1. Minnesota Vikings (-3.5) vs. Cleveland Browns (O/U 36.0)
We made this game Vikings -6.0 and really like the spot for them as well. They played in Dublin overseas last week and have had an ample amount of time to get acclimated to the European environment and the players’ body clocks should be well in sync with the change in time zones versus the Browns who just arrived in London on Thursday. We believe this will give them a more significant edge in this spot than the market is discounting. Moreover, the Vikings sport a perfect 4-0 record in London and the coaching personnel has a lot of experience with the travel logistics and preparation. On the other hand, the Browns have only played in London once (which happened to be a 33-16 Loss to the Vikings in 2017). Despite the low total in this affair that suggests scoring will be at a premium, laying the points with the Vikes is the right play here.
Selection: Vikings -3.5 (-110) to Win 2 units.
2. Miami Dolphins (-1.5) vs. Carolina Panthers (O/U 45.5)
We made this game Panthers -1.5 so we will look to play them as slight home dawgs in this spot. They were boat raced last week by the Patriots and we believe that will provide them a motivational edge to bounce back at home. On the other hand, the Dolphins are coming off of a much needed win on Monday Night Football so they might show a little complacency and are at a rest disadvantage. Look towards the home dawg in this ugly matchup on paper.
Selection: Panthers ML (+100) to Win 1 unit.