Matt Prisco is abandoning his controversial “dogs” strategy for Week 8, acknowledging a painful 43-61-3 record against the spread this season. Last week saw his approach collapse with five consecutive losses, including both prime-time games, leaving him 8-6 straight up. In a move to reset his trajectory, the CBS Sports analyst is reverting to traditional straight-up picks, aiming to return to a .500 baseline after a rough stretch that saw his ATS numbers dip significantly below average.
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The pivotal call of the week involves the Detroit Lions handing the Minnesota Vikings their first defeat of the season. Prisco’s analysis highlights the strategic shift in focus, moving away from spread manipulation to pure team performance prediction. This pick anchors a slate that also features the Kansas City Chiefs overcoming the Denver Broncos, signaling a return to form for the veteran analyst as he seeks to stabilize his season-long record of 62-44-1 straight up.
Additional confidence is placed in the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals, who are expected to dominate in high-scoring affairs. Prisco notes that while the Baltimore Ravens may welcome back Lamar Jackson, the Bills’ rested defense and Josh Allen’s offensive firepower should prevail in a projected shootout. Similarly, the Bengals are tipped to continue their offensive explosion against the Tennessee Titans, leveraging Joe Burrow’s second-half surge from their previous win over Baltimore to secure another decisive victory.
Source: CBS Sports
