TheStreet Search RSS Feed: 2011 NFL Pickshttp://www.thestreet.com:80/topic/45921/rss.htmlSearch Results for: 2011 NFL Picksen-usWed, 23 Nov 2011 15:38:11 ESTWed, 23 Nov 2011 15:38:11 ESTAgainst the Spread: 2011 NFL Picks: Week 12https://www.thestreet.com/story/11322602/1/against-the-spread-2011-nfl-picks-week-12.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed <P>BOSTON (TheStreet) -- It's Thanksgiving week, so that means you're almost guaranteed at least 50 Thanksgiving-related puns from the NFL morning shows on Thursday and Sunday. Here's mine: I hope my picks against the spread this week don't end up being turkeys. </P><P>After going 3-2 in Week 11, my record currently stands at 19-29 with two ties, good for a miserable winning percentage of 38% in the 40 games I've picked so far. I ended up with two very bad beats last weekend. The first came when the Jacksonville Jaguars were unable to score against the Cleveland Browns on first and goal from the 2-yard line with about 45 seconds to go. The second was after Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was injured early in the team's game against the Oakland Raiders, a key loss that sank the Vikings in a fairly close game. </P><P> Jay Cutler, Chicago Bears ...</P><P></P><p/> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:38:11 ESThttps://www.thestreet.com/story/11322602/1/against-the-spread-2011-nfl-picks-week-12.htmlAgainst the Spread: 2011 NFL Picks: Week 10https://www.thestreet.com/story/11307706/1/against-the-spread-2011-nfl-picks-week-10.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed <P>BOSTON (TheStreet) -- After my own personal bye week, I'm back with my Week 10 NFL picks against the spread. I'm thinking I can improve this week; I wish I could say the same for the New England Patriots defense. </P><P>Last week, my column was M.I.A. as I was in San Francisco all week long for an investment conference. I hate it when work gets in the way of NFL wagering. But I'm back this week with my picks against the spread, hoping to turn the tide on what has been a miserable showing so far this season. The record currently stands at 15-23 with two ties, good for a miserable winning percentage of 37.5% in the 40 games I've picked so far. Hopefully the week off will do my picks some good. </P><P> Andy Dalton, quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals ...</P><P></P><p/> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:26:40 ESThttps://www.thestreet.com/story/11307706/1/against-the-spread-2011-nfl-picks-week-10.htmlAgainst the Spread: 2011 NFL Picks: Week 2https://www.thestreet.com/story/11250306/1/against-the-spread-2011-nfl-picks-week-2.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed <P>BOSTON (TheStreet) -- Crushed. </P><P>No, I'm not referring to the pathetic performance of the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Baltimore Ravens last week, at least not directly. I'm crushed because my NFL picks against the spread in Week 1 were a miserable 1-4. The Green Bay Packers pick was my lone success, while the Steelers, Cleveland Browns, St. Louis Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers were massive disappointments, both on the field and for my overall record. </P><P> ...</P><P></P><p/> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:25:05 EDThttps://www.thestreet.com/story/11250306/1/against-the-spread-2011-nfl-picks-week-2.htmlAgainst the Spread: 2011 NFL Picks: Week 1https://www.thestreet.com/story/11243548/1/against-the-spread-2011-nfl-picks-week-1.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed <P>BOSTON (TheStreet) -- Wagering on games during the first week of the NFL season is a joyous time for many gamblers, as they are free to bet on games by betting on their beliefs in the absence of any statistics for teams so far. </P><P>The problem with these bets, though, is that they run up against a lot of smart money that has already been wagered on games months ago. Although the NFL season was put in jeopardy due to a four-month lockout of players earlier this year, many sports books in Vegas and offshore posted Week 1 lines for every game. While recreational gamblers were off enjoying spring and summer weather, the pros were putting their money down where they saw value. </P><P> ...</P><P></P><p/> Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:47:59 EDThttps://www.thestreet.com/story/11243548/1/against-the-spread-2011-nfl-picks-week-1.htmlAgainst the Spread: 2011 NFL Picks Previewhttps://www.thestreet.com/story/11240059/1/against-the-spread-2011-nfl-picks-preview.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed <P>BOSTON (TheStreet) -- We are now entering the greatest time of the year. The leaves change colors. The air is cool and crisp, perfect weather for Bill Belichick-inspired hooded sweatshirts. Recipes for assorted pies are dusted off. The shelves at the liquor store are stocked with pumpkin ale. Yes, it's nearly autumn, and it's (finally) time for football. </P><P>The NFL returns this week after a calamitous offseason marred by a four-month lockout of its players. This week also marks my return to recreational investing. Last season, TheStreet published my five picks against the spread each week. Ultimately, I ended the regular season with a record of 42-42 and my postseason picks went 9-3 including the one-game playoff between the Seattle Seahawks and the St. Louis Rams. It probably goes without saying, but I want to improve on that .500 record during the regular season. </P><P> ...</P><P></P><p/> Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:44:24 EDThttps://www.thestreet.com/story/11240059/1/against-the-spread-2011-nfl-picks-preview.htmlLas Vegas, Gamblers Cheer End of NFL Lockouthttps://www.thestreet.com/story/11195767/1/las-vegas-gamblers-cheer-end-of-nfl-lockout.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed <P>BOSTON (TheStreet) -- The end of the NFL lockout will undoubtedly make owners, players and fans very happy that the season has been salvaged. But the end of the four-month-long lockout also drew a prolonged sigh of relief from the sports books that dot Las Vegas Boulevard. </P><P>Thirty-one of the NFL's 32 owners agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement late Thursday. It took until Monday for the NFL Players Association to also agree to the new labor agreement, if reports are true. While some things are certain, such as the cancellation of the annual preseason Hall of Fame game, other business remains unfinished. </P><P> NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ...</P><P></P><p/> Click to view a price quote on <a href="https://www.thestreet.com/quote/MGM.html?cm_ven=rss_ticker">MGM</a>. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:27:25 EDThttps://www.thestreet.com/story/11195767/1/las-vegas-gamblers-cheer-end-of-nfl-lockout.htmlNFL Picks Against the Spread: 2011 Super Bowl and Prop Betshttps://www.thestreet.com/story/10992002/1/nfl-picks-against-the-spread-2011-super-bowl-and-prop-bets.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed <P>Updated from Feb. 1 with additional Super Bowl prop bets. </P><P>BOSTON (TheStreet) -- With Super Bowl XLV five days away, experts at outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas suggest there will be a drain in worker productivity leading up to the big game. I couldn't be more thrilled if this article will contribute to that slacking off. </P><P>I had my second perfect week of the playoffs with correct picks against the spread for the AFC and NFC championship games on Jan. 23. My playoff record against the spread is 8-2, which puts my overall record for this season at 50-44, with one tie. My success rate is 52.6%, shy of the magical 53% threshold. A bettor typically needs to win 53% of his or her bets in order to profit, based on the idea that you have to wager 110 units in order to win 100 units. ...</P><P></P><p/> Click to view a price quote on <a href="https://www.thestreet.com/quote/ERTS.html?cm_ven=rss_ticker">ERTS</a>. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:40:14 ESThttps://www.thestreet.com/story/10992002/1/nfl-picks-against-the-spread-2011-super-bowl-and-prop-bets.htmlAgainst the Spread: 2010 NFL Picks: Championship Gameshttps://www.thestreet.com/story/10980482/1/against-the-spread-2010-nfl-picks-championship-games.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed <P>BOSTON (TheStreet) -- The Green Bay Packers against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV sounds like a dream come true. But before that can happen, those favored teams must win their respective conference championship games. </P><P>After a sweep in the wild card round, my picks against the spread were 2-2 last week. The Packers and the Steelers were successful picks, while my beloved New England Patriots didn't even show up for their game against the New York Jets. I'm sure there's a "foot in mouth" joke to be made, especially considering news that Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is having foot surgery this week, but I haven't yet gotten over that pathetic performance on Sunday to crack any jokes. </P><P>My overall column record is now 48-44 with one tie. My success rate is 51.6%, shy of the magical 53% threshold. A bettor typically needs to win 53% of his or her bets in order to profit, based on the idea that you have to wager 110 units in order to win 100 units. Including this Sunday's championship games, I have three chances left to improve my overall record for the season. ...</P><P></P><p/> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:55:59 ESThttps://www.thestreet.com/story/10980482/1/against-the-spread-2010-nfl-picks-championship-games.htmlAgainst the Spread: 2010 NFL Picks: Round 2https://www.thestreet.com/story/10973830/1/against-the-spread-2010-nfl-picks-round-2.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed <P>BOSTON (TheStreet) -- It's déjà vu all over again as I make my NFL picks against the spread for the divisional round of the playoffs, as the NFL's elite eight play in four games we've already seen this season. </P><P>With a sweep in the wild card round thanks to picks of Seattle, Baltimore, New York and Green Bay, my overall column record is now 46-42 with one tie. My success rate is 51.7%, shy of the magical 53% threshold. A bettor typically needs to win 53% of his or her bets in order to profit, based on the idea that you have to wager 110 units in order to win 100 units. Marshawn Lynch, Seattle Seahawks </P><P>Including this weekend's divisional round games, I have seven more chances to improve my overall record for the season. In order to succeed, I'll need to navigate these games as effectively as Marshawn Lynch ran through the defense of the New Orleans Saints last weekend. Of course, picking 11 straight games correctly against the spread in the postseason is quite a feat, one made more difficult by this weekend's incredible slate of games. ...</P><P></P><p/> Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:31:49 ESThttps://www.thestreet.com/story/10973830/1/against-the-spread-2010-nfl-picks-round-2.htmlAgainst the Spread: 2010 NFL Picks: Wild Card Weekendhttps://www.thestreet.com/story/10966691/1/against-the-spread-2010-nfl-picks-wild-card-weekend.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed <P>BOSTON (TheStreet) -- A new year, a new season, and a new life for my NFL picks against the spread. Welcome to Wild Card Weekend! </P><P>I say "new season" because that's essentially what it is now for all of these playoffs teams. Every team, whether it's the New England Patriots or the Seattle Seahawks, now has a 0-0 record heading into the playoffs. </P><P>And this new season couldn't be more timely for me. After starting out the season strong, I limped to the finish line with a .500 record. Compared to the 7-9 record of the Seahawks, I guess I don't look so bad. Michael Vick ...</P><P></P><p/> Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:28:29 ESThttps://www.thestreet.com/story/10966691/1/against-the-spread-2010-nfl-picks-wild-card-weekend.htmlAgainst the Spread: 2010 NFL Picks: Week 17https://www.thestreet.com/story/10957533/1/against-the-spread-2010-nfl-picks-week-17.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed <P>BOSTON (TheStreet) -- It's time to shed a tear for the end of the NFL's regular season as well as my record for picks against the spread. </P><P>Due to the holiday and a rush to complete other projects for TheStreet, I did not manage to assemble my column ahead of the games last week. However, if you follow me on Twitter, you saw that I picked the Detroit Lions, New York Jets, Washington Redskins, St. Louis Rams and San Diego Chargers against the spread. Tom Brady (New England Patriots) </P><P>Of those five picks, three were winners, pushing my overall column record to 40-39 with one tie. My success rate is right at 50%, shy of the magical 53% threshold. ...</P><P></P><p/> Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:59:37 ESThttps://www.thestreet.com/story/10957533/1/against-the-spread-2010-nfl-picks-week-17.htmlAgainst the Spread: 2010 NFL Picks: Week 15https://www.thestreet.com/story/10949937/1/against-the-spread-2010-nfl-picks-week-15.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed <P>BOSTON (TheStreet) - Before I get to my NFL Week 15 picks against the spread, I wanted to share a comment posted on last week's article: </P><P>"Hahahahahaha you got EVERY SINGLE pick wrong. How is it that you have a column?" </P><P>There was also this thoughtful observation by a commenter: ...</P><P></P><p/> Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:20:39 ESThttps://www.thestreet.com/story/10949937/1/against-the-spread-2010-nfl-picks-week-15.htmlAgainst the Spread: 2010 NFL Picks: Week 14https://www.thestreet.com/story/10944694/1/against-the-spread-2010-nfl-picks-week-14.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed <P>BOSTON (TheStreet) -- It's Week 14 in the NFL season, leaving precious few weeks left for bettors in Vegas to win with their picks against the spread. Thanks to a winning record in Week 13, I'm nearly back in the money with still time to play. </P><P>Overall, my record with against-the-spread picks is 34-30 with one tie. Last week, I won with correct picks of the Patriots, Steelers, Browns and Eagles. My only loss came after picking the Buffalo Bills as underdogs playing the Minnesota Vikings. Despite knocking Vikings quarterback Brett Favre out of the game, the Bills were blown out and didn't come close to covering the spread. Still, I hold onto a winning record this season, which is something former Denver coach Josh McDaniels can't say. </P><P>If you are a professional bettor, you typically need to win 53% of your bets in order to profit. That's based on the idea that you have to wager 110 units in order to win 100 units. With 34 correct picks out of a total of 65 so far this season, my success rate is 52.3%, just shy of that 53% threshold. If the push from Week 11 is factored as a win, my winning percentage rises to 53.8%. In TheStreet's Yahoo! Pick 'Em league, where entrants pick every game each week against the spread, my record of 107-79 is good for a 57.5% winning percentage. ...</P><P></P><p/> Sat, 11 Dec 2010 11:28:33 ESThttps://www.thestreet.com/story/10944694/1/against-the-spread-2010-nfl-picks-week-14.htmlAgainst the Spread: 2010 NFL Picks: Week 13https://www.thestreet.com/story/10937650/1/against-the-spread-2010-nfl-picks-week-13.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed <P>BOSTON (TheStreet) -- It's Week 13 in the NFL season, which I hope isn't an unlucky number for my picks against the spread. Dan Marino wore the number 13, and we all know how successful he was winning a championship. </P><P>Overall, my record with against-the-spread picks is 30-29 with one tie. Last week, I lost on incorrect picks of the Saints, Raiders and Giants. With 30 correct picks out of 60 so far this season, my success rate is 50%. If the push from Week 11 is factored as a win, I'm just shy of 52%. If you are a professional bettor, you typically need to win 53% of your bets in order to profit. That's based on the idea that you have to wager 110 units in order to win 100 units. Sam Bradford (quarterback, St. Louis Rams) </P><P>Sadly, I've fallen below that magical 53% threshold with these column picks, although I have a 55.3% winning record in TheStreet's Yahoo! Pick 'Em league. This week, I'm looking to capitalize on a trend where road underdogs have a 52.2% chance of covering. ...</P><P></P><p/> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:13:20 ESThttps://www.thestreet.com/story/10937650/1/against-the-spread-2010-nfl-picks-week-13.htmlAgainst the Spread: 2010 NFL Picks: Week 12https://www.thestreet.com/story/10931864/1/against-the-spread-2010-nfl-picks-week-12.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed <P>BOSTON (TheStreet) -- Thanksgiving is here, but it looks like I was a week early. That's because my NFL picks against the spread were a certifiable turkey last week. </P><P>Overall, my record with against-the-spread picks is 28-26 with one tie. I lost on incorrect picks of Seattle, Detroit and Cleveland. My pick of the Indianapolis Colts pushed, although if you were able to secure a Patriots -3.5 line, that would've been a winner for you. Vince Young (Tennessee Titans) </P><P>There was one lone win for me in Week 11. This entire season I've miscalculated the San Diego Chargers, so it wasn't comforting going into Monday's night's game needing a blowout win. The Denver Broncos got off to a great start and a 7-0 lead, which made me feel even worse. But the Chargers flexed their muscles and saved me from a goose egg in Week 11. ...</P><P></P><p/> Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:58:43 ESThttps://www.thestreet.com/story/10931864/1/against-the-spread-2010-nfl-picks-week-12.html