SPORTS WAGERS
DALLAS -3 over N.Y. Giants
The Jaguars may want to watch this one to see why they won’t be getting this time slot in the foreseeable future. Despite Dallas’ woeful record, it still has as much talent and firepower as any NFC rival. Giants stock is up while Cowboys is way down and that offers us a discounted price. Play: Dallas –3 (No bets).
Phoenix +1.30 over MONTREAL
The Phoenix Coyotes overachieved last season and were the “good feel” story of the year. The dynamics have changed this season in that they no longer have that “us against the world” mentality but that doesn’t mean they’re not hungry. The Coyotes have dropped three of its last four after opening the season by splitting a pair of games overseas versus the Bruins. They’ve been at home for more than a week in which they’re playing to an empty arena and you can be damn sure they’ll welcome a three-game trip to Montreal, Ottawa and Detroit to play some hockey in a hockey atmosphere. It’s hard to get motivated playing at home where the Harlem Globetrotters attract more fans. Phoenix will now play in one of hockey’s hotbeds and it’s a rare opportunity for them. In fact, the Coyotes have not played here since ’08 and this is the second game they’ll play in Montreal in the past five years. This is still a very hard-working club that is surely not less talented than the Habs. Montreal has won three of its last four games, all against rivals, Ottawa (twice) and Buffalo. They lost to the Devils, another East rival and have now played four games in succession against teams they get up for. Furthermore, the Canadiens have back-to-back games on deck against another rival, the NY Islanders, and this is most definitely a game we can catch them flat in. In order for the Habs to win games they have to be at its absolute best because talent wise, they are among the least talented in the game. Coyotes will be jacked up, the Canadiens will not and thus, we find some a great spot for this guest to come in here and emerge victorious. Play: Phoenix +1.30 (Risking 2 units).
Los Angeles +1.09 over MINNESOTA
This one is pretty much a no-brainer in that the Kings taking back a tag against the Wild is about as good as it gets. Win or lose here we’re going with the best of it because if these teams met 10 times this season the Kings would very likely win six or seven. Minnesota has won two of its last three against the Oilers and an undermanned Canuck club but in its rematch against Vancouver on Friday they were thumped 5-1. Minnesota is perhaps the most unappealing favorite in the league. They’re offensively challenged and its defense is nowhere near what we’re accustomed to seeing from them. Two of its three wins this season have come against the Oilers and frankly this team is not going to beat too many top echelon teams this season. The Kings are 5-2 and they haven’t even come close to peaking yet. However, they’ve still won four of its last five games and that’s unlikely to end here against this vastly inferior host. The Kings are loaded offensively and all they need is a half decent game from Jonathan Quick and chances are strong they’ll win here too. Play: Los Angeles +1.09 (Risking 2 units).
DALLAS -3 over N.Y. Giants
The Jaguars may want to watch this one to see why they won’t be getting this time slot in the foreseeable future. Despite Dallas’ woeful record, it still has as much talent and firepower as any NFC rival. Giants stock is up while Cowboys is way down and that offers us a discounted price. Play: Dallas –3 (No bets).
Phoenix +1.30 over MONTREAL
The Phoenix Coyotes overachieved last season and were the “good feel” story of the year. The dynamics have changed this season in that they no longer have that “us against the world” mentality but that doesn’t mean they’re not hungry. The Coyotes have dropped three of its last four after opening the season by splitting a pair of games overseas versus the Bruins. They’ve been at home for more than a week in which they’re playing to an empty arena and you can be damn sure they’ll welcome a three-game trip to Montreal, Ottawa and Detroit to play some hockey in a hockey atmosphere. It’s hard to get motivated playing at home where the Harlem Globetrotters attract more fans. Phoenix will now play in one of hockey’s hotbeds and it’s a rare opportunity for them. In fact, the Coyotes have not played here since ’08 and this is the second game they’ll play in Montreal in the past five years. This is still a very hard-working club that is surely not less talented than the Habs. Montreal has won three of its last four games, all against rivals, Ottawa (twice) and Buffalo. They lost to the Devils, another East rival and have now played four games in succession against teams they get up for. Furthermore, the Canadiens have back-to-back games on deck against another rival, the NY Islanders, and this is most definitely a game we can catch them flat in. In order for the Habs to win games they have to be at its absolute best because talent wise, they are among the least talented in the game. Coyotes will be jacked up, the Canadiens will not and thus, we find some a great spot for this guest to come in here and emerge victorious. Play: Phoenix +1.30 (Risking 2 units).
Los Angeles +1.09 over MINNESOTA
This one is pretty much a no-brainer in that the Kings taking back a tag against the Wild is about as good as it gets. Win or lose here we’re going with the best of it because if these teams met 10 times this season the Kings would very likely win six or seven. Minnesota has won two of its last three against the Oilers and an undermanned Canuck club but in its rematch against Vancouver on Friday they were thumped 5-1. Minnesota is perhaps the most unappealing favorite in the league. They’re offensively challenged and its defense is nowhere near what we’re accustomed to seeing from them. Two of its three wins this season have come against the Oilers and frankly this team is not going to beat too many top echelon teams this season. The Kings are 5-2 and they haven’t even come close to peaking yet. However, they’ve still won four of its last five games and that’s unlikely to end here against this vastly inferior host. The Kings are loaded offensively and all they need is a half decent game from Jonathan Quick and chances are strong they’ll win here too. Play: Los Angeles +1.09 (Risking 2 units).
Bobby Maxwell
Monday's winner...
400-Unit NFL Monday Night Mismatch - DALLAS COWBOYS
If there was ever a team that needs to be in desperation mode, it’s the Dallas Cowboys tonight! And I think we will see a team that comes out and plays its best game of the season and delivers a 10-point win at home over the Giants.
Dallas outgained Minnesota 314-188 last week but still lost 24-21 because of more stupid penalties. That won’t be a problem today because they know more penalties will equal another loss which will mean they are done for any kind of run to the playoffs.
These teams played a thriller in Dallas last year with the Giants winning 33-31 when Cowboys’ QB Tony Romo was intercepted three times and Eli Manning had a game-winning drive that ended in a FG. Now the Giants come in on a three-game winning streak and with a defense that has its swagger back, allowing just 264.8 yards per game.
The Cowboys have been putting up points with 20 points or more in each of the last four games. It’s the penalties and special teams blunders that have keep them from the win column. That will be gone tonight as they play their best game of the year.
Dallas comes in at 4-1 ATS in its last five games as a home favorite of up to three points. New York is on ATS slides of 3-7-1 after a non-cover, 5-12 overall and 2-6 after a straight-up win.
The Cowboys have the third-best offense and the fourth-best defense in the NFL. There is no disputing that, they have the talent to win their division and be a threat in the playoffs. Tonight, they will piece it all together and beat up the Giants in this critical game.
Lay the small points and go with the Cowboys. They are a 1-4 team that is favored over a 4-2 team that has won three in a row. There is a reason for that! Play Dallas.
Monday's winner...
400-Unit NFL Monday Night Mismatch - DALLAS COWBOYS
If there was ever a team that needs to be in desperation mode, it’s the Dallas Cowboys tonight! And I think we will see a team that comes out and plays its best game of the season and delivers a 10-point win at home over the Giants.
Dallas outgained Minnesota 314-188 last week but still lost 24-21 because of more stupid penalties. That won’t be a problem today because they know more penalties will equal another loss which will mean they are done for any kind of run to the playoffs.
These teams played a thriller in Dallas last year with the Giants winning 33-31 when Cowboys’ QB Tony Romo was intercepted three times and Eli Manning had a game-winning drive that ended in a FG. Now the Giants come in on a three-game winning streak and with a defense that has its swagger back, allowing just 264.8 yards per game.
The Cowboys have been putting up points with 20 points or more in each of the last four games. It’s the penalties and special teams blunders that have keep them from the win column. That will be gone tonight as they play their best game of the year.
Dallas comes in at 4-1 ATS in its last five games as a home favorite of up to three points. New York is on ATS slides of 3-7-1 after a non-cover, 5-12 overall and 2-6 after a straight-up win.
The Cowboys have the third-best offense and the fourth-best defense in the NFL. There is no disputing that, they have the talent to win their division and be a threat in the playoffs. Tonight, they will piece it all together and beat up the Giants in this critical game.
Lay the small points and go with the Cowboys. They are a 1-4 team that is favored over a 4-2 team that has won three in a row. There is a reason for that! Play Dallas.
