Saturday, October 18, 2008

Week 7

RECAP:

Proline:
Last week: 1/3
Season to date: 5/18(28% correct) - Avg. win = 2.65 - Expected return = 0.74

Miami was up until a last second touchdown by the Texans, but i was completely off on the Giants game as the Browns came out of nowhere for the upset.

Cent Sports:
Last week 2/6
Season to date: 7/19
Current Bankroll: $2.62 (+$0.10)
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I parlayed a Zona win with an over/under pick to save my week and keep me in the positive, otherwise my weak 2/6 performance would have been more evident.

THE GOODS:
Home team in bold.

Proline:
Dallas over St. Louis (1.55)
Romo may be playing after all and St. Louis was still trampled by Washington last week even though they managed to squeak out a victory. Dallas should take this one no problem.

Indianapolis over Green Bay (2.00)
Indianapolis is back on track after anhiliating the top ranked defense last week. Green Bay has been less than impressive this season and has yet to beat a decent team. This doesn't change as Indy takes this one.

Buffalo over San Diego (2.30)
These teams are pretty evenly matched so i am just going to go with the home team. Edwards is back and almost 100% whereas San Diego is missing chambers and has looked less than impressive on the road this year.

Cent Sports:
Carolina (-3) over New Orleans (even) - $0.45
NFC south teams are 12-1 at home and Carolina is looking to rebound after an embarrasing loss to the Bucs last week. Carolina gets back on track with a win this week.

Kansas City (+9) over Tennessee (-105) - $0.35
KC showed that they are a different team at home when they took down the Broncos a few weeks ago. Tennessee isn't a high scoring offense and 9 points is simply too much to give the road team here.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Week 6

RECAP:

Proline:
Last week: 2/3
Season to date: 4/15(27% correct) - Avg. win = 2.45 - Expected return = 0.66

Chicago annihilated Detroit and my upset special came through as Washington battled back from an early 14 point deficit to beat the Eagles. The Boys on PTI were touting Washington as the #2 best team in the NFL, I don't think i would go that far, but I don't think you'll see them getting 3.45 odds anymore. They had an insanely tough first 5 games to the season and game out a remarkable 4-1.

Cent Sports:
Last week 1/2
Season to date: 5/13
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Cinci easily covered, and Batimore would have if not for a late drive that was aided by a bogus roughing the passer penatly. The washington game was headed for the over but the game was scoreless in the last 7 minutes. Overall a good week of picks after stumbling out the gates.

THE GOODS:
Home team in Bold.
The odds are exceptional this week so heres some bonus picks!

Proline:
Miami over Houston (3.05) *Lock of the week*
Miami has knocked off San Diego and New England in convincing fashion the past two games, Houston is 0-4... how does this make sense?

Arizona over Dallas (3.45)
Zona' is a much better team at home and Dallas hasn't looked like the class of the NFC like many thought they would be. These odds are too good to pass up in what looks to be a shootout.

New York Giants over Cleveland (1.35)
The Giants are getting respectable odds once again against a struggling Cleveland team. The Giants are undefeated and still getting no respect. They have won with authority each week and this should be no exception.

Cent Sports:
St. Louis (+14) over Washington (-115) - $0.35
Washington is coming off two impressive victories and i just feel like this will be an off week for them.

Baltimore(+4) over Indianapolis (-110) - $0.45
Baltimore could very easily be the better team and are getting 4 points, even if they lose it should be within 3 against a struggling Colts team.

Green Bay (+3) over Seattle (-140) - $0.35
Green Bay has been slumping but there's nothing like the inept Seahawks to break that streak. Rodgers shoulder should be good to go and Green Bay should take this one.

New England (+5) over San Diego (-110) - $0.25
San Diego just lost a very unimpressive game againts the Dolphins and 5 points is too much to give to the Patriots regardless of whether Brady is out.

Chicago (-3) over Atlanta (-110) - $0.30
Both teams are 3-2 but the Falcons victories have come over teams like Detroit and Kansas City, whereas Chicago has face much stiffer competition. The Bears should be able to shut down Ryand and keep Turner in check resulting in a rather easy victory.

Carolina (+1.5) over Tampa Bay (-110) - $0.25
Carolina is simply the better team in my opinion. This divisional game should be close but Delhomme has Smith back and he should be able to outplay Garcia who is without Galloway.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Week 5

RECAP:

Proline:
Last week: 0/3
Season to date: 2/12(17% correct) - Avg. win = 2.27 - Expected return = 0.38

The ties just do not seem to be working out for me this year, so I will avoid them at all cost for the next couple of weeks. This week I will stick to more sure things and try to improve on this abysmal record.

Cent Sports:
Last week 2/3
Season to date: 4/11
Current Bankroll: $3.37 (+$0.95) (I was at $3.72 until I lost 35 cents on baseball)
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Maybe I should just stick to the point spread cause thats where I am making my money. Palmer's injury cost me the one pick, and if i had been allowed to cancel my bet I would be up another $0.60 at least. Either way my bankroll is still increasing on a weekly basis.

THE GOODS:
Home team in bold.

Proline:
Chicago over Detroit (1.80)
Chicago was able to handle a strong Eagles team last week, albeit without Westbrook, but the Lions are a worse team regardless. Take the Bears and take this one to the bank.

Buffalo over Arizona (2.45)
Boldin's injury should put a damper on the Zona passing attack, allowing the Bills and their 6th ranked pass defense to double team the Fitz. Buffalo has looked strong all year and the Cardinals record is inflated by some weak early opponents. Look for the upstart Bills to improve to 5-0 (who'd of thought that?).

Washington over Philadelphia (3.45)
Westbrook, if he plays, won't be near 100% and the Redskins looked too strong last week against the Cowboys to warrant these kind of odds. If Westbrook plays, bet with caution, otherwise pounce at the opportunity to that these odds present. Philly is a hit or miss team and this could be a miss against an underrated Redskins team.

Cent Sports:
Batimore(+3) over Tennessee (-125) - $0.35
Baltimore put the hurt on Mendenhall and the Steelers last week, demonstrating just how strong their defense is. This battle of the undefeated teams should be a close one so the 3 points given to the Ravens makes them all the more appealing. Flacco should be able to pull this one out at home.

Cincinatti (+17) over Dallas (-120) - $0.50
The Bengals showed they can play with the NFC east againts the Giants in week 3. Dallas has come back to earth after a loss to the Redskins and 17 points is simply too many points to be given to the home team here, especially if Palmer returns to the lineup. Even if Fitzpatrick gets the go ahead I think the line is worth it though.

Washington versus Philadelphia over 42.5 (-110) - $0.35
Call this one a hunch, I just suspect this one will be a shootout, much like the rest of the interdivisional games in the NFC east have been so far this year.