Editor’s note: NESN.com’s Mike Cole, Ricky Doyle and Andre Khatchaturian deliver their NFL picks every Thursday of the season, and here’s who they like in the Washington Redskins-Detroit Lions Week 7 game, with the line from OddsShark.
Washington Redskins (4-2) at (-1) Detroit Lions (3-3), Sunday, 1 p.m.
Mike: Redskins. These teams match up really closely (obviously, given the 1-point spread), so here are a couple of trends I like to support the pick: Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last five road games and 8-1 ATS in its last nine games as an underdog.
Ricky: Lions. Still not really sold on either of these teams, but Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has been excellent this season, especially over the last two weeks. It could be thanks in large part to Lions offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter.
Andre: Lions. Matt Stafford is quietly putting together an incredible season. He?s tied for third in touchdowns (14) and is second in completion percentage. The Lions also have the third-most 10-play drives and five-minute drives. I also have a tough time seeing the Redskins win five consecutive games. I smell a letdown.
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