Sharp or Square? - Week 8

[MadTiger]

I'll go first:

Pittsburgh Steelers x2 - I got them at PK, and a day later at +1
St. Louis Rams - -3
NY Jets - -6
Green Bay Packers +6 (I don't think they win, but they get close)
Indianapolis Colts -5 (they get it together despite injuries)
Oakland Raiders - -1.5

[MadTiger]

Just to clarify on GB v NYJ:

I am on both sides, but there is a reason. I am on the Jets for twice as much, and did that after I did the Green Bay pick. I talked to my handicapper (my cuz), who schooled me on the NY Jets handling business.

[TEViN-BRADFORD]

i think steelers rams jets and raiders picks lose

[MadTiger]

i think steelers rams jets and raiders picks lose

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About the Jets pick. Are you saying the Jets lose against the spread, or straight up? So, I was right with my initial gut, and my cousin took me off of the wrong lean?

[dwang0725]

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About the Jets pick. Are you saying the Jets lose against the spread, or straight up? So, I was right with my initial gut, and my cousin took me off of the wrong lean?

Tough to bet against a team that has won 5 straight ATS and is 5-1 ATS on the year. Plus they are well rested after the bye. GB did not look very good at home against Minn. Lay the chalk on this one.

[ttrace35]

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About the Jets pick. Are you saying the Jets lose against the spread, or straight up? So, I was right with my initial gut, and my cousin took me off of the wrong lean?

You won't know what was the wrong lean til the games are over.

[MadTiger]

You won't know what was the wrong lean til the games are over.

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[ttrace35]

I see what your saying. I just try to get winning picks. Don't care about sharp or square. Lots of square picks pay off.

[McBa1n]

I see what your saying. I just try to get winning picks. Don't care about sharp or square. Lots of square picks pay off.

^-- this, although dogs sure are doing well this year.
Who cares, just cash the winner and you will be sharp:>

That said, your decision to back the Jets is a pretty solid one. That is a lot of points to cover against a team that can score, but can't run the ball. I think you're on the correct side, though. GB is due for a let down after beating the purple pigtails. The thing that would worry me about laying so many points is that I think you're going to be cheering for a lot of turnovers that probably won't come and also, Sanchez to be productive. Despite this, the Jets special teams and running games are excellent and are likely going to blow the game open.
I think there's just too many factors in play that make the Jets big favorites and also, likely to cover.

Not a fan of your Colts play (they are devastated on O with their depth) and the Steelers play is really risky, even though they are clearly the better team right now. I'd take Pitts, also, but it's too close to have any value in making the play for me. The Saints offense is creative enough to score on just about anyone. Pitts just does what they do... keep it close and see what happens in the final 2 minutes. Just seems like a coin flip situation.

Best of luck in your plays.

[MadTiger]

Thanks for your thoughtful reply. As to the Colts wager, I look for Manning to find a way to win, despite an injury-ridden lineup.

[JosephPavs]

Thanks for your thoughtful reply. As to the Colts wager, I look for Manning to find a way to win, despite an injury-ridden lineup.

I'll count on 30 players to beat 1

[mickeybenson]

Like Packers. They will keep it close and cover.

[icancount2one]

I might take Jets -6 if the Pack was healthy. As it stands, their D-line is so banged up they had to convert an O-lineman. The Jets are going to run all over them.

[ManBearPig]

Packers
Pitt
Minny (I dare you to call me a square...idiot is fine though )

[GunShard]

I wouldn't bet anything on that Packers @ Jets game. Too close to call.

[kcDdegenerate]

Jets will cover 6 and Saints will win...good luck

[HauntingTheHoly]

I have the pack but regret it. Should be a no play. I like the Rams and Saints.

[chiliv5]

I think the Colts will be ok as well. Manning will throw for 300 and 3. Just need that D to not let Foster go for 300 and 3!

[vboyt]

packs will cover

[TheCommish]

Like the Steelers, Rams, and Colts picks. GL