NFL Picks Week 3: Locks You Can Bet the House on

I wouldn’t recommend that you bet your house on any NFL game because frankly, that’s a bit over the top. That being said, if you had to do so, I would highly recommend betting on these games.

It’s never easy to predict an NFL spread. There are so many factors that play into it, not even counting the fact that in the end, the book makers are just trying to even everything out.

Nonetheless, sometimes you just have to suck it up and make the bet.

If you’re reading this, chances are you are wondering where the entire safe bets are, but you also want to know why.

Here are five teams guaranteed to cover the spread in Week 3.

All spread information courtesy of Bodog.com

Arizona Cardinals (-3 1/2)

I have a good feeling about the Cardinals heading up to play the Seahawks this weekend.

It's a simple formula with this game: The Seahawks' defense is bad, and the Cardinals' offense is due for an explosive game.

The Cardinals' offense is the key to covering this spread. They are averaging 359 offensive yards per game compared to only 191.5 from Seattle.

Arizona should have no problem covering.

New York Jets (-3)

The Jets have to travel across the country to Oakland, so it looks like they took a hit on the spread because of that.

There is no doubt that Oakland can hang with the Jets offensively, but the key will be the Jets' defense.

They've only given up 13.5 points per game compared Oakland's 29.

The Jets should be able to get ahead no problem, and then use their running game to cruise to a comfortable victory.

New England Patriots (-7 1/2)

As far as stats are concerned, the Bills and Patriots match up pretty well on paper this season.

The Bills have looked great to start the season, but I don't think they will be able to keep it up against the Patriots.

Defensively, New England should be able to slow down the Bills' offense, while on the other side of the ball there is no way Buffalo can stop them.

New England will cover this spread. Don't buy into the Bills hype just yet.

Pittsburgh Steelers (-11)

Simply put, there is no way the Colts are going to be able to stop the Steelers, and there is no way they will be able to keep up with them.

It's literally that simple.

It's a Sunday night game, which means everyone will be watching in prime time. The Steelers have had somewhat of a rough start, so they need a big win here.

The numbers don't lie. The Colts have given up 30.5 points per game compared to 17. 5 for the Steelers.

San Diego Chargers (-15)

I won't even waste your time getting into the numbers here.

The Chargers are coming off a tough loss to the Patriots, and they are playing the beat-up Kansas City Chiefs.

The Chiefs have no chance to stop the Chargers in any facet of the game.