Dallas Cowboys Picks

For the upcoming NFL season (yes, I know it has already started), I'm going to be picking the Cowboys games, both against the spread and the total.  I am going to use the lines I see on Bovada at the time I'm making the wagers.  I'm a Dallas Cowboys fan, but I try to be realistic as well.  There may be other picks made as well, depending on when I make my picks.  I will also keep a running total of how I've done this year, although it's just for fun, not for any real wager. 

For the record as well, I see Dallas going 10-6 for the season, winning their division and earning a #3 seed in the NFC.  They will win 1 game in the playoffs, and then make an early exit in the divisional round, likely to Green Bay again.

Disclaimer:  Don't use my picks to wager real money on, I won't be held responsible for your losses!!


New York Giants @ Dallas (-7)

I like the Cowboys in their home opener.  When the A T & T stadium opened, the Giants won the first game ever played, and the next 3 games at Dallas as well.  Since then, and overall, Dallas has won 4 straight over the Giants, by an average of 5 points.  The line is a little higher than I'd like, but I have to take the Cowboys in the season/home opener this year.

I also like the over, at a line of 53.  The 2 teams typically combine for a lot of points, and especially in the first game of the season, I see a high-scoring game.

Minnesota (-2) at San Francisco

I like the Vikings.  They're a young team, and they were making some improvements near the end of last season.  The 49ers, conversely, are a wreck.  They have a new coaching staff, and and their QB, Colin Kaepernick, definitely had a worse year last year.  They are relying on Carlos Hyde at RB, who is unproven and heading into his first year as a starter.  They did improve at WR with the signing of Torrey Smith, but it won't be enough.

Official picks:

Dallas -7
Dallas/NY over 53
 Minnesota -2


Edited to change the 49er's new WR to Torrey Smith.  Anquan Boldin has been with the team for a few years.  Thanks to Coach for catching that mistake!!


0-2-1 After week 1.  Rough start, but it can only go up from here!