Dale’s Picks: Week 9 2023
Written by Dale Walters
As the 2023 NAFC season charges ahead, Week 9 brings a series of critical divisional matchups that are bound to shake up the standings. The battles are heating up, and teams are fighting tooth and nail to secure their spot in the playoffs. Here are my predictions for this week’s clashes:
California Rebels (6-2) vs Burlington Boss Hogs (4-4)
The Rebels are riding high with a solid record, and they look set to continue their winning streak against the Boss Hogs. With Josh Allen leading the charge, expect the Rebels to dominate this matchup.
Winner: California Rebels
Vegas Odds:
California -7
O/U: 237.6
Rebels 53% chance to win.
Austin Oilers (4-4) vs Montana Wombats (5-3)
The Oilers have been putting up a strong fight, but the Wombats have the edge in this showdown. Stefon Diggs and Ja’Marr Chase are expected to deliver standout performances, pushing the Wombats to victory.
Winner: Montana Wombats
Vegas Odds:
Austin -4.1
O/U: 287.9
Oilers 52% chance to win.
Seattle Leathernecks (4-4) vs Moscow Black Bears (4-4)
This promises to be a closely contested battle between two evenly matched teams. While the Leathernecks have shown flashes of brilliance, the Black Bears, led by Saquon Barkley and Joe Burrow, are poised to come out on top in this divisional showdown.
Winner: Moscow Black Bears
Vegas Odds:
Seattle -2.9
O/U: 271.8
Seattle 52% chance to win.
Atlantic City Aces (1-7) vs Los Angeles USMC (4-4)
The struggling Aces are up against a tough opponent in the USMC. With Patrick Mahomes and Alvin Kamara leading the charge, the USMC is expected to steamroll the Aces in a commanding victory.
Winner: Los Angeles USMC
Vegas Odds:
Aces +51.3
O/U: 220.1
USMC 70% chance to win.
Des Moines Raiders (6-2) vs El Paso Red Devils (1-7)
The Raiders have been in top form this season, and they’re expected to have an easy time dispatching the struggling Red Devils. A.J. Brown and Cooper Kupp are set to dominate, paving the way for the Raiders’ victory.
Winner: Des Moines Raiders
Vegas Odds:
DSM -55.3
O/U: 161.1
Des Moines 57% chance to win.
Albuquerque Roadrunners (3-5) vs Anchorage Commandos (6-2)
The Commandos are on a roll and are expected to continue their winning ways against the Roadrunners. With Jalen Hurts leading the charge, the Commandos are likely to secure a convincing win and solidify their position at the top of the division.
Winner: Anchorage Commandos
Vegas Odds:
ABQ +43.8
O/U: 201.2
Anchorage 65% chance to win.
Stay tuned for an exciting week of action as these teams battle it out for supremacy in the NAFC. Every win counts as the playoff picture becomes clearer and the quest for the Commissioner’s Trophy intensifies.
