Isn’t it funny how some songs speak to you, no matter what’s going on in your life? The same tune could echo truth if you’re in a rocky relationship, stressed about your place in life, or — in my case — on a bit of an NFL betting slump.
That song is Elton John’s 1983 banger “I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues”, which came on the radio as I drove to the grocery store lamenting a 1-5 ATS skid with my weekly NFL Underdogs point spread picks.
Things were going pretty well, taking an 18-9 ATS mark into Week 10 when… BAM! – sports betting’s version of a doldrums Sir Elton eloquently sang about so many giant pairs of sunglasses ago. But like most songs that speak to us, there is condolence and salvation in the lyrics:
“Don’t wish it awayDon’t look at it like it’s foreverBetween you and me I can honestly sayThat things will only get better.”
Thanks, Elton. Things will only get better — starting in Week 12, which has oodles of tight spreads (only one spread of a touchdown or more) and plenty of pups with bite (eight teams at .500 or better catching points).
In honor of Sir Elton Hercules John and that wise sports wagering advice (I’m sure that’s what was on Bernie Taupin’s mind when he wrote the song), we gain inspiration from his rich catalog for our NFL Underdogs Week 12 free NFL picks. And no, “Benny and the Jets” will not be among them.
