Game: Washington at Seattle (Saturday 1/05 4:30 PM Eastern)
Pick: Game Total UNDER 40.5 -110
There is a lot of buzz surrounding the hot Redskins right now as they closed the season with four straight wins to earn the final Wildcard slot. Todd Collins has performed way above expectations but the Seattle defensive line is about as good as it gets. Pat Kerney and Julian Peterson are going to be in Collins' grill all game. Marcus Trufant is an excellent corner, and he should have no problem containing Santana Moss. The Skins will be forced to run the ball a lot with Clinton Portis, chewing up the clock. The Seahawks allow just 18.2 ppg, which is less than 2 points per game away from the NFL leading Colts. At home they allowed just 13.9 ppg! Washington brings in a great defense that gave up just 19.4 ppg this season and 14.8 ppg over their last six. These teams don't dominate with their offenses. The weather will be a factor for this one, as the forecast calls for rainy and windy conditions. That will hold the score down. Seattle has played three of their last four home playoff games UNDER. On the season, Washington is 5-3 UNDER on the road while Seattle is 5-3 UNDER at home. Under Joe Gibbs, the Redskins are 40-22 UNDER vs. conference opponents, 19-9 UNDER as a road underdog and 9-1 UNDER on the road to a total in the 38.5 to 42 range. I like the UNDER in this game.
Pick: Game Total UNDER 40.5 -110
There is a lot of buzz surrounding the hot Redskins right now as they closed the season with four straight wins to earn the final Wildcard slot. Todd Collins has performed way above expectations but the Seattle defensive line is about as good as it gets. Pat Kerney and Julian Peterson are going to be in Collins' grill all game. Marcus Trufant is an excellent corner, and he should have no problem containing Santana Moss. The Skins will be forced to run the ball a lot with Clinton Portis, chewing up the clock. The Seahawks allow just 18.2 ppg, which is less than 2 points per game away from the NFL leading Colts. At home they allowed just 13.9 ppg! Washington brings in a great defense that gave up just 19.4 ppg this season and 14.8 ppg over their last six. These teams don't dominate with their offenses. The weather will be a factor for this one, as the forecast calls for rainy and windy conditions. That will hold the score down. Seattle has played three of their last four home playoff games UNDER. On the season, Washington is 5-3 UNDER on the road while Seattle is 5-3 UNDER at home. Under Joe Gibbs, the Redskins are 40-22 UNDER vs. conference opponents, 19-9 UNDER as a road underdog and 9-1 UNDER on the road to a total in the 38.5 to 42 range. I like the UNDER in this game.
