2024 NFL Analysis and Picks: Week 4

 

 

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2024 NFL BETTING RECORD:
WINS — 34
LOSSES — 25
PUSH — 2
NET WIN/LOSS — plus $298
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS — 11-7 (+$298)

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CURRENT BANKROLL; $10,298

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LAST WEEK’S RESULTS (WEEK 3):

Results from Betcoin.ag Report: READ FULL WEEK 3 REPORT HERE

NWE vs. NYJ — Moneyline NY Jets (-260) …. won
Two-Team Six-Point Teaser — NY Jets (pick) / Las Vegas (pick) (-125) …. lost
Player Prop — NWE RB Gibson OVER 22.5 yards (-110) …. won
GB vs. TEN Total Successful Field Goals (Both Teams) OVER 3.5 (+115) …. lost
Full Game Side: Minnesota +2.5 …. won
First Half Side: Minnesota +1.5 (-125) …. won
Full Game Side: Indianapolis -1.5 …. won
Full Game Side: NY Giants +6.5 …. won
Full Game Side: Baltimore -1.5 …. won
Full Game Side: LA Rams +7 (-120) …. won
Full Game Side: Tennessee -2.5 (-120) …. lost
First-Half Side: NY Giants +3.5 (-105) …. won
First-Half Side: LA Rams +3.5 (even) …. lost
Player Prop: NOR PK Grupe OVER 6.5 points (-137) …. lost
Player Prop; ATL PK Koo OVER 6.5 points (-110) ….. lost
Full Game Side: Pittsburgh -2.5 …. won
Player Prop: DEN QB Nix OVER 190.5 passing yards …. won

LATE ADDITION: ATL TE PITTS OVER 3.5 receptions (-120) …. lost (posted here, not at Betcoin.ag)

 

THIS WEEK’S ANALYSIS AND PICKS

Dallas at NY Giants (TNF)
Line: Cowboys -5.5
Moneylines: Cowboys -250 / Giants +210
Total: 45.5

• The preseason “look ahead” line on this game was Dallas -5. then, last Sunday night the line was Dallas -4.5. Now, it’s Dallas -5.5. These are puzzling numbers which reveal an inexplicable trend. Inexplicable meaning–how is Dallas favored by this many points? For the second consecutive week, Dallas was demolished in the first half and ended up with a loss. Meanwhile, New York played pretty well for the second straight week, coming off a road victory. For both teams, wins at Cleveland have been their only bright spot among their duplicate 1-2 SU and ATS records.
• Given where both teams currently stand, the line seems too high. I’d make this Cowboys -3, at the highest. Perhaps Dallas’ historical domination of this series in the last several years has contributed to a severe public overreaction, but the Cowboys (at least so far) don’t look like those explosive 12-win teams from each of the past three seasons. And while the NY Giants won’t inspire much confidence given their poor record versus the Cowboys and dismal performances in primetime home games, it does seem they’re not getting nearly enough respect and/or the Cowboys are getting way too much respect.
• Teams favored by this many points on the road are generally proven winners and solid teams. But Dallas hasn’t been that kind of team. Traditionally, Cowboys drafts and much of their (regular season) success has been built around dependable offensive lines. By contrast–his unit looks average at best, and has played poorly through three games. Consider the number of sacks surrendered (9 in three games) combined with the Cowboys’ horrible 30th ranking in rushing yards per game, just 74 YPG. And those numbers aren’t just because Dallas was playing from behind each of the past two losses and passing late in the games, as the Cowboys also rank a woeful 29th in yards per rushing attempt. This unit isn’t getting the job done, and team with holes in the line aren’t good road favorites, especially not in division rivalries.
• There’s not much to inspire optimism with the Giants offense, which ranks average/to the lower half of the NFL in every key statistical category. But given Dallas’ own problems on defense, that mediocrity might still be good enough to cover and/or get the straight up win. Dallas’ defensive unit ranks dead last in the NFL in rushing YPG allowed. The pass defense is somewhat better, ranking 14th — but the Giants rank higher in both statistical categories. Also, that Giants’ loss in Week 1 to Minnesota wasn’t as much an embarrassment now that the Vikings are 3-0 and look like one of the best teams in the NFC and then that narrow loss to Washington in Week 2 doesn’t look so bad now that we’ve seen the Commanders (2-1 SU) might be better than were forecasted. Let’s credit QB Jones for hanging tough — he completed 24/34 for 236 yards, two TDs and no turnovers in last week’s gritty 21-15 win at Cleveland, supposedly with a great defense. Now, the Dallas game looks eminently winnable considering the mess the Cowboys are in, having yielded 72 pts in their last two games and looking very bad in both contests,
• If we add the short prep week (this is a Thursday night game), possible rain showers in the forecast, and the Cowboys obvious problems on defense and with the offensive line, this isn’t a team that deserves laying points, certainly not more than a FG. NYG are a risky play, of course, but the number reflects what could be some outdated perceptions about the Cowboys and betting markets’ slow reaction of what might be imminent — which is a subpar year ahead for the Cowboys.
• This has all the makings of a close game, so give me the points when and where I can grab them. Note: I’m looking for +3.5 in the 1H, but currently don’t see anything above +3 at +120. This could change nearing game time.
• Picks:
  Full Game Side: NY Giants +5.5

 

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THIS WEEK’S WAGERS–FINAL REPORT:
(for those who just want the picks)

Full Game Side: NY Giants +5.5 …. W
Team Total Points (Full Game): DEN OVER 15.5
First Quarter: DEN +2.5 (-105)
Full Game Side: DEN +7.5
First-Half Side: NOR 1H +1.5 (-115)
Full game Side: NOR +3 (-115)
Full Game Side: WAS +3.5 (-115)
Moneyline Wager: CLE (to win game) (-135)
First Quarter Side: Minnesota 1Q +.5 (-135)
First Quarter Side: Carolina 1Q +.5 (-130)
First Quarter Side: Cleveland 1Q +.5 (-145)
Player Prop: IND QB Richardson to throw an interception–YES (-140)
Player Prop: NOR PK Grupe OVER 6.5 points (-125)
Player Prop: IND PK Gay OVER 6.5 points (-105)
Player Prop: WAS PK Seibert OVER 6.5 points (-110)