Last week was Armageddon for NFL underdogs, with just three point spread pups managing to cover.
That’s bad news for a guy who writes a weekly picks column titled “NFL Underdogs” (I escaped with a 1-2 ATS record). But while my fortunes were skewed, others basked in the chalky glow of those favorite-friendly results.
One such person plays in a pick’em pool I’ve taken part in for years now. Username “JKay” topped the leaderboard with a perfect 14 for 14 in their NFL ATS picks last week, including singling out the three lonely underdogs who cashed in. That’s what impressed me most.
I celebrated this miracle on Twitter and while most folks gave it a like and went on their way, a few turds shot down this accomplishment stating that it wasn’t that impressive due to the success of favorites.
Ughhhhhhh…
I’m not going to waste my breath countering those asinine comments, as those remarks come from the same curmudgeons who deny “Die Hard” as a Christmas movie. IT TAKES PLACE AT A XMAS PARTY ON CHRISTMAS EVE, DAMN IT!
But I digress.
Underdog bettors pull themselves out of the rubble, size up the NFL Week 15 odds, and get ready for what looks like another wild week of NFL betting, with health and safety protocols throwing a massive wrench into everyone’s best-laid plans.
(Editor’s Note: This week’s NFL Underdogs was published prior to the Seahawks-Rams postponement when the line was Seattle +4.5. Back on the board at Seattle +6, the pick remains the underdog Seahawks ATS in Los Angeles.)
