Picks for 12/1/24
NFL
1:00 PM EST
Rotation # 464
Falcons +1 over Chargers (loss)
The Falcons are trying to keep their lead in the NFC South, and the Chargers are playing for the wild card. Los Angeles will miss the services of JK Dobbins, who is out with a knee injury, which will slow down the running game. The Chargers’ injury concerns are primarily on defense, as they could be without two starters at linebacker and two starters in the secondary. They are already missing Asante Samuel, who is on IR. Look for the Falcons to power run with Bijan Robinson and then attack the secondary with Drake London and Darnell Mooney. Luxury travel has become more advanced for teams, but the Chargers are still playing this game on an early body clock coming from the west coast to the east. Take the Falcons.
1:00 PM EST
Rotation # 464
Falcons +1 over Chargers (loss)
The Falcons are trying to keep their lead in the NFC South, and the Chargers are playing for the wild card. Los Angeles will miss the services of JK Dobbins, who is out with a knee injury, which will slow down the running game. The Chargers’ injury concerns are primarily on defense, as they could be without two starters at linebacker and two starters in the secondary. They are already missing Asante Samuel, who is on IR. Look for the Falcons to power run with Bijan Robinson and then attack the secondary with Drake London and Darnell Mooney. Luxury travel has become more advanced for teams, but the Chargers are still playing this game on an early body clock coming from the west coast to the east. Take the Falcons.
NFL
1:00 PM EST
Rotation # 472
Vikings -3 over Cardinals (loss)
As the NFL season heads down the stretch, both teams battle for their respective divisions. The edge is with the Vikings, as they are at home and slightly better on both sides of the ball. Both teams have a lot of similarities, as they have unpredictable quarterback play and underachieved a season ago. Minnesota is glad to be back home after a long road stretch. Look for the Vikings to get Cardinals QB Kyler Murray off his spot and rattle him with pressure and sacks. Vikings QB Sam Darnold hasn’t wowed the NFL with his play the last few weeks, but he should play well back at home. Minnesota is healthy on offense and should put up points. Take the Vikings.
1:00 PM EST
Rotation # 472
Vikings -3 over Cardinals (loss)
As the NFL season heads down the stretch, both teams battle for their respective divisions. The edge is with the Vikings, as they are at home and slightly better on both sides of the ball. Both teams have a lot of similarities, as they have unpredictable quarterback play and underachieved a season ago. Minnesota is glad to be back home after a long road stretch. Look for the Vikings to get Cardinals QB Kyler Murray off his spot and rattle him with pressure and sacks. Vikings QB Sam Darnold hasn’t wowed the NFL with his play the last few weeks, but he should play well back at home. Minnesota is healthy on offense and should put up points. Take the Vikings.
NFL
4:25 PM EST
Rotation # 479-480
Eagles/Ravens over 51 (loss)
The Eagles have significant issues at linebacker this week. Brandon Graham is on IR with a tricep injury, and Ben VanSumeren, who was going to back him up, hurt his knee in practice. Philly acquired Charles Harris from the Panthers, but I wonder if he knows the system after landing with the team four days ago. Good luck stopping Derek Henry. The Eagles are running thin on bodies in the secondary as Darius Slay will be out of the lineup. Ravens Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken will take advantage. Philly will work Saquon Barkley enough for Jalen Hurts to take shots downfield. The Eagles get back DeVonta Smith so they can stretch the field. Baltimore has the worst pass defense in the league under first-year coordinator Zach Orr. Both offenses have tremendous advantages over the defense. Look for a high-scoring contest. Take the Over.
4:25 PM EST
Rotation # 479-480
Eagles/Ravens over 51 (loss)
The Eagles have significant issues at linebacker this week. Brandon Graham is on IR with a tricep injury, and Ben VanSumeren, who was going to back him up, hurt his knee in practice. Philly acquired Charles Harris from the Panthers, but I wonder if he knows the system after landing with the team four days ago. Good luck stopping Derek Henry. The Eagles are running thin on bodies in the secondary as Darius Slay will be out of the lineup. Ravens Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken will take advantage. Philly will work Saquon Barkley enough for Jalen Hurts to take shots downfield. The Eagles get back DeVonta Smith so they can stretch the field. Baltimore has the worst pass defense in the league under first-year coordinator Zach Orr. Both offenses have tremendous advantages over the defense. Look for a high-scoring contest. Take the Over.
NFL
8;20 PM EST
Rotation # 482
Bills -6.5 over 49ers (win)
Bills/49ers Over 44.5 (win)
Buffalo had lake-effect snow over the region, but like clockwork, the fans jumped into action and helped clear the stadium. Bills Mafia are some of the best fans on the planet. Rain or snow doesn’t bother me. It’s the wind that affects football games. The weather won’t be that bad at kickoff. 49ers’ QB Brock Purdy will play after issues with his shoulder. Forty percent of the San Francisco offensive line will not start tonight. The Bills front seven will try to knock Purdy out of the game. Bills QB Josh Allen is as tough as they come by and will bring contact to the 49ers defenders. San Francisco will be without Nick Bosa and Jordan Elliot on the defensive line. The 49ers are without Deommodore Lenoir in the secondary. Renardo Green is dealing with a neck injury, and Charvarius Ward can’t be in game shape after being away from the team for a month due to the death of his daughter. Talanoa Hufanga is also on IR. Buffalo has a huge advantage on both sides of the ball and should get a colossal wire-to-wire win at home in the cold. Take the Bills and the Over. No Parlays.
8;20 PM EST
Rotation # 482
Bills -6.5 over 49ers (win)
Bills/49ers Over 44.5 (win)
Buffalo had lake-effect snow over the region, but like clockwork, the fans jumped into action and helped clear the stadium. Bills Mafia are some of the best fans on the planet. Rain or snow doesn’t bother me. It’s the wind that affects football games. The weather won’t be that bad at kickoff. 49ers’ QB Brock Purdy will play after issues with his shoulder. Forty percent of the San Francisco offensive line will not start tonight. The Bills front seven will try to knock Purdy out of the game. Bills QB Josh Allen is as tough as they come by and will bring contact to the 49ers defenders. San Francisco will be without Nick Bosa and Jordan Elliot on the defensive line. The 49ers are without Deommodore Lenoir in the secondary. Renardo Green is dealing with a neck injury, and Charvarius Ward can’t be in game shape after being away from the team for a month due to the death of his daughter. Talanoa Hufanga is also on IR. Buffalo has a huge advantage on both sides of the ball and should get a colossal wire-to-wire win at home in the cold. Take the Bills and the Over. No Parlays.
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