Posted Saturday, February 06, 2010 07:32 PM
The Colts comes into this game not facing an offense as potent as The Saints since the beginning of November except against the Texans(won by 8) & The Pats(won by 1).
On the flip side, NO haven’t faced a defense since October as stout as the Colts besides the Cowboys(Lost by 7), Washington(won by 3), & NE(won by 21).
Indy comes into the game looking like a defensive juggernaut shutting down the anemic offenses of the Ravens and the Jets in the playoffs. Flacco was struggling the L3 games of the season, and Sanchez and the punchless Jets did not have a potent offensive attack. It should be noted that the Colts shutting down the run-game of the Jets was impressive, but it is hard to gauge whether that is enough to don the Colts defense with a medal. They were playing games close to the vest before the “resting their players” and the playoffs and had to come from behind in multiple games at the end of the season.
The Saints limp into the SB with a 3 game loss at the end of the season vs lower tier teams, and a lackluster and borderline embarrassing performance against the Minny. You cannot be (plus too many) on turnovers at home and barely sq... [More]
Posted Monday, November 16, 2009 09:13 AM
First off, it is not news that the Dogs ruled today and this was not a favorable day for us gamblers. There is a demographic that is going to hang onto that notion and reinforce it later tonight with the DD Home Dog (old wives tale) to gain confidence against backing the Browns. I have kept a close eye on Baltimore this year, and have a few thoughts about this matchup:
First observations:
1. Baltimore did what they should against Minny, and it turned into a shootout with a heartbreaker lost. Nice cover though.
2.Not many surprises the next week that they don't lose 4th in a row, the stymie the Denver offense, and the bandwagon rolls saying "Baltimore defense is fixed and we're back"
3. Realization that Cincy is for real and they were worked over in every facet of the game leading to a horrendous day from Flacco, with a dismal defense.
NOW:
1. Cleveland has had some games this year that have been so atrocious, it is beyond words. I was not of fan of Brady Quinn before he was benched, and clearly I should not coach the NFL because my choice of Andersen proved to be the wrong one as well. Brady is now back, and the Browns have a had an extra week to plan....not sure who that strengthens on their team, but i bet that they slept well.
2. Baltimore comes in knowing they can shut down an anemic offense who did not take chances down the field with Denver. And then turns around and do... [More]
Posted Thursday, October 15, 2009 07:54 AM
I understand the argument for both sides of this game. Ravens lost two close games, they won't lose 3 in a row, and Minny hasn't been tested. On the flip side, a 5-0 team is laying a field goal or less, Ravens aren't the same defense as last year, AP will have a banner day, and the 2ndary has been exposed and will be exploited.
I am leaning towards the Ravens but feel like there is a disparity between the consensus noted on Sportsbook.com with 86% favoring the Vikes, with 87% consensus on the Vikes with Covers. The line came out with Minny – 3 even and has since dipped in a few shops to below a field goal, with most shops maintaining a -120 to -125 if you want to back Baltimore. If there is such a large amount of wagering on the Vikings, why is the line not bouncing to 3.5 and back down again?
I have been on the wrong side of a tight spread like this too many times with the most recent sting on the Titans on Sunday. I just feel like there is not a direct correlation with the consensus/spread movement, but am hoping Baltimore figures out a way to slow Farve down, and make some big plays on defense. The Tyree addition will not amount to much since he needs to learn the system, but regardless this is a huge Gut Check for both teams.
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Posted Friday, December 26, 2008 01:01 AM
Been leaning KC +2.5 - 3 and am intrigued about the matchup. KC playing all close games well recently without any ability to finish. Cincy on 3 game win streak back at home. Does Cincy really win 4 in a row? Everyone's job on the line and I think the Chiefs feel like this a great chance to end the season on a win. Not that Cincy wouldn't, but should be proud enough of streak heading into game.
KC road ATC record decent, CINCY home ATS favored record horrendous. So what if KC has a horrific defense if Cincy has no offense to exploit it. All of these games this week are capped tight but I feel like this is a good opportunity for the road weary Chiefs to notch a rare home win against what is considered a streaking Bengal team.
nothing to lose from reading articels, it seems that Herm is really getting his team fired up for a win.
This is a BIG play for me so am interested in any support/counter...