NFL Picks Week 2: Last-Minute Predictions Against the Spread

Week 2 of the NFL season is a few short hours from kicking off in earnest.

There are 14 games on the slate today, which is a ton of action for bettors.

If you are an inexperienced sports wagerer or just a veteran shark looking for a way to lean in the second week, take a look at these three picks.

They are the three biggest locks I have identified against the spread and have a great chance of making you some money.

*Home team in CAPS, point spreads via ScoresAndOdds.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers +7 at NEW YORK GIANTS

The Buccaneers are built to beat teams like the G-Men.

They rely on a tough rushing game that pounds the ball no matter the circumstance and never abandons it for the pass.

In Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers, starting QB Josh Freeman threw for just 16 yards in the entire second half.

The Giants rely on their pass rush to shut other teams down and make their lives miserable, but the Bucs will not be fazed. 

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS -14 vs. Arizona Cardinals

Kevin Kolb and his 3-6 record as the Cardinals' starter will be heading into Foxboro to take on the Patriots.

That imperfect record will soon have yet another blemish after the Pats destroy the Cardinals by three or more touchdowns.

New England is 5-0 against the spread in the lasting five meetings between these two squads (going 2-0 at home) and is looking to continue its dominance of the NFL with another easy win over a mediocre squad.

Expect the Pats to win this big and the score to get out of hand quickly.

 

Houston Texans -7 vs. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

Blaine Gabbert just doesn’t have what it takes to lead this Jags squad past an elite team like the Texans.

The second-year starter still doesn’t quite have a grasp of what elite signal-callers in the NFL do, and he is too prone to mistakes.

The Texans live off mistakes, forcing turnovers and getting to the QB. It’s going to be a long day for Gabbert. 

Expect Arian Foster, Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson to take advantage once the ball is back with the offense.