WILDCARD WEEKEND 2010 - NFL Predictions

PHI +4: Philly seems to play better when everyone is against them.  They lose when they're supposed to win and vice versa. While i think Romo is on fire and may win SU, he still hasn't won a playoff game. In the dust of the shut out, Vegas is giving out an extra point above the key number, i'll grab the points. Score: Eagles 24-Cowboys 18 (4 units).

PHI/DAL Under 45: offenses are explosive, but i'll take the running game to keep under the number. (3 units)

PHI ML  +170:  The Boys will be overconfident and the Eagle focused, especially after last week. I'll bite and go for the SU win. (3 units).

NE -3: OK, so I flip flopped twice so far, but now i pulled the trigger, i can't bet against the PATs at home. The Ravens are 3-4 ATS on the road while New England is 8-0 at home. In bad weather, Brady is the top cold-weather QB in the league.  Because of the weather, i'll take the UNDER too. Score: Patriots 28-Ravens 10 (3 units on side and total)

GB +2.5: based solely on the Defensive Hog Index, it's been on a winning streak the past few years, who am i to argue against that trend. What scares me is that Arizona seen everything the Packers had to offer, while the Pack didn't see any tricks from Whisenhunt's sleep walking team.  Why should Arizona show their hand before the playoffs? The public is remembering the blowout and is pounding the Pack to the tune of 90%. That's an immediate red flag for me. Also. how tiring is it to fly across the country 3 times in 7 days? I don't know, but that's what Green Bay will be doing.... i'm just sayin. Score: Packers 24-Cardinals 14 (3 units).

GB/ARI UNDER: Packer D will keep the Cardinal scoring low. The Cards have had 6-7 of their last games on the Under. (3 units).

CIN -2.5: line down to 2.5 from 4, time to pull the trigger. People are overreacting to Sunday night blow out, giving the Jets way too much credit when the Bungholes didn't even show up. Benson's, DT Peko and LE Geathers are back.  Sanchez most likely be victimized in a hostile playoff atmosphere. I don't trust rookie Sanchez on the road for his first playoff game. A different speed and a different world than last week, so I think Bengals win. The Bengals have a tendency of playing down to their competition and have had troubles this last month. With C. Benson returning and 85 hobbling, it'll be a different team than last week.  Score: Bengals 18-Jets 10 (5 units).

CIN/NYJ Under 34: Jet defense and cold weather.