2018 NFL Week 17 Picks Against The Spread

Rather than Thursday's in the Loo, it's time for NFL Football picks in the toilet.... putting that seat or content down loading time to good use? Recapping our recent adventures in the land of the number...

Post week 13, we had whittled a 13 game deficit down to 2, and were seemingly "back on the block".  Subsequently, a self inflicted case of NOT "taking care of business" plunged us 6 games back. 

In Week 15 we corrected to 9-7 to shave our deficit to 4. In Week 16, we went "back in black" to hit 11-5 and have cut the deficit to ONE game. Where in the world are we?

This week, after 16 weeks and 240 games at 130-108-2, we have passed the Boston Globe's Mr. Volin at 125-105-10, and have pulled almost equal with CBS's Jamey Eisenberg at 131-102-7.

Lest we forget, we also discovered hidden under the MSM sand ... as per the Miami Herald, Greg Cote is 137-96-7. Greg writes of his Week 16 situation... 
A solid 9-7 ATS to carry the Magical Year Of Cote into the final week of the regular season. I mean, I hate to brag (no I don’t), but we have a chance to finish above .700 overall (SU) and we’re pushing .600 vs. the betting line (ATS) — both elite levels. It’s been a dream season.
Last year, on our way to finishing the regular (146-103-7) and post season (151-108-8) as #1 ATS on the Web, post week 16 we were a lofty 135-98-7.  So as we know very well, Mr. Cote is currently running at a blistering pace.

Along those lines... after clawing our way back from 13 games down since Week 9, just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water, you can't even make it past the sand? 

This season, 16 games and then 11 playoff games remain, and we now look up from a 7 game deficit at Mr. Cote. Impossible to catch you say?  In 1969, with 49 to play the Amazing Mets were 10 back, and finished 8 ahead. 

It ain't over till it's over and being sworn to the number and loyal to none, we shall endeavor.  Moving West... since it seems like its the thrill of the fight and we must rise up to the challenge, this weeks theme?



Apropos we think.  Shaking our head in utter disbelief... shall we continue to utilize a double headed wooden nickel in making our selections?  Perhaps...


That's life, that's what all the bookies say, you're ridin high pre game, shot down by late Sunday.... or


Rising up, straight to the top. Had the guts, got the glory. Went the distance, now I'm not going to stop...

Byes: None till Wild Card Week

Early
DAL @ NYG -2.5 LOCK Squawks Up? Eli's B2BL Military Insects recall Wk2 20-13L vs resting rival #4 seed Jerry's Kids
CAR +10 @ NO LOCK Riverboat Down? TripW Pietists meditate vs rival 7L River-Boaters  recall Wk15 12-9L
NYJ @ NE -12.5 #2 or #3? 3-3 Minutemen play for week off vs rival B2BL Darn-old Yets recall Wk12 27-13L
DET @ GB -6.5 Let Down Bowl? Mr. Rodgers Pack recall Wk5 31-23L TripL vs B2BL rival Patty Cats
JAX @ HOU -6 #3 or #6? 1-2 Tex-Ann's play for home field vs 2-2 rival Shag Club recall Wk7 20-7L
ATL @ TB +3 Bye Dirk n Quinny? TripL Winnie Bucs recall Wk6 34-29L 4L vs B2BW rival Praying Birds
MIA @ BUF -3 Frozen Fish? Joshin Buffys recall Wk13 21-17L vs B2BL rival 1-6 Fish out of water

Late

CIN @ PIT -13 #4 w/help or Out? 1-4 Reelers wait n pray vs rival Clueless Lewis Gals recall Wk6 28-21L
OAK @ KC -13 LOCK #1 or #5? B2BL Ma-Homes Chefs vs 2-1 rival MNF retread Chucky Traitors recall Wk13 40-33L 
PHI @ WAS +8.5 #6 w/help or Out? SNF 4of5 road Skins recall Wk13 28-13L vs B2BW mask on rival Philly Foles
CLE +7 @ BAL #4 or Out? SNF B2BW 3of4 away Black Birds recall Wk5 12-9L vs TripW rival spoiler Mayfield Browns
CHI @ MIN -3.5 #2 or #3 and #6 or Out? B2BW Nord Cousins recall Wk11 25-20L vs TripW rival Mack Daddy Paddingtons
LAC -4 @ DEN #5 or #1? MNF TripL Buncos 11-3SU 5-0H vs rival SNF Hey-LA My Bosa's Back Bolts recall Wk11 23-22L
ARZ @ SEA -10.5 LOCK @#3 or Jerry's Kidz? Squawks H1-4 vs TripL rival Desert Rose-n Finches recall Wk4 20-17L
SF @ LAR -6 LOCK #2 or #3? Gurley Ewes need week off and div home vs Paddington's. Rival 2-1 9erz recall Wk7 39-10L


SNF
IND -2.5 @ TEN #6, #3 w/help or Out? SNF 4W Tuxedos recall Wk11 38-10L 0-10SU vs TripW rival New Reich Luck-y Horseshoes

Pick

Fav H10 R2
Dog H2 R2
Home 12; Road 4

Resources


Spread info courtesy of VegasInsiderOddsSharkCovers, and additional matchup info Betonline.

Although the line differs on occasion from the links above, try Jeff Sherman's Twitter feed, as the manager of the Westgate Super Book, he might just know a little sumpin.


Amazingly close to what actually went down... way back on May 8, 2018, CG Technology posted opening betting spreads on weeks 2-16


Weekly "look ahead" lines from the Westgate and FanDuel can be found at The Lines, and a complete list of 2018 look ahead's can be found at the Whale Capper.


Weekly Look Ahead's - by Fairway Jay


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Week 02
Week 01

For excellent insight, we recommend referring to Case Keefer at the Las Vegas Sun, Jamey Eisenberg at CBS, and the Miami Herald's Greg Cote, as they might just know a little sumpin, sumpin.


Stats and ATS (Against The Spread) courtesy of the indispensable Pro Football Reference


Roster and Depth Chart info courtesy of OurLads


Additional stats and graphics courtesy of Sharp Football Stats

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