Category: NFL
NFL Divisional Round
2-2 last week, picks I actually play are in BOLD
Vikings +7
Still stunned that the Vikings pulled it out vs the Saints last week. They ran the ball well, Cousins threw it well, and the biggest part of the game was how their front 4 just mauled New Orleans up front. Everson Griffin showed when he’s on, he’s a top 3 defensive lineman. If that keeps up…they could be a legit sleeper. I don’t think the 49ers have much of a home field advantage, and I think the Vikes and Zimmer’s conservative style (which kind of almost sneaky cost them the game last week) will keep it close enough into the 4th Quarter.
Titans +9.5
I think the Titans match up well with the Ravens, especially if Mark Ingram can’t go. I expect both teams to run the ball and possess the clock. I do love the Titans 1H +6 as the Ravens, coming off of 3 weeks of rest, probably start out slow. I can see this game having a miracle cover of some sort.
Chiefs -9.5
I though the Texans got really lucky last week when McDermott/Josh Allen crapped their pants in the 4th quarter, which then Texans HC Bill O’Brien also then preceded to crap his pants to give the Bills the ball back to tie it and go into OT. Andy Reid is awesome off the bye week, and they lost to the Texans last October so you know they’ve made adjustments, especially defensively where they are playing better.
Packers -4
Don’t bet this line; a largely unbettable game from that aspect. I do like the UNDER 47 as it should be low scoring, and both teams will run the ball a lot. Looking forward to see how Pete Carroll screws this one up!
NHL BONUS:
Ottawa ML +115
NFL Wild Card Picks and Miracle Covers 2019 Playoff Preview
Happy New Year, everybody! First, we have a new podcast out! Lou (@miraclecovers) and Sean (@Seanismoney) reminisce about our best, and worst, bets this 2019 NFL Season, we talk about the Wild Card round and who we like, AFC/NFL Playoff futures, and why we think most of these coaches need an in-game 19 year old who plays Madden to handle the in-game decision making.
https://soundcloud.com/miraclecovers/miracle-covers-nfl-playoff-preview
Now here are Sean’s picks for the Wild Card round…our quest for perfection (undefeated against the spread for all 11 games) begins! Anything in BOLD is something I actually bet, as supposed of just a pick.
Buffalo +3.5 (-125)
This is now at +3. The Bills secondary is exactly the type that can handle this deep Texans WR core, and the Texans’ OL issues may hamper their best way to win this game (and Buffalo’s weakness): running the ball. If you like the Texans, bet the Hyde and/or Duke Johnson props; they should have big games. The Bills have been sound all year and as long as they don’t make mistakes and Josh Allen doesn’t puke himself, it should be close. I also expect the Bills’ edge rushers to not be super aggressive in this game to keep Watson in the pocket and make him throw; he’s banged up and if he could run just a little bit in this game, it will go a long way. There should be a lot of punts in this game; Lou likes the under at 43.5.
Titans +5 (-115)
A Wild Card game in Foxboro….it’s like seeing an eclipse. Yes, its going to snow…and Brady is amazing in the slop. But this Titans team comes in on a high, with Ryan Tannenhill being the 2nd best QB in the AFC in the 2nd half behind Lamar, along with lead rusher Derrick Henry. The Pats’ defense has gotten exposed in the 2nd half as the schedule got tougher, Corey Davis has had CB Gilmore’s number, and I don’t trust the Pats offense to score more than 24 points, they have been so bad and have maybe the worst WR/TE core in the entire NFL Playoff field. Vrabel used to play here, and he knows how Belichick thinks; the Titans pasted the Pats last year in this matchup. In order for the Pats to do well and make it to their 4th straight Super Bowl, they will need to win games 19-16, etc, to survive…especially with Edelman not healthy. I am also taking the under 44.5. This isn’t a self jinx, I swear….this Pats team is not built to win this year, and they will either lose big (like in 2009) or win barely to go into KC next week to lose by 13-17 points IMO.
Saints -8 (-110)
I get to bet against Kirk Cousins and Mike Zimmer on the road in a playoff game? Yay! The Saints offense had looked the most robust coming into the playoffs, and both Vikings’ CBs missed practice today, and Dalvin Cook is banged up. Also revenge factor for the Minnesota miracle a few years ago, Saints should be motivated at home in da dome.
Philadelphia +2.5
Lou might end up talking me into this as he does on the podcast (or I might take ML +120); Philly had the easiest schedule since 1981, and their entire team is on IR. But Doug Peterson still somehow got them here, and they face a flawed but game Seahawks team coming off a stomach punch loss to the 49ers at home. Everyone is betting the Seahawks, and people think it’s an easy W for them. Weather could be a factor as well in this game.
Props:
How Many Special Teams/Defensive TDs this weekend – 1 @ +115
Week 17 NFL
Ravens -1 (-110)
I will take RG III and the McSorley guy over Duck Dynasty QB and the MAGA INT guy that the Steelers have
Chargers at Chiefs OVER 45.5
TEASER +150:
Falcons +1
Titans -6
Bengals +1.5
Parlay -200:
NE ML -1299
Saints ML -850
GB ML -700
Titans ML -360
DFS:
Week 16 NFL
Jets +3 (+100)
Lions at Broncos UNDER 38.5 (-115)
Panthers +7
TEASER +150:
Patriots -6
49ers -7
Eagles +1.5
Week 15 NFL
Lions ML +220
A hedge vs our Lions season under (6.5), and I also think they have a good chance to beat the erratic Bucs (who are missing WR Mike Evans).
Texans at Titans UNDER 50.5
This is essentially a playoff game….will be a rock fight
Chiefs -9
They are playing better defensively.
TEASER @ +150:
Cowboys +1
Bills +1.5
Seahawks -6
DFS:
Week 13 NFL
SF at NO OVER 45 (-110)
Detroit +12.5 (-105)
Bengals +9
TEASER +150:
SF +3
KC +3
BAL -6
DFS:
Week 12 NFL
Baltimore -6 (+100)
Gonna keep riding the Lamar Jackson wave. SF also 1pm start on the road.
Bengals ML +160
Cincy does not have a win through 11 games. Here is the rest of the schedule:
Jets
at CLE
NE
at MIA
CLE
There are only two candidates for wins in this stretch. The New York Jets (despite playing well in the last few weeks) are one of them. MIA is the other.
Eagles at Miami OVER 44.5 (-110)
If Philly’s offense doesn’t get right vs Miami….it will never get right.
TEASER +150:
Bucs +1
Bengals +3.5
Packers -7
DFS:
A new podcast, Week 12 NFL & CFL Coupe de Grey
Hey ya’ll! New pod from the godfather of miraclecovers, Lou, and I as we discuss the Raiders’ chances of making the wild card, why settling for the tie is good, why Philip Rivers is really bad, the shocking sacking of Pochettino at Spurs, and finally Sean’s yearly anticipated spectacle that is the CFL Coupe de Grey pick (also at the bottom of this column).
https://soundcloud.com/miraclecovers/miracle-covers-week-11-podcast
NFL:
Bengals +7 (-125)
Bills -3.5 (-115)
TEASER +150
Jets +3
Seahawks +1
Patriots -6.5
CFL Coupe de Grey 2019:
Winnipeg +3.5 (-105)
OVER 51.5 (-120)
DFS:
Week 11 NFL and CFL Playoffs
NE at Philadelphia OVER 44.5 (-115)
Miami +7
TEASER +150:
Cowboys -7
Saints -5
Jets +2
CFL:
Winnipeg +3
I also think Winnipeg will win Coupe de Grey
DFS:
