“Recipe for success: Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.” – William A. Ward.
Que the Bon Jovi because we are halfway there. The time is nigh to break Week 9 open, and we will attack it differently. I will give my favorite six picks in various forms this week. I will spread the assault and show you my DraftKings, over/under, picks against the spread, and player props selections.
Repetitive betting can be daunting if you only do one specific thing all season. Let’s have some fun this week and explore new avenues. We have half a season remaining, and we want to build that bankroll to finish strong.
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Week 9 ‘Pick-Six’ Pics
DraftKings
1) Deshaun Watson QB, CLE $5,400
2) Darrell Henderson RB, LAR $5,100
3) Michael Thomas WR, NO $4,700
4) Jake Ferguson TE, DAL $4,000
5) Demario Douglas, NE $4,000
6) Rams DST, LAR $2,600
Over/Under
1) PHI vs. DAL / Over 47
2) BAL vs. SEA / Over 44.5
3) CAR vs. IND / Under 44
4) NO vs. CHI / Over 41
5) NE vs WAS / Under 41
6) LV vs. NYG / Over 37.5
Picks Against The Spread
1) TB +3
2) BAL -6.5
3) CHI +8.5
4) LAR +3.5
5) CLE -11.5
6) NE -2.5
Player Props
1) Geno Smith QB, SEA / 33.5 Passing Attempts – Higher
2) Gus Edwards RB, BAL / 55.5 Rushing Yards – Higher
3) Antonio Gibson RB, WAS / 9.5 Rushing Yads – Higher
4) Ezekiel Elliott RB, NE / 8.5 Rushing Attempts – Lower
5) Mike Evans WR, TB / 53.5 Receiving Yards – Higher
6) Amari Cooper WR, CLE / 55.5 Receiving Yards – Higher
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