 | UNDER 49

BUFFALO BILLS @ KANSAS CITY CHIEFS - KCC (-9.5) | KCC -442 | UNDER 46.5

CHICAGO BEARS @ PHILADELPHIA EAGLES - PHI -13.5 | PHI -855 | OVER 44

MIAMI DOLPHINS @ NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS - NEP -16.5 | NEP -1351 | OVER 48

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS @ SAN FRANCISCO 49ers - SEA -6.5 | SEA -272 | OVER 45

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS @ ARIZONA CARDINALS - JAX -5.5 | JAX -232 | OVER 38

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS @ LOS ANGELES RAMS - NOS (+3.5) | NOS +129 | OVER 53

DENVER BRONCOS @ OAKLAND RAIDERS - OAK -5 | OAK -227 | OVER 43.5

GREEN BAY PACKERS @ PITTSBURGH STEELERS - PIT (-13.5) | PIT -917 | UNDER 43

HOUSTON TEXANS @ BALTIMORE RAVENS - HOU +7.5 | BAL -303 | OVER 38

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS:

SPREAD               8-5

MONEYLINE         9-4

TOTAL O/U           8-5

YTD RESULTS:

SPREAD              82-69

MONEYLINE        95-56

TOTAL O/U          76-75

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.

'STEEL AWAY' - Most of you probably don't remember the classic Robbie Dupree song, 'Steal Away' from 1980, with it's tight, silky bass lines and ultra-moody atmosphere. However, there is a great chance we'll all be remembering tonight's Titans/ Steelers match-up, with Pittsburgh showing the NFL world that they belong in the AFC title game for a second consecutive year. I'm a fan of the Black and Gold obviously, but I still rarely bet on them. A small lesson this week but a huge one nonetheless; NEVER wager with your heart. Unless the spread is too good to be true or you're just picking your team to win when playing a competitor not worthy to be on the same field, I would put together tickets that DON'T include organizations close to your heart. But hey, if you have a hatred for the Steelers and those inner feelings 'opposite of love', cloud your best judgement... by all means, bet the house on the Titans. I dare ya

NOTE: I HAVE ALTERED THE POINT VALUES ON VARIOUS SPREADS TO INCREASE ODDS OF WINNING CERTAIN GAMES. OBVIOUSLY, THE PAYOUT WILL BE LESS THAN CHOOSING  THE POINTS A SPORTSBOOK PROVIDES. THOSE CHANGED BY ME WILL BE LISTED IN BRACKETS.

NICK'S PICK OF THE WEEK: 3 GAME PARLAY | MIA +0 | NOS -6.5 | CIN +2.5

TENNESSEE TITANS @ PITTSBURGH STEELERS - PIT (-6.5) | PIT -309 | UNDER 44.5

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS @ MIAMI DOLPHINS - MIA +0 | MIA -102 | OVER 41.5

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS @ NEW YORK GIANTS - KC (-9.5) | KC -417 | OVER 46.5

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS @ CLEVELAND BROWNS - JAX (-6.5) | JAX -333 | UNDER 37

DETROIT LIONS @ CHICAGO BEARS - DET (-2.5) | DET -144 | OVER 41

BALTIMORE RAVENS @ GREEN BAY PACKERS - BAL -2 | BAL -124 | UNDER 38

ARIZONA CARDINALS @ HOUSTON TEXANS - ARI +2.5 | ARI +116 | OVER 38.5

LOS ANGELES RAMS @ MINNESOTA VIKINGS - MIN -2.5 | MIN - 138 | UNDER 45.5

WASHINGTON REDSKINS @ NEW ORLEANS SAINTS - NOS (-6.5) | NOS -365 | OVER 51

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS @ OAKLAND RAIDERS - NEP (-6.5) | NEP -288 | OVER 55

CINCINNATI BENGALS @ DENVER BRONCOS - CIN +2.5 | CIN +121 | OVER 38

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES @ DALLAS COWBOYS - PHI -4.5 | PHI -215 | OVER 47.5

ATLANTA FALCONS @ SEATTLE SEAHAWKS - SEA (-2.5) | SEA -144 | UNDER 45

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS:

SPREAD                7-7  

MONEYLINE          10-4

TOTAL O/U            9-5

YTD RESULTS:

SPREAD               74-64

MONEYLINE         86-52

TOTAL O/U          68-70