(27-31-2 in opposition to the unfold in 2022)
NEW YORK GIANTS (+1.5) over Washington Commanders
If the playoffs started right this moment, each the 7-4 Giants and 7-5 Commanders can be in as the ultimate two NFC Wild Card groups. The Giants have misplaced two straight and have had further time to organize, after shedding in Dallas on Thanksgiving. Washington has received three straight, and appears to be absolutely dedicated to Taylor Heinicke at quarterback. I anticipate this to be an unpleasant divisional canine combat. New York shouldn’t be the underdog right here at residence. Give me the factors.
MIAMI DOLPHINS (+3.5) over San Francisco 49ers
At 7-4, the 49ers have received 4 straight. Their protection shut out the Saints final week, and ranks No. 1 within the NFL, permitting simply 15.7 factors per recreation. But as a lot as San Francisco is rolling proper now, Miami’s offense is doing one thing further particular this season with Tua Tagovailoa underneath heart. The 8-3 Dolphins have received 5 straight and are averaging 34 factors per recreation of their final 4 video games. I don’t suppose it’s loopy to suppose Miami will hold it shut in San Fran. So I’ll take the factors.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (-2.5) over Cincinnati Bengals
The Chiefs misplaced to the Bengals twice final 12 months: as soon as within the common season, and once more within the AFC Championship. But it’s a brand new season, and I anticipate Patrick Mahomes to one-up Joe Burrow on this projected shootout in Cincinnati. The Chiefs are 9-2 and have received 5 straight, whereas the Bengals are 7-4 and have received three straight. This is a intestine decide. And my intestine tells me Mahomes finds a technique to rating final for a win and a canopy on the highway.
DALLAS COWBOYS (-10.5) over Indianapolis Colts
Talk a few dangerous matchup for Matt Ryan. The 8-3 Cowboys lead the league in sacks, with 45. That kind of strain ought to pressure Ryan to throw a pair interceptions in Dallas on Sunday night time. The Colts are 4-7-1 and are coming off an uninspiring loss to the Steelers on Monday. A brief week in opposition to a superb Dallas crew that’s received two straight and is sure to place up factors at residence? Not one of the best state of affairs for Indianapolis to be in in the intervening time. Give me the Cowboys by two touchdowns.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (-3.5) over New Orleans Saints
On paper, the NFC South is up for grabs. But anyone who watches the NFL is aware of that is nonetheless Tampa Bay’s division to lose. The 5-6 Buccaneers and 4-8 Saints are every coming off a loss. Tampa Bay already beat the Saints, 20-10, again in Week 2 in New Orleans. Tom Brady is 19-8 with 55 landing passes on Monday nights, and his protection permits lower than 20 factors per recreation. I can’t guess in opposition to that. I’m taking the first-place Bucs to win and canopy at residence.
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