If you also took the unders last week, you would’ve made money. Without them, you would’ve went a vig-losing 7-7-2. Since I’m just getting started, let’s roll with the first “real” week of the NFL betting season. As usual, the lines are from Bodog (via VegasInsider.com):
Green Bay @ NY Giants (-2.5) – Jump all over this one to give yourself solace on payday. RW McQuarters isn’t going to cough up punts, Eli Manning’s now a game-time decision and likely to play, and Donald Driver is still the entire Packers’ offense.
Buffalo @ Pittsburgh (-10) – Do not overestimate the power of positive news. The Bills are not a good team, while Blitzburgh is back to blitzing.
Cincinnati (-7.5) @ Cleveland – Welcome back to the NFL, Mr. Anderson.
Indianapolis (-7.5) @ Tennessee – I’m convinced that the Titans’ ground game was a fluke last week.
Houston (+7) @ Carolina – Too many points to give, even if Houston doesn’t have much of an offense.
San Francisco (+3) @ St. Louis – You may like/want/get the points, but you’re not gonna need them. GORE! GORE! GORE!
Atlanta (+10.5) @ Jacksonville – How are the Jags favored, much less favored by 10 1/2? Run, do not walk, to your nearest bookie and put the 401k on Hotlanta.
New Orleans (-4.5) @ Tampa Bay – For grins, take the over 41.5. If you’re daring, take the Saints to break that 41.5 on their own.
Minnesota (-3.5) @ Detroit – Take the defense. ‘Nuff said.
Kansas City @ Chicago (-13) – If the Texans could win by 17, so can Duh Bears. Take the under 34.5 as the Chefs aren’t scoring.
Dallas (-4) @ Miami – The Deadfins are dead.
Seattle (-3) @ Arizona – Odds of Matt Leinart not finishing this game; 4-1. TAKE IT!
NY Jets @ Baltimore (-10) – Ray Lewis could have no arms and I still would take the points.
Oakland @ Denver (-10) – Layeth the Rocky Mountain Lumber.
San Diego (+3.5) @ New England – Throw away them tapes, Pats. It’s a new coaching staff.
Washington @ Philadelphia (-7) – The Deadskin defense is just what a rusty McNabb needs.
Dude, don’t quit your day job.