THE MAGICIANS | ||
Lance Burton (14-11-2) Chargers 1 at Bengals Falcons 8 vs. Browns Panthers 9 1/2 vs. Buccaneers | Penn & Teller (15-11-1) Patriots 10 1/2 vs. Jets Eagles 7 vs. Redskins Panthers 9 1/2 vs. Buccaneers | Oscar Goodman (8-16-3) Chargers 1 at Bengals Patriots 10 1/2 vs. Jets Cowboys 7 at Cardinals |
Summary: Lance Burton has rallied to close the gap with Penn & Teller. Mayor Goodman is slipping in the polls—well, these polls, anyway. The group takes nine favorites, usually a bookmaker's dream. | ||
THE SINGER/COMEDIANS | ||
Danny Gans (12-15) Steelers 4 vs. Saints Eagles 7 vs. Redskins Colts 2 vs. Bills | Rita Rudner (11-14-2) Falcons 8 vs. Browns Patriots 10 1/2 vs. Jets Broncos 9 at Raiders | Wayne Newton (13-14) Chiefs 1 at Dolphins Chargers 1 at Bengals Giants 2 1/2 vs. Bears |
Summary: Nine different picks among this tightly knit group, yet all favorites (usually a bookmaker's dream. | ||
THE FUTURE HALL OF FAMERS | ||
Rick Negron , Mamma Mia (9-16-2) Jaguars-Texans over 37 1/2 Ravens 7 at Titans Broncos 9 at Raiders | Anthony Crivello , Phantom of the Opera (16-10-1) Chargers 1 at Bengals Colts 12 vs. Bills Cowboys 7 at Cardinals | Phil Baroni , Pride fighter (11-15-1) Giants 2 1/2 vs. Bears Steelers 4 vs. Saints Colts 12 vs. Bills |
Summary: Crivello's first rough week (0-3) keeps others in the race. This group takes eight favorites and an over, usually a bookmaker's dream. | ||
SAL'S PICKS (13-14 season; 1-2 last week) | ||
| Since I'm as far from celebrity as you can get, I'll buck the trend (thus assuring the favorites will do well this week)—Rams +4 at Seahawks, Bengals +1 vs. Chargers, Packers +5 1/2 at Vikings . | ||