1. 01-09-17 01:39 AM #1
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    Patriots are largest playoff favorite in almost 20 years????

    -16.5 vs the Texans.

    I'd be all over the Texans at that. The only way to beat Brady is to have a strong pass rush, and the Texans have that.

    http://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id...favorites-1998
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  2. 01-09-17 01:43 AM #2
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    The Patriots were listed as -1,800 favorites to win the game straight up at William Hill's Nevada sportsbook, meaning you'd need to risk $1,800 to win $100 on a New England victory. It was worthwhile for one bettor, who on Sunday put $1,226.80 on the Patriots to beat the Texans straight up for a chance at a $68.15 profit, according to William Hill.
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  3. 01-09-17 02:17 AM #3
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    About 5% ---ain't no bank gonna pay five percent in a week.
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  4. 01-09-17 04:41 AM #4
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    Books killing folks in broad day light
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  5. 01-09-17 05:24 AM #5
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    Week 3 Texans 0-27 Jacoby Brissett.
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  6. 01-09-17 05:36 AM #6
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    But The Texans have the Immortal Brock Osweiler 😐
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  7. 01-09-17 07:35 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by unluckysob View Post
    About 5% ---ain't no bank gonna pay five percent in a week.
    He could go do a job for a couple hours instead
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  8. 01-09-17 07:36 AM #8
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    I think the article could be mistaken.

    In the undefeated season against San diego in the championship game, I could have swore the line was similar.
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  9. 01-09-17 07:43 AM #9
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    Just checked, SD was +14.

    Quote Originally Posted by thetrinity View Post
    I think the article could be mistaken.

    In the undefeated season against San diego in the championship game, I could have swore the line was similar.
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  10. 01-09-17 07:43 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by thetrinity View Post
    I think the article could be mistaken.

    In the undefeated season against San diego in the championship game, I could have swore the line was similar.
    Was -14 at closing vs San Diego, just checked.
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  11. 01-09-17 08:05 AM #11
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    SD had major injuries
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  12. 01-09-17 08:12 AM #12
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    yes, the texans suck that bad.....

    i thought it was outrageous as well, until i recalled that game earlier this season...... you know, the one where the texans played the patriots on the "big stage," in front of a national audience......

    after that memory, I think I should bet the farm on the pats.....

    a little refresher course for you:



    sure, texans have a more cohesive defense than they did in week 3, but don't expect shit out of their offense..... another goose egg is a real posibility absent a pick six or deep turnover that produces a measly field goal.....

    and no matter how good the texans d may play, they are giving up at least three scores absent turnovers. throw in the texans giving up at least one or two turnovers on the road, producing a couple easier scores, this game could easily be in the 27-3 to 27-10 range....
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  13. 01-09-17 08:57 AM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scottish View Post
    Week 3 Texans 0-27 Jacoby Brissett.
    normally you throw out what happened in the regular season....but this was a shutout with Jacoby fukking Brissett

    and people think the Texans have a chance

    Pats by 21+
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  14. 01-09-17 09:25 AM #14
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    Week 16 pats -17 against jets . Texans are a much better team .
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  15. 01-09-17 11:25 AM #15
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    I'd rather take the Houston ML than the Patriots spread.

    It takes just one garbage-time touchdown to ruin it.
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  16. 01-09-17 11:35 AM #16
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    going back to 79, without pastorini and earl, houston was a 20 pt plus dog to san diego.......

    we all know how that ended......


    well, as most of you probably don't, I'll play the totally awesome fight song of the winning team now:





    and for sbr resident dimwits chi arch and greased lightnin'/kenicki, yes, I know it's the worst f'n team song ever come up with.....
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  17. 01-09-17 11:36 AM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by lakerboy View Post
    SD had major injuries
    Yeah they did almost sure it opened higher like 16.

    I'm kinda surprised this is over 2 tds
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