Out-Pick A Pro: Week 14 Against the Spread Picks

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The former Giant posted a solid 5-1 record against the spread in Week 13, moving him to a very professional 29-19 for the season. Here’s who Pierce is siding with in Week 14.

Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings (-2.5)

PIERCE’S PICK: VIKINGS (-2.5)

You’ll have an awful hard time trying to find a team playing better football than the Vikings right now. Case Keenum has earned the right to start under center, and the duo of Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs are electrifying. Carolina’s defense has been outstanding against the run this season, but they will struggle to cover Minnesota’s receivers on Sunday. Cam Newton will not be able to do enough against a tough Viking defense.

Kansas City Chiefs vs Oakland Raiders (+3.5)

PIERCE’S PICK: RAIDERS (+3.5)

It has been a tale of two seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs, who have now lost four straight and six of their last seven. Alex Smith and the offense finally broke out of their slump last week, but the defense surrendered 38 points to Josh McCown and the Jets. This week, the defense will have to manage without Marcus Peters. Gimme the Raiders.

New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys (-6.5)

PIERCE’S PICK: GIANTS (+6.5)

When an organization makes a massive change, like firing their head coach and general manager, the result is often a fired up team. Add in the opportunity to spoil your rival’s season, and you’re going to see an inspired club. Interim head coach Steve Spagnuolo will have the defense looking closer to the version we saw in 2016, and Eli Manning’s return at QB will give New York the extra lift they need to keep this game close.

Los Angeles Chargers vs Washington (+6.5)

PIERCE’S PICK: CHARGERS (-6.5)

Washington’s offensive line is too banged up to handle the league’s best pass-rushing duo: Melvin Ingram and Joey Bosa. Kirk Cousins is not going to have time to get the ball down the field, while Washington’s insistence on keeping Josh Norman on one side of the field will allow Keenan Allen to record his fourth-consecutive 100-yard receiving game.

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Seattle Seahawks (+3.5)

PIERCE’S PICK: JAGUARS (-3.5)

Russell Wilson had to play at such an elite level to overcome his offensive line’s shortcomings against the Eagles last week. In Week 14, Wilson has to deal with the league’s best defense away from the 12th man in Seattle. There’s only so much one player can do for an offense, and we saw the max last week.

Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles (+2.5)

PIERCE’S PICK: RAMS (-2.5)

Carson Wentz and the Eagles’ offense could not handle Seattle’s strong front four last week. They missed plenty of opportunities for big plays down the field and only managed to score ten points. The defensive front they’ll see against the Rams this week is very similar. I expect the Eagles offense to be better, but they’ll also have to contend with the league’s top offense. I’m giving the nod to the Rams in what should be a great game.