NFL Picks Against the Spread: Preseason Week 4, 2018

NFL Picks (Preseason 2018): 8-8 (-$55)
NFL Picks (Week 1, 2018): 0-0 ($0)

NFL Picks (2018): 5-5 (-$250)
NFL Picks (2017): 137-147-10 (-$3,790)
NFL Picks (2016): 148-127-10 (+$1,055)
NFL Picks (2015): 133-138-10 (-$2,360)
NFL Picks (2014): 143-133-7 (-$1,885)
NFL Picks (2013): 144-131-8 (+$5,580)
NFL Picks (2012): 130-145-8 (-$5,760)
NFL Picks (2011): 137-133-12 (-$1,925)
NFL Picks (2010): 144-131-8 (+$6,080)
NFL Picks (2009): 151-124-9 (+$3,370)
NFL Picks (2008): 136-125-6 (+$4,330)
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Cleveland Browns (2-1) at Detroit Lions (1-2)
Line: Browns by 1.5.
Thursday, 7:00 ET

The Game. Edge: None.
Outcomes of preseason games rarely have anything to do with the talent on the respective teams, since the majority of the games are played by second-, third- and fourth-stringers.

Some coaches care about winning preseason games, while others do not. Thus, betting on coaches with great preseason records is an easy way to make money. Here are recent NFL Betting Trends: Preseason Records for every coach in the NFL.

The one caveat, which I’ve added to my preseason picking process, is to factor in backup quarterbacks. Some reserve signal-callers are much better than others in the preseason, with mobile quarterbacks having a big advantage because they seldom have to diagnose defenses, and their mobility is a big strength versus opposing scrubs. It’s why Pat White is one of the greatest preseason quarterbacks of all time.

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Hue Jackson, who has grown an appreciation for winning in the preseason, stated that Baker Mayfield will play quite a bit in the preseason finale. The Browns should be able to win this game as a result, as Detroit’s backup quarterbacks are terrible.

The Psychology. Edge: None.
No psychological edge found.

The Vegas. Edge: .
Vegas trends will be posted in the regular season.

Percentage of money on Team: X% (Y bets)

The Trends. Edge: None.

Hue Jackson is 6-9 in preseason games.

Hue Jackson is 1-2 in Preseason Week 4 games.

Matt Patricia is 1-2 in preseason games.

Matt Patricia is 0-0 in Preseason Week 4 games.

Preseason Week 4 NFL Pick: Browns 23, Lions 10
Browns -1.5 (3 Units) – 5Dimes — Correct; +$300

Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1)
Line: Buccaneers by 2.5.
Thursday, 7:30 ET

The Game. Edge: None.
Outcomes of preseason games rarely have anything to do with the talent on the respective teams, since the majority of the games are played by second-, third- and fourth-stringers.

Some coaches care about winning preseason games, while others do not. Thus, betting on coaches with great preseason records is an easy way to make money. Here are recent NFL Betting Trends: Preseason Records for every coach in the NFL.

The one caveat, which I’ve added to my preseason picking process, is to factor in backup quarterbacks. Some reserve signal-callers are much better than others in the preseason, with mobile quarterbacks having a big advantage because they seldom have to diagnose defenses, and their mobility is a big strength versus opposing scrubs. It’s why Pat White is one of the greatest preseason quarterbacks of all time.

***

Jameis Winston won’t play in the finale, but that’s OK because the Buccaneers still have Ryan Griffin. It seems as though Griffin is way better than any signal-caller who will take the field in this game, so I like the Buccaneers a bit.

The Psychology. Edge: None.
No psychological edge found.

The Vegas. Edge: .
Vegas trends will be posted in the regular season.

Percentage of money on Team: X% (Y bets)

The Trends. Edge: None.

Doug Marrone is 7-9 in preseason games.

Doug Marrone is 1-2 in Preseason Week 4 games.

Dirk Koetter is 5-5 in preseason games.

Dirk Koetter is 0-2 in Preseason Week 4 games.

Preseason Week 4 NFL Pick: Buccaneers 17, Jaguars 13
Buccaneers -2.5 -105 (1 Unit) – Bookmaker — Incorrect; -$105

Minnesota Vikings (2-1) at Tennessee Titans (0-3)
Line: Pick.
Thursday, 8:00 ET

The Game. Edge: None.
Outcomes of preseason games rarely have anything to do with the talent on the respective teams, since the majority of the games are played by second-, third- and fourth-stringers.

Some coaches care about winning preseason games, while others do not. Thus, betting on coaches with great preseason records is an easy way to make money. Here are recent NFL Betting Trends: Preseason Records for every coach in the NFL.

The one caveat, which I’ve added to my preseason picking process, is to factor in backup quarterbacks. Some reserve signal-callers are much better than others in the preseason, with mobile quarterbacks having a big advantage because they seldom have to diagnose defenses, and their mobility is a big strength versus opposing scrubs. It’s why Pat White is one of the greatest preseason quarterbacks of all time.

***

I don’t understand why the Titans are favored. Mike Vrabel has shown no desire to win in the preseason, while Mike Zimmer loves racking up wins in August. Zimmer also possessed the superior quarterbacks, as Trevor Siemian and Kyle Sloter are both superior compared to Blaine Gabbert and Luke Falk.

The Psychology. Edge: None.
No psychological edge found.

The Vegas. Edge: .
Vegas trends will be posted in the regular season.

Percentage of money on Team: X% (Y bets)

The Trends. Edge: Vikings.

Mike Zimmer is 16-4 in preseason games.

Mike Zimmer is 2-2 in Preseason Week 4 games.

Mike Vrabel is 0-3 in preseason games.

Mike Vrabel is 0-0 in Preseason Week 4 games.

Preseason Week 4 NFL Pick: Vikings 20, Titans 10
Vikings PK +100 (3 Units) – 5Dimes — Correct; +$300

Green Bay Packers (2-1) at Kansas City Chiefs (1-2)
Line: Chiefs by 3.5.
Thursday, 8:30 ET

The Game. Edge: None.
Outcomes of preseason games rarely have anything to do with the talent on the respective teams, since the majority of the games are played by second-, third- and fourth-stringers.

Some coaches care about winning preseason games, while others do not. Thus, betting on coaches with great preseason records is an easy way to make money. Here are recent NFL Betting Trends: Preseason Records for every coach in the NFL.

The one caveat, which I’ve added to my preseason picking process, is to factor in backup quarterbacks. Some reserve signal-callers are much better than others in the preseason, with mobile quarterbacks having a big advantage because they seldom have to diagnose defenses, and their mobility is a big strength versus opposing scrubs. It’s why Pat White is one of the greatest preseason quarterbacks of all time.

***

Neither coach likes to win the preseason finale, but the Packers are worth a look at +3.5 (or +3 +105 at Bookmaker). They have the superior talents at quarterback, while the Chiefs will be going with the pedestrian Chad Henne and the anemic Matt McGloin. Chase Litton does give me some pause, but I like getting the hook or positive juice on +3. I’d rather have +3.5 in the regular season, but three isn’t as much of a key number in the preseason because there are fewer second-half ties, so I’ll take +3 +105 here.

The Psychology. Edge: None.
No psychological edge found.

The Vegas. Edge: .
Vegas trends will be posted in the regular season.

Percentage of money on Team: X% (Y bets)

The Trends. Edge: None.

Mike McCarthy is 28-22 in preseason games.

Mike McCarthy is 5-7 in Preseason Week 4 games.

Andy Reid in preseason games.

Andy Reid is 37-42 in Preseason Week 4 games.

Preseason Week 4 NFL Pick: Packers 17, Chiefs 16
Packers +3 +105 (1 Unit) – Bookmaker — Incorrect; -$100

San Angeles Chargers (1-2) at San Francisco 49ers (1-2)
Line: 49ers by 3.
Thursday, 10:00 ET

The Game. Edge: None.
Outcomes of preseason games rarely have anything to do with the talent on the respective teams, since the majority of the games are played by second-, third- and fourth-stringers.

Some coaches care about winning preseason games, while others do not. Thus, betting on coaches with great preseason records is an easy way to make money.

Here are recent NFL Betting Trends: Preseason Records for every coach in the NFL.

***

Anthony Lynn is just 2-5 in the preseason, but Kyle Shanahan doesn’t have a much better record. I think Lynn possesses the superior backup quarterbacks. I know Geno Smith looked awful last week, but he has been much better in the previous two exhibition games. I think he can bounce back. The positive juice on +3 looks more appealing than +3.5, as three isn’t as much of a key number in the preseason.

The Psychology. Edge: None.
No psychological edge found.

The Vegas. Edge: .
Vegas trends will be posted in the regular season.

Percentage of money on Team: X% (Y bets)

The Trends. Edge: None.

Anthony Lynn is 2-5 in preseason games.

Anthony Lynn is 1-2 in Preseason Week 4 games.

Kyle Shanahan is 3-4 in preseason games.

Kyle Shanahan is 1-2 in Preseason Week 4 games.

Preseason Week 4 NFL Pick: 49ers 15, Chargers 14
Chargers +3 +105 (1 Unit) – Bookmaker/5Dimes — Correct; +$105

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Career NFL Picks of the Month: 48-37-1 (56.7%)

My Team-by-Team ATS Record
This section shows how well I do when picking each team this year. The purpose is to see how well I read each team. Pushes are not displayed. Winning/losing streak in parentheses.

Cowboys: 7-9	Bears: 7-9	Bucs: 9-9	49ers: 11-6
Eagles: 11-9	Lions: 14-4	Falcons: 10-6	Cardinals: 11-6
Giants: 7-9	Packers: 12-5	Panthers: 7-10	Rams: 8-11
Redskins: 9-10	Vikings: 6-10	Saints: 7-10	Seahawks: 8-7

Bills: 11-10	Bengals: 4-12	Colts: 8-8	Broncos: 11-7
Dolphins: 8-9	Browns: 8-9	Jaguars: 5-9	Chargers: 11-6
Jets: 10-7	Ravens: 10-8	Texans: 8-9	Chiefs: 6-11
Patriots: 10-5	Steelers: 8-9	Titans: 8-8	Raiders: 8-8

Divisional: 46-55 (2011-23: 608-561)	2x Game Edge: 35-26 (2011-23: 401-387)	2x Motivation Edge: 50-45 (2011-23: 510-441)	2x Spread Edge: 32-47 (2011-23: 239-211)
2x Vegas Edge: 63-76 (2011-23: 448-446)	2x Trend Edge: 15-15 (2011-23: 321-293)	Double Edge: 22-23 (2011-23: 207-185)	Triple Edge: 5-10 (2011-23: 33-37)

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