Montreal Canadiens vs Anaheim Ducks Free Pick March 8, 2019

This is a Free play on [email protected] to go Under the total.

The Bears come off the bye week with more questions than answers. Starting quarterback Mitch Tribisky looked awfule in a 10-3 home loss to Green Bay in the season opener. He threw for 228 yards and an INT on 26-of-45 passing in that game, and it won't get any easier on the road in Denver. The good news for the Bears is that their defense was just as good as advertised, holding Green Bay to just 10 points. Aaron Rodgers was sacked five times while throwing for 203 yards and a TD on 18-of-30 passing. These teams have played twice in the last decade, and neither of these teams scored 20 points in either of those games.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Minnesota Vikings.

The Packers defense looked sharp in a 10-3 win over the Bears, but I think that tells us more about the Bears problems on offense than it does about Green Bay's defense. They will face a tougher challenge here in Week 2 against the Vikings. Last year was a disappointment for Kirk Cousins, but one of his best games was a 29-29 tie at Lambeau. Cousins threw for 425 yards and four TDs in that game. Sure the Packers have improved since then, but so have the Vikings. Their defense sacked Matt Ryan four times and picked him off twice in Week 1. They ran for 172 yards and three TDs on 38 attempts. The Vikings are 5-2 ATS in the last seven head to head meetings, and I'll the points in this game.

Take MIN.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Seattle Seahawks.

Both Pittsburgh and Seattle are coming off a disappointing season opener, but while the Seahawks barely held on to beat Cincinnati by a single point, the Steelers lost by 30 at New England. This looks like a good spot to back Seattle as an underdog. The Seahawks are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS loss, and they are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games. Pittsburgh has performed poorly as a home favorite, the Steelers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 home games.

Take SEA.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on the Cowboys.

Washington was expected to be one of the league's worst teams this season, but after they opened up a big lead early on the road in Philly in Week 1, maybe they are better than we thought? I don't think so. They were out-scored 25-7 in the second half, and Philly racked up 436 yards of total offense. Washington only attempted 13 running plays, for a total of 28 yards. That's simply not a recipe for success. They are in for a world of hurt here against the Cowboys in Week 2.

Take DAL.

GL,

Jesse Schule