Week 9 picks from a “dog or pass” point of view”
We’re hitting the midway mark of the NFL season this weekend (Week 9 of the 18-week schedule, though each team plays 17 games, so good luck pinpointing the exact midpoint) and hope to turn the corner after three straight disappointing weeks in the Tuley’s Takes home office.
I went 2-3 ATS with my Best Bets last week in this column, winning on the Buccaneers +8.5 at the Bills on Thursday and the Broncos +8.5 vs. the Chiefs on Sunday, but lost on the Patriots +9.5 at the Dolphins, Browns +3.5 at the Seahawks (losing by 4!) and Bears +8.5 at the Chargers.
We’ve actually fallen below .500 at 19-21-1 ATS on the season after a hot start. But this is a marathon and not a sprint, so we continue our quest for Excalibur. Not to mix metaphors, but sports betting is supposed to be fun, so let’s “have fun storming the castle!” ( movie reference for those who know and are here for the entertainment as much as the picks)
.For newcomers to this column (waves hi to newbies), I’m a “dog-or-pass bettor,” and my breakdown of each game will usually be from that point of view as we try to determine if the dog is getting enough points to make them a play – or if I recommend passing on the game, which is a very valid and valuable betting decision when trying to come out ahead against the books! Even if I don’t have an official Best Bet, I’ll still at least give my recommended “pool play strategy” for those who are in contests where you have to pick every game.