452 Broncos +3
It's going to be hard for me not to bet this if 3 1/2 comes up at any of my outs. This game looks like a trap line since Denver might be in trouble if they fall behind early and have to pass to get back in the game. Their quarterback situation makes it difficult to back them, but they won last year with defense, running game, and play in the trenches, so have to think they'll be able to keep this close at home. Carolina overachieved all year last year and won all their close games. They're better than their critics say, but I just don't see them winning a blow out here.
453 Tampa +3
Two teams going in different directions. Atlanta hasn't hit rock bottom yet, but they might before the end of the year. Tampa has more talent on both sides, but it might be another year before they peak. I watched an interview Coach Koetter gave in the off-season, and he seems completely clueless, so there's a ceiling to how good they can be. They should be good enough to make it to 8-8 this year even with him, and Atlanta looks destined for last place.
456 Titans +2 1/2
Square dog here with all the public money fading the Vikings. I had planned on betting this at +3 before the Bridgewater injury, and still like the bet. Tennessee should be better this year, but still has holes on both sides of the ball. Still can't trust the Vikings to lay on the road, and like the home team to pull out a game that will probably come down to the last possession.
457 Browns +4
No result would be much of a surprise in the least interesting game of the weekend. The only intriguing thing here is whether RG3 will be competent.
460 Jets + 2 1/2
The home team plus the points here is the obviously correct play. Bengals off a traumatizing loss in the playoffs, and it'll be interesting to see if they can regroup to be as good as they were in the first half of last year. Jets are at least as good as they were last year, but they have a murderously difficult earlyschedule, so every home game is must win for them. They're a solid fundamental team with no obvious weaknesses, so I have no problem backing them at the best price the market offers.
462 New Orleans -1
Very hard game to call. Saints were horrible on defense last year, and it should be a tough rebuilding. DC Allen's knowledge of Oakland's office should give them just enough of an edge to get by. The Saints have been coasting by on fumes after their Super Bowl year, and this should be their last hurrah before they scuttle their nucleus and rebuild completely. No opinion on the side, but the under might be good.
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460 Jets + 2 1/2
The home team plus the points here is the obviously correct play. Bengals off a traumatizing loss in the playoffs, and it'll be interesting to see if they can regroup to be as good as they were in the first half of last year. Jets are at least as good as they were last year, but they have a murderously difficult earlyschedule, so every home game is must win for them. They're a solid fundamental team with no obvious weaknesses, so I have no problem backing them at the best price the market offers.
462 New Orleans -1
Very hard game to call. Saints were horrible on defense last year, and it should be a tough rebuilding. DC Allen's knowledge of Oakland's office should give them just enough of an edge to get by. The Saints have been coasting by on fumes after their Super Bowl year, and this should be their last hurrah before they scuttle their nucleus and rebuild completely. No opinion on the side, but the under might be good.
On vacation this week, and all notes on NFL are general leans and not official picks.
Comments
306 Sask-Edmonton under 56 1/2
909 Padres +133
929 A's +216
928 Texas +132
265 Eagles +2 1/2 (--106)
272 Jets +1 (-106)
966 Yankees-Orioles under 9
976 White Sox-Mariners under 9 1/2 (-117)
959 Braves +255
964 Cubs-Dodgers under 8
658 Seattle-Minnesota under 156
Jaguars -2 (-119) pinnacle
126 L.A.-Minnesota under 36 1/2
276-265 (-4.59 units)
917 Devil Rays +150
278-266 (-3.59)
It's going to be hard for me not to bet this if 3 1/2 comes up at any of my outs. This game looks like a trap line since Denver might be in trouble if they fall behind early and have to pass to get back in the game. Their quarterback situation makes it difficult to back them, but they won last year with defense, running game, and play in the trenches, so have to think they'll be able to keep this close at home. Carolina overachieved all year last year and won all their close games. They're better than their critics say, but I just don't see them winning a blow out here.
453 Tampa +3
Two teams going in different directions. Atlanta hasn't hit rock bottom yet, but they might before the end of the year. Tampa has more talent on both sides, but it might be another year before they peak. I watched an interview Coach Koetter gave in the off-season, and he seems completely clueless, so there's a ceiling to how good they can be. They should be good enough to make it to 8-8 this year even with him, and Atlanta looks destined for last place.
456 Titans +2 1/2
Square dog here with all the public money fading the Vikings. I had planned on betting this at +3 before the Bridgewater injury, and still like the bet. Tennessee should be better this year, but still has holes on both sides of the ball. Still can't trust the Vikings to lay on the road, and like the home team to pull out a game that will probably come down to the last possession.
457 Browns +4
No result would be much of a surprise in the least interesting game of the weekend. The only intriguing thing here is whether RG3 will be competent.
The home team plus the points here is the obviously correct play. Bengals off a traumatizing loss in the playoffs, and it'll be interesting to see if they can regroup to be as good as they were in the first half of last year. Jets are at least as good as they were last year, but they have a murderously difficult earlyschedule, so every home game is must win for them. They're a solid fundamental team with no obvious weaknesses, so I have no problem backing them at the best price the market offers.
462 New Orleans -1
Very hard game to call. Saints were horrible on defense last year, and it should be a tough rebuilding. DC Allen's knowledge of Oakland's office should give them just enough of an edge to get by. The Saints have been coasting by on fumes after their Super Bowl year, and this should be their last hurrah before they scuttle their nucleus and rebuild completely. No opinion on the side, but the under might be good.
On vacation this week, and all notes on NFL are general leans and not official picks.
Agree with the Jets, good luck.
978 Texas-Seattle under 8 1/2 (+102)