It's The Most Wonderful Time Of Year (Cont.)

So, both home teams came out with victories yesterday, making home teams 6-0 this postseason. That streak will end today.

Houston @ Baltimore -9

Texans Difference Maker: TJ Yates

Look, when you ask for a difference maker, you're thinking an offensive support guy, a defensive some such. Well, TJ is going to have to step up big time. He's going to have to convert on a couple 3rd and longs, and he needs to execute in the red zone.

Ravens Difference Maker: Ray Lewis
Arian Foster ran all over the Bengals last week, 2 touchdowns and 150+ yards. In order to stop him, it's going to need to start with Ray. Foster will have a lesser ame than last week today, but it's the thing about completely shutting him down, making TJ beat you.


Texans Statistical Difference: Time of Possesion
Texans are 1st in the NFL
Ravens are 10th in the NFL

Ravens Statistical Difference:Returning
Ravens are 14th in the NFL
Texans are 30th in the NFL

Computer Analisys PREDICTION: Ravens 27-17

FINAL PREDICTION: Texans 20-17        

Betting Line Prediction: Texans +9.5










New York @ Green Bay -9




Giants Difference Maker: Hakeem Nicks
Yes, all year long the difference maker has been Victor Cruz, and arguably is the reason why the Giants are where they are. The only thing that makes Victor more effective is the other offensive weapon they have, Hakeem, and his gonna have to come up big today.

Packers Difference Maker: Charles Woodson
The Packers will have a difficult time stopping the Giants offensive motor, but one way they can stop it is with turnovers, and that is a huge pro in this Packers secondary. Not only can they be effective intercepting the ball, but they can be effective on the return as well.

Giants Statistical Difference Maker: Opponent Total YPG
Giants are 23rd in the NFL
Packers are 32nd in the NFL

Packers Statistical Difference Maker: Penalty YPG
Packers are 2nd in the NFL
Giants are 14th in the NFL

Computer Analysis Prediction: Packers 26-17

FINAL PREDICTION: Packers 38-27


Betting Line: Packers -9