I hit on a third of my bets last week. Don’t blame me here, a lost wager is not a bad wager. Lets go play that probability card once more!

Time to make up some ground on my deficit last week, and I can’t think of a better way than by scoring big on what is a “do-or-die” week in pro football. So, without further ado… lets get to it!

Game #1 - Cleveland Browns (-3)
If the Browns can’t beat the 5-9 Cincinnati Bengals on the road, they might as well kiss their unlikely playoff run goodbye. Last time these teams played, there were a whopping 96 points scored as the Browns emerged victorious. This time around, the Browns actually think they are talented, and need this win to get into the AFC wild card. Look for a big game out of Jamal Lewis as the Browns roll.

Game #2 - New York Giants (-3)
Okay, you got me, I am a Giants fan and wouldn’t tell you otherwise. However, you cannot ignore this amazing point spread giving that this is literally Big Blue’s last chance to get into the playoffs (without praying for rain elsewhere). Needing a win, its the Buffalo Bills on the road or the New England Patriots at home. I think the choice is clear, its time for Eli Manning to deliver.

Game #3 - Washington Redskins (+6.5)
Don’t get me wrong here, the Minnesota Vikings should by all means win this ball game. However, the Redskins are still actually in the playoff hunt. Knowing Joe Gibbs, there is no way the Skins go down easy. It’s a must-win for both teams, so this one should be close, or at least within 6-and-a-half points close. Look for similar run statistics as Clinton Portis drills the Vikings line for all they are worth which Adrian Peterson has a somewhat mediocre night.

Thats it for this week. Remember to never overreact to losses, take this thing week by week and you will do much better. The odds are in our favor now that we missed our target last week.

-The Net Fool

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