Paul Lebowitz

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.

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Giants vs Cowboys Prediction: Dallas Shows Signs of a Pulse (NFL Thanksgiving)

The 2-9 New York Giants travel to Dallas to play the 4-7 Cowboys. It is an NFL Thanksgiving tradition for the Cowboys to be a part of the festivities. Our Giants vs Cowboys prediction is for favored Dallas to cover the 4-point spread. The teams will combine to score more than 37.5 points. Head-to-head, they […]

NFL Week 12 Recap: Where Do the Giants Go From Here?

Four Super Bowls and nearly 46 years ago — almost to the day — the New York Giants unintentionally laid the foundation for the Bill Parcells years, and later, the Tom Coughlin years. Our NFL Week 12 recap of the Giants’ latest loss shows just how far the mighty have fallen. Known as the “Miracle […]

NFL Week 12 Recap: 49ers at the Crossroads

The Green Bay Packers blew out the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field, 38-10. The loss was expected. San Francisco was without starting quarterback Brock Purdy, edge rusher Nick Bosa, and All-Pro offensive tackle Trent Williams. Still, our NFL Week 12 recap goes beyond this game and considers the value of the 49ers pushing to […]

Ravens vs Chargers Prediction: Harbaugh Brothers Showdown in Los Angeles (Nov 25)

The Baltimore Ravens (7-4) visit Los Angeles to play the Chargers (7-3) on Monday Night Football in the first matchup in 12 years between head coaching brothers Jim and John Harbaugh. Our Ravens vs Chargers prediction is for underdog Los Angeles to cover the light 2.5-point spread. Also, the teams will combine to score less […]

Best NFL Underdog Bets For Week 12

There are several on-paper mismatches on the NFL slate. Still, despite the visceral reaction that superior teams should easily defeat their weaker opponents, there are openings for upsets. Our best NFL underdog bets discuss games with point spreads that are too vast and one struggling team that is ripe to beat a rival. Chicago Bears […]

Titans vs Texans Prediction: Houston Hopes to Shore Up Its AFC South Lead (Nov 24)

The 7-4 Houston Texans host the 2-8 Tennessee Titans in NFL Week 12. Our Titans vs Texans prediction is that underdog Tennessee will keep the game close enough to stay within the 9-point spread. Houston needs wins against weaker teams in Week 12 against Tennessee and 13 when they play at Jacksonville. Tennessee is relegated […]

49ers vs Packers Prediction: SF Must Make Do Without Purdy, Bosa (Nov 24)

The San Francisco 49ers (5-5) travel to Green Bay to meet the Packers (7-3). They will be without starting quarterback Brock Purdy and edge rusher Nick Bosa. Our 49ers vs Packers prediction is for favored Green Bay to cover the 5.5-point spread. Head-to-head, Green Bay leads with a record of 38-34-1. Offshore Odds: Packers Favored […]

Chiefs vs Panthers: Kansas City Visits Carolina After Its First Loss (Nov 24)

Fresh off their first loss, the 9-1 Kansas City Chiefs travel to Carolina to play the 3-7 Panthers, winners of two in a row. Our Chiefs vs Panthers prediction is for the teams to combine to score more than 43 points. Despite their 9-0 start, Kansas City has been dancing through the raindrops all season. […]