NFL Picks Week 7: Eagles host Dolphins in featured game

There are no undefeated teams remaining as the 49ers and Eagles were both upset last week. The schedule features six teams on a bye this week and Philadelphia and San Francisco both looking to get back on track. Let’s take a look at five matchups for week 7.

Cleveland Browns versus Indianapolis Colts

The Colts look to bounce back following a 17-point defeat, while the Browns are coming off an upset win over the 49ers. Cleveland is “average down” versus “average” on the Team Strength Oscillator and Indianapolis is +17 to +15 on the Power Ranks Indicator. The Colts are 3.5-point home underdogs with odds in favor of Cleveland 1.620 to 2.358. The teams are trending in games “under” the line set at 40.5 for this contest. Neither team has been particularly consistent with regard to their favorite/underdog status. I like Cleveland to continue to ride the emotion of last week’s win in a game “under” the line.

Miami Dolphins versus Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles are coming off a disappointing loss to the Jets while the Dolphins blew out the Panthers. Both teams are 5-1 on the season. Philadelphia is a 2.5-point home favorite with odds of 1.72 to 2.131 and an over/under of 51.5. The teams are trending on opposite sides of the line. Philadelphia is 4-1 over the last five games in which they are the favorite and are a 4-star game-winner pick in this one. The score predictor has Philadelphia by a 30-21 score with nearly 88 percent confidence. I like a game going over the line with the Eagles winning by a late field goal, covering by a hair.

Pittsburgh Steelers versus Los Angeles Rams

Both teams are coming off a win after a loss the previous week. Los Angeles is a 3.5-point home favorite with odds of 1.55 to 2.465 and an over/under of 44.5. The teams have been trending in games “under” the line with picking the under a three-star pick. Pittsburgh has covered the spread in four of their last five games as an underdog. Note that the Steelers are very inconsistent this season with regard to their favorite/underdog status. In addition, there is a 67 percent chance success rate picking the Rams to win over the last six. I like the Rams in a game “under” the line.

Detroit Lions versus Baltimore Ravens

The Lions come in “burning hot” after a four-game winning streak and the Ravens are “average up” having gone 2-2 over their last four.  Baltimore is a 2.5-point home favorite with odds of 1.67 to 2.226 with an over/under of 42.5.  The Ravens have been trending in games “under” the line, but the opposite is true for the Lions. Note that the Lions have covered the spread in four of their last five games as an underdog. Detroit is  3.5 star underdog pick with 56 percent chance to cover. I like Detroit but pass on the “over/under” bet.

Arizona Cardinals versus Seattle Seahawks

After defeating Dallas earlier in the season, the Cardinals are on a three-game skid. They are “dead” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +6 on the Power Ranks Indicator versus “average down” and +27 for the Seahawks. Seattle is a 7.5-point home favorite with odds of 1.26 to 3.945 and an over/under of 44.5. Seattle has won and covered the spread in 80 percent of their last five games as the favorite. The score prediction is 37-18 for Seattle with a high level of confidence of 76 percent. Seattle is a 4.5-star game winner pick as a favorite. I see little chance of an upset in this one. Go with Seattle to win and cover in a game “over” the line.

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