by Michael DeLuca
It’s once again time for the best picks on the planet…or at least the cheapest. Home teams are in caps, Duke’s Picks are in bold.
DALLAS COWBOYS -11.5 San Francisco 49ers – So let me get this straight; Cowboys play one decent game, in which they score just 14 points, and suddenly their 11.5 point favorites? I’ll take Shaun Hill, Mike Singletary, and the points thank you. Might even be worth a shot on the money line as well, Frisco could win this one outright.
New York Giants – 3.5 ARIZONA CARDINALS – Giants may be the best team in the league, but the Cardinals are 4-0 at home and have the firepower to defeat the defending Super Bowl Champions. If you’re going to beat the G-Men, you have to do it through the air. Warner, Fitzgerald, Boldin, and Breaston should be able to get the job done. Further enforcing this selection is the fact that both Plaxico Burress and Brandon Jacobs are dinged up.
Washington Redskins -3.5 SEATTLE SEAHAWKS – In case you haven’t noticed, I love taking three and a half point spreads. They’re the best bet in professional sports. Hasselbeck looked rusty coming off a five game layoff last week. Look for him to be much more efficient this week and for Seattle to keep this game competetive in their attempt to ruin coach Zorn and RB Shaun Alexander’s return to Seattle.
i have to disagree with your Cardinals and Seahawks picks. While Washington has not won by double digits, I think the Seattle offense is inept enough that they will lose by a TD.
The Giants will use ball control and the defense will force Warner to make a few turnovers. They should win by more that 4 points.