Quick Picks with Coach Rick Bowe, NFL/CBB Picks, NFL/CBB Free Picks, NFL/CBB Predictions 1/11/25
- rbowe7447
- Jan 11
- 2 min read
AFC WILD CARD
LA CHARGERS @ HOUSTON (LAC -3, 41.5)
QUENTIN JOHNSON 40-PLUS RECEIVING YARDS
The Chargers won their last three games of the regular season. One of the reasons for their late-season surge was the play of WR Quentin Johnson. Over his last five games, Johnson averaged 6 catches and 69 yards. Last week was a big one - 13 catches, 186 yards.
I don't think he gets near that today, but I do like Johnson for 40-plus receiving yards. He's hit this number in 4 of his last 5 games and Justin Herbert has found a secondary option to go to when he can't get Ladd McConkey.
C WILD CARD
PITTSBURGH @ BALTIMORE (BAL -9.5, 43.5)
MARK ANDREWS ANYTIME TD AND/OR
MARK ANDREWS 4+ RECEPTIONS AND/OR
MARK ANDREWS 40+ RECEIVING YARDS
The Ravens just beat the Steelers on December 21. It was a pretty tight game until a fourth-quarter pick-six opened the game up. Baltimore went on to win and cover spread, 34-17. In that game, Baltimore TE Mark Andrews had 4 catches, 37 yards, and a touchdown. He has become the go-to guy for QB Lamar Jackson. That might be even truer today as the Ravens won't have Zay Flowers.
Andrews has a touchdown catch in each of the last six games. He also has 4+ catches and 40+ receiving yards in 4 of those 6 games. In his last three games against the Steelers in Baltimore, Andrews had 4 catches for 37 yards, 9 for 100, and 8 for 85. Play one of these picks. Play two or pick all three!
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
BAYLOR @ ARIZONA STATE (BAY -3.5, 141.5)
BAYLOR -3.5
Baylor is kind of flying under the radar this season. They are 10-4 SU so far, but they have yet to win a true road game. They have played three so far and lost all three. Considering who they played, the 0-3 mark is probably expected. The Bears faced Iowa State, UConn, and Gonzaga on the road this season.
Arizona State is nowhere near the caliber of any of those teams. Baylor is 5-1 SU in its last six games. The loss was to Iowa State who is ranked No. 3 in the country. Baylor has also won each of the last five against the Sun Devils. The Bears are the better rebounding team and the better defense. Defense travels in college basketball.
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