We’re on to Week 10 in the NFL, with Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans facing off on Thursday. That means it’s time once again for our weekly look at the point spreads in order to help you win some money.
Last week, Steven Ruiz was out (54-56-5 overall) and Charles Curtis went 5-8-0 (62-61-5 overall).
We now go to each of them for comments before their picks.
Charles: A second straight 5-8-0 week puts me JUST over the .500 mark. Not good. But I did pick the Jets to cover last week and for that, I am proud.
Steven: Hopefully that bye week will get my mind right and get me back on track. Can’t afford another bad week if I’m gonna beat Charles.
(All bets courtesy of BetMGM)
(Note: Bengals-Steelers and Washington-Lions weren’t on the board as of publishing.)
Colts at Titans (-2)
Charles: Titans
It’s a coin-flip for me, honestly. I wouldn’t bet on this game if I could avoid it, but I have to make the pick.
Steven: Colts
I’ve been on the “Colts > Titans” bandwagon all season, and I can’t abandon it now. The Colts have a well-coached defense that will slow up Derrik Henry and force Ryan Tannehill to beat them.
Texans at Browns (-3.5)
Charles: Browns
If Nick Chubb is fully back, the Browns are just going to hand the ball off all day to him and Kareem Hunt on their way to a win by five.
Steven: Texans
The Texans defense is terrible and I wouldn’t be surprised if it allows Bake Mayfield to have a nice day, but Deshaun Watson is on that other sideline and going up against one of the league’s most generous pass defenses.
Jaguars at Packers (-13.5)
Charles: Packers
I almost took the Jags to cover that large spread, and while I do think there will be some garbage time, Jake Luton won’t have enough to get within two touchdowns.
Steven: Packers
The Packers defense may be bad, but I just don’t feel comfortable putting money on Jake Luton — no matter how big the line may be.
Eagles at Giants (+3)
Charles: Giants
The Giants keep either winning or stay really close with bad teams. They lost by one to this same Eagles team recently, so I’ll say that happens again.
Steven: Eagles
The Eagles are coming off a bye and that defensive line is going to get to Daniel Jones. We know what happens when Daniel Jones gets hit: That ball is usually coming out. A late turnover allows Philly to cover.
Buccaneers at Panthers (+4.5)
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Charles: Buccaneers
A rebound game! The Bucs will want to make a statement after a huge letdown against the Saints.
Steven: Buccaneers
I’m not sold on the Bucs team but the offense matches up well with the Panthers defense, as we saw in the first game, and I’m not sure Teddy Bridgewater can hold up against that pass rush.
Broncos at Raiders (-5)
Charles: Broncos
I took Denver as an underdog last week and I regret it. But are they really going to lose by this much to Vegas? I’m not buying it.
Steven: Broncos
Yeah, this line is right in that sweet spot. It’s really a toss-up for me, so I’ll take the points. The Raiders should win this one comfortably, but a late score gives Denver the backdoor cover.
Bills at Cardinals (-1)
Charles: Cardinals
This will be a fun game to watch. To bet on? Nope. But I’ll take the home team and hope Kyler Murray and Co. bounce back from last week’s loss to Miami.
Steven: Cardinals
I’m really interested to see what Buffalo’s defense has in store for this Cardinals offense. With the struggles the Bills defense has had, I just can’t trust it on the road against a hot quarterback.
Chargers at Dolphins (-2.5)
Charles: Chargers
IT HAS TO HAPPEN AT SOME POINT! THIS TEAM WAS ONE DROP AWAY FROM WINNING LAST WEEK!!!! Yes, I’m frustrated.
Steven: Dolphins
I love Justin Herbert, but Brian Flores’ defense is going to give him hell, and I’ve seen enough from Tua Tagovailoa to trust him.
Seahawks at Rams (-1.5)
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Charles: Rams
The Seahawks give up the most passing yards per game in the NFL, so I think Jared Goff takes advantage and Aaron Donald does enough to keep Russell Wilson in check.
Steven: Rams
I picked the Rams to win the NFC West this week, and if that’s going to happen, they’ll have to win this game. I think they will. This Seattle defense is going to make Jared Goff uncomfortable like the other defenses that have beaten the Rams have.
49ers at Saints (-9.5)
Charles: Saints
Call it an overreaction spread if you want to after what New Orleans did last week. But I think this is about right.
Steven: Saints
I would usually roll with Kyle Shanahan and take those points, but Nick Mullens is not an NFL starter and the Saints are starting to figure out their issues on defense.
Ravens at Patriots (+7)
Charles: Ravens
It’s not Bill Belichick game-planning for Lamar Jackson that I’m worried about. It’s Cam Newton against that defense.
Steven: Patriots
I know the Patriots have struggled defensively, but the Ravens offense hasn’t shown me enough to trust them with a line that big. Cam Newton is starting to heat up a little bit and could be enough to keep New England in it.
Vikings at Bears (+2.5)
Charles: Vikings
Ugh, I really don’t like this pick at all given how good the Bears defense can be, but I have to ride this Dalvin Cook hot streak out.
Steven: Vikings
Even if the Bears defense is good enough to win this game on their own, the offense is totally broken. Like Charles said, just ride Dalvin Cook, Minnesota.
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