Al DeMarco
Monday's Pick
10 Dime - Pittsburgh and Washington Over the Total
When I went against the Steelers last week, telling you New York would win outright in Pittsburgh as a road dog, you might recall my entire premise was based on the Giants taking a page out of Philadelphia's defensive playbook. The key to both NFC East clubs beating the Steelers was pressure they each put on Ben Roethlisberger. The Eagles sacked him nine times; the GIants sacked five times, hit him on 10 on occasions, and intercepted him four times.
Tonight you've got another NFC East club on Pittsburgh's docket, but Washington is missing a key ingredient shared by the Giants and Eagles: the Redskins don't have a pass rush. Washington imported Jason Taylor from Miami to bring the heat, but he's mostly been an injured spectator this season and consequently the 'Skins have just 10 sacks in seven games.
Remember when Pittsburgh faced Jacksonville earlier this season and the Jaguars were unable to get pressure on Big Ben? Personally, I've always thought the Steelers are far more dangerous when they're less reliant on running the ball and instead let Roethlisberger cut loose. He's got the receivers in his arsenal, including Santonio Holmes, who has been reinstated after being suspended for the New York game. And Pittsburgh is also expected to have Willie Parker available to give the ground game a boost, too. To me, those are the ingredients needed to make this game go over the posted price.
Defensively, I expect the Steelers, who are ranked 3rd versus the run with an average yield of 71.6 yards per game (2.8 ypc), to bottle-up Clinton Portis, preventing him from ringing up a sixth straight 120+ yard rushing performance. I believe for the 'Skins to be competitive they must take chances offensively, relying more on Jason Campbell, and that's another factor contributing to my prediction on the over.
The Steelers had gone over the total in three straight games prior to last week's versus the Giants. The Redskins are not in New York's class defensively. They're not as good as Philadelphia either. Pittsburgh stayed under in losses to both of those NFC East foes, but as I illustrated earlier, those teams had an element Washington doesn't: an effective pass rush. Without one, the Steelers will throw the ball with confidence and move the chains. The oddsmakers have set this total too low based on Pittsburgh's previous outings against the NFC, and that is a mistake.
Jeff Benton
Monday's winners ...
10 Dime: STEELERS (plus the points vs. Redskins) ... NOTE: If this line is sitting at 2 1/2, be sure to play it safe and buy the half-point and grab 3! DO NOT get beat by the hook in this game!
5 Dime: CAVALIERS (plus the points vs. Mavericks
Monday's Pick
10 Dime - Pittsburgh and Washington Over the Total
When I went against the Steelers last week, telling you New York would win outright in Pittsburgh as a road dog, you might recall my entire premise was based on the Giants taking a page out of Philadelphia's defensive playbook. The key to both NFC East clubs beating the Steelers was pressure they each put on Ben Roethlisberger. The Eagles sacked him nine times; the GIants sacked five times, hit him on 10 on occasions, and intercepted him four times.
Tonight you've got another NFC East club on Pittsburgh's docket, but Washington is missing a key ingredient shared by the Giants and Eagles: the Redskins don't have a pass rush. Washington imported Jason Taylor from Miami to bring the heat, but he's mostly been an injured spectator this season and consequently the 'Skins have just 10 sacks in seven games.
Remember when Pittsburgh faced Jacksonville earlier this season and the Jaguars were unable to get pressure on Big Ben? Personally, I've always thought the Steelers are far more dangerous when they're less reliant on running the ball and instead let Roethlisberger cut loose. He's got the receivers in his arsenal, including Santonio Holmes, who has been reinstated after being suspended for the New York game. And Pittsburgh is also expected to have Willie Parker available to give the ground game a boost, too. To me, those are the ingredients needed to make this game go over the posted price.
Defensively, I expect the Steelers, who are ranked 3rd versus the run with an average yield of 71.6 yards per game (2.8 ypc), to bottle-up Clinton Portis, preventing him from ringing up a sixth straight 120+ yard rushing performance. I believe for the 'Skins to be competitive they must take chances offensively, relying more on Jason Campbell, and that's another factor contributing to my prediction on the over.
The Steelers had gone over the total in three straight games prior to last week's versus the Giants. The Redskins are not in New York's class defensively. They're not as good as Philadelphia either. Pittsburgh stayed under in losses to both of those NFC East foes, but as I illustrated earlier, those teams had an element Washington doesn't: an effective pass rush. Without one, the Steelers will throw the ball with confidence and move the chains. The oddsmakers have set this total too low based on Pittsburgh's previous outings against the NFC, and that is a mistake.
Jeff Benton
Monday's winners ...
10 Dime: STEELERS (plus the points vs. Redskins) ... NOTE: If this line is sitting at 2 1/2, be sure to play it safe and buy the half-point and grab 3! DO NOT get beat by the hook in this game!
5 Dime: CAVALIERS (plus the points vs. Mavericks
Eddie Roman
Highest Rated 10,00 Unit NBA Game of the Year
Golden State Warriors -2 @ Memphis
Golden State played some good teams to start the season and they did start out with two straight losses. They opened their season at home against a very good New Orleans team and they hung right with them before losing by 5 at the end. It was a 1 point game heading into the 4th quarter.
Then they went up to Toronto. First road game of the season and it was a long trip to get there but despite it all they hung with a much improved Toronto team before falling by 4 in overtime. They had the lead with 14 seconds to go before Bosh hit two free throws sending the game into OT.
Then, they played a team who isn't so good, the New Jersey Nets and they blew them out. Yeah, the final score says they only won by 8 but they were up 16 heading into the 4th quarter. Now they play another team tonight that isn't that good and I just feel the Memphis Grizzlies will not be able to run with this squad. They are to good and to athletic for a team like Memphis to hang around with.
They won all 4 meetings with this team last year and 3 of the 4 were relatively easy. Look for them to continue their domination of the Grizzlies tonight and at this price, I feel they are a gift. Golden State is 3-0 ATS this season as the oddsmakers haven't been able to figure them out yet and tonight is another example of it. GS is a huge winner. It should never be in doubt.
Highest Rated 10,00 Unit NBA Game of the Year
Golden State Warriors -2 @ Memphis
Golden State played some good teams to start the season and they did start out with two straight losses. They opened their season at home against a very good New Orleans team and they hung right with them before losing by 5 at the end. It was a 1 point game heading into the 4th quarter.
Then they went up to Toronto. First road game of the season and it was a long trip to get there but despite it all they hung with a much improved Toronto team before falling by 4 in overtime. They had the lead with 14 seconds to go before Bosh hit two free throws sending the game into OT.
Then, they played a team who isn't so good, the New Jersey Nets and they blew them out. Yeah, the final score says they only won by 8 but they were up 16 heading into the 4th quarter. Now they play another team tonight that isn't that good and I just feel the Memphis Grizzlies will not be able to run with this squad. They are to good and to athletic for a team like Memphis to hang around with.
They won all 4 meetings with this team last year and 3 of the 4 were relatively easy. Look for them to continue their domination of the Grizzlies tonight and at this price, I feel they are a gift. Golden State is 3-0 ATS this season as the oddsmakers haven't been able to figure them out yet and tonight is another example of it. GS is a huge winner. It should never be in doubt.
Rewyan expert's
NBA
Golden State -2
Detroit Pistons/Charlotte Bobcats Over 185.5
Sacramento Kings/Philadelphia 76ers Under 198.5
NHL totals
Columbus Blue Jackets/New York Islanders Over 5.5
Colorado Avalanche/Chicago Blackhawks Over 5.5
NBA strong opinion
Golden State vs. Memphis under 200
Utah vs. L.A. Clippers under 187
NBA
Golden State -2
Detroit Pistons/Charlotte Bobcats Over 185.5
Sacramento Kings/Philadelphia 76ers Under 198.5
NHL totals
Columbus Blue Jackets/New York Islanders Over 5.5
Colorado Avalanche/Chicago Blackhawks Over 5.5
NBA strong opinion
Golden State vs. Memphis under 200
Utah vs. L.A. Clippers under 187
BOB BALFE
NFL Football
Redskins -2.5 over Steelers
Washington's Jason Campbell is starting to look like a big time NFL QB. The Redskins have a great defense and are tough to beat at home. Pittsburgh has not looked as sharp on offense this season and will be without their starting LT which will have Big Ben on the move avoiding sacks all night. I would say these teams are about evenly matched, but the homefield will give the Skins the victory.
College Football
No plays today.
NBA Basketball
Kings +11.5 over Sixers
NFL Football
Redskins -2.5 over Steelers
Washington's Jason Campbell is starting to look like a big time NFL QB. The Redskins have a great defense and are tough to beat at home. Pittsburgh has not looked as sharp on offense this season and will be without their starting LT which will have Big Ben on the move avoiding sacks all night. I would say these teams are about evenly matched, but the homefield will give the Skins the victory.
College Football
No plays today.
NBA Basketball
Kings +11.5 over Sixers
Mike Wilson, Sportswire
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6 Chicago -155 8:35 EST
Jim Feist
(503) DETROIT PISTONS
(504) CHARLOTTE BOBCATS
Take "Over"
Detroit is running and gunning under new coach Mike Curry, going 2-0 over the total to start the season. The Pistons are off a 117-109 victory over the Washington Wizards Saturday. Richard Hamilton finished with 24 points, while Rasheed Wallace produced 17 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks. That uptempo pace can have a cost at times: The Pistons had 15 turnovers in the first half, which the Wizards converted into 21 points. Charlotte has some good offensive pieces for new coach Larry Brown with Gerald Wallace and Jason Richardson, shooting 53% in a win over Miami. But the team defense is going to take a while to develop. Look for the visiting Pistons to control the tempo with their depth and all-around strong shooting in another high scoring tilt. Play the Pistons/Bobcats over the total.
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