Money Where Your Mouth Is Week 12

This is usually a weekly column that puts our expertise to the test, as we show a couple of the bets that we are placing on specific games, or prop bets offered by the many sports books and casinos. This season hasn’t been the best for placing bets as odds have been very close to perfect, and while many people bet for the sake of betting we tend to be patient. Of course we are a fantasy football advisory,  but we also take pride in our pick’em pool strategies. Our goal is to help you win pools & money, but if you can’t afford to place bets…don’t!

Houston Texans +3.5

If Sundays game is anything like the last two Texans games, Kris Brown will choke by a field goal. The Texans were in an excellent position before their bye week heading into a Colts match-up that would have given them an edge in the playoff Wildcard standings, but luck was not on their side. The heartbreaking loss to the Colts was followed up by another painful loss to the Titans on Monday night. The team knows that 3 strikes and they’re out at this point; emotion is high and the team will be playing desperate football.

The Colts have been getting lucky this season, and a loss is long overdue. With Dwight Freeney not playing in this one the Texans should have a little more breathing room in the passing game, but with 3 and a half points on your side even if history repeats itself the spread is in your favor. Take the Texans and the points.

Atlanta Falcons -12

The Falcons are still pissed off over the fact that a flip of a coin gave the edge in their loss to the Giants last week. With the huge rally late on the road, the Falcons must have felt robbed in week 11, playing strong against a tough Wildcard opponent. The Buccaneers are not to be taken lightly, but are not really a threat on the road this week. Michael Turner is back and should be splitting carries on Sunday with Jason Snelling. Both RB’s could have a huge day on the ground while Matt Ryan should stretch the field at least once against the rebuilding Tampa team. We think this game will be a blowout and the Falcons should cover with ease.

San Diego Chargers -13.5

The Chargers are one of the hottest teams in the NFL these days, and a game against the Chiefs should be an easy win that’ll give players a chance to pad their stats. The Chargers have had problems in the past falling asleep against weaker opponents, but with more of a sense of urgency throughout the organization, no game is ever looked at as just a walk in the park. With that, Rivers and company have the weapons to demoralize a team and a defense that can strip the ball and score themselves. Expect a slow start with an ugly finish, San Diego should have this game locked up by the third quarter in an easy blowout win.

Money Where Your Mouth Is Overall: 9-3