On a busy sportsbook weekend, it makes sense to do our NFL picks in two installments, doesn’t it? We started you out on Monday with a few games; here are a few more to choose from.
Atlanta Falcons (-1.5) @ Carolina Panthers
Sunday, November 15, 1:00 p.m. ET
There are trap games hidden among NFL picks every week and this could be one of them. Matt Ryan has a bright future in the NFL and he’s looked like a Pro Bowler at times this season but he’s quietly struggling of late. He’s failed to top 200 yards in three of his last four games. Over that span, he’s been sacked 10 times and thrown eight interceptions versus six touchdown passes. He has a tough assignment again this week against the Panthers’ No. 6 pass defense.
The Falcons and Panthers each allow 120-plus rushing yards per game, so we should see big days from Michael Turner and DeAngelo Williams (if he’s healthy enough to play). Since the Falcons don’t stop the pass or the run too well, however, I like Carolina to outscore them and ride the home crowd to a minor upset.
Online betting pick: Panthers +1.5
New England Patriots @ Indianapolis Colts (-2.5)
Sunday, November 15, 8:20 p.m. ET
In the sports hierarchy this weekend, Pacquiao Cotto odds and this Sunday night football game reign supreme. The Colts remain undefeated but have cruised through a powder-puff schedule thus far. They may not have the killer instinct to handle a very confident Patriots team this week. Even though the Colts rush the passer well, the Pats are prepared for it; Tom Brady’s line only allowed one sack over two games against the aggressive Jets and Ravens. Brady is really clicking with his receivers right now and won’t hesitate to take shots downfield against an injury-riddled Colts secondary.
Online betting pick: Patriots +2.5
