Free NFL Picks Week 9: Westgate Super Contest Expert Betting Predictions

We have a new feature this week and through the end of the year. We are giving our 5 picks for the world famous Westgate Super Contest.

The Westgate Super Contest is pro football handicapping contest in the world’s largest race and sports book, the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. Contestants can win their share of the prize pool by paying a $1,500 entry fee prior to the start of the regular professional football season and then picking 5 games each week against the point spread throughout the 17-week regular season. The Westgate Las Vegas Super Contest is based on picking winning teams against the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook contest line.

For purposes of this article we will use the current posted Covers.com spread.

Denver PK Over Oakland

Oakland looked good beating up on Tampa Bay and Jacksonville the last 2 weeks but now will be taking on a much tougher Denver defense. Expect the Broncos to move the ball against a disappointing Raiders defense that does not generate much of a pass rush. The Broncos have won and covered 5 straight in Oakland.

New Orleans -3.5 over San Francisco

I can only imagine this line is so small because the 49ers are off a bye and the Saints are travelling. If this game is in New Orleans then the Saints would probably be 8-point favorites. The Saints have been playing well vs top opponents while the 49ers continue to struggle. Saints win comfortably.

Philadelphia +2.5 over New York Giants

The Giants have a non-existent run game, which plays right into the aggressive Philadelphia Eagles defenseive strengths. Expect Eli to be under pressure all day while the Eagles get just enough from Carson Wentz and Darren Sproles.

Carolina -3 over Los Angeles

The Panthers have not looked like the defending NFC Champs this season, but the real Carolina Panthers showed up last week in a beat down of the Arizona Cardinals. Underrated Jonathon Stewart gives the Panthers a much-needed boost to the run game and opens things up for Cam Newton. The Rams are off a bye, but the Panthers are still in must-win mode.

Pittsburgh +3 over Baltimore

Both teams are a little banged up in this one, with the Steelers possibly missing Big Ben while the Ravens are missing key pass rushers Elvis Dumervil and Terrell Suggs. With no pass rush the Steelers will be able to move the ball with LeVeon Bell and Antonio Brown.