2018 Annual Recap NFL Picks Against The Spread

Last year, we were NUMBER ONE on the web picking all NFL games against the spread (ATS), regular (146-103-7) and including playoffs we finished (151-108-8).

Drum roll please, once again, 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 this years exploits in the land of the number... 

Since Week 9, we vaporized a THIRTEEN game deficit to pass Boston Globe Ben Volin @ 139-117-11; NOLA.com Jim Derry @ 143-115-9; and CBS Jamey Eisenberg @ 145-115-7.

After Week 15, we discovered that we were NINE back of someone hidden under the ever shifting MSM "expert" tracking sand (much like moi).  After 20 weeks and 267 games, as per the Miami Herald, Greg Cote finished 149-111-7.


Holding to last weeks Simply The Best theme we showed no fear in being contrarian by selecting the Rams over the Patriots.  Can't win em all, and a
fter going 7-4 in these playoffs, where in the world are we now?  

Having passed the rest of the pack @ 147-118-2, in six weeks said nine game deficit was slashed to one and finishes at the number two, as we do.  Kudos to Mr. Cote for being #1 ATS this year.  We don't have a problem with not going back to back, why?

Our 2 year totals 298-226-10 in picking ALL 534 games against the spread surpasses all experts, touts, pundits, analysts, etc. and its not even remotely close.  Following up on this season's weekly musical chase themes...

Reflecting not one, but two amazing comebacks from seemingly insurmountable deficits, an unparalleled two year record and the long and winding road involved... our final theme for this season?




Apropos we think, and for those who don't, take it from the composer...
It’s a sad song because it’s all about the unattainable; the door you never quite reach. This is the road that you never get to the end of. - Paul McCartney
Shaking our head in utter disbelief... next season 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 

The long and winding road that leads to your door, will never disappear
I've seen that road before, it always leads me here, leads me to your door

Thanks for coming along for the ride. More to come next year? Stay tuned, no flippin and have a Happy Valentine's Day on the 'morrow.

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.

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

Disclaimer

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