Week 9 is among us and I feel like I say it every week, but this one is genuinely the hardest one yet. However, I found a great spot to jump on late in the week before the line moves more. Here is my FREE PICK:
Current NFL Season Record: 77-41 (65%), +41.87 units
Sf -2 (-115) 1 unit:
We have a tough AZ @ SF match up that has a lot of unknowns in the injury department. Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins are both Game-time Decisions, along with Wr AJ Green officially out. We saw last week that DeAndre Hopkin’s hamstring is an issue and I do not foresee the Cardinals pushing the envelope with his health. Especially when you are getting statements from your GM Steve Keim, “ The Cardinals need to consider the “Big Picture” with Kyler Murray.” The truth of the matter is the Cardinals are 7-1 and quite injured at key skill positions. It is a long season and as Steve Keim also said, they need to “be smart”. I am banking on these two players to be a no go Sunday and still looking to get great value on SF @ -2. Come kick-off I could see the line jump to 3 once Colt Mccoy officially gets the nod.
Now do not get me wrong it is not all rainbows on the San Francisco side of things. We have to keep an eye on Deebo Samuel’s calf and Elijah Mitchell ribs injuries. However, SF is getting back a key player in George Kittle and both Qbs are healthy for SF. Truth of the matter is San Francisco needs this win way more than the Cardinals. They know it may be just a little late for them to be able to realistically compete for the NFC West Division title, but they are every bit in the running for the third Wild Card spot. It boils down to this, it is a quarter back league and when you lose your guy on the road (that’s what’s trending, if not Kyler is still not 100%) it usually does not go well for you. Last week was an absolute anomaly with these back ups coming in and dominating. Big difference this week is there is more than enough film on Colt Mccoy and the Niners have a defensive front that can pressure and take care of him.
This is going to be an absolute battle I could see this game coming down to a field goal. I like the home team, I like a healthy Qb over a banged up one/back up one, and most of all I love getting in under that key number of 3. San Francisco 49ers -2.
Thanks for your support and good luck everyone!
