Dave Gloeckner 
We finished 2-2 last week brining our season long record in the NFL to 20-12. It’s been a solid season and look to continue that into Week 9. It’s been a busy weekend so the writeups are short. But there’s still some money to be made no matter the length of the analysis or not.
2023 SEASON RECORD: 20-12 (last week 2-2)
NFL BETS WEEK 9
HOUSTON TEXAS -2.5 vs TAMPA BAY BUCS
The Texans lost a nailbiter to the Panthers last week. But the good news is that they’re back home in Texas where they are 2-1 this year. The Bucs, on the other hand, are coming into this contest losers in three straight games. But that hasn’t stopped the public from backing Tampa with 66% of the money and 70% of the bets coming in on the Bucs. I’ll fade the public here as I think the Texans are the better team and will win this game.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS -1.5 vs NEW YORK GIANTS
The Raiders fired their head coach and GM last week. They also announced a new starting QB in rookie Aidan O’Connell. And they’re coming off a short week as their last game was Monday night. Yet, with all the moving pieces, they are still favored versus the Giants today. I’m trusting Vegas here, in several ways, and will back the Raiders against a punchless Giants group that just knows how to lose games.
BUFFALO BILLS +2.5 at CINCINNATI BENGALS
The Bills last trip to Cincy ended in a tragic site that ended with a miracle. They return to that frantic scene tonight and will have Damar Hamlin making that trip with them. While the Bills have been somewhat of an enigma this season, they have motivation on their side to win one for Damar. I believe the matchup in the trenches will be the difference and Buffalo will create enough pressure on Joe Burrow to come out of Cincinnati with a W.
ATLANTA FALCONS -3.5 vs MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Taylor Heineke is back in a role he was suited for. Backup NFL QB promoted to starting QB to save a team looking to make a push for a Division title. Isn’t that what he did every season in Washington? But in all seriousness, Heineke will bring a new wrinkle to the offense as they’ll be able to press the ball downfield more with him under center. They are missing Drake London today but still have enough weapons on O to put up points.
And on the other side, they are facing rookie QB Jaren Hall who was somewhat of an afterthought in this years draft. He’ll be under pressure to make plays with his arm as Atlanta boasts the 2nd best run defense according to PFF.
SURVIVOR PICK CLEVELAND BROWNS
I have concerns about this pick as Cleveland is bringing Watson back in to start and we could see some rust from their franchise QB. But the defense should be able to hold down Arizona long enough for the offense to click and pull out the W.
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