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.

Author Archives for Paul Lebowitz

World Series Game 2 Prediction: Yankees vs Dodgers (Oct 26)

Our World Series Game 2 Prediction is for the teams to score more than 8.5 runs as the Yankees try to even the series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers. The Dodgers won a wild Game 1 when an injured Freddie Freeman evoked memories from the Dodgers’ last full-season championship in 1988 when Kirk Gibson […]

Panthers vs Broncos Prediction: Bryce Young Gets Another Chance in Denver (Oct 27)

Our Panthers vs Broncos prediction is for the favored Broncos to cover the heavy spread of 11 points. Carolina (1-6) will turn to former number-one overall pick Bryce Young to start at quarterback. It was not a conscious choice. Veteran Andy Dalton was in an auto accident during the week and is banged up. Fortunately, […]

Colts vs Texans Prediction: Indianapolis Battles Houston for AFC South Lead (Oct 27)

Our Colts vs Texans prediction is Houston -5 (-106). Head-to-head, the teams have played 46 games. The Colts have dominated the series with a 33-12-1 record. Offshore Odds: Houston Is Favored by 5 Points Team Spread Money Line Total Colts +5 (-114) +195 O 46 (-105) Texans -5 (-106) -225 U 46 (-115) Is Indianapolis […]

Bears vs Commanders Prediction: Two Surprising Playoff Contenders Face Off (Oct 27)

Our Bears vs Commanders prediction is underdog Washington against the 2.5-point spread at home. These two teams held the first and second picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Bears (4-2) took Caleb Williams from USC first overall. The Commanders (5-2) took Jayden Daniels from LSU. A point to watch is whether Daniels plays. He […]

Chiefs vs Raiders Prediction: Undefeated Kansas City Visits Depleted Las Vegas (Oct 27)

Our Chiefs vs Raiders prediction is that the teams will combine to surpass 41.5 points. Kansas City (6-0) remains undefeated. They have been far from dominant and are nursing multiple injuries to key stars. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ numbers are poor despite the wins. Head-to-head, the Chiefs have the advantage with a record of 73-55-2. Offshore […]

Giants vs Steelers Prediction: Spiraling New York Meets Surging Pittsburgh (Oct 27)

Our Giants vs Steelers prediction is for the Steelers to cover the spread of 6.5 points and for the point total to be under 36.5. The franchises have existed since the early days of the NFL. Head-to-head, the Giants lead with a record of 44-31-3. Offshore Odds: Steelers Favored by Nearly a Touchdown Team Spread […]

World Series Game 1 Prediction: Yankees vs Dodgers (Oct 25)

Our Yankees vs Dodgers World Series Game 1 prediction is for New York to win. In a rematch reminiscent of baseball’s greatest historical rivalries, the Yankees will meet their former city-mate and longtime competition for MLB supremacy, the Dodgers. The Dodgers (98-64) had a better record than the Yankees (94-68). Therefore, they have home field […]

Ravens vs Browns Prediction: Cleveland Moves on Without Watson (Oct 27)

Our Ravens vs Browns prediction is for Baltimore (5-2) to blow out Cleveland (1-6) and easily cover the 9-point spread. Additionally, the teams should combine to score more than 44.5 total points. Cleveland’s season-long debate over what to do about starting quarterback Deshaun Watson ended in the Browns’ last game against Cincinnati when the embattled […]