Week 10 - Could These Rivals Be In L.A. Soon?

With November comes Thursday football. This week is a match up of division rivals, as the Raiders take on the Chargers. There are feelers out there that suggest Oakland and San Diego may be heading to Los Angeles, where a deal for a new football stadium is being worked out. The above drawing is one of three different plans. One would put the stadium right next to the Staples Center. The other plan, would have the stadium in the City of Industry, while another would involve land in Chavez Ravine, where the Dodgers currently play. There are other teams that are being talked about, as well. They include Jacksonville, Minnesota and Buffalo. The later with only happen once Ralph Wilson, the 92 year old owner of the Bills dies. It would be the right move for San Diego, since they originated in L.A. 50 years ago in the AFL. But for Oakland, despite playing there previously, it doesn't make sense. Look for an announcement soon!

Last week was a disaster for us Against the Spread, as we were creamed with our predictions. Even Head-to-Head we weren't that great. With all the teams completing their bye weeks, we should do better.


Last Week’s Results
Against the Spread: 2-7-5
Head to Head: 7-7

Season to Date
Against the Spread: 54-47-21
Head to Head: 83-47

Odds Courtesy of OddsShark.com


Thursday, November 10th

Oakland at San Diego
Line: Bolts by 7
Smooth’s Pick – San Diego (26-17)


Sunday, November 13th

Buffalo at Dallas
Line: Cowboys by 5
Smooth’s Pick – Dallas (21-19)

St. Louis at Cleveland
Line: Browns by 2½
Smooth’s Pick – St. Louis (24-17)

Washington at Miami
Line: Dolphins by 4
Smooth’s Pick – Miami (27-16)

Tennessee at Carolina
Line: Panthers by 3½
Smooth’s Pick – Carolina (28-23)

Arizona at Philadelphia
Line: None
Smooth’s Pick – Philadelphia (33-14)

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati
Line: Steelers by 3
Smooth’s Pick – Cincinnati (20-18)

Jacksonville at Indianapolis
Line: Jags by 3
Smooth’s Pick – Jacksonville (24-13)

Denver at Kansas City
Line: Chiefs by 3
Smooth’s Pick – Kansas City (27-12)

New Orleans at Atlanta
Line: Pick ’em
Smooth’s Pick – New Orleans (30-27)

Houston at Tampa Bay
Line: Texans by 3
Smooth’s Pick – Houston (22-17)

Baltimore at Seattle
Line: Ravens by 7
Smooth’s Pick – Baltimore (20-16)

Detroit at Chicago
Line: Bears by 2½
Smooth’s Pick – Detroit (17-13)

NY Giants at San Francisco
Line: Niners by 3½
Smooth’s Pick – NY Giants (23-18)

New England at NY Jets
Line: Pick ‘em
Smooth’s Pick – NY Jets (21-14)


Monday, November 14th

Minnesota at Green Bay
Line: Packers by 14½
Smooth’s Pick – Green Bay (33-21)