Week 19

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I might tinker around with some stuff this week. I wouldn't take any of these to the bank. This is just for sporting fun.

 

 

 

 


 

This Week's Games

Jets + 5.5

The Jets seem to have most trends in their favor. Conversely, the Raiders don't do well when favored (15-20) after a win, and even worse if home off a win (9-14). League-wide, road-favorites do well when getting about a touchdown, favoring the Jets again. True, the Jets lost by a TD back in December when these two teams played, but they still covered. A little revenge might factor in, as the Jets might want this more than the Raiders. (this isn't to dismiss the Raiders' hunger after being taken out of the playoffs last season). Hale's huge concern is the Jets pass defense, which is 2nd to last in completion percentage (allowing 64.2%). Gannon and his receivers led the league in yard-per-game, with 280. This is a tough one to call, but Hale picks the Raiders to win, but not cover.

Titans - 4

Tennessee is tough at home. Pittsburgh may run up more yards, but it won't win them the game. Titans to win by a field goal and cover.

Falcons + 7.5

Close matchup between good quarterbacks, but people might overlook Atlanta's defense. They're good at picking off passes and this game will be won on sacks, INTs and fumbles. Falcons to cover, and might win just outright in an upset.

 

Tampa Bay - 4.5

Most trends favor the Bucs, and they're higher ranked in many statistical categories. This spread will be easy to cover.