Originally Posted by
heywally
Of your games, I am tempted by Seattle and the Giants but not doing anything yet. Seattle with not much of an offense but definitely hard-nosed on defense and of course, they have the refs on their side, at least at home with that crew last night.
I am seeking out 'strong' teams Vs. 'bad' teams for 2 team/points teasers. So far this week, I have:
Atlanta -1
Houston -5
Given the officiating and what has happened so far, if my dog Wally could throw a dart, I would just use him. N.O. has reminded me -- twice -- this year, after a 10 year hiatus from betting, that it's not a good idea to pin one 'best idea' on multiple teasers, though I haven't done horribly this year.
Last week was the first I've seen of Cam Newton and the Carolina offense in the NFL. Combined with their D, they looked pretty horrendous. I like betting against horrendous -- assuming that any logic still applies in the NFL -- and have no problem laying -1 on Atlanta in that game, at home.
Taking Houston -5 is a little bit more of a wildcard maybe, but they are billed as maybe the strongest team in the NFL, they are at home, Tenn.'s D has been weak and I don't believe that Jake Locker has gotten over the confidence hump yet, though I am a fan of his and he had a big game against Detroit. CJ appears to be just another RB now, even though it is 'not his fault.' Not quick + not big = not good.
So, two team teaser for me is all I see right now but I'll probably talk myself into more as the week goes on.