Written by Dale Walters & Adam Ireland
Dale’s Picks: Week 7, 2024
Record Last Week: 4-2 | Overall Record: 17-7
It’s Week 7 in the NAFC, and the season is heating up as we head into some pivotal matchups. Last week, I went 4-2 in predictions, bringing my season record to an impressive 17-7. As always, we’re factoring in rosters, recent performances, and Vegas lines in this gambling-friendly fantasy football league. Let’s dive into the predictions for this week’s exciting slate of games.
California Rebels (2-4) @ Los Angeles USMC (4-2)
Vegas Lines: Even (50-50)
Prediction: Los Angeles USMC Wins
The Battle of the House Rivalry is always a heated contest between the Rebels and USMC. The Rebels have struggled recently, especially after trading away star Tyreek Hill, but the acquisition of Terry McLaurin and Kyler Murray gives them a puncher’s chance. Meanwhile, USMC is coming off a strong 4-2 start, with a balanced roster led by their top-tier defense. With the game evenly split according to Vegas, USMC’s consistency gives them the edge in this high-stakes rivalry matchup.
Montana Wombats (3-3) @ Austin Oilers (1-5)
Vegas Lines: Montana -16.8
Prediction: Montana Wombats Wins
The Wombats have been solid so far, with two of their three losses coming against top-tier teams in El Paso and Atlantic City. Their defense has been stout, and they’re looking to bounce back in a big way after those tough matchups. Meanwhile, the Oilers are in full rebuild mode, having traded away Jamar Chase to Moscow and sitting at 1-5. This should be an easy win for Montana, with Vegas favoring them by nearly 17 points. Look for the Wombats to steamroll a rebuilding Oilers squad and improve to 4-3.
Seattle Heist (3-3) @ DSM Raiders (2-4)
Vegas Lines: Seattle -15.7
Prediction: Seattle Heist Wins
Seattle has been playing some solid football, coming off a win over USMC last week and sitting at .500 on the season. The Heist’s offense has found its rhythm, and they’re heavily favored by Vegas at -15.7. On the other hand, DSM shocked many with their victory over Albuquerque, but they’ve struggled with consistency, especially with key injuries to players like Anthony Richardson, Jonathan Taylor, and Rashee Rice. Seattle’s firepower will likely be too much for the injury-riddled Raiders to handle.
Albuquerque Roadrunners (3-3) @ Anchorage Commandos (3-3)
Vegas Lines: Anchorage -19.9
Prediction: Anchorage Commandos Wins
The Roadrunners head to Anchorage to face the Commandos in what looks like a lopsided contest. The Commandos have put up solid performances this year, including a key win over the Rebels, and they’re heavily favored by nearly 20 points this week. Albuquerque has been up and down, with a disappointing loss to DSM last week. With the Commandos coming off a strong stretch of play, expect Anchorage to dominate on both sides of the ball and get the win.
Moscow Black Bears (2-4) @ El Paso Red Devils (5-1)
Vegas Lines: El Paso -1.2
Prediction: El Paso Red Devils Wins
El Paso is on fire, sitting at 5-1 and coming off a big win over Montana. They’ve been a well-oiled machine this season, and with only a slim 1.2-point Vegas line in their favor, this one could be close. Moscow, despite trading for Jamar Chase, has struggled to stay competitive, and they’ll have a tough task trying to take down one of the NAFC’s top teams. Expect El Paso to squeak out a win and continue their dominance in the league.
Atlantic City Aces (5-1) @ Burlington Boss Hogs (3-3)
Vegas Lines: Aces -3.3
Prediction: Atlantic City Aces Wins
The Aces are proving to be one of the best teams in the NAFC this season, standing at 5-1 and coming off another strong performance. They’re favored by 3.3 points against the Boss Hogs, who have been inconsistent this season but are a tough opponent at 3-3. However, the Aces’ talent and depth will likely give them the edge in this contest. Burlington may hang in there for a while, but Atlantic City should come out on top and maintain their status as one of the NAFC’s elite teams.
There you have it—Dale’s picks for Week 7. With some interesting matchups on the horizon and teams battling for playoff positioning, it’s going to be another exciting week in the NAFC. Stay tuned to see how it all unfolds!
