THE MAGICIANS | ||
Lance Burton (12-10-2) Chiefs +2 1/2 at Rams Steelers –2 1/2 vs. Broncos Seahawks –7 1/2 vs. Raiders | Penn & Teller (14-9-1) Patriots –3 vs. Colts Broncos +2 1/2 at Steelers Falcons –5 at Lions | Oscar Goodman (8-13-3) Giants –13 vs. Texans Falcons –5 at Lions Bears –14 vs. Dolphins |
Summary: Lance Burton is hoping last year’s Super Bowl teams get untracked this week, while Mayor Goodman is giving up five touchdowns against the spread with three big favorites. | ||
THE SINGER/COMEDIANS | ||
Danny Gans (11-13) Falcons –5 at Lions Chargers –12 1/2 vs. Browns Colts +3 at Patriots | Rita Rudner (10-12-2) Falcons –5 at Lions Giants –13 vs. Texans Colts +3 at Patriots | Wayne Newton (12-12) Buccaneers +1 at Saints Chargers –12 1/2 vs. Browns Colts +3 at Patriots |
Summary: The unbeaten Colts are a choice for all three competitors in this tightly-bunched group. | ||
THE FUTURE HALL OF FAMERS | ||
Rick Negron, Mamma Mia (7-15-2) Giants –13 vs. Texans Bears-Dolphins over 37 1/2 Broncos +2 1/2 at Steelers | Anthony Crivello, Phantom of the Opera (16-7-1) Falcons –5 at Lions Bears –14 vs. Dolphins Chargers –12 1/2 vs. Browns | Phil Baroni, Pride fighter (11-12-1) Falcons –5 at Lions Giants –13 vs. Texans Chargers –12 1/2 vs. Browns |
Summary: The Giants, Chargers and Falcons are popular choices in this group, and overall leader Crivello believes it will be a big week for big favorites. | ||
SAL'S PICKS (12-12 season; 3-0 last week) | ||
Cowboys-Redskins over 42, Vikings-49ers over 41 1/2, Broncos +2 1/2 at Steelers. | ||