Platinum Selections have been hot this month. Although there have not been many of late, enjoy this opening night NFL play tonight.

Lean: 2 units or $200 each

Packers -4.5/Under 48

It would seem as though the champs in the opener would struggle to win or cover the spread in their first game the following season. The public likes these teams, but history shows us differently, as the Super Bowl winner has gone perfect since the inception of the opening night Thursday game. Since 2002 the faves have gone 5-2-2 but more importantly the home teams are 6-1-2 ATS. In 2009 Pitt won in overtime, but failed to cover the 6.5 point spread. That was a one time occurrence, as each champion have pretty much covered the spread with insurance. Tonight's game should show no difference as Green Bay wins by 7+. Under has gone 4-0 over the last four openers, and 6-3 L9 season openers with one of the 3 losses hitting the Over by a half point. Saints have not put on a display in their previous 2 Thursday openers scoring 10 vs. Indy a few years back and 14 just last year.