So what if NFL betting is barely through Week 6. The best bettors stay way ahead of the game, so why not take a gander at Week 7? Let’s try three different NFL picks – one lock, one solid pick and one upset. Away we go! Indianapolis Colts (-13) @ St. Louis Rams
Sunday, October 25, 1:00 p.m. ET
Sometimes you see a supposed lock game run amuck for whatever reason; Donovan McNabb couldn’t complete a pass and the Eagles blew it against Oakland this week. Other times, however, you get loss-proof games. Even as 13-point favorites on the road, the Colts are golden against St. Louis this week. The Rams are unbelievably bad and the Colts are unbelievably good. Peyton Manning is having one of the best seasons of his illustrious career and will pick apart the Rams “D,” no problem. Indy defends the pass well and may have Dwight Freeney back coming off a bye, so the Colts could do to St. Louis what New England did to Tennessee last week.
Betting services recommend: Colts -13
Chicago Bears @ Cincinnati Bengals
Sunday, October 25, 4:15 p.m. ET
The pressure is on Carson Palmer and the Bengal passing attack to elevate their game. Palmer’s getting enough protection – he was sacked just twice in his last two games – but he’s still making mistakes and not stretching the field. Since the Bears’ stout run defense may contain Cedric Benson, Cincy will have to throw effectively. If Jay Cutler has time to throw, he and the Bears can post major passing numbers. Now that Cincy lost its best pass rusher, Antwan Odom, for the season, who will hurry Cutler? A Bears victory is in the online sports betting cards.
Betting services recommend: Bears +1.5
New Orleans Saints @ Miami Dolphins
Sunday, October 25, 4:15 p.m. ET
Here’s your crazy, kooky pick of the week. On paper, the Saints should win this matchup. After all, their prolific passing game matches up against a beatable Dolphin secondary and their improved “D” will give Chad Henne and the Miami offense a touch matchup. Every week, however, something unexpected happens in the NFL. No one thought the Dolphins could solve the Jets “D” yet they did with a phenomenal execution of the wildcat offense. Playing at home again, lightning could strike twice. Even if the Dolphins don’t win, they could cover.
Betting services recommend: Dolphins +6
