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Tampa Bay Buccaneers +3.5, 1 unit:
The Ravens just haven't been the same on the road and while their run defense looks strong, their secondary looks shaky. With the news that Evans and Jackson will go today I like the home team's chances of keeping this game within a FG.
Cleveland Browns -1 (-118), 1 unit: Quite simply I'm just not impressed with Pittsburgh this season. I'm just not sure what they do well. Big time momentum for Cleveland with a strong comeback last week, even against a shaky Titans team. This Browns team is looking for revenge for Week 1, at home, where they've played well this season.
Buffalo Bills +3 (-135), 1 unit: The public has a short memory. Two weeks ago the Patriots were the worst team in the world. Then they beat Cincy and now they are favored on the road in a division game against a tough defense? Orton managed the game nicely last week and I think he does the same here. Look for two strong defenses to overwhelm two mediocre offenses and I'll gladly grab the points with the home team.
New York Giants +3 (-135), 1 unit: The Eagles have been smoke and mirrors this season. The Giants have turned it around after realizing they are supposed to hold on to the ball and take it away instead of give it away. The additions of Beckham, Jr and Williams give the Giants weapons they didn't have earlier, and other than tempo it may make them a more dangerous offense than the Eagles. Philly is too beaten up to continue to pull wins out of thin air and I think it ends tonight.
Minnesota Vikings -2 (-115), 1 unit: Another example of the public with a short memory. This is not the Vikings team that played at Lambeau on Thursday. This is the team that beat Atlanta, at home, with Bridgewater. On the other hand you have the Lions who are bad away from home without Calvin Johnson (or with a limited CJ if he plays), without Reggie Bush, and with poor special teams.
 

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Thanks and good luck today my friend!!!!
 

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Not sure anyone reads the crap I throw out there but if you do.....heading to Vegas this weekend and if I post plays they probably won't have analysis and won't have the best possible lines as I am going for fun and not in the mood to bust my ass shopping for a number.

Good luck to everyone!!
 

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Hop............enjoy the action and good luck with your gaming...........indy
 

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Lions -1.5, 2u
Seahawks -6.5, 2u
Bills/Vikings u42.5, 1u
Falcons/Ravens o50, 1u
 

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Cleaning up for record keeping purposes. As of now, nothing for tonight. I've lost my feel and don't trust my reads at all.

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San Diego Chargers +10 (-120), 1 unit:
For some reason the Chargers always find a way to hang with the Broncos. The presence of Brandon Oliver is an upgrade for their running game and they seem to have mastered the formula to keep Manning off the field. I think the Chargers got caught in a look ahead spot last week and the Broncos are in a potential let down spot after the huge win and Manning milestone. The SD CB injuries worry me but these same DB's beat this Denver team last year as well.
 

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Jacksonville Jaguars +6 (-102), 1 unit:
For some reason I've actually watched the Jags play a few times this season. Their win last week gets them moving in a positive direction. Denard Robinson gives them an extra dimension in the backfield and Bortles understands his responsibilities. The Dolphins are certainly tough but they're getting too much love for their win over a Bears team that can't win at home.
Chicago Bears +6 (-109), 1 unit: Two good offenses. Two bad or beaten up defenses. Bears are so much better away from home and every time you think they just suck they show up on the road and win a game. I'll grab the points in a shootout.
St. Louis Rams +7 (-101), 1 unit: Chiefs getting a lot of respect after their win over SD but that was a tough, tough spot for the Chargers. Rams also getting a lot of respect after their somewhat fluky upset of the Seahawks. However, that being said the Chiefs are nothing special at home and Jeff Fischer always keeps it close when he is a dog.
Houston Texans -3 (-130), 1 unit: This team is going in one of two ways after the Monday Night meltdown. My opinion of Bill O'Brien is that he will have them pissed off and ready to play. Look for Clowney to get some additional snaps and for them to really get after Mettenberger...who looks a lot like White from Dodgeball.
 

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New Orleans Saints -3 (-115), 1 unit:
Tough to back a very public team, giving points when they can't win on the road. So, why would I do it? A few reasons. First, even though they have been bad on the road, the Saints have been in 3/4 road games, and have failed to finish at the end. To me, there is a lesson to be learned there and I think they've learned it. Second, neither defense is very good and the Saints have far more weapons on offense to handle a shootout type game. Third, Mark Ingram is back, he's healthy and he's running the ball well. Fourth, last week was a turning point game for both teams. Carolina battled hard and could not get it done. They are in a brutal part of their schedule and I can't imagine they have much left. New Orleans dominated a good Green Bay team for most of the game and even with their awful start have a chance to take over first place in the division. I expect them to be hitting on all cylinders and to finally get their first road win since the Nixon administration.
 

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