Dan Leach's NFL Locks: 2015 NFL Divisional Playoff Edition
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The playoffs are finally here and this is where the #DTMPREDICTIONMACHINE takes it to another level. I have been on fire for you all year long and do not expect to slow down anytime soon. And....Here....We....Go!
DTM Song Of The Week: "Take Me To Church" Hozier
This song will haunt you much like the Detroit Lions Montreal Screwjob will haunt fans of the Motor City for years to come. The good news though is that like Hozier's groundbreaking single off his first album, buried in the sadness is a bright light, giving all of us the knowledge that anything is possible if your just simply believe!
Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots 4:35 PM Saturday TV CBS 62 (Pats -7)
Tom Brady said this week he is a cold weather machine and the conditions at Foxborough look to make that a reality for Terrific Tom and his Pats. The problem is as much as a machine as he is in the frigid temps, Joe Flacco and the Ravens are able to melt any ice with their own hot play a the Ravens under John Harbaugh's ability to win big road games. This is going to be much closer than many feel it will be and the Ravens have a legitimate shot to even pull off the sizzling upset.
6.5 on DTM Lock of the Week Meter – Ravens +7 (Buy half point up to 7.5)
Carolina Panthers at Seattle Seahawks 8:15 PM EST Saturday TV FOX (Hawks -11)
The Panthers have a shot in this game. Yes you heard me right. The reason they do is simply cause of a man named Cam Newton. As banged up as he has been and as bad as he has looked at times this year, the guy can simply ball. If Newton and that Panthers offense can get going early and force the Seahakws to match them, then there could be some trouble for the defending champs. The Panthers will keep this close throughout and in the end the Hawks at home will be too much, but don't be shocked if this game goes down to the wire.
7.1 on DTM Lock of the Week Meter – Panthers +11
Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers 1:05 PM EST Sunday TV FOX (Packers -6)
Ahhhhhh #COWBOYSCHRISTIE will be at this one, so what couldn't go wrong for the Pack. As much as Lions fans and the entire nation of football fans outside Dallas know, the 'Boys sneaked into this spot via one of the worst calls in playoff history -- they do have a legit chance to win a game they shouldn't even be playing. Rodgers and the Pack are almost unbeatable at home, but Dallas and the Romo-Frauds have an offense that can put up points in bunches. Look for this one to be an absolute shootout at the Frozen Tundra at Lambeau Field, with the Pack having just enough -- as well as the refs on their side -- to end the Cowboy Christie's season.
7.4 on DTM Lock of the Week Meter – Cowboys +6
Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos 4:40 p.m. EST Sunday TV CBS (Broncos -7)
This could end up being one of the juiciest games in recent playoff history. You have Luck, you have Manning, you have two teams that I feel have a legitimate shot to win it all this season. Denver has a huge home field advantage and Luck and the Colts already lost there earlier this season, but I think learned a valuable lesson from that one -- don't beat yourself! I think Luck is truly ready for his signature moment and this would be it. Don't worry about the seven points cause the #DTMPREDICTIONMACHINE is calling his shot right here..... COLTS WIN IT ON THE ROAD AT MILE HIGH!
8.6 on DTM Lock of the Week Meter – Colts +7
ODDS TIDBIT----- Super Bowl XLIX Odds
Seattle 2-1 (lay 100$ win 200$)
New England 3.5-1
Green Bay 5.5-1
Denver 6-1
Dallas 8-1 (With Pete Morelli officiating EVEN Money)
Baltimore 14-1
Indy 16-1 (By far best value)
Carolina 25-1
Last week 2-2
DTM'S 2014 Record ATS:53-38-1
