Free Pick: Oakland +3 (2 units ATS & 1 unit moneyline)
The Raiders lost to San Diego last week but were able to comfortably cover the number. Tom Cable’s squad looked sharp defensively, particularly against the run as they limited San Diego’s ground attack to only 77 yards. This is a substantial improvement from last year where Oakland ranked 31st in rush defense, allowing an average of 159.8 rushing yards per game.
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Bet 1 unit on the Bills. Even though the Bills are out of the playoff hunt, they have a lot to prove to their fans and themselves. They are tired of losing and will bring their “A” game. Fortunately they are playing against a team that struggles at home and against weaker opponents. The Broncos are 0-6-1 ATS at home this season and are 1-4 ATS in their past 5 contests versus opponents with losing records. |
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Bet 2 units on the Houston. The Texans may be out of the playoffs but they are on a 4 game winning streak and have the opportunity to end the season with a winning record for the first time in franchise history. This game will likely be a blowout for several reasons. First, sensational rookie running back Steve Slaton has been on fire as of late averaging 115.8 rushing yards in his past 5 contests. This spells trouble for the Raiders as they have the second worst rush defense in the league, allowing an average of 167.1 rushing yards per game. |
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Bet 2 units on the over. The Patriots absolutely must win this game in order to have a chance of making the playoffs. Unfortunately for them, they are at a disadvantage because of their banged up secondary. This means that they will likely be allowing a lot of points to the opposition, especially the Cardinals. Arizona has the 4th ranked offense and is averaging 27.6 points per game. |
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Bet 1 unit on the Lions. The Lions have two final chances to avoid being the only team to go 0-16. Fortunately, this week their opponent is not in playoff contention. The majority of the public is all over the Saints. However, the Lions are much more efficient offensively with Dan Orlovsky as quarterback. |
