1- San Diego @ Buffalo
Did we all just witness the demise of the Bills?
Yeah, that's my big question for week 7: To rephrase it, Did week 5 produce the first of the many more to come losses for the Buffalo Bills - or was that just a slight bump on a very smooth path for them??? I really don't have the answer to my question, but I thought the Cardinals really smoked the Bills that week, exploiting some real vulenerable defense, which had not been exposed prior to that ugly loss (during their 4-0 run, they only surrendered 15 pts PG, before being given a free clinic by Arizona's offense) Not good news at all for the Bills! The only positive is that they now play in front of a home crowd who've been 'football-fasting' for a couple of weeks, and who'll be real hungry now to cheer their beloved team home to a victory after a bye-week.
Nevertheless, what worries me about the Chargers is that they come in to this encounter after a serious blow out win, and this is a perfect spot for a let down for them. Also adding to my concern is the fact that S. Diego isn't a very reliable team when they're tourists....
The good news for S.Diego however, is that they somehow know how to notch up a W when playing the Bills. Quite a few ifs and buts about this game, and that's why I have decided to only make a half time play here. Personally, I believe SD is a better team with alot of momentum and should carry that over in the first half. However, I am not sure if they'll be able to finish the job here....
Pick: SAN DIEGO Chargers to WIN FIRST HALF at pk, for 2 Units
2- New Orleans @ Carolina
Vegas opened the Panthers as 5 pts favourite, but the public has eased them down to 3 at the moment, as over 70% of the public action is on the Saints. But I am somehow confused and suprised by the lack of love that's been shown to the Panthers especially in front of their vocal home crowd! Why so much love for the Saints??? Is it due to that amazing blow out win last week? I don't know. Probably it is....
Whatever the case, the Panthers are very good at home, whereas N.Orleans are pathetic on the road. Carolina has some decent size that should be able to get on top of the "little" Saints. Look for JD to rescue his name and his team in this game, after an awful performance last week.
Another Half Time bet here, as I think it's a brilliant opportunity to make some sweet cash. It's virtually at PickEm, ..... I mean, it's -1, but if they don't lose than it's a push, or a clear winner! You following me??
Pick: CAROLINA -1 to Win first Half ONLY for a 4 unit play
3- PITTSBURGH @ Cincinnati
I really wish I had caught this when it was 3 pts higher, but the total here came down even faster than Brittney's undies! Las Vegas books opened this at 37.5 and furious money came flooding in on the Under, and now it can only be gotten at 34.5! Damn low isn't it? But I have had my eye on this play since Monday last week, and I am pulling the trigger nontheless.
The Bengals are backed up right against the wall, and are hoping to make at least a contest of this one. Cincy has Palmer still out of action and Fitzpatrick has been bloody awful. I don't think he'll be shining against a solid Pitt defense either. Therefore I am hoping (and wishing, more to the point) to see a Baseball type of a score in this encounter of two cripled and offensively challenged teams
Pick: UNDER 34.5 for 2 Units
Good luck to ALL
AUSSIE