Why are we getting Bick’s Picks on a Saturday? Because I cut the brakes! Wild card bitches! The football gods have gifted us with three straight days of NFL playoffs and it’s shaping up should be a good one. We’re expecting to get some all time football weather for some of these games, not to mention I’m feeling some upsets this weekend. Also since it’s the playoffs we’re switching up the format and betting every game whether we want to or not so let’s get into it. 

Browns (-2.5) @ Texans

Personally I think it’s unfortunate teams are meeting up in the first round because both are such good stories but thankfully at least one of these teams will advance. And yup that’s right I’m riding January Joe in this one. Simply put I’m riding with experience in this one and that will be a trend moving forward with the rest of my picks. This young Texans team is a great story and honestly a great example of how you can turn things around quickly if you draft the right QB but at the end of the day I think their inexperience will lead to mistakes that the Browns will capitalize on. Stroud very easily could prove me wrong but a well rested Browns team should be able to get the job done.

Browns (-2.5)

Dolphins @ Chiefs (-4.5)

It’s gonna be cold. Like all time it’s dangerous to be outside cold. It’ll easily be the coldest game in Dolphins franchise history and they simply don’t do well in the cold. Fins have lost 10 straight games that have had temperatures below 40 degrees and I think that trend continues. Nevermind the fact this will be Tua’s first playoff start and I think he’ll make mistakes. Miami is also dealing with numerous injuries on offense and on defense which doesn’t bode well for them. Now I won’t ignore the Chiefs have looked bad by their standards but it’s the playoffs they’ll show up for round 1 at home. Gimme the KC all day.

Chiefs (-4.5)

Steelers @ Bills (Under 37)

Whelp I had to scrap this whole pick as I was just finishing Bick’s Picks when the news dropped that this game was moving to Monday. My pick originally was to hammer the Under because that was nearly a guarantee since this game was gonna get played in a blizzard with 50 mph winds. Now even though the Under isn’t as appealing I still think it’s the play. The spread is 10 and although I can see the Bills covering that I’m not willing to bet on it. So I’m sticking with the Under but admittedly don’t feel as good about it as I did before.

Under 37

Packers @ Cowboys (-7)

I’ll address right away this is an ugly line and also yes I am betting on the Cowboys in the playoffs. Once again the main reason for this is that I’m betting against inexperience. Love looks pretty good as of late and managed to do enough to secure the Packers a spot in the playoffs but I feel like they needed some luck to get there. Looking back at the Packers low points this season they stand out to me a lot more than the highlights. Sure the Cowboys have been all over the place this season but they’ve been a much better team at home. End of the day Cowboys are the better team and I think their desire to run up the score when ahead helps us cover in the end.

Cowboys -7

Rams (+3) @ Lions

I won’t deny it, I’m a broken record today because once again I’m betting against inexperience in this matchup. This time it isn’t the quarterback but instead the coach and most of the Lions team. But in regards to the quarterback I’m also betting against Jared Goof. That guy has turned into a pumpkin at the worst times this season and I think it happens again tomorrow night. On the other side Rams are a very experienced squad capable of making a surprise Super Bowl run. They’re also rested and in the end I think they don’t shrink in the moment like I’m expecting the Lions to do.

Rams +3

Eagles @ Buccaneers (+2.5)

I won’t waste my time talking about this one a ton because I think we all know why I’m betting against the Eagles in this one. Cause fuck em that’s why! These jabronis have lost every time I’ve bet them so I’m not gonna make that mistake again. Also let’s not forget the Iggles are simply a mess right now. They’ve lost 5 of 6, the defense can’t stop a nosebleed, Hurts’ finger looks like ET’s and AJ Brown won’t be playing. Now I’m not in love with the idea of relying on Baker to get us a win but this is a bet against the Eagles as much as it is one for the Bucs. Ride with the Bucs and fire the cannons.

Buccaneers +2.5