Last week was Armageddon for NFL underdogs, with just three point spread pups managing to cover.
That’s bad news for a guy who writes a weekly picks column titled “NFL Underdogs” (I escaped with a 1-2 ATS record). But while my fortunes were skewed, others basked in the chalky glow of those favorite-friendly results.
One such person plays in a pick’em pool I’ve taken part in for years now. Username “JKay” topped the leaderboard with a perfect 14 for 14 in their NFL ATS picks last week, including singling out the three lonely underdogs who cashed in. That’s what impressed me most.
I celebrated this miracle on Twitter and while most folks gave it a like and went on their way, a few turds shot down…