These plays WILL be upgraded and played for more money, prior to kickoff...
As always, pushes tie, they don't lose, and SBG is the preferred book for teasers in terms of value (For those who don't already know)
(2.5 units) Cincinnati Bengals (-3), San Diego Chargers (-3), Pittsburgh Steelers (-4.5) (-110)
(2.5 units) Cincinnati Bengals (-3), San Diego Chargers (-3), New Orleans Saints (+.5) (-110)
Fact is, Bengals have yet to build a big enough lead in the division for wins not to matter for them. Benson should play, and the better defense will be at home, in 30 degree weather playing against a dome team. Bengals have reputation of playing down to level of competition, but the tease, makes them virtually a pick. Backing the much better team at home, against the woeful Lions to pick up the win, and get one step closer to securing a division title.
Chargers defense has finally come full circle, and climbed the standings from 25th in total yards to 12th in NFL, in a very short period of time. In their L6 games, they have allowed an opposing offense to hit 300 yards of offense only once, and that was against the Eagles during garbage time of a game they controlled throughout. Here they will have the chance to improve their stats on "D", against one of the worst NFL offenses we have seen in a very long time, in the Browns. Cleveland "O" has scored in single digits 7 times this season, including 4 of their L5 games. Expecting the Browns struggles on offense to continue against this much improved Chargers defense. Browns continue to be a mess with only 1 win throughout the year, and besides being terribly coached, they don't have the personnel to compete at NFL level, and most recently lost the centerpiece to their defense for the year. Chargers have won 6 straight, and playing for a division title against a much weaker opponent. Playing the 'hot hand' in a game that matters for Chargers in terms of division standings.
Statement game for Pittsburgh here, who I expect to play with something to prove. Big Ben will be back for this one, and with the Steelers coming off 3-game losing streak, we get the opportunity to back a desperate team fighting for their playoff life against a much weaker opponent with the added luxury of playing in the elements against a team from the West Coast. Raiders offense averaging less than 10 pts per game on the road, and though Gradkowski was an upgrade at QB, their O-line is still as bad as ever. I expect we see Pittsburgh dominate the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, and pick up a comfortable win in front of their home crowd and hand the lowly Raiders another loss on the year.
Saints are in letdown spot and play against a good secondary this week, BUT they have proved they can find different ways to win, no matter the situation or circumstance they are presented with. They have rare combination of balance & explosiveness on offense, and get pressure on the QB better than any team in NFL. They also sport the most opportunistic defense in NFL, as they lead the pack in the all important category of turnovers forced. They are the best team in NFL this year through 12 weeks of play, and are looking to secure home field throughout, which is huge for a dome team come January. I doubt they let the offensively-challenged Redskins get in their way and spoil their plans. I can see the possibility of the game being played close, but come 4th quarter I will be comfortable knowing my money is on Drew Brees and the rest of this New Orleans Saints team.
Here's to the teaser money train continuing to roll this week :toast:
As always, pushes tie, they don't lose, and SBG is the preferred book for teasers in terms of value (For those who don't already know)
(2.5 units) Cincinnati Bengals (-3), San Diego Chargers (-3), Pittsburgh Steelers (-4.5) (-110)
(2.5 units) Cincinnati Bengals (-3), San Diego Chargers (-3), New Orleans Saints (+.5) (-110)
Fact is, Bengals have yet to build a big enough lead in the division for wins not to matter for them. Benson should play, and the better defense will be at home, in 30 degree weather playing against a dome team. Bengals have reputation of playing down to level of competition, but the tease, makes them virtually a pick. Backing the much better team at home, against the woeful Lions to pick up the win, and get one step closer to securing a division title.
Chargers defense has finally come full circle, and climbed the standings from 25th in total yards to 12th in NFL, in a very short period of time. In their L6 games, they have allowed an opposing offense to hit 300 yards of offense only once, and that was against the Eagles during garbage time of a game they controlled throughout. Here they will have the chance to improve their stats on "D", against one of the worst NFL offenses we have seen in a very long time, in the Browns. Cleveland "O" has scored in single digits 7 times this season, including 4 of their L5 games. Expecting the Browns struggles on offense to continue against this much improved Chargers defense. Browns continue to be a mess with only 1 win throughout the year, and besides being terribly coached, they don't have the personnel to compete at NFL level, and most recently lost the centerpiece to their defense for the year. Chargers have won 6 straight, and playing for a division title against a much weaker opponent. Playing the 'hot hand' in a game that matters for Chargers in terms of division standings.
Statement game for Pittsburgh here, who I expect to play with something to prove. Big Ben will be back for this one, and with the Steelers coming off 3-game losing streak, we get the opportunity to back a desperate team fighting for their playoff life against a much weaker opponent with the added luxury of playing in the elements against a team from the West Coast. Raiders offense averaging less than 10 pts per game on the road, and though Gradkowski was an upgrade at QB, their O-line is still as bad as ever. I expect we see Pittsburgh dominate the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, and pick up a comfortable win in front of their home crowd and hand the lowly Raiders another loss on the year.
Saints are in letdown spot and play against a good secondary this week, BUT they have proved they can find different ways to win, no matter the situation or circumstance they are presented with. They have rare combination of balance & explosiveness on offense, and get pressure on the QB better than any team in NFL. They also sport the most opportunistic defense in NFL, as they lead the pack in the all important category of turnovers forced. They are the best team in NFL this year through 12 weeks of play, and are looking to secure home field throughout, which is huge for a dome team come January. I doubt they let the offensively-challenged Redskins get in their way and spoil their plans. I can see the possibility of the game being played close, but come 4th quarter I will be comfortable knowing my money is on Drew Brees and the rest of this New Orleans Saints team.
Here's to the teaser money train continuing to roll this week :toast:
