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NFL Sunday Handicaps

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NFL Season Record: 1-0 (0.91 units) - Betting 1 Unit to Win X

  • 12:00pm cst: Cincinnati Bengals -1.5 vs. Cleveland Browns; Total 47

Joe Burrow is coming off of his leg injury and will be starting. Tee Higgins has been looking for a new contract. The Bengals have had their hands full this offseason and you have not heard much from the Browns, which is a change of pace. The Browns have had the Bengals’ number recently especially at home. The Browns will lean on their defense and rushing offense. As long as Deshaun Watson can not turn the ball over they will be in good shape. The Bengals have a strong team like usual they just have struggled in this situation. I like the Browns in this one.

Pick: Browns +1.5 (-110) [via Caesars]

  • 12:00pm cst: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Minnesota Vikings -4; Total 45.5

The Buccaneers will be coming into this game with Baker Mayfield and QB with a disgruntled Mike Evans and a very banged up offensive line. The Vikings should have a solid defense with Brian Flores the new DC. They also have a pass rush with plenty of weapons on offense for Kirk Cousins. I feel this line is too short for a team with such a strong offense compared to Tampa. I can only look towards the Vikings to fade Baker Mayfield.

Pick: Vikings -4 (-110) [via Caesars]

  • 3:25pm cst: Philadelphia Eagles -3.5 vs. New England Patriots; Total 44.5

This line has been moving towards New England but I am not sure why. Maybe because it is Tom Brady retirement day? Too bad that will not help Mac Jones find some weapons to throw too. This Eagles offensive line and pass rush is so good I cannot look towards the Patriots because I am not sure how they are going to score. I have the Eagles rated much higher than NE and this number is low for me.

Pick: Eagles -3.5 (-110) [via DraftKings]

  • 3:25pm cst: Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears -1; Total 41.5

I am high on the Chicago Bears this season now that Justin Fields finally has some weapons. I also think the Packers will have a good season with Jordan Love. Unfortunately, Christian Watson is OUT and Romeo Doubs will be on a snap limit. So no telling how healthy he is. I think with Aaron Rodgers, the Bears’ Daddy now out of town, the Bears finally get the best of the Packers.

Pick: Bears -1 (-110) [via DraftKings]

  • 7:20pm cst: Dallas Cowboys -3 vs. New York Giants; Total 45

The Dallas Cowboys will be without LT Tyron Smith today but he was out the vast majority of last season so the Cowboys should be able to adjust. I think Dallas is the better team even though they are on the road. I also have the Dallas defense rated higher than the Giants. Last season the Cowboys had a strong game on the road against NY but the Giants backdoored the game to make it land 3 and push. I think Dallas finishes the job tonight.

Pick: Cowboys -3 (-117) [via BetOnline]

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