Vic Duke

Colts/49ers 8:20: Value with a Colts team that's on a 3-0 ATS run. Indy has covered in their last 3 trips to San Francisco. Wentz is now starting to be the QB Indianapolis thought he could be. Under his old tutor with Phily, now Colts' HC Reich has Wentz playing well. Tonight, he won't have vertical threat - Hilton (out); however, LG Quenton Nelson is good to go. That's good news for the the run game led by Jonathon Taylor (472 yards rushing w/ 4 TDs). And there is Pittman Jr., Pascal and RB Hines who are having success in the improving Colts' offense. 49ers not having success closing out games. And they're a ridiculous 0-14 ATS as a home favorite vs less than .500 opponent. Colts the call. 

Falcons/Dolphins 1:00: Scheduling advantage for the Falcons here. Both of these teams played in London recently; however, Falcons played there on the 10th and had a bye week while Miami played there last week. Falcons are relatively healthy and veteran QB Ryan is getting in good rhythm with #1 draft choice TE Pitts. On the other hand, Miami ranks at the bottom tier of the league in most categories offensively and defensively. Miami has regressed significantly from a year ago and key players (C Xavien Howard / WR Parker) are limited in practice. I'm going to back the well rested Falcons with the better QB and defense.

Bengals/Ravens 1:00: Baltimore has blown out Cincinnati in the last 3 meetings but look for this one to be competitive. Bengals have been in every game this season and look to take over first place the AFC North with a win here. Thanks to a much improved defense, the Bengals are no longer a pushover. And the Burrow - Chase connection is tough to stop when Mixon is running the rock well. Baltimore has been suspect in the secondary (26th in the NFL) because of injuries. Bengals have covered 3 of their last 4 at Baltimore and we'll ride them here. 

Eagles/Raiders 4:05: Eagles had a few more prep days for this and should make the best of it. Dog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings while the road team is 4-1 ATS. Raiders have yet to get their run game established. Eagles have not been good against the run and outrushed in 4 of 6 games. But Raiders run game produces just under 80 yards a game. Eagles do play the pass well and can pressure the QB with limited blitzing. On the other hand, Eagles' offense overdue to get cooking. And surely Philadelphia plays better on the road. We'll grab the Eagles.