Hey guys,
Let me join the masses by tossing my picks out there. Did OK last couple of years, and need another solid campaign to cover my sickening losses in MLB. Good luck to all:
Houston (-4) over NY Jets (three units). Much is being made of the Texans offence, but a key factor for me is how their home-schedule got tossed around by the hurricane last year. The discombobulated sked meant they were forced to open with three straight on the road. I think this opener means a lot to them, and the Jets don't bring a lot to the table. This is my best bet of the week.
Cincinnati (-4.5) over Denver (two units). Denver is giving us the best dysfunctional sit-com outside of Oakland. Usually that is a role Cincinnati can play, but a short-lived fresh start may do wonders, with Palmer healthy and Ocho now alone in the spotlight. With Moreno's health a question, this may be the best time to play the Bengals all season.
New England (-10.5) over Buffalo (two units). I hate giving double digits to division rivals, but the Patroits are a special case, with Brady anxious to flex his muscles and for the team to regain its swagger. Buffalo won't be a factor, with Edwards bad, Owens hobbled, and Lynch suspended.
San Francisco (+6) at Arizona (one unit). There are a number of divisional road dogs that intrigue me, but throw in the traditonal struggles of Super Bowl losers, and that San Fran has covered their last four road meetings, and why not. Arizona may be intent enough on displaying their new-look rushing game that the contest could remain a one-score battle.
Seattle (-8) over St. Louis (one unit). Like Cincinnati, Seattle needs to enjoy a fresh start while they can. A healthy Hasselback, with a rejuvenated passing game thanks to T.J., means this is their time. I doubt it will last, so ride it while you can. St. Louis, with Bulger already a health concern, is a div. road dog I can safely ignore.
Minnesota/Cleveland under 40. (two units)
Dallas/Tampa Bay under 39. (one unit)
San Diego/Oakland under 43. (one unit)
I have struggled badly picking totals in the past. I may not play another the rest of the year. But I'm a firm believer in low-scoring games early in the season, especially when there is a home dog involved. I originally was on Minnesota and Dallas a winners, but shying away from road faves, I'll count on their inferior opponents to sell the farm to keep things close and low-scoring at home.
Bean
Let me join the masses by tossing my picks out there. Did OK last couple of years, and need another solid campaign to cover my sickening losses in MLB. Good luck to all:
Houston (-4) over NY Jets (three units). Much is being made of the Texans offence, but a key factor for me is how their home-schedule got tossed around by the hurricane last year. The discombobulated sked meant they were forced to open with three straight on the road. I think this opener means a lot to them, and the Jets don't bring a lot to the table. This is my best bet of the week.
Cincinnati (-4.5) over Denver (two units). Denver is giving us the best dysfunctional sit-com outside of Oakland. Usually that is a role Cincinnati can play, but a short-lived fresh start may do wonders, with Palmer healthy and Ocho now alone in the spotlight. With Moreno's health a question, this may be the best time to play the Bengals all season.
New England (-10.5) over Buffalo (two units). I hate giving double digits to division rivals, but the Patroits are a special case, with Brady anxious to flex his muscles and for the team to regain its swagger. Buffalo won't be a factor, with Edwards bad, Owens hobbled, and Lynch suspended.
San Francisco (+6) at Arizona (one unit). There are a number of divisional road dogs that intrigue me, but throw in the traditonal struggles of Super Bowl losers, and that San Fran has covered their last four road meetings, and why not. Arizona may be intent enough on displaying their new-look rushing game that the contest could remain a one-score battle.
Seattle (-8) over St. Louis (one unit). Like Cincinnati, Seattle needs to enjoy a fresh start while they can. A healthy Hasselback, with a rejuvenated passing game thanks to T.J., means this is their time. I doubt it will last, so ride it while you can. St. Louis, with Bulger already a health concern, is a div. road dog I can safely ignore.
Minnesota/Cleveland under 40. (two units)
Dallas/Tampa Bay under 39. (one unit)
San Diego/Oakland under 43. (one unit)
I have struggled badly picking totals in the past. I may not play another the rest of the year. But I'm a firm believer in low-scoring games early in the season, especially when there is a home dog involved. I originally was on Minnesota and Dallas a winners, but shying away from road faves, I'll count on their inferior opponents to sell the farm to keep things close and low-scoring at home.
Bean