Chris Liss discusses his methods for picking games against the spread the last two decades and how ultimately it's a battle to utilize a beginner's state of mind.
Four of five writers took Tom Brady and the Patriots and projected the total to go under 56.5 on Super Bowl Sunday. Only Chris Liss took the Rams and the over.
Chris likes Jared Goff and the Rams as 2.5-point underdogs in the dome Sunday evening.
Four of five writers like Tyreek Hill and the Chiefs as three-point favorites at home against the Patriots.
Chris likes Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs laying three points against the Patriots at Arrowhead.
Three writers made Philip Rivers and the Chargers their best bets as four-point underdogs in New England this weekend.
Chris likes Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs laying only 5.5 points against the Colts at Arrowhead.
Three writers made Terrell Suggs and the Ravens, favored by 2.5 points at home over the Chargers, their best bets.
Chris likes Lamar Jackson and the Ravens as 2.5-point home favorites against the Chargers.
The Staff likes Andrew Luck and the Colts as 2.5-point road favorites in Tennessee Sunday night.
Chris likes a lot of favorites including Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs laying 13.5 points at home against the Raiders.
The Staff likes Ryan Kerrigan and the Redskins getting a whopping 10 points against the Titans this week.
Chris likes George Kittle and the 49ers as four-point home dogs against the visiting Bears.
The Staff likes George Kittle and the 49ers getting five points at home against the Seahawks this week.
Chris likes Andrew Luck and the Colts as three-point home favorites against a tough Cowboys team that essentially locked up its division last week.
The Staff likes three home dogs this week including Ryan Tannehill and the Dolphins getting 7.5 points from the Patriots.
Chris especially likes Aaron Rodgers and the Packers laying 5.5 points at home against the Falcons now that Mike McCarthy has been canned.
The Staff likes Jared Goff and the Rams off the bye laying 10 points against the Lions in Detroit.