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Joe Manniello's Week 9 NFL picks

In honor of Halloween, let's take a look at which teams have been a trick or treat to back this season against the spread.

First, the treats: The 49ers were 6-1 ATS entering Week 9, followed by the Packers, Saints and Rams at 6-2. The Colts (5-2), Lions (5-2), Jaguars (5-3), Vikings (5-3) and Cardinals (5-3) are right behind then.

Now, for the tricks: The Falcons (2-6), Chargers (2-6), Jets (2-5), Bears (2-5), Bucs (2-5) and Browns (2-5) have been the worst teams to back. The Giants, Eagles and Chiefs are all 3-5.

Underdogs went 8-7 ATS last week and are 69-51-1 for the season. Road teams went 8-6 ATS and are 72-44-2.

My most confident picks ATS this week are the Packers, Patriots, Bucs, Jaguars and Vikings. Tricky games to avoid: Jets-Dolphins and Bears-Eagles.

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