Picks for 11/24/24
NFL
1:00 PM EST
1:00 PM EST
Rotation # 262
Dolphins -7.5 over Patriots (win)
The Dolphins struggled early in the season as Tua Tagovailoa was out of the lineup for a few weeks. Miami is healthier now, and their defense has stepped up their play. Miami runs a balanced offensive attack and beats you with pure speed. New England has a rookie QB in Drake Maye, who will be a star one day but will be baited into turnovers by the Miami defense. New England’s offensive line deals with many injuries, making things difficult for the young quarterback. Miami is pushing to get into playoff contention and should handle their business at home against a weak New England team. Take the Dolphins.
NFL
4:25 PM EST
Rotation # 268
Seahawks -1 over Cardinals (win)
Seahawks/Cardinals Over 47.5 (loss)
The NFC West has been wild this year. The first-place and basement teams are all within a game of each other. The Cardinals are currently in first place, but any team in the division could be by the night’s end. One thing I like about both teams is their ability to run a balanced attack. Cardinals running back James Conner is a beast, and Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker wears teams down. There is room for both quarterbacks to have a big day, as both secondaries are riddled with injuries and lack depth. Lumen Field is always electric, as the Seattle fans are some of the best in the game. Look for a back-and-forth contest with the home team, the Seahawks, winning. Take Seattle and the Over. No parlays.
NFL
4:25 PM EST
Rotation # 269-270
49ers/Packers Over 44.5 (win)
QB Brock Purdy will not play today for the 49ers. Purdy could have been better this year, so Brandon Allen isn’t too much of a downgrade. The total in this game dropped due to Purdy not being available, but Brandon Allen is good enough to hand the ball off and throw to various outstanding receivers and let them work their magic. Allen has a big arm, so I expect him to attack the Jaire Alexander-less Packers secondary. The 49ers run game can give the Packers fits. Green Bay has just gotten by a few weak opponents, so they are very beatable, even with a backup QB. Joey Bosa will not play, which eases the pressure on Packers QB Jourdan Love. Josh Jacobs is having a great year running the ball. Both offenses are well-balanced, which will leave the defense guessing. Both secondaries have taken a hit due to injury. Look for a higher-scoring game. Take the Over.
NFL
8:20 PM EST
Rotation # 271-278
Eagles/Rams Over 48.5 (win)
The Rams’ offensive line is getting healthier, and all of their key receivers who were hurt early in the season are back in the lineup. The Philadelphia Secondary won’t be able to account for the Rams receivers. If Cooper Kupp is covered, Puka Nacua or Tutu Atwell won’t be. QB Matthew Stafford should have a big game. The Eagle’s offensive line is massive and experienced and will open up lanes for Saquon Barkley and allow Jalen Hurts to find AJ Brown and tight end Dallas Goedert. Tonight’s Sunday Night Game will be offensively entertaining and go down to the wire. Take the Over.
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