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2010 NFL Week 8 Odds

October 28, 2010 / Anthony Stalter

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez throws during warm ups at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 17, 2010 in Denver. UPI/Gary C. Caskey Photo via Newscom

Packers (4-3) @ Jets (5-1), 1:00PM ET
Beating the Vikings last week was huge, but the Packers have a long ways to go if they want to separate themselves from Minnesota and Chicago in the NFC North. A win over a well-rested Jets team coming off its bye would be a start, but that won’t be an easy feat. After losing to the Ravens in Week 1, the Jets have rattled off five in a row and now have a healthy Darrelle Revis (hamstring) back in the fold. It could be a long day for the Packers on Sunday if their O-line can’t protect Aaron Rodgers. It’ll also be interesting to see if Mark Sanchez can continue to develop or if he’ll eventually revert back to the limited, ineffective quarterback he was last year and against Baltimore in the opener.
CURRENT ODDS: JETS –6

Titans (5-2) @ Chargers (2-5), 4:05PM ET
You get the sense that people are still waiting for the Chargers to turn things around. That they’re not as bad as their 2-5 record and their last place (yes, last place) standing in the AFC West. But there’s a very good possibility that San Diego is as bad as it’s played and if the Titans beat the Bolts on their home field, it might be all she wrote for the Chargers. On the other side, if Tennessee can get a big road win this week, then the skies the limit for this team. Vince Young is fully practicing after missing the past two games with a knee injury, so the Chargers will have to do deal with both of the Titans’ key offensive playmakers on Sunday. Oh, joy.
CURRENT ODDS: CHARGERS -3

Vikings (2-4) @ Patriots (5-1), 4:15PM ET
Brett Favre’s consecutive starts streak isn’t the only thing on the line this Sunday for the Vikings. Another loss would drop them to 2-5 and even though the Packers and Bears have their fair share of problems, Minnesota would be putting itself in quite a whole. Whether it’s Favre or Tarvaris Jackson that lines up under center, the Vikes will need a huge effort out of Adrian Peterson this week. The Patriots’ defense can be had, but not if AP doesn’t find room to run. New England needs a victory to keep pace with the red-hot Jets, who have already beaten the Pats once this year.
CURRENT ODDS: PATRIOTS –5.5

Steelers (5-1) @ Saints (4-3), 8:20PM ET
It’s amazing to think that the defending Super Bowl champs may be .500 at the end of eight weeks. But without Reggie Bush (who is expected to miss another week due to injury), the Saints might be headed for their fourth loss this season. After losing to the Browns last week, things don’t get any easier for New Orleans this Sunday, as the Steelers’ vaunted defense comes to town. The good news for Sean Payton and company is that Pittsburgh might be a little road weary after playing at Miami last week. The bad news is that outside of the Jets and Patriots, no team is hotter right now than the Steelers.
CURRENT ODDS: SAINTS -1

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2010 NFL Week 7 Odds

October 21, 2010 / Anthony Stalter

Minnesota Vikings' quarterback Brett Favre (L) celebrates with receiver Randy Moss after Moss caught a touchdown from Favre in the second half of their NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 11, 2010. The touchdown pass was the 500th of Favre's career. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Eagles (4-2) @ Titans (4-2), 1:00PM ET
One of these four-win teams will have the opportunity to make a statement with a victory this Sunday. Both teams are playoff contenders in their respective conferences, but both also have unanswered questions at the moment. Will Michael Vick regain his starting duties once he’s healthy again or will a hot Kevin Kolb retain the job? Can the Titans play with consistency? Is Vince Young’s knee fine after he was twisted like a pretzel in Monday night’s win over Jacksonville? Whichever team wins this game will look under-the-radar dangerous at 5-2.
CURRENT ODDS: TITANS -3

Steelers (4-1) @ Dolphins (3-2), 1:00PM ET
Big Ben shook off the rust in the first half last Sunday and wound up throwing for three touchdowns against the Browns in his return to the field. He’ll get a stiffer challenge this weekend in Miami against a Dolphin defense that has flustered quarterbacks at times this season. It’ll be interesting to see if Pittsburgh starts to slowly reduce Rashard Mendenhall’s carries seeing as how he’s on pace for 370-plus. This game will also be a great challenge for Chad Henne, who must be more consistent if the Dolphins are going to push for a playoff spot this year. What better way to prove yourself then against the best defense in the league?
CURRENT ODDS: STEELERS –3

Vikings (2-3) @ Packers (3-3), 8:20PM ET
This is an enormous game for the Packers. The Vikings are on the verge of getting back into the NFC North race and you know Lord Favre would love to make a statement in Green Bay. The Pack are incredibly banged up, but there’s no sense using injuries as a crutch anymore. The players that are in there now have to step up and beat a divisional foe that is looking to get on a run. The Packers certainly have the tools in the secondary to slow Randy Moss and Percy Harvin, but the front seven needs to control Adrian Peterson or else they’ll create passing windows for Favre. If the Packers lose and drop to 3-4, their season may continue to spiral downward. They need to make a statement.
CURRENT ODDS: PACKERS –2.5

Giants (4-2) @ Cowboys (1-4), 8:30PM ET, Monday
We’ll find out quickly what kind of stones the Cowboys have when they take on a surging G-Men team on Monday Night Football. This is a Dallas team that has beaten itself in every game outside of their win against the Texans in Houston. If they can’t cut down on the mental mistakes and penalties, then they’ll continue to unravel. On the other side, the Giants obviously want to keep pace with the Eagles in the NFC East, but more importantly they need to beat a divisional opponent on the road. Teams usually don’t make the playoffs when they can’t win within their division, so this is another big test for New York. The last time they went on the road to play on national television, the Colts embarrassed them in Week 2. They can all but erase that loss with a win in Big D.
CURRENT ODDS: COWBOYS -3

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2010 NFL Week 6 Odds

October 13, 2010 / Anthony Stalter

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 10: Ray Rice #27 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after he scored a 1-yard tochdown run in the first quarter against the New England Patriots during the 2010 AFC wild-card playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 10, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Ravens (4-1) at. Patriots (3-1), 1:00PM ET CBS
The last time these two teams met in Foxboro, the Ravens advanced to the Divisional playoff round after crushing the Patriots 33-14. In that postseason game, Baltimore only threw for 34 yards because it rushed for 234 thanks in large part to Ray Rice’s huge effort. The Pats, meanwhile, finished with just 196 total yards including 64 on the ground and 132 in through the air. This time around, New England won’t have Randy Moss after trading him to Minnesota for a third round pick last week. It’ll be interesting to see what New England’s offense looks like without their top receiving threat against a defense that is only allowing 12.7 points on the road this year.
Current Point Spread: Patriots –3

Falcons (4-1) at. Eagles (3-2), 1:00PM ET FOX
As of this writing, it doesn’t appear that Michael Vick will be healthy enough to face his former team. That means Kevin Kolb will once again start under center for the Eagles and he’s going to face a stiff challenge. The Falcons are allowing just 14 points a game this year and have already won two of their first three road games, which includes a victory at New Orleans. That said, Philadelphia has given Atlanta a ton of trouble over the last decade, winning seven of the last eight meetings between these two teams.
Current Point Spread: Eagles -3

Dolphins (2-2) at. Packers (3-2), 1:00PM ET CBS
No line has been given for this game yet because the Packers are still waiting to see whether or not Aaron Rodgers (concussion) will be healthy enough to play. The latest reports have been encouraging, although he’ll be closely monitored throughout the rest of the week. Even if he does play, Green Bay will still be without Ryan Grant, Morgan Burnett, Nick Barnett, Jermichael Finley and possibly even outstanding young pass rusher Clay Matthews. On the other side, the Dolphins are well rested coming off their bye and will be looking to rebound after their embarrassing loss to the Patriots on Monday night two weeks ago.

Cowboys (1-3) at Vikings (1-3), 4:15PM ET FOX
Something has to give between these two underachieving teams. The Vikings’ offense finally looked like it was getting in sync in the second half against the Jets on Monday night, but Brett Favre sealed their fate with a late interception. The Cowboys’ defense has been a mess of late and is now giving up an average of 21.8 points per game. Minnesota’s defense has been outstanding at home (12 points per game), but Favre has held them back in all three of their losses this season. It’s a long season, but the loser of this game might be able to waive goodbye to their playoff hopes.
Current Point Spread: Vikings –1

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2010 NFL Week 4 Odds

September 29, 2010 / Anthony Stalter

Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb leaves the field after the Redskins defeated the Dallas Cowboys 13-7 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland on September 12, 2010. UPI/Kevin Dietsch Photo via Newscom

Along with the odds for Week 4 in the NFL, here’s a look at some of the marquee matchups this weekend.

Ravens at. Steelers, 1:00PM ET
The highlight of the Week 4 schedule takes place in Pittsburgh this Sunday as the Steelers host the Ravens at 1:00PM ET. Charlie Batch threw three touchdown passes in Pittsburgh’s win over the Bucs last weekend, but should find it much tougher to move the ball on a stingy Baltimore defense. That said, while the Ravens’ offense looked good for the first time this season in Week 3, the defense struggled against the punchless Browns. On the injury front, Ray Rice is dealing with a bruised knee and didn’t practice on Wednesday. His status for Sunday’s game against the Steelers is up in the air.
ODDS: STEELERS –1

Redskins at. Eagles, 4:15PM ET
There will be plenty of intrigue in Philadelphia this Sunday when Donovan McNabb returns to his old stomping grounds as a member of the Redskins. The other storyline in this game is whether or not Michael Vick can continue his assault on NFL defenses. The former No. 1 overall pick has played at a Pro Bowl level so far this season, but this will be the toughest defense he has faced to date. The Skins’ win over the Cowboys in Week 1 seems like a distant memory, although a win over their division rivals will put them right back on track after losing two straight.
ODDS: EAGLES -6

Bears at. Giants, 8:20PM ET
Two teams heading in different directions will square off at the new Meadowlands this Sunday night when the Giants host the Bears. After winning their opener, New York has dropped its last two games in embarrassing fashion. The G-Men were routed in Indianapolis in Week 2 and managed to lose last week despite outgaining the Titans in almost every offensive category. The Bears, on the other hand, are 3-0 and are versed in causing turnovers. New York desperately needs a win to get back on track.
ODDS: GIANTS –4

Patriots at. Dolphins, 8:30PM ET Monday
The Dolphins will take on an AFC East Division rival for the second straight week after losing at home to the Jets last Sunday night. Miami’s defense didn’t play particularly well against New York, which must have Tom Brady and Co. licking their chops. Of course, if New England plays as poorly defensively this week as they did last Sunday against the Bills, then this game could wind up being a shootout. (The total is sitting at 46.5, so obviously oddsmakers are already prepared for that.)
ODDS: DOLPHINS +1

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2010 NFL Week 3 Odds

September 23, 2010 / Anthony Stalter

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) gets away from New Orleans Saints safety Roman Harper (41)in the first half during their Monday night NFL football game in San Francisco, California September 20, 2010. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

Along with the point spreads and over/under totals for each game this Sunday, here are a couple of odds that stand out to me for Week 3 in the NFL.

49ers –3 at Chiefs, 1:00PM ET
Why are the 49ers favored in this game? I realize that the public isn’t totally convinced that the Chiefs are a contender, but they’re the 2-0 team here – not the Niners. The line should probably be KC –1 or even –2, but San Francisco being favored makes me wonder what the lines makers are up to. That said, despite the records the 49ers are still the better team and I believe this is the week the Chiefs come back down to earth. Even though they picked up a road win last Sunday, they barely squeaked by the Browns and now they have a desperate San Francisco team coming in this week. Turnovers killed the Niners on Monday night or else they probably beat the Saints behind Alex Smith’s solid play.
THE LEAN: 49ERS –3

Falcons +4 at Saints, 1:00PM ET
I’ve had this game circled on my calenderer for months for a couple of reasons. First and foremost, Falcons-Saints games are always highly entertaining and when two playoff contenders get to lock horns it usually makes for good football. But one other reason is because Atlanta matches up well with New Orleans. The Falcons can run the ball and if there were a weakness on the Saints’ defense to attack, it would be their interior. The Falcons dominated the line of scrimmage last week in a blowout over the Cardinals and if they can do that again this week, then they’ll keep Drew Brees on the sidelines and New Orleans’ offense off the field. Atlanta’s defense has also played well two weeks in a row now and New Orleans just lost one of their explosive offensive playmakers in Reggie Bush (leg). This is a field goal game either way, which is why I like the Falcons getting the points.
THE LEAN: FALCONS +4

Cowboys +2.5 at Texans, 1:00PM ET
I believe. I believe that the Texans are legitimate playoff contenders this year and I believe that the Cowboys aren’t as bad as they’ve looked the past two weeks. Houston is coming off two emotional wins, one against their biggest rivals in the Colts, and the other in a dramatic come-from-behind-win over the Redskins last Sunday. They’re due for a letdown and with a desperate Dallas team coming to town, this could be the weekend they suffer their first loss. DeMarcus Ware could have a field day now that starting left tackle Duane Brown (suspended) is out for the Texans.
THE LEAN: COWBOYS +2.5

Raiders +4.5 at Cardinals, 4:00PM ET
Even though they’re playing the Raiders, the Cardinals shouldn’t be favored by 4.5 points over anybody right now. They have massive issues at quarterback and in their defensive front seven, and are coming off an embarrassing loss to the Falcons in Week 2. Bruce Gradkowski has proven to be a bit of a sparkplug for the Raiders’ offense and while the team’s offensive line is still a mess, Darren McFadden might be in store for another big day if Arizona’s run defense plays as poorly as it did last Sunday in Atlanta.
THE LEAN: RAIDERS +4.5

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