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  James Patrick Sports
10:00 PM   San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Chargers  
NFL   08/20  
  Pick: Under 39
  COMP SELECTION:
NFL Thursday Night Football Preseason Complimentary Selection
49’ers vs. Chargers 10:00 pm. est.
HC Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz are building the Chargers roster the right way. The “Bolts” seem cursed with bad injury luck, and quarterback Justin Herbert, who has done everything but win a playoff game, needs more help from his supporting cast. The talent is there, and now the players must stay healthy for a change. On the defensive side of the ball, this is a team loaded with star talent. There aren’t many teams that are better built to win it all than San Francisco is. The talent and coaching are here, if this team can stay healthy. Shanahan has been here before and has won (12) or more games in four of his last five seasons and has made the NFC Championship Game (including his time in Atlanta) in five of the last nine seasons. Neither coach is going to show much or risk injuries that have set them both back last season. Your Thursday Complimentary NFL Preseason selection is to take #403. Take San Francisco – Los Angeles Under the Total. James Patrick Sports invites you to get in the huddle with “Big Game James” Patrick for $20 and get the top play in NFL Thursday Football Preseason action. Don’t get caught looking as this top game has James Patrick salivating! Check out all the “Big Man’s” action at James Patrick Sports.
  James Patrick Sports
7:30 PM   Carolina Panthers vs Jacksonville Jaguars  
NFL   08/21  
  Pick: Jacksonville Jaguars -3.5
  COMP SELECTION:
NFL Friday Night Football Preseason Complimentary Selection
Panthers vs. Jaguars 7:30 pm. est.
Last season, Carolina won the NFC South with an (8-9) record. That speaks to how weak this division is. This is a division that does feel ripe for the taking again but now, QB Bryce Young has to be consistently good and the league’s worst scoring defense needs to improve enough for the team to be in contention. The signs are there, as the Panthers nearly beat and probably should have beaten the Rams in an exciting Wild Card Playoff Game. The “Black Cats” are showing a better grasp HC Dave Canales offense. There was optimism in Jacksonville that with better coaching and a better roster, along with the new regime in the front office, that can spark a turnaround. Well, it’s working sooner than expected. The Jaguars general manager James Gladstone did great work as a scout for the Rams. He’s a sharp decision maker that is getting things right in Jacksonville quickly. The hire of Liam Coen as head coach, Jacksonville’s fourth in six seasons, proved successful in Year 1, as the Jaguars won the AFC South and their (13) wins last season were the most since 1999. Both the offensive and defensive units rose from the near bottom in 2024 to the top third of the league last season. Not only is HC Liam Coen a brilliant offensive coach, but he filled his staff with fresh, innovative football minds. There were very few roster changes, so the core of the team is back but now they have higher expectations after far exceeding the ones from last season. The Favorite has won (4) straight in this series and let’s make it (5)! Your NFL Friday Night Football Preseason Complimentary Selection is to take a (3*) Play. #408. Take Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Carolina. Get in the huddle with Big Game James Patrick for $20 and get the top play in NFL Friday Night Football Preseason action. Don’t get caught looking as this top game has James Patrick salivating! Check out all the Big Man’s action at James Patrick Sports.
 
  Sniper Wes
10:00 PM   San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Chargers  
NFL   08/20  
  Pick: Under 38.5
  Take #404 Niners vs Chargers Under
We’re riding the Under here, especially with the recent NFLX trend continuing. The Chargers opened as 1.5-point favorites before the line flipped to San Francisco -1.5, a notable three-point swing.
Los Angeles is coming off a convincing 27-7 win over Houston, while San Francisco dropped its opener 19-13 to Tennessee. The Chargers also have Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalelei available at quarterback, while their offensive line should be stronger with Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt back in the mix.
The bigger concern is San Francisco’s quarterback situation. Kurtis Rourke impressed in the opener, completing 12 of 14 passes for 101 yards, but he left the game with a rib injury and was hospitalized for evaluation.
Brock Purdy is expected to get a couple of series before Mac Jones takes over and potentially plays through halftime. The 49ers have also been dealing with injuries at several offensive positions, and their joint practice with Los Angeles exposed some issues in the secondary and offensive rhythm.
The Chargers' defense should provide another difficult test, and with quarterback rotations, limited starter reps and the Under trend we've seen early in the preseason, we're expecting a slower-paced, lower-scoring game.
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  Sniper Wes
7:00 PM   New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers  
NFL   08/21  
  Pick: Under 36.5
  Take #406 Jets vs Steelers Under
We're going right back to the Under in this preseason matchup. The Under went 12-4 last week, and we're riding that trend rather than overreacting to a few high-scoring results.
The Steelers opened preseason play with a 28-9 victory over Green Bay. The quarterbacks put up respectable numbers, but much of that production came against second- and third-team defenses, so we're not putting too much stock into those numbers. Aaron Rodgers is also expected to sit again.
The Jets are in an interesting rebuilding phase. They added Geno Smith and several veteran defensive pieces while moving on from Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner for draft capital. With New York seemingly positioning itself for a potential quarterback selection in 2027, the long-term priority is developing the roster rather than chasing preseason wins.
New York lost 24-16 to Tampa Bay last week, a game that went Over its total. But that was one of the exceptions in an otherwise Under-heavy opening week.
With preseason quarterback rotations, vanilla offensive game plans and defenses generally dictating the action, we're expecting scoring opportunities to be limited. 
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  Sniper Wes
7:30 PM   Carolina Panthers vs Jacksonville Jaguars  
NFL   08/21  
  Pick: Under 38
  Take #408 Panthers vs Jaguars Under
We’re staying on the Under trend in this Friday night preseason matchup. The Panthers and Jaguars are currently holding a joint practice, giving both coaching staffs an opportunity to get an extended look at their players before Friday's game.
Carolina has some encouraging developments offensively, particularly the growing Bryce Young–Tetairoa McMillan connection. Jonathon Brooks, Darren Waller, and Jalen Coker are also healthy, giving Young more weapons. However, protection remains a concern, and that's a major issue against a Jacksonville defense that looks deep and athletic.
The Panthers are also dealing with significant defensive injuries, including Tershawn Wharton and Nic Scourton, while Cam Jackson is now in concussion protocol. That could create some opportunities for Jacksonville, but we're expecting the Jaguars to emphasize evaluation rather than unleash the offense.
Jacksonville is coming off a 13-4 season and has plenty of talent on defense, including Travon Walker, Josh Hines-Allen, Davon Hamilton, and B.J. Green. With Liam Coen still undecided on how many starters will play, quarterback rotations and playing time remain major variables.
Week 1 of the preseason was dominated by the Under, and we're not jumping off that train yet. With both teams emphasizing defense and plenty of backup players expected to see action, we expect points to be difficult to come by.
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  Sniper Wes
9:00 PM   Green Bay Packers vs Denver Broncos  
NFL   08/21  
  Pick: Under 42
  Take #410 Packers vs Broncos Under
We're staying on the Under here and riding the preseason trend. Green Bay was held to just nine points against Pittsburgh, with Jordan Love going 3-of-5 and moving the Packers into field-goal range. Love is expected to see a little more action this time around, which should give Green Bay's offense a boost.
Denver is coming off a dominant 27-7 win over Atlanta, including a pick-six, and Bo Nix is expected to make his preseason debut. He should see roughly 10-15 snaps before Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ehlinger take over.
Green Bay will also rotate Tyrod Taylor and Kyle McCord behind Love. That quarterback rotation, combined with limited starter reps, gives us plenty of reason to expect the offenses to struggle sustaining drives.
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Methods Of Wagering With NFL Picks

Betting the NFL Point Spread

      Betting “against the spread” is the most popular way to wager on NFL football. NFL games are rarely perfect match-ups, and the spread is the sportsbook's way of leveling the playing field. In order to win a point spread bet or “cover the spread,” the favored team not only has to win the game – they must do so by a specified number of points (the spread). The spread encourages equal betting on both teams, as it essentially “gives” points to the underdog. You most often find spreads with half-points attached, which is known as a “hook.” The hook avoids the possibility of a push (or tie).
      Example: Miami +5.5, Dallas -5.5
The team with the negative number next to its name is the favorite; in this case, it is Dallas (-5.5). If you bet on the Cowboys against the spread, they have to win the game by at least six points for you to win your bet. Dallas is said to be “laying” 5.5 points in these circumstances. Another way to look at it is subtracting 5.5 points from the Cowboys final score at the end of the game. If the Cowboys still have more points after subtracting 5.5, then they cover the spread. In order to cover the spread, the favored team not only needs to win the game – they must do so by a specified number of points.
The Miami have a positive number next to their team name, indicating they are the underdog. They do not have to win the game outright for you to win your bet. So long as they don’t lose by more than five points, you’ll come out a winner. Obviously, you would also win your bet if the Miami won the game outright.

Betting the NFL Moneyline

      While less popular than betting the spread, the NFL moneyline is the easiest football bet to understand. When betting the moneyline, you are simply picking the team that will win the game. NFL Moneyline bets are easy to understand, but they offer a poor return on investment when betting on the favorite.
      Example: Miami +180, Dallas -250
The NFL odds attached dictate your potential payout and the sportsbook’s implied probability. Dallas remains the favorite on the moneyline, as indicated by the negative number (-250) next to the team name. But, in this case, that number means something different: a -250 moneyline tells bettors that they need to wager $250 on Dallas in order to win $100. The positive number next to the Miami (+180) gives us similar information, with one key difference. It tells bettors how much they will win on a $100 bet, in this case $180.

Betting NFL Totals (Over/Under)

      When betting the “total” on NFL games, you are no longer concerned with which team will win the game. Instead, your focus is strictly on how many points will be scored overall. You may also hear this type of bet referred to as “over-under betting.”
      Example: Miami/Dallas Over 49.5(-115) Under 49.5 (-110) Sticking with our Miami/Dallas example, the sportsbook has set the total at 49.5 points. Again, the half-point (hook) is present to prevent a push. You have two options when betting totals: over (more than 49.5 points will be scored between both teams) or under (less than 49.5 points will be scored overall).
      When betting on the “total,” The moneyline shown in parentheses next to your choice determines the payout. This is calculated just like the NFL Moneylines above. Your focus on a NFL Totals Wager is strictly on how many points will be scored overall by both NFL teams combined.