NFL picks against the spread and betting trends: Week 6

It is time for my picks against the spread. Last week, I ended 7-8 and I started this week 0-1 after Andre Johnson and Ryan Fitzpatrick fumbled their way into at least a cover against the Colts on Monday Night. On the season I am 37-39-1, which is not bad considering my 4-12 start in Week 1.

I'll give you my picks for this week and follow with some good trends to consider if you want to beat Vegas this week.

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Patriots (-3) at Bills: I know Tom Brady is questionable and the Bills have a tough pass rush. I still can't bet against him. Pats -3.

Panthers at Bengals (-6.5): Cincy was embarrassed on national TV. They will come out great. They have a good offense and a good defense. Carolina struggles to stop the run and doesn't have the weapons in the passing game. Cincy rolls. Bengals -6.5.

Steelers at Browns (-1.5): The Browns have been that close in so many games. They almost got Pittsburgh on the road. The home field will help and they will break through. I have them as straight up winners. Browns -1.5.

Jaguars at Titans (-6): As bad as the Jags have been, Tennessee with Charlie Whitehurst isn't something you can trust and the Titans don't run the ball enough. The game will be close. I have Tennessee with the win, but Jacksonville with the cover. Jags +6.

Packers (-3.5) at Dolphins: The weather is going to be an issue and the Miami coach knows Aaron Rodgers. Green Bay isn't good enough on defense. If Green Bay wins, it's within a field goal. I'm taking the points. Miami +3.5.

Lions (-1.5) at Vikings: Minnesota has been mostly bad, but they get Teddy Bridgewater back and the Lions are decimated. Vikings +1.5.

Broncos (9.5) at Jets: Peyton Manning against a young and not very good secondary. Blowout. Broncos -9.5.

Ravens (-3) at Bucs: Tampa looks so much better with Mike Glennon. Bucs +3.

Chargers (-7) at Raiders: San Diego is just so good this year on both sides of the ball and Oakland is abysmal. Chargers -7.

Bears at Falcons (-3): Chicago has the offensive weapons. Atlanta plays well at home, but their defense is bad. This will be a shootout, but a nailbiter. Bears +3.

Redskins at Cardinals (-3.5): Arizona will have Drew Stanton back, which makes this easy. Arizona plays well at home and Washington has lost 12 of 13. Kirk Cousins is bad against the blitz and the Cards love to blitz. Easy call: Cards -3.5.

Cowboys at Seahawks (-8): While the world champs are great, Dallas' offense is really good this year. Their defense is underrated. The question -- can Tony Romo avoid turnovers? I have a Hawks win, but it won't be a blowout. Eight points are too much to give up. Cowboys +8.

Giants at Eagles (-3): Philly is too banged up and too fluky. They can't keep scoring non-offensive points. The GIants are rolling right now. New York wins this outright. Giants +3.

49ers (-3.5) at Rams: Frisco hasn't lost since Arizona. St. Louis is tough, but they don't have enough. Another easy pick: Niners -3.5

Now for some trends. These Week 6 trends come from the Prediction Machine. They might provide some clarity for your bets.

Week 6 - Situational Trends

All-time, teams coming off a bye and as a home dog of 3 or more points are: 51-39-2 (57% ATS).

·         Games Matching this Criteria: Dolphins (+3.5) vs. Packers, Raiders (+7) vs. Chargers.

All-time, 0-4 teams that are home dogs are 16-12-1 (57% ATS).

·         Games Matching this Criteria: Raiders (+7) vs. Chargers.

All-time, teams favored against 0-5 teams are 25-38-1 (40% ATS).

·         Games Matching this Criteria: Titans (-6) vs. Jaguars.

NFL Trends - Week 6
Note: In our data "All-time" goes back to 1978 or when the team joined the league.