Analyst · 3-7 on settled picks
“[1:22:33] Yeah, all the way back in February, I bet the Texans to win the Super Bowl in 2024, [1:22:40] I guess technically 2025”
PHI 40, KC 22 — The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX; the Houston Texans never reached the game, so the Texans-to-win-Super-Bowl-LIX futures bet lost (ESPN box score).
“[1:22:40] I guess technically 2025, and C.J. Stroud, I think got him at 20-1 to win MVP this season. [1:22:48] And I think he's got maybe the third shortest odds or something like that. [1:22:52] I mean, he's one of the favorites. [1:22:53] And so I feel really good about those bets.”
Buffalo's Josh Allen won the 2024 AP NFL Most Valuable Player award over Lamar Jackson; C.J. Stroud did not win (NFL.com). (2024 AP NFL MVP: Josh Allen)
“I took them at 25-1 to win the Super Bowl, and that's probably one of my favorite Super Bowl bets at this point. Probably my favorite Super Bowl bet at this point.”
40-22 — The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9, 2025; the Houston Texans did not win the Super Bowl (ESPN).
“For tonight, tonight, Giants 49ers, I like Ronnie Bell. Either you could do any time touchdown score, I believe it's plus 750 on DraftKings”
Ronnie Bell caught a 9-yard touchdown pass from Brock Purdy in the second quarter of the 49ers' 30-12 win over the Giants (ESPN play-by-play, gameId 401547426). (1 receiving TD (9-yd))
“or bet first and last touchdown scorer because he's going to be the guy that fills in for Brandon Ayuk.”
Ronnie Bell's 9-yard touchdown catch at 7:49 of the second quarter was the first touchdown scored in the 49ers-Giants game (ESPN play-by-play, gameId 401547426). (First TD of the game (Q2, 7:49))
“or bet first and last touchdown scorer because he's going to be the guy that fills in for Brandon Ayuk.”
The game's last touchdown was Deebo Samuel's 27-yard touchdown catch at 5:58 of the fourth quarter, not Ronnie Bell's earlier second-quarter score (ESPN play-by-play, gameId 401547426). (Not the last TD scorer (last TD: Deebo Samuel, Q4 5:58))
“And then I also like the over on Falcons, Lions, in the fantasy football community. We have nicknamed Ford Field the course field of the NFL. I think that both of these offenses will have success against the opposing defense. There's going to be a lot of ball movement in this game. And I think a chance at a lot of touchdowns. I think that Bijan Robinson is, you know, he's like already a top three running back in the NFL. And we know the Lions offense is pretty much a juggernaut under Ben Johnson. We're the best play callers in the league. Last I checked, that's 46.”
DET 20, ATL 6 — Lions beat Falcons 20-6, a combined 26 points, well under the 46 total (ESPN box score).
“I actually bet him 41 to lead the NFL in rushing.”
Christian McCaffrey led the NFL with 1,459 rushing yards in 2023; Alexander Mattison finished with 731 (ESPN). (Christian McCaffrey 1,459 rushing yards; Alexander Mattison 731 rushing yards)
“Evan, I think the Baltimore Ravens, Lamar Jackson and company, extremely interesting this year as they kind of shift in offensive philosophy. Todd Monken coming over, probably going to throw the ball more. Lamar telling you they're going to throw the ball more this year. Maybe he's going to run a little less. Ravens' win total right now is sitting at 9.5, projected to be one of the best teams in the AFC, one of the seven playoff teams out of that conference. What do you think we'll see this year from this Ravens offense? Like, are you bullish on Lamar Jackson having a big season? Yes, absolutely. And I bet the over on that win total.”
13-4 — The Baltimore Ravens finished the 2023 regular season 13-4, clearing the 9.5-win total (ESPN).
“I took the over on the Bears' win total at 7.5.”
7-10 — The Chicago Bears finished the 2023 regular season 7-10, falling short of the 7.5-win total (ESPN).