Prisco’s NFL Week 8 picks: Vikings upset Cowboys, defense lifts Saints over Buccaneers

It lastly occurred. I had a great NFL week selecting video games in all three phases, straight up, in opposition to the unfold and with my Greatest Bets on the Pick Six Podcast.

I went 9-4 straight up, 8-5 ATS and 4-2 with my Greatest Bets. That ups my season data to 66-47 straight up, 57-47-3 ATS and 22-22 with my Greatest Bets.

It is time to get again on observe in a giant method with the Greatest Bets. As for my total ATS picks, I began robust and pale quick with losers within the Sunday and Monday evening video games.

Let’s hope the new streak retains going and that Halloween weekend would not flip these picks right into a scary mess. 

Newest Odds:

Arizona Cardinals
-6.5

That is the sport of the week. The 2 groups are a mixed 13-1 and the winner can stake the declare as the perfect within the NFC. This needs to be an offensive shootout as each defenses could have points slowing the opposite staff’s quarterback. In the long run, I feel being at house in a brief week will give the Cardinals the sting. The influence of doubtless not having Davante Adams might be an excessive amount of to beat for the Packers. 

Decide: Cardinals 31, Packers 26

Newest Odds:

New York Jets
+10

The Bengals are coming off a formidable victory final week as Joe Burrow is rolling and the protection is enjoying nicely. They get a drop down in competitors going through the Jets, who will not have Zach Wilson. There is perhaps a letdown early for Cincinnati, however the Bengals will dominate within the second half. 

Decide: Bengals 31, Jets 13

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Newest Odds:

Indianapolis Colts
+1

It is a large sport by way of the division. The Titans beat the Colts earlier this yr at house, however this Colts group is way improved from that staff. However I nonetheless assume the Tennessee run sport might be an excessive amount of for the Indianapolis protection. Derrick Henry comes up large because the Titans take a stronghold on the division. 

Decide: Titans 23, Colts 17

Newest Odds:

Houston Texans
+14.5

The Rams did not play nicely in beating the Lions final week. This week, they get one other of the league’s backside groups within the Texans. Houston is not even competing anymore. The Rams will come into Houston and roll in a giant victory as Matt Stafford lights that protection up. 

Decide: Rams 36, Texans 14

Newest Odds:

Cleveland Browns
-3.5

That is large sport contained in the division, however the Browns might be with out Baker Mayfield. Meaning it is much more urgent that they run the ball. They’ve completed all of it yr, however the Steelers run protection is strong. The Browns protection performed higher in opposition to the Broncos and I feel that carries over. Browns take it with Case Keenum at quarterback. 

Decide: Browns 27, Steelers 21

Newest Odds:

Detroit Lions
+3.5

The Eagles are enjoying consecutive highway video games, which is a problem. They did not look good on the highway in opposition to the Raiders. The Lions are coming off a tricky loss to the Rams. They performed nicely, however I feel the Eagles are nonetheless the higher staff. Jalen Hurts will bounce again and play nicely. 

Decide: Eagles 28, Lions 23

Newest Odds:

Chicago Bears
+3.5

These two groups are actually struggling, particularly on the quarterback place. That makes this have the look of a defensive battle. The most important mismatch is the 49ers entrance in opposition to the Bears offensive line. I feel Nick Bosa and firm drive some takeaways, which results in quick fields. 49ers win it. 

Decide: 49ers 22, Bears 17

Newest Odds:

Atlanta Falcons
-3

The Panthers and Falcons are moving into reverse instructions with the Falcons successful two straight, whereas the Panthers have misplaced 4 straight video games. Atlanta has performed nicely on offense this season, whereas the Panthers are struggling on that facet of the ball. Atlanta continues streaking. Falcons take it. 

Decide: Falcons 27, Panthers 20

Newest Odds:

Buffalo Payments
-13.5

The Payments are coming off a bye after a tricky loss to the Titans, whereas the Dolphins are on a six-game shedding streak. The Payments beat the Dolphins earlier this season when Tua Tagovailoa was knocked from the sport. He is again, but it surely will not matter. Buffalo will get again on observe. 

Decide: Payments 33, Dolphins 17

Newest Odds:

Los Angeles Chargers
-5.5

That is lengthy journey in opposition to a staff coming off a bye for the Patriots. That is all the time a problem, but it surely’s even more durable going through a great Chargers staff that misplaced the final day out. I feel the Chargers and Justin Herbert will bounce again from that loss and play nicely right here. Chargers take it and canopy. 

Decide: Chargers 30, Patriots 20

Newest Odds:

Seattle Seahawks
-3

The Jaguars are coming off their bye after successful for the primary time two weeks in the past. Seattle is in the midst of a free fall with out Russell Wilson. However it is a robust journey for a younger staff in a tricky place to play. The Seahawks get a much-needed victory. 

Decide: Seahawks 23, Jaguars 17

Washington Soccer Staff (+3) at Denver Broncos 

Newest Odds:

Denver Broncos
-3

Each these groups have had main points as of late. The Broncos have offensive points, however in addition they have a ton of accidents on protection now. Washington performed higher on protection final week in opposition to the Packers, which is an efficient signal. I feel that may proceed right here. Washington wins in an upset. 

Decide: Washington 23, Denver 17

Newest Odds:

New Orleans Saints
+5

It is a traditional matchup of the Tampa Bay offense in opposition to the Saints protection. The Saints beat the Bucs twice within the common season final yr, however the Bucs received in New Orleans within the playoffs. This crowd might be lots totally different, making it much more of a problem. I feel Jameis Winston will get revenge on his outdated staff due to the protection. Saints win it outright. 

Decide: Saints 26, Bucs 20

Newest Odds:

Minnesota Vikings
+2.5

Each groups are coming off a bye, so they are going to be rested. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott wanted the remaining along with his injured calf, so he needs to be good to go. The Vikings have performed strong soccer the previous two video games, however it is a large step up in competitors. Look for lots of factors on this one, however I’ll go along with a home-team upset. 

Decide: Vikings 28, Cowboys 27

Newest Odds:

Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
-10

This needs to be a get-right sport for the Chiefs. The protection is not good, but it surely’s the poor play of the offense that has shocked some. This might be their time to get it circled. Patrick Mahomes has struggled these days, however he will not on this one. Chiefs large. 

Decide: Chiefs 33, Giants 16