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      2010 NFL Week 3 Odds

      September 23, 2010 /
      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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      2010 NFL Week 2 Odds & Point Spreads

      September 16, 2010 /
      FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 12: Quarterback Tom Brady and Randy Moss of the New England Patriots take a breather on the bench during the NFL season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium on September 12, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

      Here are the point spreads for Week 2 in the NFL, as well as some lines that caught my attention.

      Ravens at. Bengals +1, Sunday, 1:00PM ET
      I think the consensus here is to jump on the Ravens coming off a big road victory against the Jets and to fade a Bengal team that got waxed in New England. But keep in mind that Baltimore has a short week of practice and preparation, plus has to travel for the second straight week. Cincinnati also beat them twice last year and will certainly be more focused than it was against the Patriots last Sunday.

      Bears at. Cowboys -9, Sunday, 1:00PM ET
      After Dallas played so poorly on national television last Sunday night in a loss to Washington, people may start to rationalize taking Chicago plus the points. But the Bears allowed a bad Detroit team to hang around until the last second before holding on at home. DeMarcus Ware (neck injury) didn’t practice on Wednesday, but he should play and I shutter to think what he’s going to do to Bears’ OT Frank Omiyale. Sunday could wind up being a long day for Jay Cutler and even though the Cowboys looked so bad offensively last week, I could see this one being a rout.

      Texans at. Redskins +3, Sunday, 4:05PM ET
      I could see Houston suffering a huge letdown after finally beating the Colts last week. Washington played extremely well defensively against Dallas last Sunday night and while the offense was stagnant, it’s still much improved now that Donovan McNabb is under center. It would be easy to take the Texans after they dismantled Indy, but Arian Foster isn’t going to rush for over 200 yards every week and the Redskins have the pieces in the secondary to slow Matt Schaub and the Houston secondary. Be careful about taking the road team here.

      Patriots at. Jets +2.5, Sunday, 4:15PM ET
      This is a tough one, because I do believe Mark Sanchez and the Jets’ passing game is as bad as it showed on Monday night. And I do think the Patriots are as good offensively as what they showed last Sunday against the Bengals. So why not take New England in basically a field goal game? Because you know Rex Ryan is going to have a great defensive game plan to stop Bill Belichick’s offense and you know he’s going to do everything he can to fluster Tom Brady. If the Jets can run the ball and make Sanchez a non-factor, I could see them pulling off the upset.

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      2009 NFL Week 9 Point Spreads & Odds

      November 4, 2009 /

      Along with the point spread odds for Week 9 in the NFL, here are some marquee matchups to keep an eye on this weekend:

      Ravens (4-3) at Bengals (5-2), 1:00PM ET
      Following a three game skid, the Ravens got back on track with an impressive 30-7 win over the Broncos last Sunday but now travel to Cincinnati to play a Bengals team that beat them in Week 5. If Baltimore is going to keep pace in a tight AFC North race, beating the Bengals this Sunday is a must. Look for Cincinnati to use Cedric Benson and the running game to help open things up for Carson Palmer and Chad Ochocinco to test an inconsistent Ravens secondary.
      Odds: Ravens –3.

      Dolphins (3-4) at Patriots (5-2), 1:00PM ET
      Don’t let their record fool you – the Dolphins are a good football team and don’t forget that New England had fits trying to stop Miami’s Wildcat formation last season. This is an important game for the Patriots because a win would establish some breathing room in the AFC East. A loss and the Dolphins and Jets are right back in the division hunt.
      Odds: Patriots –10.5.

      Chargers (4-3) at Giants (5-3), 4:15PM ET
      The Giants desperately need to stop the bleeding, while San Diego needs a win if they have any chance of catching the Broncos in the AFC West. New York is slowly starting to get healthier on defense, but Eli Manning has been brutal in the G-Men’s three-game losing streak and must play better before the season starts to slip away. He’ll have a shot this week at home against a highly inconsistent Chargers secondary.
      Odds: Giants –5.

      Cowboys (5-2) at Eagles (5-2), 8:20PM ET
      The game of the week takes place in Philadelphia this Sunday night when the Eagles host the Cowboys for first place in the NFC East. The Eagles are coming off an impressive thrashing of the Giants, while the Cowboys didn’t suffer a letdown against the Seahawks after soundly beating a good Falcons team in Week 7. Can Tony Romo win in a hostile environment in prime time? Can the Dallas defense continue to pressure quarterbacks into making mistakes? This should be a great game.
      Odds: Eagles –3.

      Steelers (5-2) at Broncos (6-1), 8:30PM ET on Monday
      We’re going to find out a lot about these two teams on Monday night. The Broncos suffered their first loss of the season last week in Baltimore, but they have zero time to dwell on that fact because a confident Steelers team that is starting to build some momentum comes to town. A win over a good Denver team would give Pittsburgh the push it needs to make a strong second half run. How will Kyle Orton and the Bronco offense deal with a Steelers defense that is starting to get healthy?
      Odds: Steelers –3.

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      2009 NFL Week 8 Point Spreads & Odds

      October 28, 2009 /

      Along with the odds for Week 8, here are a couple of marquee matchups worth tuning into this weekend.

      Giants at Eagles, 1:00PM ET
      After starting the year 5-0, the Giants have dropped two straight and now travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles in a hostile environment. The Eagles didn’t look particularly sharp offensively on Monday night vs. the Redskins, but they have more than enough weapons to put points on the board against a banged up Giants defense. Both these teams are looking for a win in order to keep pace in the NFC East.
      Odds: Eagles PK.

      Broncos at Ravens, 1:00PM ET
      Both of these teams are fresh coming off their byes, but the Broncos have won six straight while the Ravens have dropped three in a row. Baltimore’s secondary has been its Achilles’ heel all season and while the offense continues to put up points, they’ll be tested this Sunday by a Denver defense that has played well this year. Josh McDaniels’ squad has battled adversity all season and will have to do so again this weekend against a Ravens team desperately seeking a win.
      Odds: Ravens –3.

      Vikings at Packers, 4:15PM ET
      This game is important for both teams on so many levels. Brett Favre returning to Lambeau will command most of the headlines, but perhaps more importantly is the Packers need a win to prove they can beat an opponent with a winning record and keep pace with Minnesota in the division. The Vikings would love to bounce back from their loss to Pittsburgh last week, sweep the season series with Green Bay, and take a commanding three game (really a four game when you factor in tiebreakers) lead over the Packers.
      Odds: Packers –3.

      Falcons at Saints, 8:30PM ET, Monday
      The Saints appear to be unstoppable right now, while the Falcons are reeling following their loss to the Cowboys last Sunday. Atlanta’s secondary is a major question mark and if the front four can’t generate any pressure, Drew Brees is going to have a field day. The Falcons also need to get Michael Turner and the ground game going or else the solid New Orleans defense might force Matt Ryan into making a couple mistakes. This is a huge game for the Falcons, because they don’t want to fall three games back in the division.
      Odds: Saints –10.

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      2009 NFL Week 5 Odds & Point Spreads

      October 8, 2009 /

      Here are odds and quick-hit previews of all the action in Week 5 in the NFL.

      Vikings -10 over 41
      Rams +10 under 41
      Fresh off their impressive Monday night win over divisional rival Green Bay, Minnesota travels to St. Louis to take on the worst team in football. The Rams’ woes are primarily in the passing game, where they’re averaging a measly 139.5 yards per game. Steven Jackson won’t find much running room in this one, so look for Jared Allen to have another monster performance against St. Louis’ collection of weak offensive tackles. Brett Favre probably won’t need to display the magic he did Monday night against the Packers because Adrian Peterson should have plenty of running room.

      Cowboys –9 Over 42.5
      Chiefs +9 Under 42.5
      Dallas has had issues the past two weeks moving the ball offensively, but they have played better on defense. Tony Romo continues to regress in his decision-making and he hasn’t had much help from his two star backs Marion Barber and Felix Jones, who have each battled injuries. The ‘Boys shouldn’t get much of a challenge against a Chiefs team that is still struggling in their transition to the 3-4 defensive scheme, although you never know with the way Romo and company have looked the past two weeks. (Even in their win over the Panthers, Dallas struggled offensively.)

      Redskins +3.5 Over 37.5
      Panthers –3.5 Under 37.5
      Carolina had a much-needed bye last week and John Fox hopes the team ironed out some of its issues. The Panthers are averaging less than a touchdown per game and quarterback Jake Delhomme has often killed scoring drives with turnovers and poor decision-making. Carolina will face a Washington team this weekend that needed two third quarter touchdowns to squeak by Tampa Bay last Sunday. The Redskins have racked up plenty of yards offensively, but usually come away with nothing to show for it, as Jim Zorn’s playcalling has gotten ultra-conservative.

      Bucs +15 over 43
      Eagles –15 under 43
      Donovan McNabb should be back under center this weekend for the Eagles after suffering a rib injury in the opening week of the season. With McNabb, Philly looked potent offensively against the Panthers and the Eagles could destroy a Tampa team that is allowing 393.5 yards per game. The Bucs will start Josh Johnson under center again, although he could have issues moving the offense against a tough Philly defense.

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