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The Silcoff Selections: NFL Week 12 Predictions – Straight Up & Against the Spread Picks
The Silcoff Selections are here for Week 12 of the 2025 NFL Season! Below are my records for my straight up and against the spread picks for the season thus far. Records Last Week: Straight Up: 10-5 Against The Spread: 9-4-2 Season Records: Straight Up: 101-62-1 Against The Spread: 76-85-3 Thursday Night Football: Buffalo Bills (7-3) @ Houston Texans (5-5) I Line: Bills -6 The Texans enter Thursday night on a two-game winning streak, but once again, they’ll be without CJ Stro

Aaron Silcoff
5 days ago5 min read


It's Early, But This NBA Season Already Looks Like It's a Two-Team Race for the 2026 Championship
We’re only a few weeks into the NBA season, but the picture at the top is becoming clearer by the day. As much as we love to convince ourselves that the league is wide open — that five, six, or seven teams could realistically win a title — the early evidence says otherwise. At this point, I think the 2026 NBA championship is shaping up to be a two-horse race. Unless Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Nikola Jokić suffers a major injury, the Larry O’Brien Trophy is headed back to eith

Aaron Silcoff
Nov 153 min read


No, I’m Not Avoiding This — The Montreal Canadiens Should Be Very Concerned Right Now
The Montreal Canadiens couldn’t have asked for a worse week. After being blown out 6–1 by the Los Angeles Kings, the Habs followed it up by getting routed 7–0 by the Dallas Stars. Both games being on home ice and both were a complete dismantling that exposed every current flaw in their game. Despite starting the season strong, the Canadiens are now trending in the wrong direction, and these back-to-back lopsided losses have forced a hard look at where things stand. But there

Aaron Silcoff
Nov 143 min read


They Can’t Keep Getting Away with This: The New England Patriots Somehow Did It Again
I’d like to say I’m surprised, but I tried to warn everyone before the 2025 NFL season kicked off: I said Drake Maye would emerge as the best quarterback of his draft class and the New England Patriots were going to be a playoff team. Yes, that same class featured Caleb Williams, the No. 1 pick, and Jayden Daniels, who reached the NFC Championship Game in his first season. None of that mattered to me. I said from the beginning that Maye was going to be the quarterback who wou

Aaron Silcoff
Nov 143 min read


Nico Harrison Fired: 4 Trades Ideas for the Dallas Mavericks to Begin Rebuild Around Cooper Flagg
Less than ten months after the blockbuster Luka Dončić trade, the Dallas Mavericks have made the move we all saw coming as they fired GM Nico Harrison. With the front office reset and the roster now sitting between two timelines, the direction of the franchise is becoming increasingly unclear. Dallas currently features veteran stars like Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, who when they return to the floor after recovering from injury, will want to compete for championships as th

Aaron Silcoff
Nov 134 min read


The Silcoff Selections: NFL Week 11 Predictions – Straight Up & Against the Spread Picks
The Silcoff Selections are here for Week 11 of the 2025 NFL Season! Below are my records for my straight up and against the spread picks for the season thus far. Records Last Week: Straight Up: 8-6 Against The Spread: 6-8 Season Records: Straight Up: 91-57-1 Against The Spread: 67-81-1 Thursday Night Football: New York Jets (2-7) @ New England Patriots (8-2) I Line: Patriots -13 The Patriots enter Week 11 red-hot, having won seven straight games, and they’re showing no signs

Aaron Silcoff
Nov 135 min read


5 Bold Predictions for the 2025–26 NBA Season: From Celtics Collapse to Edwards’ MVP Rise
The 2025–26 NBA season is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory. From powerhouse teams on the brink of collapse to young stars ready to take over the league, there’s no shortage of storylines to watch. Here are five bold predictions that could completely reshape the landscape of the NBA this year — and spark plenty of debate along the way. 1. The Boston Celtics Will Have Their 2020 Warriors Season The Boston Celtics could be in for a rough year — one

Aaron Silcoff
Oct 233 min read


2025-26 NBA Season Predictions (Standings, Playoffs, Awards): Can Thunder Strike Twice?
The 2025-26 NBA season is shaping up to be one of the most fascinating in recent memory. With powerhouse rosters, rising stars ready to take the next step, and familiar legends still fighting to stay relevant, there’s no shortage of storylines. From the Knicks and Cavaliers emerging as the East’s clear frontrunners to the reigning champion Thunder trying to fend off the hungry Timberwolves and Nuggets out West, the league feels as competitive as ever. Here’s how I see the reg

Aaron Silcoff
Oct 214 min read


Baker Mayfield Is the NFL’s MVP Through Five Weeks
Through the first five weeks of the NFL season, Baker Mayfield is the MVP. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, despite being riddled with injuries...

Aaron Silcoff
Oct 72 min read


Habs Fans, I’m Excited Too — But Remember, Progression Isn’t Always Linear
As a Montreal Canadiens fan, I can't tell you how excited I am going into this season. After last year's surprise run, we made the...

Aaron Silcoff
Oct 62 min read


Who Wins The Stanley Cup? My 2025-26 NHL Regular Season + Playoff Predictions
The new NHL season is right around the corner, and it’s time to break down how I see the season playing out. This league is as...

Aaron Silcoff
Oct 66 min read


The Silcoff Selections: NFL Week 3 Predictions – Straight Up & Against the Spread
The Silcoff Selections are here for Week 3 of the 2025 NFL Season! Below are my records for my straight up and against the spread picks...

Aaron Silcoff
Sep 185 min read


The 2025 NFL Season Begins Tonight... So Here Is How it Will End
Ladies and gentlemen, after 206 days of waiting, meaningful NFL football is finally back. The 2025 NFL regular season kicks off tonight...

Aaron Silcoff
Sep 34 min read


If This is Aaron Rodgers Final Season... Where Does He Rank All-Time Among QBs?
As the 2025 NFL season approaches, one of the biggest storylines will be how Aaron Rodgers performs in his first season with the...

Aaron Silcoff
Aug 252 min read


Predicting the Award Winners for the 2025 NFL Season
The 2025 NFL season is quickly approaching; that means only one thing... IT'S PREDICTIONS SEASON! There will be plenty of plots, shocks,...

Aaron Silcoff
Aug 186 min read


Nobody is Talking About This NFL Week 1 Game...
Every year in August, as we get closer and closer to Kickoff Weekend of an upcoming NFL season, you can always feel excitement in the...

Aaron Silcoff
Aug 104 min read


The Silcoff Selections: Ranking The NHL's Top 50 Players Going Into The 2025-26 Season
With NHL training camps opening in about six weeks, I decided it was the perfect time to rank my top 50 players in the league, as we are...

Aaron Silcoff
Aug 516 min read


My Best Bet For 5 Major NFL Awards For The 2025 Season
As this marks the final week of July and the calendar is about to flip to August, it also means that football is so very close! With a...

Aaron Silcoff
Jul 284 min read


Damian Lillard Wasted Everyone's Time The Last Two Years
Damian Lillard is a Portland Trail Blazer yet again. After two somewhat disappointing seasons in Milwaukee, which ended with him tearing...

Aaron Silcoff
Jul 233 min read


My Top 30 NBA Players After the 2024-25 Season
Every offseason, I like to take a step back and evaluate the NBA's top players. I try to base my rankings on a combination of factors...

Aaron Silcoff
Jul 195 min read
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