NFL Picks

By Chris Palochko
SportsTicker Staff Writer

Of course, the best bet was anything but last week.
Season to Date: 19-32-1
Best Bets: 2-9 (Home team in caps)

1. (Best Bet) CHICAGO (-1) over Denver -
If the Bears have any hope reaching the postseason, they must win this game. Plus, they've lost three in a row at home.
PICK: CHICAGO, 20-17

2. NEW ENGLAND vs. Philadelphia (over 50 1/2) -
The Patriots may reach this number by themselves.
PICK: NEW ENGLAND, 45-10

3. SAN DIEGO vs. Baltimore (under 38 1/2) -
Not only will these two offenses struggle to score, they will struggle to move the ball.
PICK: SAN DIEGO, 20-10

4. Buffalo (+9) over JACKSONVILLE -
Talking to the "Money Man" this week, he says the Bills are getting too many points.
PICK: JACKSONVILLE, 20-14

5. CLEVELAND vs. Houston (under 51) -
The Browns have played over every game this season. Naturally, we go the other way.
PICK: CLEVELAND, 23-20