2012 NFL Picks: Week 2

Hit on my big play with the Texans last week but unfortunately the Bills and Matt Stafford’s ineptness cost me 4 units. Not a lot of enticing games on the schedule for me but my trend applies to quite a few games this week.

Saints -2.5 (-110)
Bet 1.10 to win 1.00

I was pretty shocked that the Redskins beat the Saints on the road despite being a huge RG3 fan. The Saints are usually a great home team but they fell a little bit short. Knowing Brees and the Saints, they don’t lose 2 games in a row often. I expect them to bounce back with a big win on the road against divisional foes. The Panthers are also incredibly overrated in my opinion.

Texans -7 (-110)
Bet 1.10 to win 1.00

Well I’m just going to keep riding the Texans. They demolished the Dolphins although the Dolphins practically handed them the game at half time. Still they are much better than the Jaguars and while Gabbert has improved, MJD is still rusty and they are missing some key players for this game.

Falcons/Broncos Over 51 (-110)
Bet 1.10 to win 1.00

This has the makings of a shoot-out which is why I like the over despite it being over 50 points. Peyton Manning is going to torch the Falcons secondary that has lost stud corner Brent Grimes, meanwhile, Matt Ryan and his aerial attack will be forced to keep pace so they should be able to move the ball as well. It’s also on prime time and the quarterbacks will undoubtedly be hyped up. I can’t see them falling flat.

Trend Plays

Chiefs +3
Ravens +3
Broncos +3
Colts +3

Record: 2-3
Total: -1.20