Bokolis is glad to be done with the wild card round. Allegedly, we've dumped all the crap teams- and the Seahawks- and are ready for the proper playoff teams to play. After a ho-hum 2-2, I welcome the divisional round and am keen to atone for last year's whiff.
Okay, keen may be too strong of a word. Bokolis has to show the flag on Saturday, so the best I will do is peek in on those games.
There is declining momentum on the Chiefs. Even with home field, Bokolis can't imagine the Chiefs getting it right twice. This, of course, points towards the Patriots, after a unremarkable regular season, getting it in gear and progressing to yet another Super Bowl.
Home field, however, figures to play a big part for the Saints.
The games line up in increasing order of conviction. In the old days, when I just had to bet them all, Bokolis would keep doubling up until I hit.
Colts (+5) over CHIEFS - As stated, Bokolis doesn't know what to make of the Colts. I'd have to trust them outside. The other side is that Mahomes is going to have to show me {nudge} he can perform when it matters, and Andy Reid is going to have to avoid cocking-up another playoff game. Even if the Chiefs prove better, Reid will find some way to keep the Colts hanging around.
Cowboys (+7) over RAMS - Considering that the place will be at least half Cowboys fans, seven is a lot to lay. Bokolis thinks the Rams will be tight, and that the Cowboys will keep it close enough.
PATRIOTS (-4) over Chargers - All those away wins notwithstanding, Bokolis does not see how Rivers, after all those losses, will be able to finally win one against Brady. I think the back-to-back trips across country will get them this time.
SAINTS (-8) over Eagles - Bokolis is going to blindly jump on the idea that no one can keep up with the Saints in the dome. If the Eagles are going to drop the crown, it should be against a team better than they are. Accordingly, the Saints are going to have to piss this away for the Eagles to keep up.
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