5 best bets for Week 2 NFL games
By Jeff Glauser
The inaugural week of NFL games came and went with few surprises. With Week 2 approaching, several contests stand out for those gamblers looking for some action.
Although the season is young, Vegas waits for no one. And although I in fact waited a week, allow me to introduce you a new weekly segment.
The experts at sports betting site FiftyFourPercent.com have shared with me some insights on five particular matchups against the spread that bettors should consider. Interestingly enough, this week’s picks comprise of three intradivisional games. Several feature teams many have predicted to reach Super Bowl 51 in Houston, including two looking to recover from disappointing losses in Week 1. It also includes four favorites and one upset selection.
As for me? I’m just a guy who loves football and loves gambling but often struggles to succeed when putting the two together. However, that’s never stopped me before from trying, albeit terribly at times (like this piece last season), or with my latest vice of Daily Fantasy Leagues (like this one).
You could even call me the Norv Turner of betting columns: I come up short more often than not, yet still somehow remain employed.
In this go round, I’ve decided to take the coward’s way out: Let the experts say expert things and make expert predictions, while I just fill in the extra required content and occasionally second-guess the decision. If I sign off on a win, I’ll share the credit. If the pick falls short? Well, I can simply pass the buck.
I can’t lose if I don’t put myself completely out there, right? I know, genius.
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