TOMMY BRUNSON
Whoa, whoa, whoa! What in the hell was I watching Monday night earlier this week!?!?! The Lions, in the debut of their new head coach Matt Patricia were gifted a pick-six on rookie Sam Darnold's first pass as a professional - had Ford Field rocking! - and then proceeded to play one of the ugliest games I have seen in years, losing 48-17!
Now on a short week they head west to face a Niners team that turned the ball over 4 times in a 24-16 road loss to a Minnesota team whose defense is vastly superior to that of the defense they will face today.
Prior to that loss to Minny, Jimmy G had been 7-0 both straight up and against the spread in his young career as a starter. Willing to "bounce-back" with Garappolo and his team in their home opener minus the number. SF does have road games the next 2 weeks, so this becomes a "must win" if you ask me. Garoppolo will have an easier time of things against this defense at home today, then he did against the top-flight Minnesota defense on the road.
After that stink-bomb on Monday, stories swirled this week that the mix of Patricia and his team is not a "harmonious" one. You know what? I believe it!
Bounce-Back Winner for Sunday is San Francisco minus the points.
3* SAN FRANCISCO
Whoa, whoa, whoa! What in the hell was I watching Monday night earlier this week!?!?! The Lions, in the debut of their new head coach Matt Patricia were gifted a pick-six on rookie Sam Darnold's first pass as a professional - had Ford Field rocking! - and then proceeded to play one of the ugliest games I have seen in years, losing 48-17!
Now on a short week they head west to face a Niners team that turned the ball over 4 times in a 24-16 road loss to a Minnesota team whose defense is vastly superior to that of the defense they will face today.
Prior to that loss to Minny, Jimmy G had been 7-0 both straight up and against the spread in his young career as a starter. Willing to "bounce-back" with Garappolo and his team in their home opener minus the number. SF does have road games the next 2 weeks, so this becomes a "must win" if you ask me. Garoppolo will have an easier time of things against this defense at home today, then he did against the top-flight Minnesota defense on the road.
After that stink-bomb on Monday, stories swirled this week that the mix of Patricia and his team is not a "harmonious" one. You know what? I believe it!
Bounce-Back Winner for Sunday is San Francisco minus the points.
3* SAN FRANCISCO
TRACE ADAMS
After being held to just 16-points in last week's season opener at Minnesota - umm, they have a pretty tough defense! - and also committing 4 turnovers, look for the 49ers under the control of Jimmy Garappolo to get things humming on offense in their home opener against a Lions team that surrendered 48-points to a rookie 20-year old QB on the road in his pro debut.
I like the Over to be the way to go in this Detroit-San Francisco game at Levi's Stadium, as the 49ers do bring a 9-5 home Over mark in their last 14 played in Santa Clara, while the Lions have roared Over the total in 7 of their last 9 away from the Motor City, and they did play Over on Monday at home. Detroit is also 4-0 Over the total their last 4 games played on a Sunday after playing a Monday night contest.
Matthew Stafford was a turnover machine on Monday. I look at it this way, either he gets some redemption and posts some big numbers, or he continues to be a turnover machine and the Niners post some big numbers. Either way, it's a win-win for points being scored.
Late day Week Two Over in Santa Clara.
3* DETROIT-SAN FRANCISCO OVER
After being held to just 16-points in last week's season opener at Minnesota - umm, they have a pretty tough defense! - and also committing 4 turnovers, look for the 49ers under the control of Jimmy Garappolo to get things humming on offense in their home opener against a Lions team that surrendered 48-points to a rookie 20-year old QB on the road in his pro debut.
I like the Over to be the way to go in this Detroit-San Francisco game at Levi's Stadium, as the 49ers do bring a 9-5 home Over mark in their last 14 played in Santa Clara, while the Lions have roared Over the total in 7 of their last 9 away from the Motor City, and they did play Over on Monday at home. Detroit is also 4-0 Over the total their last 4 games played on a Sunday after playing a Monday night contest.
Matthew Stafford was a turnover machine on Monday. I look at it this way, either he gets some redemption and posts some big numbers, or he continues to be a turnover machine and the Niners post some big numbers. Either way, it's a win-win for points being scored.
Late day Week Two Over in Santa Clara.
3* DETROIT-SAN FRANCISCO OVER
ROB VINCILETTI
NFL | Sep 16, 2018
Raiders vs. Broncos
Broncos-6½
The NFL Comp play is on Denver. Game 286 at 4:25 eastern. The Raiders were blasted in the 2nd half on Monday night losing at home by 20 to the Rams. now they hit the road. However teams playing their first road game of the season in Denver are 1-17 straight up and The Raiders are 0-11 ats off a game where they had a 30+ yard reception. Even worse from the system database. Road dogs off a Monday night ho e dogs loss where they scored 14 or less have not covered in the last 28 seasons vs an opponent off a home win. Play on Denver.
NFL | Sep 16, 2018
Raiders vs. Broncos
Broncos-6½
The NFL Comp play is on Denver. Game 286 at 4:25 eastern. The Raiders were blasted in the 2nd half on Monday night losing at home by 20 to the Rams. now they hit the road. However teams playing their first road game of the season in Denver are 1-17 straight up and The Raiders are 0-11 ats off a game where they had a 30+ yard reception. Even worse from the system database. Road dogs off a Monday night ho e dogs loss where they scored 14 or less have not covered in the last 28 seasons vs an opponent off a home win. Play on Denver.
VIC DUKE
NFL | Sep 16, 2018
Panthers vs. Falcons
Falcons-6 -105
Panthers/Falcons 1:00: On the surface, Panthers getting 6 points, after coming off a dominant defensive performance against Dallas in Week 1, seems like a lock; however, at a closer glance, Panthers battle with the physical Cowboys was costly. Lost a few All Pro offensive players in G Turner (concussion) and TE Olsen (foot). I do realize Atlanta's All Everything LB Deion Jones (IR) is gone but Panthers still shouldn't be able to frequent end zone with limited offensive arsenal and shuffling of the offensive line; after all, OLB/DE Beasley has had some big games for Atlanta vs Carolina. Sure, Falcons looked like crap offensively vs Philly, and RB Freeman is out. Nevertheless, Julio Jones and Matt Ryan have had monster games against this Carolina defense. Atlanta 4-1 ATS vs Carolina, 8-1 ATS in Week 2, and 21-9 ATS after scoring less than 15 points gives us an edge. In addition, Falcons had a few more prep days after that Thursday loss. Atlanta the call.
NFL | Sep 16, 2018
Panthers vs. Falcons
Falcons-6 -105
Panthers/Falcons 1:00: On the surface, Panthers getting 6 points, after coming off a dominant defensive performance against Dallas in Week 1, seems like a lock; however, at a closer glance, Panthers battle with the physical Cowboys was costly. Lost a few All Pro offensive players in G Turner (concussion) and TE Olsen (foot). I do realize Atlanta's All Everything LB Deion Jones (IR) is gone but Panthers still shouldn't be able to frequent end zone with limited offensive arsenal and shuffling of the offensive line; after all, OLB/DE Beasley has had some big games for Atlanta vs Carolina. Sure, Falcons looked like crap offensively vs Philly, and RB Freeman is out. Nevertheless, Julio Jones and Matt Ryan have had monster games against this Carolina defense. Atlanta 4-1 ATS vs Carolina, 8-1 ATS in Week 2, and 21-9 ATS after scoring less than 15 points gives us an edge. In addition, Falcons had a few more prep days after that Thursday loss. Atlanta the call.
LARRY NESS
NFL | Sep 16, 2018
Giants vs. Cowboys
Giants+3 -105
My Bonus Play is on the NY Giants at 8:20 ET. The New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys, longtime NFC East rivals, square off in a SNF contest at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tx. Both teams sputtered offensively in their respective season-opening losses, as the Giants lost at home 15-10 to the Jacksonville Jaguars, while the Cowboys lost 16-8 at Carolina. Neither team wants to be staring at an 0-2 start, especially playing in a division featuring the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles. Dallas swept the season series in 2017, outscoring New York 49-13, and the trash-talking has already heated up between the rivals.
The Giants were only able to score 15 points against Jacksonville's outstanding defense in Week 1 but rookie RB Saquon Barkley (2018's No. 2 overall selection) finished with 106 yards on 18 carries in his NFL debut, while scoring the Giants' lone TD with a highlight-reel 68-yard run. WR Odell Beckham Jr, who missed most of last season due to a broken foot, had 11 receptions for 111 yards. QB Eli Manning threw for a modest 234 yards without a TD and one INT (67.8 QB rating). New York's lone TD came after it had fallen behind 20-9.
Dallas did not get on the scoreboard until the fourth quarter itself, in last weekend's 16-8 loss at Carolina. The Cowboys managed only 232 yards of total offense, while allowing QB Dak Prescott to be sacked six times. Dallas' passing game struggled with the departures of longtime standouts Dez Bryant and Jason Witten. Prescott threw for only 170 yards without a TD or INT. RB Ezekiel Elliott finished with 69 yards on 15 carries and scored the Cowboys' lone TD.
Yes, Dallas dominated New York in last year's two meetings but the Cowboys were just 3-5 SU & ATS at home in 2017 and this year's edition does not look much like last season's 9-7 team. Manning has 49 career TD passes against Dallas, his second-highest total versus any team (he has 51 against Philadelphia), and I'm of the belief that the Giants are the better team. Take the points.
NFL | Sep 16, 2018
Giants vs. Cowboys
Giants+3 -105
My Bonus Play is on the NY Giants at 8:20 ET. The New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys, longtime NFC East rivals, square off in a SNF contest at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tx. Both teams sputtered offensively in their respective season-opening losses, as the Giants lost at home 15-10 to the Jacksonville Jaguars, while the Cowboys lost 16-8 at Carolina. Neither team wants to be staring at an 0-2 start, especially playing in a division featuring the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles. Dallas swept the season series in 2017, outscoring New York 49-13, and the trash-talking has already heated up between the rivals.
The Giants were only able to score 15 points against Jacksonville's outstanding defense in Week 1 but rookie RB Saquon Barkley (2018's No. 2 overall selection) finished with 106 yards on 18 carries in his NFL debut, while scoring the Giants' lone TD with a highlight-reel 68-yard run. WR Odell Beckham Jr, who missed most of last season due to a broken foot, had 11 receptions for 111 yards. QB Eli Manning threw for a modest 234 yards without a TD and one INT (67.8 QB rating). New York's lone TD came after it had fallen behind 20-9.
Dallas did not get on the scoreboard until the fourth quarter itself, in last weekend's 16-8 loss at Carolina. The Cowboys managed only 232 yards of total offense, while allowing QB Dak Prescott to be sacked six times. Dallas' passing game struggled with the departures of longtime standouts Dez Bryant and Jason Witten. Prescott threw for only 170 yards without a TD or INT. RB Ezekiel Elliott finished with 69 yards on 15 carries and scored the Cowboys' lone TD.
Yes, Dallas dominated New York in last year's two meetings but the Cowboys were just 3-5 SU & ATS at home in 2017 and this year's edition does not look much like last season's 9-7 team. Manning has 49 career TD passes against Dallas, his second-highest total versus any team (he has 51 against Philadelphia), and I'm of the belief that the Giants are the better team. Take the points.
CAPPERS CLUB
NFL | Sep 16, 2018
Raiders vs. Broncos
Raiders+7 -115
This play just missed out on our premium card. The Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos face off on Sunday and in this game the value lies with the Raiders.
The Broncos looked good in the first game but Case Keenum did throw three interceptions in game one and that is troubling.
He doesn't look like the quarterback from last year with the Vikings but rather the QB that struggled in the league before that.
His interceptions will be enough to keep this game close.
Back the Raiders
NFL | Sep 16, 2018
Raiders vs. Broncos
Raiders+7 -115
This play just missed out on our premium card. The Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos face off on Sunday and in this game the value lies with the Raiders.
The Broncos looked good in the first game but Case Keenum did throw three interceptions in game one and that is troubling.
He doesn't look like the quarterback from last year with the Vikings but rather the QB that struggled in the league before that.
His interceptions will be enough to keep this game close.
Back the Raiders
