WEEK 9 NFL PICKS FOR BET REGAL
Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay (-3)
Tom Brady and the Buccaneers (3-5) are struggling. They’ve lost five of six, the offense can’t score, the defense is poor and coaching has been a problem. The Rams (3-4) have their own issues, but Aaron Donald could dominate a weak interior offensive line in a rematch from last January.
UPSET SPECIAL: RAMS, 22-20
Los Angeles Chargers (-2.5) at Atlanta
The Chargers (4-3) are supposed to be championship contenders. The NFC South-leading Falcons (4-4) are supposed to be rebuilding. This week both teams play like it.
BEST BET: CHARGERS, 31-20
Green Bay (-3.5) at Detroit
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers have lost four in a row and are 3-5 for the first time since Brett Favre was in Green Bay. The Lions (1-6) have lost five in a row after the “Hard Knocks” hype. The Packers are due for a breakout win.
PACKERS, 30-23
Seattle at Arizona (-2)
Kyler Murray has been a major disappointment and the Cardinals (3-5) are 11-17 at home under coach Kliff Kingsbury. Seahawks QB Geno Smith is thriving in his first full season as a starter since 2014, leading Seattle (5-3) to first in the NFC West.
CARDINALS, 27-24
Miami (-4) at Chicago
The Dolphins (5-3) reloaded at the trade deadline, bolstering both sides of the ball. The Bears (3-5) were sellers and buyers.
DOLPHINS, 24-20
Carolina at Cincinnati (-7)
Joe Burrow and the Bengals (4-4) need a rebound like the Panthers (2-6) after the Browns whipped them.
BENGALS, 27-16
Las Vegas (-2.5) at Jacksonville
The Jaguars (2-6) have lost five straight. The Raiders (2-5) went from nearly knocking off eventual AFC champion Cincinnati in the playoffs to last place.
JAGUARS, 20-17
Indianapolis at New England (-5)
This isn’t Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady anymore.
PATRIOTS, 23-20
Buffalo (-11) at New York Jets
The Bills (6-1) outscored the Jets 72-27 last season. But these aren’t the same old Jets.
BILLS, 28-17
Minnesota (-3) at Washington
The Commanders (4-4) have won three in a row, including two straight with Taylor Heinicke. Kirk Cousins beat his former team the only other time he faced them.
VIKINGS, 24-19
Tennessee at Kansas City (-12.5)
Chiefs coach Andy Reid is 20-3 after a regular-season bye. The Titans (5-2) have won five in a row. One streak will end.
CHIEFS, 27-17
Baltimore (-2) at New Orleans
The Ravens (5-3) are aiming for two straight road wins against the NFC South opponents. It won’t be easy against the Saints (3-5).
SAINTS, 26-24
2022 RECORD
Last Week: Straight up: 7-8. Against spread: 7-8.
Season: Straight up: 71-52. Against spread: 65-57-1.
Thursday Night: Straight up: 5-3. Against spread: 4-4.
Monday Night: Straight up: 5-4. Against spread: 4-5.
Best Bet: Straight up: 6-2. Against spread: 6-2.
Upset Special: Straight up: 3-5. Against spread: 4-4.
(Associated Press)
