NFL Football Picks

The be question mark in the playing status of Washington’s QB Jayden makes this a tough game to handicap, but veteran handicapper the Zman thinks one team stands based on the ground game. Read on to get his thoughts plus Chi/Was point spread pick.

The Packers aim to sweep the AFC South as they visit Jacksonville this Sunday. Can Green Bay cover the spread, or will Jacksonville’s recent win in London boost their momentum? Get the Zman’s take on what to bet with his free Week 8 picks.

The Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers meet up Sunday for the NFC Conference Championship, in which the winner moves on the play in the Super Bowl against the winner of KC/Baltimore. Oddsmakers have the Niners as -7 home favorites. Can the Lions overcome “Road Goff?” Can Brock Purdy’s small hands deliver the football accurately in potentially rainy weather? Can San Fran be as effective with Deebo Samuel potentially out? Get Loot’s Det/SF prediction here!

We should be in for a real doozy Sunday night when the Kansas City Chiefs roll into Highmark Stadium Sunday night as short -2.5 road underdogs for a battle with the Buffalo Bills. It’s tough to think about this matchup without reflecting on one of the best NFL games in the past decade in January of 2022. It should be noted that Buffalo has beaten Kansas City twice in a row since then. Who covers the spread in this AFC Divisional game? Get Loot’s KC/Buf pick here!

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been an absolute ATM machine for bettors playing their spreads, paying out to the tune of a 12-6 record ATS. The Detroit Lions have also been a cash cow as well, at 12-6 ATS. Who covers Sunday in this NFC Divisional Playoff game? Get Jay’s TB/Det prediction here!

The red-hot Houston Texans travel northeast to take on the Baltimore Ravens as +8.5 underdogs in the AFC Divisional Playoffs Saturday afternoon at M&T Bank Stadium. C.J. Stroud looked incredible last week! Can he keep it rolling vs. a pesky Ravens defense? Get Loot’s Hou/Bal prediction before betting the game!

The Green Bay Packers shocked the world by rolling into Jerry World and destroying the Dallas Cowboys. Can they do it against against the red-hot San Francisco 49ers? Public perception says no, as oddsmakers have listed the 49ers as huge -10 home favorites. Read Loots Niners/Pack preview and get his GB/SF point spread prediction here!

The Monday Night Football NFC Wild Card game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers comes in with Philly being favored by -3. This short spread indicates the sharps and bookmakers believe Tampa Bay is ripe for an upset. Read Jay’s full preview, get his Phi/TB take and see what he’s betting here!

The Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions meet up in Sunday’s NFC Wild Card game with Motor City being favored by -3.5. One has to wonder how much the LaPorta injury will hurt the Lions, as the big tight end was a big part of their offense. One player doesn’t make a team, but his loss looms large. Read Loot’s full game preview and get his LAR/Det pick here!

Jay believes the easiest bet of Wild Card Weekend is the over/under in Sunday’s Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas Cowboys game. Check out his full game preview and get his GB/Dal pick here!