NFL Predictions Week 2: 2 Guaranteed Wins Against The Spread

Shhhh…don’t tell Vegas, but there are two games on which the spread is waaaay off. The public has been slow to catch on, and I’m here to give you the opportunity to cash in on these bets before the spread jumps.

Strongly consider a play on these two matchups.

(Spreads courtesy of Covers.com) 

Buffalo Bills -3 vs. Oakland Raiders

The Bills looked much better than expected in Week 1, and this may be the start of something special. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick was the highest-rated QB of Week 1, and he looks every bit like a better-than-average QB in this league (an incredible achievement for Buffalo).

The same can’t be said for the Raiders QB Jason Campbell. Oakland won their first game despite Campbell’s efforts to give it away. He threw for a grand total of 105 yards with not even a sniff of a downfield throw.

Without the opportunity to throw deep, there will be a huge limitation on what the Raiders can do.

Factor in a west coast team traveling to the east for an early start and it’s very hard to imagine the Raiders putting up any more than 14 points.

With only a field-goal difference, take the well-rounded and well-rested team .

Trends

Bills are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.

Bills are 7-2 ATS in their last nince vs. AFC.

Bills are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five home games.

Washington Redskins -3.5 vs. Arizona Cardinals

The Redskins are for real.

Their defense is one of the best units in the league and their offense is better than you think. QB Rex Grossman isn’t afraid to throw down the field, and has the weapons to do so in Santana Moss, Anthony Armstrong and Jabar Gaffney.

Consider the revenge factor for RB Tim Hightower, and this Redskins offense should run all over the horrible Cardinals defense.

QB Kevin Kolb looked better than average against a horrendous Carolina defense. The Redskins secondary is very hard to throw on with DeAngelo Hall lurking, particularly if the injured LaRon Landry plays. Expect at least two interceptions from Kolb.

A better offense and a better defense equal a win by four or more.

Trends

Cardinals are 1-6 ATS in their last seven road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Cardinals are 1-6 ATS in their last seven road games.

Cardinals are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games as a road underdog.

Redskins are 4-0-1 ATS in their last five games overall.