Wednesday, October 10, 2012

NFL Week 6 Picks

GameAPRSRSLine
Raiders @
Falcons
Falcons
ρ=1.4177
Falcons
δ=23.1
Falcons
-9
Bills @
Cardinals
Cardinals
ρ=1.2888
Cardinals
δ=18.5
Cardinals
-4½
Bengals @
Browns
Bengals
ρ=1.2539
Bengals*
δ=6.0
Bengals
-1
Steelers @
Titans
Steelers*
ρ=1.1902
Steelers*
δ=10.8
Steelers
-5
Giants @
49ers
49ers
ρ=1.1731
49ers
δ=11.4
49ers
-5
Packers @
Texans
Texans
ρ=1.1707
Texans
δ=3.9
Texans
-3½
Vikings @
Redskins
Vikings
ρ=1.1540
Vikings*
δ=8.0
Redskins
-1½
Chiefs @
Buccaneers
Buccaneers
ρ=1.1485
Buccaneers
δ=9.5
Buccaneers
-3
Broncos @
Chargers
Broncos
ρ=1.1412
Broncos*
δ=9.2
Chargers
-1
Cowboys @
Ravens
Ravens
ρ=1.1046
Ravens
δ=3.7
Ravens
-3½
Rams @
Dolphins
Rams*
ρ=1.0809
Rams*
δ=7.4
Dolphins
-3
Lions @
Eagles
Eagles
ρ=1.0429
Lions*
δ=3.7
Eagles
-4½
Colts @
Jets
Colts*
ρ=1.0229
Colts*
δ=5.6
Jets
-3
Patriots @
Seahawks
Patriots*
ρ=1.0215
Patriots*
δ=2.2
Patriots
-3½

Bye: Jaguars, Saints, Bears, Panthers

Comments:

  • This is the first game since the 2010 playoffs the Packers haven't been favored by the line.

  • The Bills @ Cardinals game feels like one the Cardinals could run away with, especially if they get some scores on defense and special teams.

  • The Giants could have a tough time this week. They needed overtime (and a couple recovered fumbles) to beat the 49ers in the playoffs last season, and the 49ers seem to be much improved since then.

  • Colts over the Jets is an interesting upset pick. Even with Revis out, the Jets' defensive problems have been more with rushing than passing. I wonder if the Colts will be willing to go with a more run-heavy game plan to try to exploit that?