Mr. 2-1 is back for week 14 of the NFL season. I had a lot of trouble going through these games. When I do these picks I really just go with my gut. My gut is tied to my eyeballs and I watch a decent amount of football. I’ve never really been into the trends, and it’s paid off for the most part so far this season. This week my eyeballs and my gut had some issues. None of the lines Vegas has put out this week make me say, “definitely going this way or that on this game.” I guess we can just hope for the best this week! As always Pigskin Picks brought to you by the all-new Bet Parx Casino & Sportsbook App. New users get your first bet risk free up to $750. Go to Bet Parx.com. Must be 21. Gambling problem, call 1800 Gambler.
Last Week’s Record – 2-1. Overall Record – 14-8.
Minnesota @ Detroit (DET -1 ½)
It’s weird to say this, but the Lions are playing for their playoff lives right now. The Vikings are in. They might be the first team to clinch their division, but it’s not happening Sunday. The Lions are suddenly fully healthy on offense, just in time for a leaky Minnesota defense to come swing by Ford Field. The Vikings barely held on against the Jets last week. They’re definitely the better team, but Detroit needs this game more than Minnesota. Detroit covers the 1 ½.
Pick: Detroit – 1.5
Chiefs @ Broncos (KC -9 ½)
All the Chiefs need to do to win this game is “Let Russ Cook”. If they do that he’ll be boiling hot dogs in milk by halftime. Denver still has a good defense, but boy does their offense blow. 2nd road game in a row for the Chiefs, but that doesn’t matter as they just overpower this Broncos defense and cover the big number 9 ½.
Pick: Kansas City -9.5
Eagles @ Giants (PHL -6 ½)
I do not like the New York Giants. I do not like them at a bar, I do not like them in a car. I do not like them at my house, I do not like them in a blouse! I do not like them because they ruined a 5-leg parlay last week when they tied 20-20 when I only needed someone to win in OT to cover the 40.5 over I took. The Giants keep it tight for a decent amount of this game, but eventually the better team pulls away a bit late. Eagles cover the 6 ½.
Pick: Eagles – 6.5
Go Birds!
