Thursday, December 17, 2009

2009 NFL ATS Pick 'Em: Thursday Night - Indianapolis (-6.5) @ Jacksonville

By: Luke Florence

This game troubles me for a variety of reasons. Most namely, whether or not the Indianapolis Colts will play any of their starters. And if they do, for how long will they play. Not so long ago, the Colts rested everyone in the season finale against the Tennessee Titans, which knocked a ten-win Cleveland team from entering the post-season.

That being said, I can't play the game of Will They or Won't They, so I'm assuming they will play the entire game. Therefore, I will take the Jacksonville Jaguars (+6.5). It's the safer pick. These two division rivals played back in week one and the Colts - playing at home - barely knocked off the Jags, 14-12. So, even if Peyton plays all four quarters, it could still be close. Also this pick allows for Peyton to sit and let Curtis Painter throw some interceptions, which would be nice.

So for the record, I will be taking the Jacksonville Jaguars and the six and a half points this evening.

Until next time, "read it, roll it, hole it."

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