Week 8 NFL Experts' Picks Against the Spread

We've got a new member of our panel! Hayden Kim is replacing Brian Rauf, who resigned in shame following a disappointing 6-9 effort last week.

Week 8 Results:

Zac Bellman: 8-7

Al King: 8-7

Tom Downey: 7-8

Brian Rauf: 6-9

Al King holds a sizable lead thus far, especially with the departure of Brian.

Season Standings:

Al: 26-17-1

Brian: 22-21-1

Tom: 20-23-1

Zac: 18-27-1

Hayden: 0-0-0

Anyway, on to this week's picks. Lines are courtesy of Vegasinsider.com, as of Wednesday, Oct. 22.

San Diego (+7.5) at Denver:

Tom: San Diego

Al: Denver

Zac: San Diego

Hayden: Denver

We're split on this one. Tom and Zac think Phillip Rivers can at least guide his squad to a cover. Hayden and Al trust Peyton Manning. UPDATE: Good job Al and Hayden.

Check back Friday for the rest of the weekend picks!

Detroit (-3.5) at Atlanta:

Tom: Detroit

Al: Detroit

Zac: Atlanta

Hayden: Detroit

The Falcons are the "home" team, but that is in name only. The teams are playing in London and our experts are in favor of the Lions this week.

Minnesota (+3) at Tampa Bay:

Tom: Minnesota

Al: Minnesota

Zac: Minnesota

Hayden: Minnesota

We are all taking the points in this one. Don't fail us Teddy!

Chicago (+6) at New England:

Tom: New England

Al: Chicago

Zac: New England

Hayden: New England

Al is the only one who thinks Da Bears can bounce back after a rough showing last week.

St. Louis (-7) at Kansas City:

Tom: Kansas City

Al: Kansas City

Zac: Kansas City

Hayden: Kansas City

The Rams' upset win over Seattle doesn't sway our experts. We're all picking the Chiefs.

Seattle (-5) at Carolina:

Tom: Carolina

Al: Seattle

Zac: Seattle

Hayden: Seattle

Tom is the only one who thinks the Panthers can cover. The rest of our experts think the Seahawks will bounce back.

Buffalo (+3) at NY Jets:

Tom: Buffalo

Al: Buffalo

Zac: NY Jets

Hayden: Buffalo

Zach is the only one trusting Geno Smith and the Jets at home.

Miami (-6) at Jacksonville:

Tom: Jacksonville

Al: Jacksonville

Zac: Miami

Hayden: Miami

We're split here, with Tom and Al picking the Jags. This line opened at -4 in favor of the Dolphins.

Houston (-1) at Titans:

Tom: Houston

Al: Houston

Zac: Houston

Hayden: Houston

All of our experts are picking the Texans. With the Titans starting Zach Mettenberger, this line has gone up to -3.5 in favor of Houston.

Baltimore (+1) at Cincinnati:

Tom: Cincinnati

Al: Cincinnati

Zac: Baltimore

Hayden: Cincinnati

Only Zac trusts the Ravens this week. This line opened up at -3 in favor of Cincy, but has flipped to -2 in favor of the Ravens.

Philadelphia (+2.5) at Arizona:

Tom: Arizona

Al: Arizona

Zac: Arizona

Hayden: Philidelphia

Only Hayden trusts Chip Kelly and the Eagles.

Indianapolis (-3) at Pittsburgh:

Tom: Indianapolis

Al: Indianapolis

Zac: Indianapolis

Hayden: Indianapolis

This line opened as a pick, but is currently -3.5 in favor of the Colts. All of our experts are rolling with Andrew Luck.

Oakland (+7) at Cleveland:

Tom: Cleveland

Al: Cleveland

Zac: Cleveland

Hayden: Cleveland

No love for the Raiders, as everyone is picking the Browns.

Green Bay (+1.5) at New Orleans:

Tom: Green Bay

Al: Green Bay

Zac: Green Bay

Hayden: Green Bay

The Saints might be at home, but all of our experts think the Packers will at least be able to cover.

Washington (+9.5) at Dallas:

Tom: Dallas

Al: Dallas

Zac: Washington

Hayden: TBA

Tom and Al trust Dallas, while Zac thinks Colt McCoy can manage at least a cover. Hayden hasn't submitted his pick yet.

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