Wagering With Ira
September 12th, 2020
Handicapper.
Follow along as JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman makes three NFL picks each week against the spread.
Point spreads courtesy of betMGM app. Follow various point spreads courtesy of VegasInsider.com.
UNCLE IRA
Indianapolis -8
at Jacksonville
The Jags could be contenders for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 draft while the Colts welcome in Philip Rivers under center. Look for Indy’s powerful ground game to control the clock and the game.
Pittsburgh -6
at N.Y. Giants
Pittsburgh’s pitiful offense gets a major boost with the return of Ben Roethlisberger. The Giants, a year or two away from playoff contention, will have difficulty moving the ball against a stout defense.
Tennessee pick’em
at Denver
Losing Von Miller is a shattering blow for Denver, placing more pressure on Bradley Chubb to trigger the pass rush. NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry personifies Tennessee’s identity as one of the league’s most physical clubs.
JOE
Green Bay
at Minnesota – 2.5
Too many changes on Minnesota’s defense with a short offseason. And that defense will still be facing Aaron Rodgers, not Jordan Love.
Chicago
at Detroit – 3
Until proven otherwise, MVP Mitch Trubisky can only beat the Bucs. So long as Matt Stafford doesn’t get hurt (again), Detroit will put points on the board.
Philadelphia -6
at Washington
Carson Wentz over Dwayne Haskins all day any day.
Full list of this week’s spreads.
Week 1
Miami
New England – 6.5
Cleveland
Baltimore -8
N.Y. Jets
Buffalo – 6.5
Las Vegas -3
Carolina
Seattle 1.5
Atlanta
Philadelphia – 6
Washington
Chicago
Detroit -3
Indianapolis -8
Jacksonville
Green Bay
Minnesota – 2.5
L.A. Chargers – 3.5
Cincinnati
Arizona
San Francisco -7
Tampa Bay
New Orleans -3.5
Dallas – 3
L.A. Rams
Pittsburgh -6
N.Y. Giants
Tennessee
Denver (Pick ’em)
Odds from betMGM app as of Wednesday at noon.
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September 12th, 2020 at 4:05 am
I think that last game Philly vs Washington. Philadelphia should be in BOLD.
September 12th, 2020 at 2:55 pm
You’re welcome.
September 12th, 2020 at 4:33 pm
Thanks.
September 12th, 2020 at 7:51 pm
Another year, and another chance to make a complete fool out of myself.
Miami
New England – 6.5
Patriots
N.Y. Jets
Buffalo – 6.5
Bills
Tampa Bay
New Orleans -3.5
Bucs
tickrdr
September 12th, 2020 at 9:40 pm
Had a huge lead on Ira midway through last season and darn if The Sage didn’t rally to beat Joe by one game last year!
September 12th, 2020 at 11:31 pm
@Joe:
Did we tie last year?
tickrdr
September 12th, 2020 at 11:50 pm
Possibly. Wasn’t keeping track of yours. Do know Ira edged out Joe in the last week. Already bought him dinner. 🙂
September 13th, 2020 at 12:45 am
“tickrdr Says:
Another year, and another chance to make a complete fool out of myself.”
Sh¡t foolishness & foolhardiness is always better in groups.
Tennessee
Denver (Pick ’em)
Tennessee – Business decisions will be made all day, Derrick Henry with 100+ yards to start the season with Conklin paving the way.
Las Vegas -3
Carolina
Vegas – 4 rookie starters on Defense for the Panthers. Christian McCaffrey vs the Raiders.
Indianapolis -8
Jacksonville
Indianapolis – Even if Quentin Nelson is out, this game could get ugly.
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And my WTF are you thinkin pick
Seattle 1.5
Atlanta
Atlanta – I think peeps are sleepin’ on a Raheem Morris led defense.
September 13th, 2020 at 12:47 am
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September 13th, 2020 at 9:50 am
For some reason, the Week 15 “Wagering with Ira” post from last December was not posted till gameday, and then the comments were closed for some reason, so I couldn’t post any picks for that day.
Anyway, I wound up 23-24-1 against the spread for the year.
So, congrats to Ira who beat me with 25-25-1 for the year.
Picking against the spread is a bear, and maybe I should not risk further embarrassment.
tickrdr
September 13th, 2020 at 3:49 pm
Congrats to Peyton Barber – TWO rushing TDs for the Washington Football Team!
tickrdr