Don best says gia -5
Giants will be a very big fave. Better team, at home, and it's a revenge game since Philly beat them in NY earlier this season. I still think Philly is a very mediocre team who just happened to beat another very mediocre team today. I think they're in trouble next week.
Picked up his NFL games for today. Says he was 0-2 yesterday, but today is his big play. Hope it's good.
Sunday, January 4<sup>th</sup> NFL Wild Card plays…<o></o>
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Baltimore (11-5) vs. Miami (11-5)<o></o>
Dolphin Stadium, Miami, Florida<o></o>
50 Units on Baltimore (-3.5) over Miami<o></o>
Both of these teams have come a long way since they met in week 7 of the season. The Ravens have won 9 of their last 11, and have watched QB Joe Flacco turn from a concern of their offense to a weapon on offense. Flacco has a big arm, and has given this offense the ability to stretch a defense with the deep ball. Baltimore is at its best when the running game is working with LeRon McClain pounding it inside and Willis McGahee slashing on cutback runs. The Raven defense has been outstanding as usual and may be at its best since the 2000 Super Bowl run. Ray Lewis is still a rock in the middle of the D, and safety Ed Reed has a nose for the ball like no one I’ve ever seen. The Dolphins come in red hot as well winning 5 straight, and 9 of their last 10. The Dolphins amazing turnaround has been led by a tough defense and a steady offense. QB Chad Pennington came in and has really been a steadying influence for the offense. Running backs Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams give the Dolphins a very good 1-2 punch in the backfield and the coaching staff has done a great job creating ways to get them on the field at the same time, which has created all types of headaches for opposing defenses. The Miami offense has been solid all year, but is simply overmatched by this Raven defense, as most teams are. Look for the Ravens defense to dominate, create a couple turnovers, and possibly even score. The Ravens offense won’t light up the scoreboard, but will do enough to make this a comfortable win. Expect a low scoring affair, probably under the total of 38. Baltimore by 10-14.<o></o>
Philadelphia (9-6-1) vs. Minnesota (10-6)<o></o>
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota<o></o>
10 Units on Philadelphia (-3) over Minnesota<o></o>
As is fairly common in the post season, these teams come in playing some of their best football of the year. Philadelphia is coming off an impressive thumping of Dallas, which secured their playoff spot. Donovan McNabb has returned to form since being benched earlier in the season. McNabb is at his best when he is getting the ball out quickly and letting his playmakers do the rest. Brian Westbrook appears to be healthy, and when he is, there aren’t many better backs. One who could be considered better is Adrian Peterson of the Vikings. He is as explosive a runner as there is in the NFL today. QB Tarvaris Jackson will be making his 4<sup>th</sup> consecutive game, after regaining his job from an injured Gus Frerotte. Jackson has played well, but may have a difficult time with Jim Johnson’s blitzing defense. The Eagles are able to confuse QB’s by blitzing so much because they have three outstanding cornerbacks, who can play in man coverage. The Eagles defense will be able to confuse Jackson and create some turnovers. Don’t expect the Eagles to have a field day against a very tough Minnesota defense, which ranks near the top of the league in run defense, but they should be able to capitalize on some favorable situations created by their defense. Minnesota has been very tough at home, but the inexperience at the QB position could be costly. Lean towards the under, but wouldn’t play the total one way or the other due to the possibility of a lot of turnovers. Philadelphia by 4-7.
WagerType: Teaser
Date: Team:
Jan 04 NFL [105] BAL RAVENS +10-120 (B+13)
Jan 04 NFL [105] BAL RAVENS o25-110 (B+13)
Jan 04 NFL [107] PHI EAGLES +10-115 (B+13)
Jan 04 NFL [108] MIN VIKINGS u54-110 (B+13)
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Yessir... Been making me money on Bowl games, glad I picked these games up last minute today.