Tonights game

**Shawn01** · 10-31-05, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by mad

Are the Steelers good enough to cover 11 odd points tonight against Baltimore?

By all rights, especially at home they should thump them - No?

1. No Ray Lewis or Ed Reed for Baltimore
1. Baltimore's offense is absolutely horrible and the Steeler's D is good
3. The game is in Pittsburgh
4. Bettis and Parker sharing the running load
5. Big Ben may only throw 20 passes a game, but when he does throw he finds open receivers and doesn't make many mistakes

I got in early at -9 but I'd still take this at -11.

**kdmfox** · 10-31-05, 06:16 AM

Not a very good matchup for Mon. night or a good game to take a position on ... Everything points towards Pittsburgh ... In cases like this be careful ... Bodog has this game at 12 right now.

**Shawn01** · 10-31-05, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by kdmfox

... In cases like this be careful ... Bodog has this game at 12 right now.

Agreed. Despite the reasons I gave and any others that can be given we have no clue how this game will truly be played out. I suppose that's why it's called "gambling".

**BuddyBear** · 10-31-05, 10:10 AM

Tricky game altogether here. Not really sure...may just pass or look at the total.

Baltimore is really really bad....they put up 6 pts against Chic and were never really close to getting in the endzone. But their defense make keep them in the ball game. May just throw a few bucks on the BAL ML and hope for a huge upset.

Good luck guys on whatever you have.

**bigboydan** · 10-31-05, 10:16 AM

Bill Cowher is like 10-0 on MNF but, winniing the game and covering the spread are two different things here.

i still have to cap this game in more detail but, i'm leaning twords baltimore in this game tonight.

**Max Levine** · 10-31-05, 12:02 PM

Baltimore hasn't done much all season. Limiting the Jets and the Browns to a field goal is their main highlight so far but I was expecting those same results against stronger opposition. Instead, they gave up 35 and 25 points to the Lions and the Titans, both games on the road... and not exactly the stronger opposition I meant. With 2-3 scores a game, they'd have to limit Pittsburgh to 20-23 points. But considering that this has been Pitt's avg in the last 5 games, I'll pass.

Max

**OldeTymePlaya** · 10-31-05, 04:13 PM

I'm all over Balt

**onlooker** · 10-31-05, 06:51 PM

Ravens are the play @ 13.5

**Shawn01** · 10-31-05, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by Max Levine

Baltimore hasn't done much all season. Limiting the Jets and the Browns to a field goal is their main highlight so far but I was expecting those same results against stronger opposition. Instead, they gave up 35 and 25 points to the Lions and the Titans, both games on the road...

In fairness, they imploded mentally against the Lions, which is ironic since the Lions have patented self-implosion. Still, a good point and their D, especially with two key players out, may not be as good as advertised.

and not exactly the stronger opposition I meant.

Lol. That's funny.

**Mudcat** · 10-31-05, 08:54 PM

I want Baltimore plus the points and believe that is the smart play.

But if Pittsburgh could ever win that puppy by exactly 12, I will be the happiest girl in the whole USA.

**kdmfox** · 10-31-05, 08:57 PM

I teased Pitt. down to 7 and the over down to 29 ... This game needed a little shaving.

**Max Levine** · 10-31-05, 09:05 PM

Am I the only one feeling less than confident about the Balt pick? I even bought a point to 14. Can't wait for half time, lol

Max

**bigboydan** · 10-31-05, 09:34 PM

max, i feel extremely confident about my baltimore play tonight

**Max Levine** · 10-31-05, 09:39 PM

Originally posted by bigboydan

max, i feel extremely confident about my baltimore play tonight

Now that is reassuring

Won't make any HT plays.

Max

Edit: And as I was typing this, TD!!

**Shawn01** · 10-31-05, 09:39 PM

Originally posted by Max Levine

Am I the only one feeling less than confident about the Balt pick? I even bought a point to 14. Can't wait for half time, lol

Max

Well, Anthony Wright just threw the worst pass ever (supposedly "intended" for Mason), and then the Ravens earned a penalty call, which has become their calling card. BTW, I have Heath Miller in my fantasy league

**Shawn01** · 10-31-05, 09:40 PM

Crap! Ravens TD. Damn you Chester Taylor!!

**Razz** · 10-31-05, 10:05 PM

Since that first drive, the Ravens D has been solid. And as I'm writing this, pick. Hell Yeah.

**Max Levine** · 10-31-05, 10:09 PM

Originally posted by Razz

Since that first drive, the Ravens D has been solid. And as I'm writing this, pick. Hell Yeah.

Absolutely, Razz. Looked like it was going to be a long night for the Ravens D but, ever since that 1st drive, they've been playing toe to toe with the receivers, giving Roethlisberger nothing.

Max

**bigboydan** · 10-31-05, 10:11 PM

i'm not worried about baltimore at all fellas

**Max Levine** · 10-31-05, 10:16 PM

And a fumble! I can't believe the way this game is going.

Max

**Max Levine** · 10-31-05, 10:20 PM

And here's your potential key play: missed FG.

**bigboydan** · 10-31-05, 10:23 PM

i'm not worried max

**Max Levine** · 10-31-05, 10:38 PM

lol Dan, I gotta say I feel much more confident now.

2H line is at -7 -115

**bigboydan** · 10-31-05, 10:41 PM

max, theres no value with baltimore with the 2nd half line. but, there sure the hell is when your getting +13

**Max Levine** · 10-31-05, 11:06 PM

Originally posted by Shawn01

BTW, I have Heath Miller in my fantasy league

There's a nice TD for you, Shawn

Max

**Illusion** · 10-31-05, 11:29 PM

Us Ravens backers are still looking good.

**bigboydan** · 10-31-05, 11:32 PM

Originally posted by Illusion

Us Ravens backers are still looking good.

now lets just pray i don't get a call from that jinx til the games over

**onlooker** · 10-31-05, 11:33 PM

Originally posted by Illusion

Us Ravens backers are still looking good.

So far so good. Dont jinx us ILL.

**Illusion** · 10-31-05, 11:34 PM

Originally posted by bigboydan

now lets just pray i don't get a call from that jinx til the games over

Nah, the post should do just fine...just joking, lol.

**onlooker** · 10-31-05, 11:37 PM

Just got to see my first plays of this game, has Wright been getting that protection all game? He has all day right now.

**bigboydan** · 10-31-05, 11:47 PM

Originally posted by Illusion

Nah, the post should do just fine...just joking, lol.

you better be joking ILL, because you have no idea how much i have riding on this game

**onlooker** · 10-31-05, 11:48 PM

Originally posted by bigboydan

you better be joking ILL, because you have no idea how much i have riding on this game

I do.

**SBR_John** · 10-31-05, 11:50 PM

Those guys who laid -800 on Pitt on the money line are looking around the room for something that can double as a barf bag about now.

**bigboydan** · 10-31-05, 11:51 PM

Originally posted by SBR_John

Those guys who laid -800 on Pitt on the money line are looking around the room for something that can double as a barf bag about now.

might i sugguest your 1999 buick lasabre