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Utah Jazz vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Pick Prediction 12/5/2021 by Tony T.

Jazz at Cavaliers—The Jazz core are healthy. Collin Sexton out for the season but the rest of the Cavaliers core healthy. Utah has won seven of nine after their 137-130 home win to Boston Celtics. In that nine game period the Jazz sit best in offensive efficiency with 121.9 points per 100 possessions. Cleveland sits 18th with 108.4 per 100. Jazz shooting form outstanding past five games hitting on 51% along with 44.3% from three. Play Utah -4.5.

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction 12/5/2021 by Tony T.

Pelicans at Rockets—For New Orleans Josh Hart is questionable with a knee. On the Rockets sit Kevin Porter and Jalen Green are out. New Orleans has won three of five after their 107-91 road win at Dallas Mavericks. Returning recently to the Pelicans was Brandon Ingraham. In that period the Pelicans sit 14th in offensive efficiency with 112.3 points per 100 possessions. Rockets have won five straight after a two point home win to Orlando. In that period, they are shooting 48.5% along with 40.5% from three. Houston struggled without Porter in the lineup. Those strong shooting numbers were with Porter in. Play New Orleans -3.

Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors NBA Pick Prediction 12/5/2021 by Tony T.

Wizards at Raptors—The Wizards core are healthy. For Toronto out are OG Anunoby and Goran Dragic. Reserve Khem Birch out. Toronto broke a three game losing streak with the 97-93 home victory to an injury riddled Milwaukee Bucks team. Raptors have been held to 97 or fewer points past four games. In that period they sit 28th in offensive efficiency with 100.8 points per 100 possessions. Wizards have lost four of seven after a 116-101 home defeat to Cleveland. In that period the Wizards averaging 107.7 points per 100 possessions. Play Washington and Toronto under 212.5.

San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks NFL Pick Prediction 12/5/2021 by Tony T.

49ers at Seahawks—49ers wide out Deebo Samuel doubtful. A starting linebacker doubtful and out. On the Seahawks running back Alex Collins questionable and left guard out. Rashaad Penny a running back also questionable so Adrian Peterson will see carries. Seattle has lost six of their past seven after a 17-15 road loss at Washington. Seattle offense in their past five games have gained 267 yards or worse. Past three games they are averaging 247 yards, 4.1 yards per rush and 5.6 yards per pass attempt pushing across just 9.3 points a game. Seahawks offense last on third down. But the defense 8th on third down and fourth in red zone. San Francisco past three games running two-thirds of the time. Seahawks have gone under in nine straight Play San Francisco and Seattle under 45.5.

Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs NFL Pick Prediction 12/5/2021 by Tony T.

Broncos at Chiefs—Denver running back Melvin Gordon doubtful with a hip and shoulder. Both offensive tackles and guards questionable. As is a defensive end. For Chiefs starting offensive tackle and corner out. Kansas City has won four straight after a 19-9 home win to Dallas. Chiefs will come off the bye week. Past three games Chiefs holding opponents to 292 yards with 5.6 yards per pass attempt. They are forcing turnovers and getting pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Opponents converting 22.2% on third down and 20% in the red zone in this period. Starting running back doubtful and four starting offensive linemen banged up for Denver have to go with home team. Play Kansas City -8.5.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons NFL Pick Prediction 12/5/2021 by Tony T.

Buccaneers at Falcons—For Tampa Bay wide receiver Antonio Brown out with a three game suspension. Starting safety out. Calvin Ridley out for the Falcons and a defensive end. Since the bye week the Buccaneers offense has rolled. They scored 38 on Indianapolis last week and 30 on the Giants two weeks ago posting 402 yards. First meeting Atlanta was able to move the ball on the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay did surrender 285 passing yards and 31 points to the Colts. Play Atlanta and Indianapolis over 50.5.

Arizona Cardinals vs. Chicago Bears NFL Pick Prediction 12/5/2021 by Tony T.

Cardinals at Bears—Quarterback Kyler Murray will be a game time decision. DeAndre Hopkins a game time decision and has missed three games. For the Bears Justin Fields rib injury makes not ready, it's Andy Dalton back under center. Bears have two starting wide receivers banged up. Arizona comes off the bye week after their 23-13 road win at Seattle with Colt McCoy under center. Cardinals defense trending well past three games by allowing 314 yards with 4.3 yards per rush and 6.6 yards per pass attempt. Chicago offense 30th on third down and 28th in the red zone. Bears had lost five straight until a two point road win at Detroit but not covering. Play Arizona -7.

LA Chargers vs. Cincinnati Bengals NFL Pick Prediction 12/5/2021 by Tony T.

Chargers at Bengals—Bengals center and right tackle both questionable. That is an issue here. When facing the LA Chargers you better have your offensive line healthy against their defensive line. LA offense trending well past three games averaging 381 yards with 5 yards per rush and 276 through the air. Chargers offense fourth on third down and 11th in the red zone. Play LA Chargers +3.

Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans NFL Pick Prediction 12/5/2021 by Tony T.

Colts at Texans—Houston running back David Johnson questionable as is two starting wide receivers. One defensive lineman out and one questionable. Texans couldn't beat the Jets at home last week held to 202 yards of offense. Two weeks ago they gained 190 yards on an injury riddled Tennessee team. Three weeks ago the Texans scored only 9 points at Miami. Colts trending better offensively in their past three games with 352 yards with 166 rushing for 5.4 yards per rush. Past two games Colts offense put up 31 on Tampa Bay and two weeks ago 41 on Buffalo. Indy has averaged 30 or greater points in six of their past seven. Play Indianapolis -10.

Philadelphia Eagles vs. NY Jets NFL Pick Prediction 12/5/2021 by Tony T.

Eagles at Jets—Philadelphia quarterback Justin Fields is questionable with an ankle. He has been splitting reps with Gardner Minshew. New York dealing with two defensive linemen questionable as is a starting linebacker. Eagles defense has been in good form as in their past three games holding teams to 298 yards, 4.1 yards per rush and 5.8 yards per pass attempt. Jets in this period holding opponents to 359 yards for 4.3 per rush. Fields if he can go averaged only 4.2 yards per pass on the Giants and 6.1 on the Saints in his past two games completing half his passes. New York offense only 22nd in the red zone. In his past three games Jets quarterback Zach Wilson averaging under 6 yards per pass attempt. Play New York and Philadelphia under 45.