Blazing 5: Colin Cowherd Gives His Five Best NFL Bets For Week 9 (Nov. 1)

Blazin' 5: Colin Cowherd Gives His Five Best NFL Bets For Week 9 (Nov. 1)

Colin's 2019 Blazin' 5 Record Through 8 Weeks: 23-16-1 (Last week 1-4)

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Colts at Steelers (SPREAD: IND -1.5)

"I'm going to take the Colts -1.5 here. There's a real sense of urgency to win this competitive AFC South division now. Steelers running back James Conner has not been able to practice for the Steelers, so now they won't be able to run the ball and they already have an incredibly limited passing offense. Pittsburgh is ranked 28th in the league in total offense. The Colts used to be an Andrew Luck story but now they're a defensive story. Their defense in October was fifth in points allowed, eighth in sacks, and tied for fifth in third down percentage. They're a very well-coached team on a three-game winning streak and their defense is playing excellent football. I think the Colts go on the road and beat the Steelers 26-23."

Colin's Pick: Colts (-1.5)

Lions at Raiders (SPREAD: OAK -2.5)

"Oakland has not played at home for a long time, so Oakland and that fan base are going to be CRAZY. Matt Stafford is reportedly sick with a cold right now and is not going full strength in practice, and Detroit is beat up physically. Think about Oakland's schedule; Bears in London, at Houston, at Indy, at Green Bay; they're the most traveled geographically in the league and yet here they are, a pretty damn good football team. All I have to give up is less than a field goal? The Lions are great in the first quarter but are dreadful for the rest of the game. They're 22nd in second quarter scoring, 20th in third quarter scoring, and 28th in fourth quarter scoring. Derek Carr has been on fire the last month and has been in a grove with Jon Gruden. The Raiders will win by a touchdown, 31-24.

Colin's Pick: Raiders (-2.5)

Browns at Broncos (SPREAD: CLE -3.5)

"This is one of my bets of the year. I'm taking Cleveland to blow out the Broncos. Take the Browns -3.5. Denver has nothing to play for and they're starting a quarterback, Brandon Allen, who has never taken an NFL snap before. This is one of the worst offensive lines in the league and maybe has the worst left tackle in the NFL. Cleveland's defense is as healthy as it has been all year. The Broncos have allowed 27 sacks, which is in the bottom six of the league, while the Browns are top six in sacks. This is a pop gun Broncos offense with a backup quarterback now. Nick Chubb will take the pressure off Baker and Cleveland will run the football and dominate Denver. Browns win 33-10 in an utter blowout."

Colin's Pick: Browns (-3.5)

Packers at Chargers (SPREAD: GB -3.5)

"This will literally be a home game for the Packers and they are suggesting that it will be the most lopsided road crowd in the Chargers' brief history in Los Angeles, with EIGHTY PERCENT of the fans pulling for the Packers. I'll take Green Bay -3.5. In years past if I got Philip Rivers, a home team, and over 3 points you would always take the Chargers but their offensive line is weak, they can't run the ball, and Rivers is an older and unathletic quarterback. They struggle to get consistent yards. Green Bay has their best defense and running game in years and now gets Davante Adams back. Rodgers the last two weeks without him has been absolutely on fire and leads the league in TD/INT ratio and passer rating. I like the Packers to win this game 27-23. I think the Chargers will make a game of it but I'm going to swallow the 3.5 now that Davante Adams is back."

Colin's Pick: Packers (-3.5)

Patriots at Ravens (SPREAD: NE -3)

“I'm going to take the Patriots here, don't overthink this. Baltimore's big win is Seattle and I'm not sure how good Seattle is; they're like a football length away from battling for fourth place in their division. Baltimore is a good team but they're not a special team. Lamar Jackson is fun and can run like crazy but New England controls the football and the middle of the field with Sanu, Edelman, and Jakobi Meyers. New England's defense is first in EVERYTHING. New England has a 21-game winning streak against first or second-year quarterbacks. It's going to be in Baltimore and will be crazy but don't outthink the room here. Young quarterback against a great defense, and now with Mohamed Sanu? The Patriots offense will have more of an identity now and this will be easy three points to swallow. I'm taking New England 30, Baltimore 23."

Colin's Pick: Patriots (-3.0)

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