Dave Tuley, senior reporter at VSiN.com, is in his third season with the Post’s Bettor’s Guide. His handicapping pieces appear in VSiN’s online magazine, Point Spread Weekly.
Jacksonville Jaguars (+12.5) over BALTIMORE RAVENS
Yep, Lamar Jackson running back from the locker room and throwing a touchdown pass on fourth-and-5 against the Browns was amazing. And I hope that leads to more and more people betting them against the Jaguars this week with another overinflated line. I was glad I passed on the Jags against the Titans, but I saw enough magic from Gardner Minshew to be willing to back them in this spot. Besides, this could be a classic letdown spot for the Ravens, especially as their goal here is to get out with a win and not necessarily care if they win by two TDs.
NEW YORK GIANTS (+5.5) over Cleveland Browns
NEW YORK GIANTS (+5.5) over Cleveland Browns
These aren’t the same ol’ Browns, and it looks as if they earned some more bandwagon jumpers despite their Monday night loss to the Ravens — as this line was Browns -3.5, but has been bet up to -5.5 The Giants put in a clunker in their 26-7 loss to the Cardinals, but I think QB Daniel Jones was rushed back and should have a better showing in this game if healthy (if he’s out, we’re OK with Colt McCoy managing the game like he did in Seattle two weeks ago). Though the Browns are 9-4 SU, they’re just 5-8 ATS, so they’ve let lesser teams stick around such as non-covering wins against the Bengals (twice!), Texans and Jaguars.
Last Week: 1-1. Broncos (W), Jets (L).
2020 Season: 13-14-1.