NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal

Week 2 Picks with Cynthia Frelund

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Sep 12, 2025
Join an exciting dive into Week 2 NFL predictions with insightful analytics and entertaining banter. The hosts reflect on their previous week's picks while adding a humorous twist. Expect in-depth discussions on upcoming matchups like Bengals vs. Jaguars, analyzing team dynamics and key player impacts. They explore how emotions can cloud analytical judgment in predictions, emphasize strategies involving point spreads, and dissect the Browns vs. Ravens showdown in detail.
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INSIGHT

Conservative Modeling Reduces Volatility

  • Cynthia's model is conservative and keeps game margins tight to avoid overconfident outcomes.
  • Conservative modeling reduces volatility and prevents unrealistic 99% win probabilities for many games.
ADVICE

Use The Hook To Tilt Close Bets

  • Consider taking the hook (extra half-point) when a team looks evenly matched and could win straight up.
  • Small edges like +3.5 versus +3 can decide a pick's success, so use them strategically.
INSIGHT

Star WRs Trigger Opponent Game-Plan Shifts

  • Jamar Chase's production often rebounds the game after a low-output performance due to game-plan adjustments.
  • Cynthia highlights how teams rethink plans after poor outputs, affecting subsequent performance.
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