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The Rap-Up: Picking against the spread

Related Topics: Immanuel Quickley

I consider myself a fair man.

I’m not one to cheat or lie. I pay my taxes every year. If someone drops their wallet, I’ll try to locate them and return the lost item (without looking at the cash pocket).

So, when I started putting this weekly piece together and mulling over the outcomes of the games ahead, it felt like the Prediction section was a dropped wallet.

To keep my honour — and dial up the difficulty — I’m altering the predictions to account for the betting line. Instead of guessing the final score, I’ll indicate who will cover the spread for that game.