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Expert Picks: Week 9
 
 
CBSSports.com's NFL staff picks against the spread on every game every Wednesday for the upcoming week's games. Picks are based not on which team actually wins the game, but covers the spread. Spreads are subject to adjustment based on unforeseen factors. As such, picks are subject to change prior to games.
 
 
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Prisco's Picks · Prisco's Grades · Expert Picks · Harmon Forecast
 
Week 9
GameHarmonPriscoJudgeUrbanoMaddenRichardvs.
Spread
Washington
Atlanta (-9.5)
AtlantaAtlantaAtlantaAtlantaAtlantaWashington 
Arizona
Chicago (-2.5)
ChicagoArizonaArizonaArizonaChicagoArizona 
Baltimore
Cincinnati (+2.5)
BaltimoreCincinnatiBaltimoreBaltimoreCincinnatiBaltimore 
Houston
Indianapolis (-8.5)
IndianapolisIndianapolisIndianapolisIndianapolisIndianapolisHouston 
Kansas City
Jacksonville (-6.5)
Kansas CityJacksonvilleJacksonvilleJacksonvilleJacksonvilleJacksonville 
Miami
New England (-10.5)
MiamiNew EnglandMiamiMiamiNew EnglandNew England 
Green Bay
Tampa Bay (+9.5)
Green BayGreen BayGreen BayGreen BayGreen BayGreen Bay 
Carolina
New Orleans (-13.5)
New OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansCarolinaCarolina 
Detroit
Seattle (-9.5)
SeattleSeattleSeattleSeattleSeattleSeattle 
San Diego
N.Y. Giants (-3.5)
San DiegoN.Y. GiantsN.Y. GiantsSan DiegoN.Y. GiantsSan Diego 
Tennessee
San Francisco (-3.5)
San FranciscoSan FranciscoSan FranciscoSan FranciscoSan FranciscoTennessee 
Dallas
Philadelphia (-2.5)
DallasDallasPhiladelphiaPhiladelphiaPhiladelphiaDallas 
Pittsburgh
Denver (+2.5)
DenverPittsburghPittsburghPittsburghPittsburghPittsburgh 
 
 
2009 Overall
HarmonPriscoJudgeUrbanoMaddenRichard
59-57-054-62-064-52-057-59-052-64-066-50-0
 
History
Category Totals Harmon Prisco Judge SPiN Madden Richard
2008 Overall 134-132-0 128-138-0 143-123-0 130-136-0 134-132-0 147-119-0
2007 Overall 139-127-0 153-113-0 141-125-0 140-126-0 - 131-135-0
2006 Overall 132-130-5 135-127-5 128-134-5 - - 128-134-5
2005 Overall 146-118-5 132-132-5 138-126-5 - - -
2004 Overall 126-133-8 127-132-8 141-118-8 - - -
2003 Overall 129-128-10 143-114-10 - - - -
 
The experts:
Harmon Forecast
Pete Prisco - CBSSports.com Senior writer
Clark Judge - CBSSports.com Senior writer
Greg Urbano - NBA Producer
Peter Madden - CBSSports.com Managing Editor, Fantasy Sports
Dave Richard - CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy writer
 
Talk Back
Reputation:81
Level:All-Star
Since:Sep 13, 2009

November 8, 2009 10:39 am

Kansas City (1-6) +6.5/41 at Jacksonville (3-4)

Neither team is likely going anywhere once the post season starts. Both have problems. Jacksonville’s are less severe. Jaguars 21-17

Baltimore (4-3) -3/45 at Cincinnati (5-2)

The Bengals are in a tie for the d ...(more)

Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Mar 10, 2008

November 2, 2009 5:25 am

"Keep Gore reserved in all leagues."


You see that line above!? Yeah, that's in the words of yours truly, Jamey Eisenberg. This will go down as one of the greatest EPIC FAILS of ALL TIME. Here's the full excerpt, including his "rationale":

Sit of the Week

...(more)
Reputation:82
Level:All-Star
Since:Dec 15, 2006

November 4, 2009 3:25 pm

I dont see how the Ravens are favored in this weekends game at Cincinnati.  I realize they just smashed a good Denver team, but Cincinnati's offense against the Brocos looked the best yet this year and the Ravens defense has been slacking. Im sticking with the Bengals

Reputation:81
Level:All-Star
Since:Sep 17, 2009

November 6, 2009 9:55 am
Here are my picks for NFL week 9:

Washington at Atlanta -10 ………&hellip ...(more)

Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Nov 17, 2006

November 6, 2009 3:52 pm
I like just about all the teams getting a lot of points this week with the exception of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Carolina getting 14 seems outrageous given the success they have playing in NO.
I even think the Redskins will hang with the Falcons.

http://www.pylonpicks.com/picks/200
9_week9.html ...
(more)
Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Oct 14, 2006

October 23, 2009 7:31 pm
   Manchester United(an English 'football' team) has won 3 straight titles at Wembley Stadium which is their home in London, England.

   Malcolm Glazer owns Man. U.  They will play a match there shortly before the American version of football has it's game on Sunday.  Now....the rest of the story.

   Glazer also owns...The Tampa
...(more)
Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Nov 17, 2006

September 26, 2009 1:11 pm
So far in 2009, the computer has been perfect in its predictions.
The computer analyzed several angles in this week's matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals.

http://www.pylonpicks.com/articles/
2009_systemweek3.htm
Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Jan 29, 2008

October 30, 2009 12:01 pm

Going into my 3<sup> rd</sup> week picking games I’m feeling a little better about it now. I had a rough start going only 2-4 with my first week of locks but last week I bounced back to go 3-1. The Falcons went ahead and let me down. I couldn’t figure out why the Cowboys were favored because I think they just aren’t as good as Atlanta. Looks like Miles A ...(more)

Reputation:93
Level:All-Star
Since:Mar 20, 2008

November 5, 2009 1:26 pm

Week 8 picks from the so called experts. One guy is over .500 and its 7-6. Don't quit your day job fellas. I have some girls in my office that would like to offer you some advice.

Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Jan 29, 2008

November 6, 2009 12:48 pm
It looks like I'm steadily improving after a tough start. I only split my 4 locks last week, but the Colts really should have had their game covered. Since when does Payton not find the endzone. I didn't lock them up, but I also liked Carolina, Oakland and the Giants so that 2-1 there. This week was tough sledding to find matchups that I really liked, but I found a handful.

1. Atlanta -
...(more)
Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 17, 2006

October 23, 2009 12:36 pm
At what point are they going to stop calling these guys experts.  At least half of them are below .500 in their picks.  If you look at their career numbers, most of them are either below .500 or hovering right around .500.  I mean, maybe it's just me, but shouldn't an expert be well above .500?

Really, a monkey could throw a dart and hit one of 2 teams and get the right
...(more)
Reputation:93
Level:All-Star
Since:Oct 27, 2008

October 15, 2009 1:26 pm
Dear Prisco,

Why do you hate the Vikings so much? You have against them EVERY game so far this season (except maybe against the Lions; I can't remember). But I wouldn't be surprised if you did pick the Lions. I notice they are 5-0 this season, which makes your record either 0-5 or 1-4. You sure could use some of those wins because your overall record is UNDER .500 for the season so far ...(more)

Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Mar 10, 2008

November 8, 2009 10:24 am

Week 9 Predictions:

Away team listed above, home team listed below.

Network coverage dependant upon region. Blackout restrictions may apply.

(ALL TIMES ET)

I'm toning down my predictions this week - I'm not quite feeling as adventurous as I usually do, so no upsets for me!
...(more)
Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Mar 10, 2008

November 1, 2009 6:24 am

Week 8 Predictions:

Away team listed above, home team listed below.

(ALL TIMES ET)

Sun 11/01, 1:00 PM

23 <--

...(more)
Reputation:81
Level:All-Star
Since:Sep 13, 2009

October 30, 2009 5:15 pm

Denver (6-0) +3/41.5 at Baltimore (3-3)
The Broncos are my choice for the second best team in the AFC. I’ve got the Colts at number one. Orton is a proven winner, and he doesn't appear to be slowing down. The running game is improving as the season progresses, and the defense keeps people out of the end zone. Baltimore's offense is much ...(more)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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