NFL FOOTBALL PICKS ATS - FREE WEEKLY EXPERT PREDICTIONS

Given the Bears' recent defensive form and home-field advantage, along with the potential for turnovers and the motivation to perform well against a division rival, there are solid reasons to believe the Bears can cover the spread against the Detroit Lions.

Philadelphia is coming off a poor performance last time out, albeit against a darn good team. Normally, we would consider the Eagles good candidates for a bounce-back effort next time out. However, we have some concerns about this team, such as its ability to run the ball without the quarterback and on defense.

Meanwhile, the Cowboys rank 5th in the League in total offense and, even with last week’s numbers, 3rd in total defense. Also, Dallas owns the better performance against common opponents, and they basically out-played the Eagles five weeks ago. We like the Cowboys for Sunday night.

Pittsburgh’s playing to stay in the playoff race, while New England is basically half a team. Also, we give the Steelers the edge in the QB match-up with Trubisky over Zappe. Plus, Pittsburgh’s got playmaker TJ Watt on defense. And the Steelers might be primed for a bounce-back effort this week following a poor performance last week. We’re playing Pittsburgh on Thursday night, minus the points.

Kansas City gets the check-mark at QB, although we like Love and on defense. Also, the Chiefs own a much better performance against common opponents. Also, KC is the healthier squad. How’s Green Bay going to run the ball? And playing on the road, keep the line on this game below seven. We like Kansas City for Sunday night, minus the points.

Given the Bengals' strengthened receiving corps and the Jaguars' offensive consistency, as well as potential vulnerabilities in the Bengals' secondary, this game presents a strong case for going over the total.

Considering these factors and the Lions’ dynamic offense against a Saints team missing key offensive weapons, Detroit is well-positioned to not only win but also cover the spread. Take the Lions -4.5.

Given the Panthers' offensive struggles and the Buccaneers' ability to contain teams with weaker passing attacks, this matchup has strong potential to go under the total.

Looking at all the angles, it's hard to bet against a Dallas team that's clicking on all cylinders, especially when they’re up against a Seattle team that’s struggling to find consistency. Our savvy pick is to go with the Cowboys, laying the points on Thursday night. It’s not just a bet; it's a statement!

Considering these factors included in the preview , the Bears, led by a rejuvenated Justin Fields and facing a Vikings team with a new quarterback, have a solid chance to cover the spread and possibly secure a win.

Cincinnati's Struggles in Divisional Games: The Bengals have not fared well within the division, both SU and ATS, which could continue against a division rival like Pittsburgh. Their performance against conference opponents suggests potential vulnerabilities that Pittsburgh could exploit.

Considering Baltimore’s overall performance, especially against common opponents, and their balanced offensive and defensive play, we lean towards Baltimore covering the spread in Sunday night's matchup.

The Browns' pass defense and rush will be a nightmare for the Broncos offensive line. Take the Cleveland Browns

San Francisco ranks 3rd in the League in total offense and 5th in defense; Seattle ranks 18th in offense and 23rd in defense. The 49ers are also the healthier team, which is becoming more important each week. Finally, San Fran beat the Seahawks three times last season by an average score of 30-14. Sounds about right to us. We’re giving the points Thursday night with the ‘Niners.

The lines maker is begging for Packers action, setting this line at Detroit -8.5. I'm not biting. Look for Detroit to have a big game on the ground and Goff to clean up the INTs. Take the Lions to cover the spread, winning by double digits.

The public opinion on this game is pretty close,and the line suggests that the linesmaker is looking for the Chiefs' money. Typically that would make this a no-play, but as I pointed out there are some reasons to back Kansas City and with the spread under 3, that's where my money is landing. 

Despite its recent success, Minnesota is a team with a journeyman at QB and a depleted receiving corps. The Vikings are also averaging only 86 yards per game on the ground. Meanwhile, Denver is showing it’s a better team than the one that started so poorly this season. QB Wilson is sharper, the running game is producing 129 YPG over the last month-plus, and the defense is improving. We’re betting the Broncos Sunday night.

The Bills have suffered a slew of injuries on the defensive side of the ball, but remember this is the Jets with Zach Zach Wilson behind center. Take the Under

Baltimore owns the better running game in this match-up, and the better defense, and that’s almost enough for us right there. Also, the Ravens own the much better performance against common opponents. We're almost surprised the spread on this game isn't three points higher. We're betting on Baltimore Thursday night.

In line with our NFL betting theory that teams often bounce back after a down week, and vice versa, we're predicting a comeback for the Jets after last week's poor performance. The Raiders, although coming off a win, are viewed as likely to experience a letdown. Our bet is on the Jets for this Sunday night's game.

The Ravens won the earlier matchup 28-3 but that was with D. Thompson-Robinson as the QB for the Browns. They have starter Deshaun Watson back at QB now and that's a big step up. They did give up 28 points, but two of their TD drives were 10-yard and 38-yard drives. The four previous matches between these clubs were decided by six or fewer points. Take the Browns +6.5