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Weekend Picks Against the Spread

It’s Divisional Weekend in the NFL, so I thought I would share my picks for this weekend.

There are some pretty damn tight games, as well as some pretty high spreads-which means this one will be tricky when getting the point spreads and the overs right.
I also always like to check the weather, as that will affect the over/under in most games-as it’s tough to score in snow!
Luckily it looks like a pretty placid weekend, even in Green Bay.

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So here are my picks for the weekend.

Saturday

Vikings (11-6) vs -7 49ers (13-3) +45

The Vikings and 49ers seem to be at opposite ends of the playoff spectrum. The Vikings started sluggish, then rebounded near the end of the season, while the Niners crushed everyone to start, before giving up a few suspect losses.
Yes, the Vikings do have momentum and a healthy line-up heading down to the Bay area.
The 49ers have played extremely well at home, and with that extra week off-will be anticipating the deep ball threat of the Vikes.
The big difference here is going to be the 49ers front 7 vs Kirk Cousins.
If you can get to Kirk, the offence is going to fall apart. He’s not a scrambling QB, so if they can get him on his back feet-they will score.
I like the Vikings to keep it closer than the 7 point spread, but these Niners with a week off will be too much to handle.
George Kittle will have a great game as well.
VIKINGS COVER

Titans (10-7) vs -9.5 Ravens (14-2) + 47

How do you solve a problem like Lamar Jackson? You don’t.
He is too fast, too smart, and has incredible QB IQ.
I think even Dr. Strange would need to go through multiple universe possibilities to see how the Titans can beat the Ravens.
Sure, they beat a hobbled Tom Brady and the Patriots last weekend, but the Pats averaged more yards than they did.
With a week off, and plenty of film to review the Ravens will be focused on shutting down Henry & Tannehill.
Henry will be tough, because he can pretty much through everything.
Tannehill on the other hand will be suspect to some huge pass rushes and a fierce secondary looking for loose balls meant for AJ Brown.
The Titans might be able to score on a scripted play early on, but the Ravens will pile on the pressure.
This one could be over by halftime.
RAVENS WIN

Sunday Games

Texans (11-6) vs -9.5 Chiefs (12-4) + 50.5

Looking for points? This game promises loads of them, as Patrick Mahomes heads to home field with a week off.
The Texans were able to overcome a plucky Bills team to steal a victory last week, but can they do it this week?
No way.
The Chiefs have a healthy roster back, and redemption in mind after their loss to the Texans this season.
Kansas has also improved on its D, with many healthy bodies back in the fold.
Can’t see anyway that the Texans will do anything but crumble under pressure in this game.
CHIEFS WIN

Seahawks (12-5) vs -4 Packers (13-3) +46.5

The Packers are 13-3 with a bye, but did they really whoop anyone this year?
Is anyone really scared of the Packers?
Yeas, they have home field advantage and the Seahawks have sucked at Lambeau in the past, but this game will be more than about that.
The Seahawks continue to grow in confidence, even with huge injuries to their running game.
Marshawn might be old and crusty, but he still can power run through some tough lines and is great in the redzone.
The Seahawks easily cruised through the Philly D, and there’s no reason to suspect that they won’t do the same here.
Russell Wilson should gash up yards running from the Packers D, who have trouble with QBs of his pedigree.
I originally thought that the Seahawks might be able to cover, but now I am confident that they can win.
SEAHAWKS WIN

Make sure you join us at the Long Acre pub in Covent Garden this weekend. FYI that if you are coming Saturday, you will need a ticket after 10pm as that’s when it becomes ticketed.
Why is that?
It’s central London on a Saturday-it gets nutty.

See you this weekend and good luck on your bets!

Wade’s Wildcard Picks

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Who wants to make some money off of this weekend? I have been hitting over 63% correct on picks versus the spread this season, so let’s continue this winning trend to see how I fare?

There are some epic matchups for the Wildcard games, as well as some potentially wild weather
So who has the stones to follow through and win these games?
Let’s find out.

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Let’s break down the games and reasoning starting with.

AFC

Bills (10-6) vs -2.5 Texans (10-6) +42.5

The Bills have put together a pretty swell season this year. They outperformed everyone’s expectations, and Josh Allen has settled in nicely-using his legs to blast through weak defences.
The Texans have been plagued by injuries, and the D has struggled with injuries. Their real weapon has been the feisty Deshaun Watson, who humbles the opposition.
For me the real marker here is how they both played the Patriots.
The Texans smothered and deep choked the Pats en route to an easy victory.
The Bills however saw what the Titans will see later, a team in control.
Buffalo just doesn’t have enough tools to keep this one tight enough.
The Texans will be motivated at home, with JJ Watt looking to return to pump up this Texas sized reception.
Texans will just be too much for them.
Texans 24  Bills 20

Titans (9-7) vs -5 Patriots (12-4) +44

‘You lost to Miami’. That sentence will be ringing in the ears of all of the Pats this season.
It won’t sound very nice to them, and will serve as motivation this week.
They dismantled the Bills a few weeks ago, and it’s hard not to see how they won’t get back to that form.
A storm near Henry is looming over Foxboro stadium, and coincidentally it might look like Derek Henry.
Billy B always shuts down at least one piece of the opposition, so who will it be this week?
AJ Brown, Henry or Tannehill?
Weather will be a factor here, so look at taking the over.
When it comes to the final, it’s hard not to imagine the Patriots putting on a clinical operation on the Titans in a long, boring game.
Patriots 23 Titans 14

NFC

Vikings (10-6) vs -8 Saints (13-3) +49.5

Drew Brees at home in a dome. All of these things don’t point to a good result for the Vikings. Add to that the insult of the Diggs catch a few years ago, and you can see how the Saints would be motivated. Brees has been crushing records this season, and the team is riding high on his supply.
The Vikings are welcoming back their soldiers from injury. Cook and Thielen will be back in this game, but how healthy will they be against this tough Saints D?
While I like the Saints to win, I think the spread in this one is too high.
The Vikings have deep ball threat, and Zimmer will be looking to shake up the momentum of the Saints.
The Saints will win, but not by 8.
Saints 31 Vikings 24

-1.5 Seahawks (12-4) vs Eagles (9-7) +45

It beggars the mind that a 12-4 team would be a visitor in the playoffs, but here we are.
The Seahawks have been grounded this season by their running game.
They have been so devastated that they have resorted to Old Skittles, aptly name because his raging body sounds like a bag of Skittles when you shake it.
The Eagles are injured too, but their real injury is a mental one.
They haven’t really beaten anyone of respect this season, and they don’t exude the tools to win a championship.
Then there’s Russell Wilson, aka the Difference-Maker.
Seahawks 26 Eagles 20

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Wildcard Preview

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They’re back! Wade & Ryan have returned from the grey tundra of Canada to reflect on a season that was, and that wild one yet to come.

Sorry for the silence on the podcast front, family first. Plus the wifi in Canada blows.

The boys look ahead at the big weekend games in the mighty AFC & NFC contests.
With the Texans, Patriots, Saints, & Eagles hosting, anything can happen.

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AFC

Bills vs -3 Texans

A tough fight for the Bills as Deshaun Watson has his legs and some of his receivers back. Can Josh Allen triumph in his rookie debut?
Wade Texans Win
Ryan Bills Win

Titans vs -5 Patriots

You lost to the Dolphins. Can the Titans use the storm and legs of Henry to blast the Pats D, or will they all fall into one of Uncle Bill’s famous tickle traps?  Tickle, tickle.
Wade Patriots Win
Ryan Titans Cover/Lose

NFC

Vikings vs -8 Patriots

Drew Brees and Michael Thomas at home, ’nuff said. The Vikings won’t go down without a charge however. They have deep ball threats and Cook might be able to find some pockets.
Wade Vikings Cover/ Lose
Ryan Vikings Cover/ Lose

-1.5 Seahawks vs Eagles

The Eagles get to play at home after that shambolic season? The Seahawks are beaten like a trailer park cat, & old Skittles may not be the answer. It’s Russell Wilson though.
Wade Seahawks Win
Ryan Seahawks Win

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Week 17 Memes

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And just like that, the season is over. Holy crap that went quickly! We barely had a chance to get to love/ loathe our teams this season.

So now, there are 12 hopeful teams heading into the playoffs, with the Eagles being the most hopeful of all.

The only thing that really seems to make this NFL season more bearable is memes.
That’s right, we have curated some of the funniest memes from the deepest/ darkest web for your pleasure, and compiled them into a post to tickle your ribs.

Crack on in and enjoy!

Wildcard Weekend

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Where are you watching the NFL games this weekend?
Join us in central London as we host some great NFL viewing parties, courtesy of BetRegal.
We will be shacking up with the Long Acre pub in Covent Garden to host some Wildcard NFL parties until the wee hours.

On Saturday night, we will be offering tickets to the event to guarantee entry?
Why?
Well, it’s Saturday night in central London, and we want to ensure that your NFL viewing experience isn’t interrupted by non-NFL fans.
To do that, we need to secure a late license, so that we can also show the Titans vs Patriots game which will end around 4:30am.

Long Acre is offering a welcome beer offer and seat, so that you can make sure that you have a place to watch the games.
Looking for food and a ticket? Then grab one here, so that you and your mates can grab a table.
https://www.designmynight.com//london/bars/leicester-square/the-long-acre/nfl-wildcard-saturday

On Sunday, it will be a first come, first sit.
We will also offer preferential seating to people who want to book a group ahead of time, so that you aren’t waiting out in the cold.

Get in touch via this site if you want to snag a table for you and your crew.

There will also be a BetRegal table for anyone who wants to be on the game.
Just sign up via our BetRegal offer, and you will be given a seat at the table, as well as a welcome beer to thank you for playing.
There will be enhanced betting offers on the day as well.

Look forward to seeing you all this weekend.