NFL Picks

The line has Philadelphia favored by 3 over Arizona, versus the more realistic line that should make the Eagles –8. By all things objective the Eagles should be the pick here. But this is the play offs and a whole new season. The Eagles impressed a lot of people by beating the defending World Champs but it was the Cardinals that embarrassed their opponent in an impressive fashion.

The game hinges on Donavan McNabb who simply didn’t look all that good in his last victory. Kurt Warner and company have become whole new animals in the last half of the season and much less likely for the big meltdown. On a subjective basis, I rather go with hungry and consistent over erratic anytime. The pick here is the Cardinals.

The real game of the day is in the afternoon and the victor here will be the eventual Champs. The line is Pittsburgh –5 and I make the Ravens –1. A BEST BET during the regular season but, like I said above, this is a new season. During their two regular season meetings Pittsburgh won both games by a combined total of 7 points making the five-point spread a bit of nonsense. It’s strictly a money line and no reflection of the game’s potential. I picked the Ravens to go all the way a few weeks ago and nothing’s going to change my mind now. Admittedly, if they were playing anybody else they’d be a mortal lock. The addition of giving them five points makes this irresistible. Loading up on the Ravens is the thing to do.

posted by PONUSJOE  # 10:34 AM