SUPER BOWL 52 - Point Spread Picks

PLACE YOUR BETS!!! IT’s finally here, SUPER BOWL 52!!!!! Get your popcorn ready as the two best teams in the NFL are set to throw-down on the biggest stage in football. ADF finished the season just below the .500 mark but was still able to generate positive cash flow for the season. We had to offset a few losses in weeks the spread took us for a loop, it happens. ADF always bounced back to correct its shortcomings. This will be the final NFL Point Spread Picks article of the season and we look forward to continue in the new league year! We thank you for all the support and hope we created more wealth in your pockets based on our predictions. So one last time this season, follow me and I’ll get you that money! Good Luck and enjoy the big game!!

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Championship Round Point Spread Record: 1-1 (.500)

Season Point Spread Record:  131-135 (.492)

SUPER BOWL 52 – Predictions (Projected odds makers @ Feb.2.2018 – 10:00PM EST)

Sunday Feb.4.2018

Philadelphia @ New England (Favorite)

Westgate -4

Caesar’s -4

William Hill -4.5

Wynn -4.5

CG -4.5

Unibet -4.5

The Eagles:  

Coming into this contest the Eagles find themselves a slight Vegas underdog to the defending Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots. Offensively, we all know the Eagles lost Carson Wentz and are now relying on backup Nick Foles to carry this Philadelphia club to their first Super Bowl title in franchise history. The Eagles possess the 7^th best offensive unit in the NFL with the 3^rd best rushing attack leading the way. Former Dolphin – Jay Ajayi will lead the charge from the back field with running mate LeGarrette Blount looking for revenge on his former team. These two backs have the potential to become a nightmare for the Patriots defense all game long. If the Eagles can manage to generate a lead, they will milk the clock and run their way to victory. No one should sleep on the third back in this trio, rookie Corey Clement! Under Coach Doug Pederson and Coordinator Frank Reich, Clement has carved out a nice role for himself in the pass game, and in the red zone. There’s little to question the Eagles will employ a proper running attack against a New England defense hard pressed at times. Nick Foles shouldn’t be asked to become a game manager as he is more than capable in creating pays and generating points to help this Eagles team get a victory. Setting up the play action will be extremely important for Foles, as Patriots Defensive Coordinator – Matt Patricia should bring the heat in hopes to rattle the Eagles pivot. The Eagles offense against the Patriots defense is where this game could be won and lost.          

The Eagles defense under Jim Schwartz has the difficult task of shutting down the G.O.A.T, Tom Brady. Being able to generate pressure with simply the front four, will pay dividends as the game wears on. Making Brady uncomfortable in the pocket should be the goal for Philly this entire contest. It’s not imperative that they generate a high number of sacks, but causing Tom to second guess his progressions will be the best way to dominate on defense. Schwartz will have to get creative in his blitz packages as Brady is the master at the quick release generating chunk yards exposing the weakness from the added pressure. Staying sound fundamentally will enhance the Eagles chances in slowing down Tom Brady.

The Patriots:

Tom Brady and the Patriots chase history aiming to tie the Pittsburgh Steelers as the only teams in the NFL to win SIX Lombardi Trophies. The Patriots come into this game housing the best offensive unit in the league. Offensive Coordinator – Josh McDaniels will undoubtedly look to lean on his running backs to take pressure off Brady while gaining large amounts of yardage on exposed mismatches. Dion Lewis and James White should be vocal points in the game plan especially in the pass game, the screen pass could be seen a large number of times. Brady and the Patriots have been in this situation so many times that nothing could faze them in the spotlight. Brady will be focused on getting the ball out of his hands quickly to disrupt any potential of the Eagles defensive line getting his jersey dirty. If Brady can make enough plays on that front four, Jim Schwartz will be forced to blitz and Brady will no doubt take advantage! New England should have a difficult time running the ball on this stout front seven, but will try and recreate the ground success over the middle with the pass. This game could definitely resemble the 2015 AFC Championship, where the Broncos were relentless in their pursuit of Brady. We shall see.

Defensively, New England will come with the heat early and often as Defensive Coordinator – Matt Patricia will trust his secondary to clutch and grab long enough to help create those coverage sacks. The Patriots are near the bottom of the NFL in terms of defensive ranking, as they sit ranked 29^th in the league. Having improved as the season wore on; the Pats do employ the best average points per game (14PPG), on defense post week five. They will undoubtedly try and pressure Nick Foles in hopes that he’ll generate turnovers on the confusing looks and packages he sees. The biggest question mark on this defense is the line backing core. The will be put to test all game through the run and keeping their assignments in the many zone coverages Patricia likes to run. ADF fully expects Gilmore and Butler to have superb games locking down whomever they are covering. With that said, Stephon Gilmore if attacked with a great frequency can be exposed as fatigue over takes his ability to make sound plays, might be something to watch as the game moves on.

SUPER BOWL PICK:

With all the analysis and conversations that has been had all week, it’s finally time to pick the Super Bowl 52 Champion!!! Tom Brady and the Patriots have been in the big game many times and the platform doesn’t faze them, it’s considered just another game. The Eagles are young and brash and have enough confidence to carry them as they may not fully realize the magnitude of this game. With Vegas pushing the spread to -4.5 it’s not difficult to envision this game being won by a field goal thus killing the spread! ADF feels the Eagles should be able to compete and may in fact come away with the victory. Either way, the Point Spread for the Super Bowl won’t be covered even if the Patriots win this game. Bet big on this one as the offseason begins on Monday! NE doesn’t cover the spread @ -4.5 PHI 41 NE 33 (W)    

Championship Round Record: 1-0 (.1000)

2017/2018 Season Record: 132-135 (.495)

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