Brendan Prisco enters Week 9 with a mixed bag of results, posting a 10-4 record on straight-up picks while falling to 7-7 against the spread. The CBS Sports analyst acknowledges a “horrible” 50-68-3 ATS season record but remains confident in his straight-up selections, which have pushed his overall SU mark to 72-48-1. Seeking to reverse his ATS fortunes, Prisco has identified value in two key matchups this week, focusing on teams with strong momentum or significant home-field advantages despite short-week scheduling quirks.
Analyst targets Jaguars and Bengals as ATS bets after 7-7 straight-up week
The primary focus of Prisco’s Week 9 slate is the international game in Madrid, where he predicts the Cincinnati Bengals will dominate the Atlanta Falcons. Prisco highlights Joe Burrow’s elite performance, noting that the Bengals’ offense is “flying high” with big-play potential that the struggling Falcons’ defense cannot contain. While Atlanta has shown offensive inconsistency in recent weeks, making it difficult to keep pace with Burrow, the Bengals’ explosive attack is expected to secure a decisive victory on foreign soil.
Additionally, Prisco targets the Jacksonville Jaguars as a dark horse ATS pick against the Baltimore Ravens. With the Ravens forced to start rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano due to Lamar Jackson’s absence, Prisco argues the team is a “different animal” without its star signal-caller. Conversely, Trevor Lawrence is playing at a high level, and the Jaguars’ run game is gaining traction. Prisco believes the Jaguars can leverage their short-week rest advantage to win a critical road contest, providing a strategic counter to the Ravens’ current roster limitations.
Source: CBS Sports
