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Best NFL Week 1 line values

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Posted Monday, July 02, 2012 02:35 PM   15 comments
I looked over the win totals and the only thing left that I'd consider (if you can no longer get the Texas o 9.5, Seattle o 7, or StL o 5.5) is the Patriots under 12.5. 
With regards to NFL week 1 the only games I would consider betting on are games that fall on or around key numbers. Anything 2.5, 3, 3.5, 6.5, 7 or 7.5 - just trying to get on the right side of that 3 or 7 basically. 

My NFL GOY is Houston -1.5 over GB in week 6. I expect Houston to at the worst case win and cover by at least a full touchdown, but the Packers are going to be overvalued for most of their games thanks to the public.

WEEK 1 PLAYS:

1.) HOUSTON -7 over MIAMI ( 1pm, Sep 9)

The Houston Texans are my favorite to win the super bowl. This team lost Mario Williams after 5 games last year, Andre Johnson for 9 and Schaub after week 10 and still played at a high level and made a postseason run. Imagine them fully healthy? If Tannehill somehow wins the starting job in Miami it's going to be growing pains opening up against this relentless defense of the Texans, this is going to be a B-L-O-W-O-U-T !!!!!

I'm risking 550 to win 500 on this game. Some books have Houston -6.5, that's excellent line value.

2.) NEW ENGLAND -7 over TENNESSEE

You don't make money over the course of an NFL season betting against Bill Belichick. I hate the guy but he knows how to put the pieces together to win games and make a run at a chip. The only weak spot on this New England team is their 31st ranked pass defense, but with acquiring 2 defensive starters (both LB's) in the 1st round of this draft should take some pressure off the secondary and bolster the coverage and pass rush. The Titans had a horrible season out of Chris Johnson last year and only managed around 89 rush ypg, ranking them 31st in the league. I do like how they added WR Kendall Wright of Baylor, but this defense ranked in the bottom half against the rush last year and 14th against the pass, and will all the screens Bradys going to be pulling out its going to be a long afternoon in Tennessee.

I'm risking 330 to win 300 on this game, again some books have Patriots at -6.5, great value.

3.) St Louis +9.5 over Detroit

I think Detroit is being overvalued here in week 1. Last season Bradford was banged up, he should be ready to go here plus they have upgraded their coaching department by bringing Fisher in. The Rams will be competing for multiple superbowls in the next 3+ years due to the fact that they ripped off Washington in the RG3 deal for all those draft picks (ala Herschel Walker to Minnesota, LOL - which brought Aikman, Irvin, and Emmitt Smith to Dallas), adding the massive run stopping DT Michael Brockers from LSU will help tremendously a defense that ranked 31st against the run last season. Detroit is going to be stepping out with their team from last season for the most part with the same one dimensional look (ranked 4th in passing, but 31st in rushing) with Jahvid Best as their starting RB. I think Detroit can eek out a close win here, but 9.5 or 10 points is simply way too many. 

I'm risking 110 to win 100 on this game.
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pcrosthwait says:
07/02/12 06:53PM
Hate to say it, but Herschel Walker trade didn't bring the Triplets to Dallas, just Emmitt Smith. Aikman and Irvin were already there. It just takes a quick Wikipedia search bro
Skubishack says:
07/03/12 10:04AM
He's an Engineer... Not a Rocket Scientist :) And as for the Lions vs Lambs... Lions will cover the -10 at home. If this was in STL I'd give a little respect to STL but the Lambs will be blown out in this game. The Over-47 pts looks like a solid wager to me also. Gimmie a parlay with Lions-10(+115) and Over-47(-110). Lions win 38-21 in my opinion. I also DON'T see how the heck that STL will compete for Super Bowls(REALLY???) in the next 3 years. The 49ers are the best in the NFC West and Seattle and Arizona are twice as far along than the Rams... so unless the Rams make the playoffs as a 4th place WildCard(ha,ha,ha) they will not sniff a Super Bowl ANYTIME soon. Good Luck
_keyser_soze_ says:
07/04/12 12:19PM
Ah, another SJP wannabe. Post ridiculous comments, in hopes of getting a lot of comments.

Having your GOY up already? A week six contest when you don't know what is going to happen the first five weeks?? What happens if Schaub goes down again?

And to state that the Walker trade landed Dallas all three of the triplets is proof you don't really follow football. Irvin was already in Dallas when Johnson came to town - and Aikman was drafted in Jimmy's first year on the job. Smith was the following year. But thanks for playing.

veronica27 says:
07/04/12 05:44PM
great stuff ! nothing like getting the mind goin .. nicee

i cant make any predictions but I love the circle the game

on the calandar .. works like a charm ..

as for his comment on dlaaas a long time ago .. maybe people type typos

or something slips their mind .. go buy you some hammerhead beaatch . haha

then come back talking about flowers and shi! .. :)

veronica27 says:
07/04/12 05:52PM
opps , calendar ..

pack will be overvalued huh ? hmm

is simply spots .. you can look for the pack to go 10 - 6 ats .. or swing it to

11 - 5 with a better line .. thats all in theory though .. but comin out the gates

they could roll .. or if you had to pick 3 to roll with the first 3 or 4 weeks .. pack could be one .. im sold already .. sign me up <>

anth611 says:
07/06/12 12:48PM
st louis looks like a good play here i dont know bout the rest pal
GunShard says:
07/13/12 09:07AM
I would tease Houston and Chicago. Looks like the best bet of week 1. Also considering the NY Giants in a teaser.
nudolfan says:
07/13/12 08:48PM
The Dolphins are my favorite team. As soon as the Week 1 lines were posted months ago, I told everyone I know who bets on football that the Texans were the lock of the opening Sunday. Tannehill will not play in that game, but that won't matter. The Dolphins have never beaten the Texans in a game in the regular season. Most of the games have been close, but this one has blowout written all over it. Andre Johnson should be fully healthy and will have his usual monster game against Miami. I am not going to enjoy watching this game.

Also, only a fool would bet on the Rams on the road at Detroit.

Gold_Rush says:
07/19/12 05:59AM

a 5 game teaser? 

YankeeChaser says:
07/19/12 10:08AM
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Niners13 says:
07/19/12 03:45PM


If lines don't change then why does it even matter who's healthy?

That means the players not playing are not worth a line change.
Niners13 says:
07/21/12 07:50PM


You are wrong. Week 1 lines change a lot, look at last year.

There's always two sides, what about all those who bet UNDER on season wins???

Take a game early depends which side you like and you can't predict line movement. Lynch is not worth many points anyway.
brad171717 says:
07/24/12 10:57PM

I totally agree with you , going ot be  a blow out.

I am putting a 1k  parlay on eagles and bears to cover  for week one. It is going to pay 3,862. ÉASY MONEY!!!!! What everyone think?

 

gcwrestling08 says:
07/25/12 12:14PM


that is awesome that legendary Fab 5 and current San Diego St coach Steve Fisher is coaching the Rams this year...I had no idea. I was under the impression Jeff Fisher got the job, former Tennessee Titans coach. rated91, if you will, can you tell me who you like in the following games week 1? SF +6.5 vs. GB and WAS +11 vs. NO
gcwrestling08 says:
08/19/12 01:54PM
rated91 idk about Steve Fisher man he doesn't even know basketball that well let alone football....if he is the head coach i think i'm going ALL IN on detroit. rated91 you likin 49ers bro? thinkin lock city
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