ML parlay: Pats, Bucs, Chargers

LT Profits · 12-23-10, 01:18 AM

Bucs are too unreliable as favorites.

Jrod124 · 12-23-10, 01:56 AM

Bucs aren't that good and the other 2 teams are the road. This one wont be easy to cash

GimpedMaster · 12-23-10, 04:11 AM

Pats and Chargers look relatively safe, but I agree that TB has been too spotty to rely on...

V2daTizzo · 12-23-10, 04:49 AM

I wouldn't count Bucs and Chargers as easy wins. Seahawks want this win just as badly as Bucs do, and if Seahawks win the next couple, they'll clinch their division for a playoff spot. And as much of a TO fan I am, this Bengal team is now playing loose without any pressure. Without TO, they'll be running the ball more with Benson, which was what led to them winning the AFC North last year

BennyFang · 12-23-10, 07:02 AM

Good points....here is my logic:

New England has owned Buffalo. The Pats have thrived in adverse weather conditions like what they will be playing in Sunday. They should be motivated as a win can wrap up the #1 seed. They would not have to contend with having to beat the Dolphins next week, a team that has given them problems, especially in Foxboro.

Cincinnati is simply a bad team that blew it's wad beating it's rival last week. San Diego's defense is simply too stout for the Bengals to do much.....#1 against the pass, #2 vs the run. San Diego is playing well as usual this time of the season as will be motivated, especially if Tennessee can find a way to beat Kansas City in an early game Sunday (SD plays at 4).

Tampa is the weak link here but Seattle is really a bad team. They have not had a quality win since they beat the Bears over two monts ago.....only wins since then have been Ariz twice and Carolina. None of their losses have even been close. They are getting bad quarterback play as well. Tampa is a bit undervalued now that Detroit (who is not that bad) snuck up on them. While both teams have motivations here, Tampa still has a good shot at the playoffs if they win out as they have potential tiebreakers over both New Orleans and Philly. If they win here and the Falcons beat NO Monday, they might find themselves in a "win and you're in" situation next week in New Orleans. While Seattle controls their own destiny, I think they blew their wad against the Falcons. If the Bucs can jump on them early, they'll roll over.