BOB BALFE
NFLx
8:00 EST
(Rotation #431-432)
Bengals +2.5 over Bucs
There is a couple things right off the bat to look at in this game. First, the Bucs have very little depth in the secondary, defensive line and offensive line with so many guys being hurt. Tampa is probably going to start two rookies on the offensive line and it goes without saying Winston is going to struggle just like any other rookie quarterback. Winston was a good college QB, but at the end of his career we saw him struggle against top defenses. This is also a guy that took a full half just to get into his flow against some really bad defenses. In the NFL every defender has speed unlike anything you see in college. I don’t think Winston is smart enough yet to make the right decisions and he should be a turnover machine all season long. The Bengals 1st and 2nd units looked great against the Giants and I expect them to have similar results tonight. Cincinnati is known for playing awful in primetime games. It would be wise for Coach Lewis to come out and actually try to win this type of game even if it is just preseason action. Tampa will be much improved, but I believe the Bengals are in a better position to showcase their talent and actually execute on offense at this point in the preseason. The Bucs are not going to click for a good few months. Take the Bengals.
MLB
1:35 PM EST
(Rotation #913-914)
Red Sox +120 over White Sox
Kelly/Samardzija
The Red Sox lost a tough one last night where with one out to go they blew the game and let Kansas City beat them. This is still a team hitting the ball very well and I don’t believe Samadzija is worthy of being a pitcher worthy of this line set tonight. In Samardzija’s last three starts he 14 runs (all earned) in just 17 innings of work. On the other side Joe Kelly has looked like an all-star as of late. Look for Boston to hit their way to the win tonight. Take Boston.
NFLx
8:00 EST
(Rotation #431-432)
Bengals +2.5 over Bucs
There is a couple things right off the bat to look at in this game. First, the Bucs have very little depth in the secondary, defensive line and offensive line with so many guys being hurt. Tampa is probably going to start two rookies on the offensive line and it goes without saying Winston is going to struggle just like any other rookie quarterback. Winston was a good college QB, but at the end of his career we saw him struggle against top defenses. This is also a guy that took a full half just to get into his flow against some really bad defenses. In the NFL every defender has speed unlike anything you see in college. I don’t think Winston is smart enough yet to make the right decisions and he should be a turnover machine all season long. The Bengals 1st and 2nd units looked great against the Giants and I expect them to have similar results tonight. Cincinnati is known for playing awful in primetime games. It would be wise for Coach Lewis to come out and actually try to win this type of game even if it is just preseason action. Tampa will be much improved, but I believe the Bengals are in a better position to showcase their talent and actually execute on offense at this point in the preseason. The Bucs are not going to click for a good few months. Take the Bengals.
MLB
1:35 PM EST
(Rotation #913-914)
Red Sox +120 over White Sox
Kelly/Samardzija
The Red Sox lost a tough one last night where with one out to go they blew the game and let Kansas City beat them. This is still a team hitting the ball very well and I don’t believe Samadzija is worthy of being a pitcher worthy of this line set tonight. In Samardzija’s last three starts he 14 runs (all earned) in just 17 innings of work. On the other side Joe Kelly has looked like an all-star as of late. Look for Boston to hit their way to the win tonight. Take Boston.
