2012 NFL Future Bets

 Atlanta Falcons- 7-1 Super Bowl Odds- $300

 New England Patriots- 10-1 Super Bowl Odds- $500

 Dallas Cowboys- 20-1 Super Bowl Odds- $200

 Tampa Bay Buccaneers- 100-1 Super Bowl Odds- $100

 Kansas City Chiefs- 100-1 Super Bowl Odds- $100

 Chicago Bears- 10-1 NFC Odds- $200

 New York Giants- 10-1 NFC Odds- $100

 New England Patriots- 5-1 AFC Odds- $200

 Pittsburgh Steelers- 12-1 AFC Odds- $200

 Cincinnati Bengals- 25-1 AFC Odds- $100

Total Spent- $1,900

NFL Week 4 Predictions

  Cleveland at Baltimore (-12.5, O/U 40.5)
     Coming off a big win over New England, I expect the Ravens to come out with a lot of energy given that they are playing in front of their home crowd. Cleveland's defense will keep them remotely close, at least to cover the spread.
Baltimore 21-10
Spread: Cleveland (400)
O/U: Under (300)


  Carolina at Atlanta (-7.5, O/U 48.5)
     Carolina, as exhibited by their performance against the Giants in week three, have some problems going up against the league's better offense's. Couple that with the way Atlanta has been playing defense and I see a high scoring game going the Falcon's way late as Atlanta moves to 4-0.
Atlanta 38-27
Spread: Atlanta (700)
O/U: Over (400)

  New England at Buffalo (+3.5, O/U 50.5)
     The Bills defense hasn't shown me anything thus far in 2012. That's good news for a Patriots team that very easily could be 3-0. New England plays sharp for four quarters, swiftly defeating the Bills to move to 2-2.
New England 28-17
Spread: New England (1000)
O/U: Under (500)

  Minnesota at Detroit (-4, O/U 48.5)
     Detroit looked erratic once again in week three. Now they are an early must win situation to avoid plunging into a two game hole within the division. Detroit has yet to find a way to play solid defense for 60 minutes and with Christian Ponder and the Vikings coming into town, I expect them to run the ball well with Adrian Peterson and exploit Detroit's weakness's in the secondary. Minnesota moves to 3-1 and Detroit slides to a disappointing 1-3.
Minnesota 27-23
Spread: Minnesota (300)
O/U: Over (300)

  San Diego at Kansas City (+1.5, O/U 44.5)
     Kansas City avoided an 0-3 start thanks to an exceptional performance from Jamaal Charles. Now will the Kansas City defense that I expected to be elite step up? At Arrowhead Stadium, a place that haunts Phillip Rivers after last season's late game miscue, the Chiefs will scrape together a win to head to 2-2.
Kansas City 24-21
Spread: Kansas City (500)
O/U: Over (100)

  Seattle at St. Louis (-3, O/U 39)
     After watching Sam Bradford tuck the ball and take sacks last week against Chicago, I don't see many things changing against Seattle this week. Though I believe these are two of the more unpredictable teams in the league right now, I'll bank on Seattle carrying some momentum off of Monday Night's bizarre win to move to 3-1 behind another stellar defensive performance.
Seattle 17-13
Spread: Seattle (200)
O/U: Under (300)

  San Francisco at New York (+4, O/U 41.5)
     The 49ers were surprised last week in Minnesota. But against the Jets this week, they will face an erratic quarterback with no running game to support him along with a defense that will be without their best player who shuts down nearly half the field in Darrelle Revis. All 49ers in the Meadowlands.
San Francisco 27-0
Spread: San Francisco (1000)
O/U: Under (500)

  Tennessee at Houston (-12, O/U 44.5)
    Houston faced their first test of the week in Denver last week and passed. Now they face a Titans team with little running game and a mercurial quarterback in Jake Locker who has flashes of brilliance and moments of ineptitude. I'll predict that the Titans have a few more tricks up their sleeve from last week, allowing them to capitalize on some uncharacteristic miscues by the host Texans. Tennessee shocks the Texans in overtime.
Tennessee 33-27 OT
Spread: Tennessee (300)
O/U: Over (300)

  Oakland at Denver (-7, O/U 48.5)
     Denver is in an early season, must win if they want to have a smoother path for the next five or six weeks game. They are playing a Raiders team that hasn't been sharp defensively and has been inconsistent offensively. Denver must step up at home to move to 2-2 and I believe they will do so in a convincing manner.
Denver 29-17
Spread: Denver (500)
O/U: Under (100)

  Miami at Arizona (-5, O/U 40.5)
     The Cardinals are flying high early in 2012 and on paper, it looks like they should start the season about 5 or 6-0. Not so fast! The Miami Dolphins are playing passionate football and against a Cardinals offense ready to come back down to earth and a Arizona defense that might be getting a little too cocky, Miami figures out a way to stay in the game and take a late lead to shock Arizona.
Miami 21-19
Spread: Miami (400)
O/U: Under (300)

  Cincinnati at Jacksonville (+1, O/U 44.5)
     I like the way Cincinnati has bounced back after a brutal loss in Baltimore week one. The Bengals and Jaguars played in a tight affair last year and I expect it to be somewhat similar this year. Both defenses will keep their teams in the game, but ultimately it will be Andy Dalton and A.J. Green finding each other in crucial moments in the fourth quarter to give Cincinnati the win.
Cincinnati 24-17
Spread: Cincinnati (700)
O/U: Under (200)

  New Orleans at Green Bay (-7.5, O/U 53)
     How about another shocker. New Orleans is 0-3, but they are not very far away from being 1-2, or even 2-1 for that matter. They need to correct a few minor things, yes, but so does Green Bay. The Packers have struggled to protect Aaron Rodgers and it has put him out of synch with his receivers. New Orleans puts all hands on deck and defeats Green Bay to put both teams at surprising 1-3 records.
New Orleans 34-29
Spread: New Orleans (200)
O/U: Over (400)

  Washington at Tampa Bay (-2, O/U 47.5)
     I've been very impressed with Tampa Bay, even though they are only 1-2. Their defense is aggressive and has a lot of fight in them. Against RGIII this week, they will continue to pound and harass for the entire afternoon, potentially enticing a few turnovers from the Redskins offense just like they have to the last three quarterbacks they've faced. Josh Freeman comes through when the Bucs need him to, giving the Buccaneers the win.
Tampa Bay 30-18
Spread: Tampa Bay (700)
O/U: Over (200)

  New York at Philadelphia (-2.5, O/U 47.5)
     I see a major issue for the Eagles this Sunday Night- protecting Michael Vick. Against Arizona, the Eagles O-line had no answer for the pressure by the Cardinals. I expect the Giants to be able to have similar success, causing Philadelphia to play from behind for the entire night. The Giants hold on late and advance to 3-1.
New York 24-22
Spread: New York (400)
O/U: Under (200)

  Chicago at Dallas (-3.5, O/U 42)
     Very interesting Monday Night matchup in Dallas. Two of the league's better defenses square off against two opposing the offenses that are as unpredictable as they come. One big factor in this game is the health of Matt Forte. We saw last week how shaky things were for the Bears without Forte in the backfield. Dallas's defense should have success forcing a couple turnovers and the Cowboys offense, as long as they are able to stave off Julius Peppers and the Bears pass rush, should be able to move the ball consistently against the Bears.
Dallas 20-17
Spread: Chicago (200)
O/U: Under (200)

Total Spent: 11,800

Week 4: 7-8
Week 3: 7-9
Week 2: 11-5
Week 1: 11-5
Total: 36-27
Week 4: +4000
Week 3: -1300
Week 2: -1000
Week 1: +200
Season Total: +2900
Total Spent: 51,800
Total Won/Lost Spent: 54,700

NFL Week 3 Predictions

  New York at Carolina (+1.5, O/U 47.5)
     The Giants defense has been a little shaky early in the season and I believe they might be facing one of the better offenses in the league in this Thursday Night showdown. Carolina will need a great defensive effort, which they will get with the absences of Hakeem Nicks and Ahmad Bradshaw for the Giants.
Carolina 27-22
Spread: Carolina (400)
O/U: Over (400)

  St. Louis at Chicago (-7.5, O/U 43)
     The Rams have been an early surprise thus far in the season while Chicago looks to rebound after a dismal performance at Green Bay. St. Louis has looked improved defensively and more competent offensively, but I believe at Soldier Field this week, Chicago will look to bounce back with a decisive win over the Rams.
Chicago 27-17
Spread: Chicago (300)
O/U: Over (200)

  Buffalo at Cleveland (+2.5, O/U 44)
     Buffalo got a much needed win over Kansas City last week and I think they will build off of a stellar defensive performance this week against Cleveland. Buffalo wins in a tight game.
Buffalo 20-14
Spread: Buffalo (400)
O/U: Under (400)

  Tampa Bay at Dallas (-7.5, O/U 46)
     Dallas had a major letdown in Seattle last week which means they will need to get their act together if they are going to beat a surprisingly good Buccaneers team. Tampa Bay is very aggressive and if the Bucs set the tone in today's game, Dallas will be playing catchup all day long. Tampa Bay pulls out a victory in Dallas.
Tampa Bay 30-24
Spread: Tampa Bay (700)
O/U: Over (400)

  Detroit at Tennessee (+3.5, O/U 47.5)
     I feel this could be the week where Detroit breaks out and has a convincing win. I also feel that this could be a game where Jake Locker takes a step forward and leads the charge in shocking Detroit. Something's got to give here, so I'll go with the slightly more consistent quarterback in Matthew Stafford to lead the Lions to a win.
Detroit 24-20
Spread: Detroit (300)
O/U: Under (400)

  Jacksonville at Indianapolis (-3.5, O/U 43)

     One of my bold predictions this year was that Indianapolis will make the playoffs as a wild card team. This prediction will take another step towards fulfilling itself when Indianapolis pulls out a victory over Jacksonville behind a strong defensive effort late to hold off Maurice Jones-Drew and the Jags.
Indianapolis 21-17
Spread: Indianapolis (500)
O/U: Under (400)

  New York at Miami (+3.5, O/U 41)
     The Jets will benefit from the return of Darrelle Revis. Revis will anchor a very good Jets secondary that will force at least two Ryan Tannehill interceptions. New York wins to move to 2-1.
New York 17-3
Spread: New York (900)
O/U: Under (500)

  San Francisco at Minnesota (+7.5, O/U 42)
     The 49ers have been the NFL's most impressive team through the first two weeks of the season. In the Metrodome today, the 49ers will once again use a balanced attack to keep the Vikings at bay for the entire afternoon.
San Francisco 24-10
Spread: San Francisco (900)
O/U: Under (500)

  Kansas City at New Orleans (-8.5, O/U 53)
     The Saints will avoid an 0-3 start because they are at the Super Dome today. But it will be close because Jamaal Charles will pick apart the weak New Orleans defense.
New Orleans 31-24
Spread: Kansas City (300)
O/U: Over (200)

  Cincinnati at Washington (-3.5, O/U 50)
     Robert Griffin III is the real deal through two weeks of the season. But unfortunately, his home debut will be spoiled by Cincinnati. The Bengals struggled against an aggressive defense in week one against the Ravens. A normally aggressive Washington defense will suffer without Ryan Kerrigan and Brian Orakpo in the lineup today, allowing Cincinnati to squeak out a victory.
Cincinnati 24-21
Spread: Cincinnati (400)
O/U: Under (100)

  Philadelphia at Arizona (+4.5, O/U 42.5)
     This game will be a low scoring affair because one, the Arizona defense is terrific and should capitalize against a turnover prone Eagles team and two, the Cardinals are weak offensively while the Eagles have looked terrific defensively. The Cardinals will have trouble scoring in this one, allowing the Eagles to move to 3-0.
Philadelphia 16-6
Spread: Philadelphia (600)
O/U: Under (500)

  Atlanta at San Diego (-2.5, O/U 47.5)
     The Chargers are a very quiet 2-0. They haven't been tested like they should be today by Matt Ryan and the Falcons, but I believe the Chargers are up to the task. I believe Phillip Rivers has returned to his previous stature as a border line elite quarterback and with Rivers playing like that, the Chargers are a contender in the AFC. Furthermore, Atlanta is coming off a big win over Denver on Monday Night, so it is a short week along with a cross country flight. San Diego prevails.
San Diego 30-23
Spread: San Diego (300)
O/U: Over (300)

  Houston at Denver (+1.5, O/U 44.5)
     If Peyton Manning couldn't solve the Atlanta defense, how will he fair against the best defense in the AFC? Not only will Manning and the Denver offense need to figure out ways to score, Denver's defense must get off the field and not allow Houston to use it's balanced attack to beat them. Since I can't see both of these things happening in order for Denver to win, I'll take Houston.
Houston 27-19
Spread: Houston (600)
O/U: Over (200)

  Pittsburgh at Oakland (+4.5, O/U 45)
     I've picked Oakland the last two weeks and I'm going to pick them against today. Pittsburgh is without it's two main stars on defense, Troy Polamalu and James Harrison and I think sooner or later, that will hurt them in a game. Carson Palmer shows a few flashes of brilliance today while Darren McFadden has a big day to lead Oakland to it's first victory.
Oakland 28-24
Spread: Oakland (200)
O/U: Over (300)

  New England at Baltimore (-2.5, O/U 50)
     Last week against Philadelphia, the Eagles had no trouble moving the football against the Ravens normally outstanding defense. A few turnovers plagued the Eagles, though they won the football game, from scoring more points than they did. If New England protects the ball today, which will be up to Tom Brady, then the loss of Aaron Hernandez will not be a huge impact. I have a hunch that New England gets back on track today against Baltimore in a close contest.
New England 23-19
Spread: New England (100)
O/U: Under (500)

  Green Bay at Seattle (+3.5, O/U 45)
     Many think that Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay offense will automatically get back on track against the Seahawks. Not so fast! The Seahawks have an elite secondary as we saw against Dallas last week and in front of their home crowd, the Packers will not have it easy by any means. The key to this game will be the Seahawks blocking Clay Mathews, which should be vital for Russell Wilson, Marshawn Lynch and the 'Hawks offense if they want to score consistently. I'm taking the Seahawks in the major upset.
Seattle 25-23
Spread: Seattle (500)
O/U: Over (200)

Total Spent: 13,200

Week 2: 11-5
Week 1: 11-5
Total: 22-10
Week 2: -1000
Week 1: +200
Season Total: -800
Total Spent: $26,100
Total Won/Lost: $25,300