Mike Tierney
UNDER 55.5
ARIZONA @ DALLAS | 10/19 | 8:15 PM EDT
9:37 AM
Andy Dalton, stand-in for the injured Dak Prescott, likely means a more cautious offensive approach for Dallas, particularly with the Cowboys’ twin standout OTs sidelined. Arizona has yet to reach an Over all season, in large part because its defense has permitted the fifth fewest points per game. The Cardinals’ offense has been a notch below dynamic, and a rare third consecutive road game could result in sluggishness.
4-2 IN LAST 6 ARI O/U PICKS | +180
UNDER 46
CINCINNATI @ INDIANAPOLIS | 10/18 | 1:00 PM EDT
9:36 AM
Cincy figures to score little, what with QB Joe Burrow under siege lately and the Colts’ unforgiving nature on defense. The unit’s yards yield each game is 26 better than the No. 2 stingiest squad. Completing the case for an Under is Indy’s offensive concerns. QB Philip Rivers is giving off signs of decreased arm power and less awareness in the pocket. The average rush of 3.6 yards ranks ahead of only one team.
3-0 IN LAST 3 IND O/U PICKS | +300
DETROIT -3
DETROIT @ JACKSONVILLE | 10/18 | 1:00 PM EDT
FRI 10/16
With rest, the Lions have covered in seven of their last eight outings. The Jags rush the passer poorly, which should provide oodles of time for QB Matthew Stafford, and he can slice up a defense that ranks last in opponents’ yards per catch. Ace WR Kenny Golladay is rounding into form after his season’s start was delayed by injury. Lay the field goal.
16-7 IN LAST 23 JAC ATS PICKS | +859
4-1-1 IN LAST 6 DET ATS PICKS | +285
L.A. RAMS -3
L.A. RAMS @ SAN FRANCISCO | 10/18 | 8:20 PM EDT
FRI 10/16
Will Jimmy Garoppolo last more than one half? The San Fran QB was yanked last Sunday and could get chased out again by a defense whose 20 sacks is tied for most in the league. The Niners have yielded 18. L.A. has endured three trips to the Eastern time zone, so this commute will feel like a walk down the block. The 49ers are winless at home, with straight-up Ws only against the New York twins. The spread belongs closer to a TD.
17-9 IN LAST 26 LAR ATS PICKS | +701
5-3 IN LAST 8 SF ATS PICKS | +165
DENVER +9
DENVER @ NEW ENGLAND | 10/18 | 1:00 PM EDT
FRI 10/16
Not even Bill Belichick’s coaching playbook contains a master plan for dealing with disruptions related to COVID-19. The latest in a series of stops-and-starts happened Friday, when another positive test resulted in a cancelled practice. The team’s facility has been open just one day this week. QB Cam Newton (COVID-19) is on tap to return but could be rusty. The Broncos welcome back RB Phillip Lindsay (toe) and QB Drew Lock (shoulder) from injury layoffs.
13-6 IN LAST 19 NE ATS PICKS | +638