Last week: 10-4 Against the spread 9-5
Season: 52-24 Against the spread 34-42
SUNDAY’S GAMES
Giants (5-0) at Saints (4-0), NOON
TV: WFLD-Ch. 32
Line: Saints by 3
Over/under: 47
The Giants might be the most complete team in football, but they have feasted on cream-puff opponents. The Saints have had a couple of quality victories and they are rested.
The pick: Saints 27, Giants 24
Ravens (3-2) at Vikings (5-0) , NOON
TV: WBBM-Ch. 2
Line: Vikings by 3
Over/under: 43
Where has the Ravens’ offense gone? They certainly need some points if they want to keep pace with Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson.&.Co. on the road.
The pick: Vikings 24, Ravens 21
Texans (2-3) at Bengals (4-1) , NOON
Line: Bengals by 5 1/2
Over/under: 45
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The Bengals are on a roll and should be able to put the clamps on Andre Johnson the way they did on Greg Jennings, Braylon Edwards and Derrick Mason. The pick: Bengals 28, Texans 21
Lions (1-4) at Packers (2-2) , NOON
Line: Packers by 13 1/2
Over/under: 48
The Lions’ upset chances drop dramatically with injuries to Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson. Still, the Packers are vulnerable, especially if they don’t fix their pass protection.
The pick: Packers 28, Lions 24
Browns (1-4) at Steelers (3-2) , NOON
Line: Steelers by 14
Over/under: 38
The Browns beat the Bills in an ugly game, but they are overmatched in this one. The Steelers, coming off a seven-sack game, have beaten them 11 straight. The pick: Steelers 35, Browns 17
Chiefs (0-5) at Redskins (2-3) , NOON
Line: Redskins by 6
Over/under: 37
Yes, they lost yet again, but the Chiefs showed more than a flicker of life against the Cowboys. Meanwhile, the Redskins can’t seem to move the ball.
The pick: Chiefs 17, Redskins 14
Rams (0-5) at Jaguars (2-3), NOON
Line: Jaguars by 9 1/2
Over/under: 42
The Rams have lost 15 in a row; hard to envision them beating anyone. The Jaguars are no juggernaut, though, and Maurice Jones-Drew has just 48 yards rushing in the last two games.
The pick: Jaguars 20, Rams 10
Panthers (1-3) at Bucs (0-5) , NOON
Line: Panthers by 3 1/2
Over/under: 40
The Panthers have won nine of their last 12 meetings with the Bucs, and will win again if they’re able to run. What they can’t do is put the game on Jake Delhomme’s shoulders.
The pick: Panthers 17, Buccaneers 10
Eagles (3-1) at Raiders (1-4), 3:05 p.m.
Line: Eagles by 14
Over/under: 40
The way the Raiders are going, their next victory might not come until 2010. The Eagles will fluster JaMarcus Russell the way the Broncos, Texans and Giants did.
The pick: Eagles 42, Raiders 10
Cardinals (2-2) at Seahawks (2-3), 3:05 p.m.
Line: Seahawks by 2 1/2
Over/under: 47
The Cardinals look less like the team that won at Seattle last November, and more like the one that lost the previous five there. The Seahawks are a different team with Matt Hasselbeck.
The pick: Seahawks 31, Cardinals 28
Titans (0-5) at Patriots (3-2), 3:15 p.m.
TV: WBBM-Ch. 2
Line: Patriots by 9 1/2
Over/under: 43
Tom Brady isn’t up to his familiar form yet, but he doesn’t make a lot of mistakes. The Titans know their season is done, and they’re demoralized.
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The pick: Patriots 27, Titans 17
Bills (1-4) at Jets (3-2), 3:15 p.m.
Line: Jets by 9 1/2
Over/under: 38
Rex Ryan was disgusted with his team’s defensive effort against the Dolphins, so look for the Jets to be sharper Sunday. The Bills mustered three points against the Browns.
The pick: Jets 21, Bills 7
Bears (3-1) at Falcons (3-1), 7:20 p.m.
TV: WMAQ-Ch. 5
Line: Falcons by 3
Over/under: 46
The Falcons got their offense rolling again last Sunday against a very good 49ers defense. The pressure will be on the Bears’ secondary to cover all those good receivers.
The pick: Falcons 24, Bears 17
MONDAY’S GAME
Broncos (5-0) at Chargers (2-2), 7:30 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Line: Chargers by 4
Over/under: 44
When pushed to the edge, the Chargers tend to respond well. Hard to believe they already are facing a must-win situation. The key will be containing Knowshon Moreno.
The pick: Chargers 35, Broncos 28