2 Team Tease .......2 STARS
Minn -1.5 vs Oak
JAX +8 vs. Tenn
WINNER
this jumped out at me...the Thursday nite game between tenn and a desperate Jax team at home seems like it will be a close tight game. I’ll take the +8.... Minny will be hungry for a home win here vs Oak flying across the country for a 1pm game.. I may have a play on Minny later in week
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Lions +7.5 (-105) @ PHILLY......... 2 STARS- WINNER
I have an over Philly 9.5 ticket that doesnt look so great right now. Philly cant run the ball at all. D Jax and A Jeffrey both left yest game with injuries, along with backup TE. Philly secondary isnt very good and they already lost M Jackson on DL and Tim Jernigan was seen in a walking boot. Ouch........ I am very impressed with Detroit's D right now. If it wasnt for a 4th Q collapse vs Arizona, their D would be ranked one of best in NFL....Their DL is really good and their secondary isnt bad. I love K Johnson bc he gives Detroit a dynamic offense, not just a throw throw throw offense. TE Hockenstein also adds a weapon against LB which they havent had. The lookahead in this game was -7. What did you ses in Week 2 that would make this line go to 7.5? Balanced offense vs one dimensional offense....SOlid defense vs banged up defense.. Ill take the hook here
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Pitt +7 (-105) @ SF.......2 STARS... WINNER
SO this it it huh? Pitt's season is over I guess. It sure could be but I dont think the coach or the players think the season is over quite yet which to me means they are still motivated. That doesnt happen at 0-2. Maybe it happens at 0-4 or so. Tomlin and the Pitt family is a proud group and they will play hard. Pitt lost to NE and Sea with Big Ben. I was on SF last week but can we slow our role here for a second. They beat TB and Cincy and they just lost LT Joe Staley who is one of the best in the league. I like SF when they are the hunter, not the huntee. I think this line should be around 5. Rudolph got to play a lot of the game last week and will have the whole week to practice. Im hoping a ton of Pitt fans that live in California will come to this game but we will see. Pitt still has a good OL and a solid defense. Ill take the 7 here with the Steelers
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Jets +22 (-105) @ NE.........1 STAR
WINNER
Line available at 5Dimes. Play at your own risk.....Is Falk 4 pts worse than Seimien? I think Falk is better.. Division game...Maybe Jets can keep it within 3 TDs, This line will close at 20.5 or lower I think
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Texans +3.5 (-120) @ LAC......1 STAR......WINNER
Line available at 5Dimes. Houston is a gritty team. You cant take them as a favorite but you can rely on them as a dog. LA has a bad HFA. They are also banged up at secondary and their OL is really crappy. I think Hou receivers will be able to make some big plays.Houston is pretty healthy and the hook here is more than enough to take Houston who could win outright
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Miami +22 @ DALL......1 STAR- LOSS
I cant apologize for this....20 point dogs have covered 6 in a row. I think my pair of 20 pt dog picks go 1-1 at worst. I know we could be heading into some unchartered territory with teams tanking, and backup QBs who shouldnt be in the NFL, but I am going to try it this week.
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CLEV +3.5 (-120) vs LA Rams................1 STAR
This one coming to me a bit later in the week. I actually bet this at -110 on sportsbook.ag but will post at higher vig. Clev really needs this game with 2 tough road games to follow. Clev will put up a big effort here after losing their first home game in embarassing fashion. I bet under 10.5 rams this year for season wins. Not sure I see the Super Bowl loser starting out 3-0 here. They have a weak OL and I can see them laying an egg in this spot in what will be a hostile environment. I love the hook here