Antelope Valley Press

Sunday’s best bet is picking Ravens over Jaguars

- By ROB MAADDI

After getting your fill of Thanksgivi­ng football, Sunday’s matchups should be just as fun.

Pro Picks has fared far better predicting Sunday games than Thursday contests this season.

SUNDAY Baltimore (minus 4) at Jacksonvil­le

Struggling to beat the Panthers got the Ravens’ attention.

BEST BET: RAVENS, 24-17

Cincinnati (minus 2½) at Tennessee

The AFC South-leading Titans get no respect in a playoff rematch against the team that ended their 2021 season.

UPSET SPECIAL: TITANS, 24-23

Denver (minus 2½) at Carolina

It’s Sam Darnold’s turn to start for the Panthers. At least he didn’t cost Carolina Russell Wilson’s price.

BRONCOS, 20-16

Atlanta (plus 4) at Washington

Taylor Heinicke is 4-1 as the starter, the defense is leading the way and the Commanders are rolling. The Falcons remain only one game behind the Buccaneers in the NFC South.

COMMANDERS, 21-19

Tampa Bay (minus 3½) at Cleveland

Tom Brady and the Buccaneers return from a bye. Jacoby Brissett starts his last game before Deshaun Watson’s return.

BUCCANEERS, 23-17

Houston (plus 13) at Miami

Fresh off a bye, the Dolphins get another one against a one-win team.

DOLPHINS, 30-13

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Chicago (plus 4½) at New York Jets

Justin Fields has an opportunit­y to make the Jets regret taking Zach Wilson ahead of him in last year’s draft even more.

JETS, 19-17

Las Vegas (plus 3½) at Seattle

The Raiders try to build off a comeback win at Denver.

SEAHAWKS, 27-23

Los Angeles Chargers (minus 4) at Arizona

The right opponent for the Chargers to get back on the winning track after losing two in a row.

CHARGERS, 30-17

Los Angeles Rams (plus 14½) at Kansas City

The defending Super Bowl champions are a mess. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs look like the best team in the NFL.

CHIEFS, 31-13

New Orleans (plus 9½) at San Francisco

Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers are rolling.

49ERS, 26-20

Green Bay (plus 7) at Philadelph­ia

Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are desperate to save their season.

EAGLES, 24-23

Pittsburgh (plus 2½) at Indianapol­is

The Colts would’ve defeated the Eagles if they didn’t make costly penalties.

COLTS, 20-16

THURSDAY’S PICKS

Buffalo (minus 9½) at Detroit

BILLS, 30-22

New York Giants (plus 9½) at Dallas

COWBOYS, 27-16

New England (plus 2½) at Minnesota

VIKINGS, 23-13

2022 RECORD

Last Week: Straight up: 10-4. Against spread: 7-6-1.

Season: Straight up: 96-68. Against spread: 85-75-4.

Thursday Night: Straight up: 6-5. Against spread: 4-7.

Monday Night: Straight up: 6-6. Against spread: 5-7.

Best Bet: Straight up: 7-4. Against spread: 7-4.

Upset Special: Straight up: 4-7. Against spread: 5-5-1.

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