Human vs ChatGPT NFL Week 8 betting picks: Human answers with 4-1 week, looks to keep rolling
Human vs ChatGPT NFL Week 8 betting picks: Human answers with 4-1 week, looks to keep rolling
Humanity can stop panicking. I finally .
I went 4-1 in Week 7 and picked up 3.11 units, while ChatGPT finished 2-3 and lost 1.33 units. Theres something especially satisfying about winning four bets when your opponent spends several paragraphs explaining why it wasnt taking three of them.
Was there some sweating involved? Absolutely. My 49ers-Falcons under cleared by half a point, and the Packers covered by half a point. Those count exactly the same as winning by 22. I checked.
The only thing standing between me and a perfect week was Tennessee. I guess asking the Titans to win a football game was me being a bit greedy. It happens.
Anyway, were back for Week 8.
Both of us get five selections from the same odds board, with a maximum price of -120. Odds were captured Saturday at 12:00 p.m. ET.
The stakes are adjusted so every winning bet produces one unit of profit. For example, -110 requires risking 1.10 units, while +110 requires 0.91 units. A push returns the stake and counts as zero units.
Before getting to the new picks, lets enjoy a results section I actually want to write.
Cincinnati handled Baltimore 35-13, giving both of us a relatively comfortable winner (although the first half was anything but comfortable). Tennessee, meanwhile, lost 27-24 to Cleveland. I backed the Titans to win outright, and that was my one mistake.
Both my totals were sweats, but in a crazy turn of events, the sweats both went my way. Green Bay completed the 4-1 card by losing 20-17 in Detroit. Honestly, the Packers should have won outright, but it doesn't matter for me either way.
The robot cashed Pittsburghs 16-10 win over New Orleans in Paris and joined me in backing Cincinnati. Unfortunately, those were its only winners. AI went 0-3 on its other bets and ended the week on a dud of a performance from the Chiefs. I tried to warn the robot about all three of its losses in my pre-week analysis, but it just never listens.
DAN: 19-15-1, +3.20 units
GPT: 15-19-1, -5.36 units
Dan Z.s Plug Your Nose and Hit Place Bet Bet of the Week: 4-2, +2.01 units
Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
Dans analysis:
Were going to pay the juice to get under a key number with Dallas. The Cowboys offense finally broke out last week after back-to-back subpar performances in Weeks 5 and 6, and I think theyve got another big week coming. The Cardinals struggle to score in the red zone, so I think Dallas can win by at least a touchdown. At -6½, thats enough to cash.
GPTs analysis:
Dallas red-zone efficiency gives it a clear advantage against an Arizona offense that struggles to finish drives. The Cardinals offensive-line injuries strengthen that case. My concern is Dallas defense allowing Arizona to stay close or score a late touchdown. A seven-point win covers, but that defensive vulnerability kept Dallas outside my five.
Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
Dans analysis:
Stop me if youve heard this before, but were paying the juice. I hate betting against Buffalo because Josh Allen is Him, but Baltimore should come out firing with Lamar Jackson back. Im actually a little surprised this spread is only around a field goal with Buffalo at home, which makes me think bookmakers are begging for Bills action. Were going to go against their wishes and pay for the hook to get Baltimore at +3½.
GPTs analysis:
Jacksons return gives Baltimore a credible way to exploit Buffalos vulnerable defense. My concern is his lingering ankle pain against a Bills offense capable of building a lead. I prefer the over, which made my card, but the hook makes Baltimore appealing: a three-point Buffalo victory still cashes this ticket.
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
Dans
