Paul Lebowitz is the author of the novel Breaking Balls and his annual baseball guide published from 2007-2013.
He has been a sports columnist and analyst for more than two decades. He lives in New York City.
In a surprising battle for first place in the NFC West, the Seattle Seahawks (7-5) visit the Arizona Cardinals (6-6). Our Seahawks vs Cardinals prediction is for underdog Seattle to keep the score within the 2.5-point spread. Seattle has won three straight to capture sole possession of first place in the division. Arizona has lost […]
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-6) host the Las Vegas Raiders (2-10) at Raymond James Stadium. Our Raiders vs Buccaneers prediction is for favored Tampa Bay to cover the 6.5-point spread. In head-to-head matchups, the Raiders have a 7-4 record, but the Bucs blew them out in Super Bowl XXXVII. Offshore Odds: Tampa Bay is a […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers (9-3) host the Cleveland Browns (3-9). The teams met on Nov. 21 in frigid Cleveland during a snowstorm with the home team prevailing in a 24-19 upset. Our Browns vs Steelers prediction is for underdog Cleveland to cover the 7-point spread. Head-to-head, Pittsburgh leads with a record of 81-64-1. Offshore Odds: Pittsburgh […]
The Carolina Panthers (3-9) visit the Philadelphia Eagles (10-2) in this Week 14 matchup. Our Panthers vs Eagles prediction is for heavy underdog Carolina to cover the 13.5-point spread. On paper, this looks like a mismatch. But Carolina has fought hard in recent weeks. Philadelphia must avoid looking past them and thinking about their next […]
The New York Giants (2-10) host the New Orleans Saints (4-8) at MetLife Stadium. Our Saints vs Giants prediction is for home underdog New York to cover the 4.5-point spread. The teams will combine to score more than 41 points. The Giants have lost seven straight. Only the ineptitude of their stadium-mate Jets has saved […]
The Atlanta Falcons (6-6) have lost three straight as they visit Minnesota to play the Vikings (10-2). Our Falcons vs Vikings prediction is for underdog Atlanta to cover the 5.5-point spread. After winning six of its first nine games, the Falcons looked like they were cruising to the NFC South title. Now, at 6-6, they […]
In this Week 14 AFC South matchup, the 2-10 Jacksonville Jaguars visit the 3-9 Tennessee Titans. Our Jaguars vs Titans prediction is for favored Tennessee to cover the 3.5-point spread and that the teams will score less than 39.5 points. Head-to-head, Tennessee leads with a 35-24 record. Offshore Odds: Titans Favored by 3.5 Points at […]
The 3-9 disaster known as the New York Jets travels to Miami to play the 5-7 Dolphins. Both teams are disappointing, but Miami has a moderate excuse having lost its quarterback for multiple games. Our Jets vs Dolphins prediction is that favored Miami will cover the 6-point spread and the teams will score more than […]
The Detroit Lions (11-1) play host to their NFC North rivals, the Green Bay Packers (9-3). Detroit won the Week 9 matchup in Green Bay 24-14. Our Packers vs Lions prediction is that Green Bay will win the game outright. Both teams have had a week’s rest after victories on Thanksgiving. The Detroit-Green Bay rivalry […]
In NFL News, Azzez Al-Shaair of the Houston Texans has been suspended for three games after his late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. As Lawrence scrambled and slid, Al-Shaair hit him. Lawrence suffered a concussion. He might miss the remainder of the season. The officials ejected Al-Shaair and a full brawl broke out. […]
