Human vs ChatGPT NFL Week 9 betting picks: Fading the hype after a week both want to forget

Neither I nor ChatGPT wants to talk . Luckily for me and it, Im in control. So, if I say were not talking about it, were not talking about it, OK?

Good. Onward and upward.

But if I did want to talk about it, which I dont, Id probably mention that I spent more than two weeks on the road, flying back and forth between Atlanta and San Francisco . So maybe the Week 8 NFL slate didnt get my undivided attention.

But, like I said, I dont want to talk about it.

Its time for Week 9.

Both of us get five selections from the same odds board, with no bet priced worse than -120. Odds were captured Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.

Stakes are adjusted so every winning bet produces one unit of profit. For example, -110 requires risking 1.10 units, while +110 requires approximately 0.91 units. A push returns the stake and counts as zero units.

I told you Im not talking about it.

I told you, were not talking about it.

DAN: 19-20-1, -2.61 units

GPT: 16-23-1, -8.57 units

Dan Z.s Plug Your Nose and Hit Place Bet Bet of the Week: 4-3, +0.83 units

Since starting 4-0 on these trademarked bets, I've lost three in a row. I think I've been forcing these, so I'm going to stop doing that.

After last week, its time to get back to basics and back to my style of picking games. That means fading what we saw most recently. If everyone suddenly loves a team because of what it did last week, Im probably looking at the other side.

Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET

Dans analysis:

Everyone is back on the fraudulent Denver Broncos after a lucky win over the Kansas City Chiefs, aided by that benefited Sean Paytons team.

With all that in mind, I expected this spread to be much larger. When I saw the Panthers sitting as just two- to three-point underdogs, it made me suspicious. My gut says the books want people to take Denver, which doesnt surprise me since the Broncos are overrated. Thats exactly why were taking the Panthers.

GPTs analysis:

Carolinas extra rest and defensive coaching change give the Panthers a plausible bounce-back case. My concern is an offensive line that allowed 11 sacks over its last two games facing Denvers pass rush. That protection matchup pushed me toward the Broncos, although taking the full field goal provides protection: a three-point defeat returns the stake.

Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks, Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET

Dans analysis:

Generally, I dont like laying big numbers like this. But Im making an exception because theres some hype around the Cardinals after Gardner Minshew led them to a come-from-behind overtime victory over Dallas. Minshew is a journeyman backup for a reason, and I think Seattles defense is going to force him into some big mistakes.

Drew Lock is expected to start for Seattle, and he already threw three touchdowns against the Cardinals earlier this season in a 31-7 win. I have a feeling the Seahawks want to make a statement after their embarrassing Monday Night Football performance against Chicago.

GPTs analysis:

Seattles defense gives it a credible route to controlling this game, and Drew Lock has already played well against Arizona this season. My concern is asking for a nine-point victory with Sam Darnold out and Lock managing an elbow injury. Arizonas defensive weaknesses create opportunities, but Seattles quarterback uncertainty kept this outside my five.

Las Vegas Raiders at San Francisco 49ers, Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET

Dans analysis:

The 49ers have quietly been having all sorts of turnover issues, and it finally caught up to them in their last game,