Tommy Rider | NFL Side
double-dime bet404 PHI -3.0 (-110) BetUS vs 403 CAR
Analysis: For some reason, Andy Reid likes to measure his team up against the Panthers in the preseason. Last year in this same matchup, Reid played his starters an entire half, leading to an easy 27-10 win for the Eagles. It looks like more of the same tonight as both offensive and defensive starters for Philly will play the entire first half. Compare that to the Panthers whose starters won't get significant playing time until next week and you have nice mismatch on your hands. We also have a huge advantage in the second half. Backup quarterback Kevin Kolb will play close to the entire half, while the Panthers will be down to stiffs Brett Basanez and Lester Ricard once Matt Moore departs. There are a few times during the preseason when you get a huge mismatch in regards to first and second teamers seeing the field. This is one of those times. Buy the half point down to 3 if need be but make sure and jump on the Eagles, as they soar at home over the Panthers tonight.<!-- / message -->
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3* Cincinnati (-3 1/2)...Sunday
3* Houston (+3 or 3 1/2)...Saturday
2* Jacksonville (-3 1/2 or 4)...Saturday
2* Denver (-2 1/2 or 3)...Saturday
2* Philadelphia (-3 1/2)...tonight
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3* Cincinnati (-3 1/2)...Sunday
3* Houston (+3 or 3 1/2)...Saturday
2* Jacksonville (-3 1/2 or 4)...Saturday
2* Denver (-2 1/2 or 3)...Saturday
2* Philadelphia (-3 1/2)...tonight
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BOB BALFE
NFL Preseason Football
Bills +1.5 over Steelers
The Bills will be playing eight games in Toronto in the next five years. The NFL wants to expand its reach north of the border. It would be an ideal situation for them if the Bills won the most of those games. Considering this is preseason and the first game in Toronto for the Bills you might see Buffalo trying very hard in the second half. Pittsburgh got a big scare when backup Charlie Batch went down with an injury. The Steelers picked up Byron Leftwich who will probably get a lot of time tonight just to get used to the new system. The last thing the Steelers need is another backup getting hurt. Buffalo has a QB race on with J.P Losman and Trent Edwards. Both are young QB's who are starting to get the grasp of the Bills system. Look for Buffalo to win and cover.
NFL Preseason Football
Bills +1.5 over Steelers
The Bills will be playing eight games in Toronto in the next five years. The NFL wants to expand its reach north of the border. It would be an ideal situation for them if the Bills won the most of those games. Considering this is preseason and the first game in Toronto for the Bills you might see Buffalo trying very hard in the second half. Pittsburgh got a big scare when backup Charlie Batch went down with an injury. The Steelers picked up Byron Leftwich who will probably get a lot of time tonight just to get used to the new system. The last thing the Steelers need is another backup getting hurt. Buffalo has a QB race on with J.P Losman and Trent Edwards. Both are young QB's who are starting to get the grasp of the Bills system. Look for Buffalo to win and cover.
Thu, 08/14/08 - 7:05 PMLenny Del Genio | MLB Money Line
double-dime bet958 PIT (-120)SportBet vs 957 CIN
Analysis:
Play on Pittsburgh at 7:05 ET. The Reds have just been so bad on the road (22-37) and so bad recently (2-10 in August), plus starter Johnny Cueto has really struggled inside the division this year (2-9 TSR). Take PIttsburgh.
Thu, 08/14/08 - 7:10 PMLenny Del Genio | MLB Money Line
double-dime bet959 CHC (-125)SportBet vs 960 ATL
Analysis:
Play on Chicago Cubs at 7:10 ET. Take Chicago Cubs.
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double-dime bet958 PIT (-120)SportBet vs 957 CIN
Analysis:
Play on Pittsburgh at 7:05 ET. The Reds have just been so bad on the road (22-37) and so bad recently (2-10 in August), plus starter Johnny Cueto has really struggled inside the division this year (2-9 TSR). Take PIttsburgh.
Thu, 08/14/08 - 7:10 PMLenny Del Genio | MLB Money Line
double-dime bet959 CHC (-125)SportBet vs 960 ATL
Analysis:
Play on Chicago Cubs at 7:10 ET. Take Chicago Cubs.
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