Wednesday, October 19, 2011

NFL Week 7 Picks

Update: now with a full complement of k's

GameAPRSRSLine
Rams @
Cowboys
Cowboys
ρ=1.4309
Cowboys
δ=19.2
Cowboys
-13
Colts @
Saints
Saints
ρ=1.3949
Saints
δ=18.1
Saints
-14
Packers @
Vikings
Packers
ρ=1.3498
Packers*
δ=18.5
Packers
-9
Ravens @
Jaguars
Ravens
ρ=1.3475
Ravens*
δ=23.4
Ravens
-8
Chiefs @
Raiders
Raiders
ρ=1.2289
Raiders
δ=19.8
Raiders
-3½
Falcons @
Lions
Lions
ρ=1.1958
Lions
δ=11.8
Lions
-3½
Broncos @
Dolphins
Broncos
ρ=1.1805
Broncos*
δ=5.3
Dolphins
-2
Steelers @
Cardinals
Steelers*
ρ=1.1723
Steelers*
δ=10.7
Steelers
-3½
Redskins @
Panthers
Redskins
ρ=1.1360
Redskins*
δ=3.8
Panthers
-1
Seahawks @
Browns
Seahawks
ρ=1.0801
Seahawks*
δ=3.0
Browns
-2½
Chargers @
Jets
Jets
ρ=1.0369
Jets
δ=8.3
Chargers
-1
Texans @
Titans
Titans
ρ=1.0192
Texans*
δ=1.8
Titans
-3
Bears @
Buccaneers
Bears*
ρ=1.0178
Bears*
δ=8.8
Bears
-1

Bye: Bills, Bengals, Patriots, Giants, Eagles, 49ers

Comments:

  • Another week with a lot of narrow lines. Only four games wider than 3½ points.

  • Another likely snoozer for the Sunday night game. I wonder how hard NBC will push for the ability to flex games earlier in the season when their contract comes up for renewal?

  • The Jets have had 3 pretty ugly losses so far, but they've played a tough schedule. The Chargers are 4-1, but with unimpressive wins over weak teams. I'm surprised the Line isn't going with the Jets here, especially at home, and against a team that has to fly coast-to-coast to get to the game.

  • John Beck will reportedly be starting for the Redskins this week, so the Panthers defense may actually be able to carry them to their second win.

  • Tim Tebow and the Brandon Lloyd-less Broncos will pay a visit to the winless Miami Dolphins this week. Hard to imagine that anything except a train-wreck of a game. This is probably also the Dolphins best chance to get a win this season.