I did it.
I did it.
I did it.
I had a successful week. Finally. It’s a Christmas miracle.
After weeks of horrible choosing, so unhealthy I even needed to make enjoyable of myself, I lastly had a successful week each towards the unfold and straight up.
Whew.
I went 13-3 straight as much as carry my season document to 141-83-0, and I went 11-5 ATS to up that document to 101-119-4. The ATS document is not the place it must be, however a couple of extra 11-5 weeks will change that.
I really feel so significantly better now after the successful week and my confidence is rising. That means I’ll comply with it up with one other big-time week right here with the picks. It’s time to construct some momentum as we head to the postseason.
Let’s go.
Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
This is an effective Thursday night time sport between two groups that will be within the playoffs proper now. The Chargers have misplaced two straight and didn’t play nicely final week towards the Bucs. They will play higher right here. The protection will restrict Bo Nix and Justin Herbert will hit some well timed throws down the sector to win it.
Pick: Chargers 24, Broncos 17
Bonus: We can inform you that SportsLine skilled Matt Severance, who’s on a 23-7 roll betting the Broncos, can be leaning beneath for this prime-time matchup. To try which facet he is backing on this large AFC West showdown, head on over to SportsLine.
Saturday, 1 p.m. ET (NBC, fubo strive without spending a dime)
Patrick Mahomes is hobbled with a high-ankle sprain, however he may play. If he does, it makes issues rather a lot simpler for the Chiefs. But I feel they win this sport whether or not he performs or not. If it is Carson Wentz, the protection wins it. The Texans simply have not been nice this season. Chiefs get it.
Pick: Chiefs 23, Texans 17
Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo strive without spending a dime)
This is a gigantic sport within the AFC North. The Ravens misplaced to the Steelers earlier this 12 months, however that is the time they get even. Lamar Jackson was restricted when it comes to manufacturing in that sport, however he will not be right here. He will get the very best of the Steelers protection because the Ravens make the division a race.
Pick: Ravens 27, Steelers 20
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo strive without spending a dime)
The Falcons beat the Raiders on Monday night time, however Kirk Cousins did not look good and now he is grow to be a really costly backup to rookie first-rounder Michael Penix Jr. Look for Atlanta’s offense to indicate some spark — it could’t be a lot worse — whereas the protection will restrict an undermanned Giants offense. Falcons massive.
Pick: Falcons 31, Giants 14
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo strive without spending a dime)
This is a protracted journey for the Cardinals, who’re coming off a bounce-back victory to snap a dropping streak, They performed higher in that victory over the Patriots. Carolina did not play nicely in dropping to the Cowboys, however I feel it performs higher right here because the offense will get again on monitor. Panthers preserve it shut.
Pick: Cardinals 23, Panthers 21
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo strive without spending a dime)
The Lions are decimated by accidents to their protection, which can make this a problem. The Bears are using an eight-game dropping streak and have not performed nicely the previous two weeks. But one thing says they hold round towards that beaten-down Lions protection. Lions win it, however Bears keep shut.
Pick: Lions 28, Bears 24
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)
The Colts are alive within the playoff race — barely. The Titans are executed and could be making a quarterback change. The Colts did some good issues in dropping to the Broncos final week in a sport they need to have received. They bounce again right here. Colts take it.
Pick: Colts 24, Titans 17
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)
This is a protracted journey for the Rams, however they’re enjoying nicely. The Jets are coming off a victory over the Jaguars, and Aaron Rodgers has appeared significantly better the previous two weeks. The Jets protection has points. Look for lots of factors right here because the Jets hold round, however the Rams discover a means.
Pick: Rams 30, Jets 29
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo strive without spending a dime)
This is a giant sport when it comes to the postseason. The Eagles are using a 10-game successful steak, whereas the Commanders have received their final two. The Eagles are coming off a tricky, bodily sport with the Steelers, which may put on a crew down. Washington wants this sport extra, and it’ll play out that means.
Pick: Commanders 21, Eagles 20
Bonus: Shoutout to the SportsLine projection mannequin, which additionally has the Commanders +3.5 as a part of its greatest bets parlay. Check out the opposite 4 legs of the parlay at SportsLine.
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)
The Bengals nonetheless have some playoff hopes, however they would wish to win out. We know they will rating. The Browns have been having points scoring. Look for Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati passing sport to maintain scoring rather a lot with the passing sport once more arising massive. Bengals take it.
Pick: Bengals 31, Browns 17
Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo strive without spending a dime)
The Seahawks may not have quarterback Geno Smith on this sport. If he does play with that injured ankle, he shall be restricted. That issues towards a superb, aggressive Vikings protection. Sam Darnold will get again on monitor after a so-so exhibiting final week as Minnesota retains pushing to the highest seed.
Pick: Vikings 30, Seahawks 21
Jacksonville Jaguars (+1) at Las Vegas Raiders
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)
This is the canine sport of the week. The loser would possibly find yourself with the primary total choose. That means it is a win to lose. So who’s the winner by dropping? Give me the Raiders. The Jaguars will discover a technique to win this sport behind a stable speeding assault.
Pick: Jaguars 24, Raiders 20
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)
This is a protracted journey for the 49ers as they arrive off a disappointing dwelling loss to the Rams. That was final Thursday, so that they do get some added relaxation. The Dolphins are off a disappointing loss to the Texans. Tua Tagovailoa did not play nicely and I feel the 49ers protection will restrict him once more. San Francisco takes it.
Pick: 49ers 26, Dolphins 23
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)
The Bills are using excessive coming off their spectacular victory over the Lions. Now again dwelling after two street video games, they get a New England crew that is not enjoying nicely. Look for Josh Allen to maintain the MVP push going as he lights up the Patriots.
Pick: Bills 36, Patriots 17
Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC, fubo strive without spending a dime)
The Bucs are enjoying consecutive street video games, which is not simple. But they’re enjoying their greatest soccer. The Cowboys did some good issues in beating the Panthers final week, however it is a massive step up in school. The Cowboys have not been nice at dwelling, so search for the Bucs to maintain it rolling.
Pick: Buccaneers 27, Cowboys 20
Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN, fubo strive without spending a dime)
The Saints are with out Derek Carr, which suggests it may very well be Jake Haener once more. Plus, how centered will they be within the chilly of the Green Bay night time? The Packers are pushing to the playoffs and coming off a powerful exhibiting at Seattle. They preserve it going as Jordan Love has a giant night time.
Pick: Packers 31, Saints 19
