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Perhaps the most anticipated week of the year! We only get two
weeks to get ready for the Superbowl, we get 7 months to get ready
for week 1! The first few weeks of the season can be tricky for bettors.
The bad news is that it's tough to tell a lot about a team based on
pre-season and there may be some changes in the teams that we can't
judge yet. The good news is that the oddsmakers have the same problems.
The first few weeks of the season provides us an opportunity to use
the publics preception of what the line on a game should be and use
it to our advantage.
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San Francisco 49ers (+6.5 ) (46.5) at Atlanta Falcons
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The 49ers defense is still very week and the
Falcons should be improved on both sides of the ball. With San
Fran's offense looking slightly better we should see some points
in this one. The Falcons are fired up for the season and return
of Jamal Anderson. The over in this game is one of my favorite
plays of the week.
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Atlanta Falcons -6.5
Atlanta/SanFran OVER 46.5
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Arizona Cardinals (+6.5) (40) at New York Giants
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I look for the Giants to be improved this
year and get a big lift from Dayne. With the Cardinals being
consistently disappointing and traveling cross country, this
is a good spot for NY. Add to the equation that Plummer may
not be 100% this is a solid play.
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New York Giants -6.5
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Baltimore Ravens (-2.5) (37.5) at Pittsburgh Steelers
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The Steelers will face one of the better defenses
in the league and an improving offense, however they looked
good when their first team was on the field in preseason. I
love my pick in this game and it's backed by a 7-1 '99 trend
in our favor and a 11-4-1 in the last two years. Get my TOP
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Carolina Panthers (+10.5) (48) at Washington Redskins
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The Redskins have many weapons and with expectations
high should come out firing for their opener. I'm reluctant
to lay such a big number, particularly in week 1 but Washington
should dominate this game. Carolina has seen the over go 11-5
on the road in the last two years, and there's little doubt
the skins will score.
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Washington Redskins
-10.5
Carolina/Washington OVER 48
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Chicago Bears (+4.5) (46) at Minnesota Vikings
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Early in preseason this looked like a rock
solid dog play, but Dante Culpepper showed he could get the
ball to his big time receivers and put some points on the board.
The Vikings D lends toward the over in most games this year,
and the over is a great play! With the Bears covering game after
game the last two years and a rookie QB starting you have to
stick with Chicago.
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Chicago Bears +4.5
Chicago/Minnesota OVER 46
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Jacksonville Jaguars (-10.5) (38) at Cleveland Browns
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The Browns covered both games vs. Jax last
season but I don't expect that to continue in the opener. The
Jags learned not to over look Cleveland and will be ready for
this one, and mostly healthy. Again, reluctant to lay a big
number, particularly on the road, but just can't back the Browns.
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Jacksonville Jaguars
-10.5
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Detroit Lions (+1) (40.5) at New Orleans Saints
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The Saints simply have too many question marks
and a very young team to support as a favorite. The Lions have
two decent QB's to go to and don't lose much if Batch isn't
able to play.
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Detroit Lions +1
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Indianapolis Colts (-3.5) (44) at Kansas City Chiefs
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Tough to go against the Chiefs in this spot,
8-1 as home dog, and 18-1 ATS in home openers. Can't ignore
those numbers or the fact that Colts are suspect against the
run. Look for KC to open it up and score versus Indy.
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Kansas City Chiefs
+3.5
KC/Indy OVER 44
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-3) (36.5) at New England Patriots
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Bledsoe never really looked comfortable in
preseason and the Pats still don't have a solid running game
and some holes on the line. The Buccs defense is awesome and
have improved team speed on offense.
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Tampa Bay Buccs -3
Tampa Bay/New England UNDER 36.5
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Philadelphia Eagles (+6.0) (39.5) at Dallas Cowboys
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Dallas kept Smith off the field in preseason
and he'll be ready for this one. The Cowboys will turn things
up on offense and despite a disapointing season last season
they still covered all but one at home.
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Dallas Cowboys -6
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New York Jets (+2.5) (44.5) at Green Bay Packers
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The Jets had an extra week of preseason off
to rest and prepare. Meanwhile the Packers are banged up and
although should be strong in a home opener struggled at home
last year. The Jets have more weapons and are healthy and visit
GB at a good time of the year.
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New York Jets +2.5
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Seattle Seahawks (+2) (36) at Miami Dolphins
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Long trip for the Seahawks and Miami should
be tough at home as usual. The Seahawks haven't lived up to
expectations under Holmgren and I don't see too much improvement
this year on the road.
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Miami Dolphins -2
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San Diego Chargers (+6.5) (39) at Oakland Raiders
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Once again, expectations are high for Oakland,
but don't expect Gannon to have a repeat of last year. However,
the Raiders do have more weapons in this one and should be able
to put some points on the board. Leaf will see all kinds of
pressure and will struggle. Raiders all the way in this one.
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Oakland Raiders -6.5
SanDiego/Oakland OVER 39
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Tennessee Titans (Pick) (40) at Buffalo Bills
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Tough call in this one, the revenge factor
and Buffalo being at home are powerful motivators. But the Titans
have too many weapons to bet against in this one despite a solid
Bills defense. Your best bet in this one is to watch and enjoy,
use your money for my TOP PICK.
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Watch and enjoy.
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Denver Broncos (+7) (48) at St. Louis Rams
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This should be a great game to kick off the
Monday night season. It's tough to play against the Rams, it
certainly wasn't a good idea last season. But the Broncos will
be much improved and should challenge for the AFC title. A touchdown
in this one is a gift, take it!
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Denver Broncos +7
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