If you thought the battles on the gridiron were tough, wait until you see the internal struggles for NFL bettors this holiday weekend.
With games spread out on Saturday and Sunday, those with NFL picks and predictions for Week 16 (and let’s not forget our fantasy football brethren) will be bouncing between sweating bets and festivities with family and friends until kickoffs conclude.
Even though sports betting is legal in most places — and not as taboo as it used to be — you may catch some sideways looks from your relatives when they ask you why you’re begging Baby Jesus for a good 2-point conversion or playing your Bubbe’s menorah like a guitar after that fourth down stop.
I’m not going to say we, as sports bettors, need to reel it in this weekend, but I would avoid adding the line, “And God, please let Tom Brady pass for more than two touchdowns, amen,” when you cap off grace before Christmas dinner on Sunday.
Whatever you celebrate and however you like to celebrate it, best of luck balancing your NFL betting picks and all the joys of the holiday season… that stand in the way of the television on that crucial goal-line stand. HOLY HELL AUNT MARIE — MOVE IT!
Here are my favorite NFL Underdogs for Week 16.
