Hondo
The number on Hondo's big red deficit toteboard was up in heavy trading yesterday as he hit with the Yanks (Game 3) and USC but missed with the Twins (ALDS), Rangers and Miami.
Today, with the dirty digits at 2,725 shofners, it's back to the NFL for some hard-hitting handicapping -- 10 units apiece on the Texans, Bengwads and Cowboys.
The number on Hondo's big red deficit toteboard was up in heavy trading yesterday as he hit with the Yanks (Game 3) and USC but missed with the Twins (ALDS), Rangers and Miami.
Today, with the dirty digits at 2,725 shofners, it's back to the NFL for some hard-hitting handicapping -- 10 units apiece on the Texans, Bengwads and Cowboys.
Sunday System Club Play- GC
On Sunday the system club play is on the Cleveland Browns. Game 420 at 1:00 eastern. The Browns fit a nice system here that plays on home dogs of 5 in non conference games if they are off a home dog win. The Browns finally won a game last week vs The Bengals. Now they get an Atlanta team that survived a scare against San Francisco. The Browns have an excellent 6-0 ats record at home vs .666 or better teams. They have also covered 12 of 14 times after the Bengals. Look for the Browns to surprise Atlanta here today. Take the Points with Cleveland. On Sunday I have the NFC Total of the Year with a 19-1 system, the NFC Triple system Game of the Month, 2 week 5 92% Power systems and the 96% Dog with bite System. On Saturday we Cashed 6 of 7 in College Football. For the system club play Take Cleveland. GC
On Sunday the system club play is on the Cleveland Browns. Game 420 at 1:00 eastern. The Browns fit a nice system here that plays on home dogs of 5 in non conference games if they are off a home dog win. The Browns finally won a game last week vs The Bengals. Now they get an Atlanta team that survived a scare against San Francisco. The Browns have an excellent 6-0 ats record at home vs .666 or better teams. They have also covered 12 of 14 times after the Bengals. Look for the Browns to surprise Atlanta here today. Take the Points with Cleveland. On Sunday I have the NFC Total of the Year with a 19-1 system, the NFC Triple system Game of the Month, 2 week 5 92% Power systems and the 96% Dog with bite System. On Saturday we Cashed 6 of 7 in College Football. For the system club play Take Cleveland. GC
LPW Sports Forecast
NFL Game of Week
10 Unit Chicago +3 over Carolina
Like spot here with Bears off pathetic performance against Giants and needing to rebound.Panthers should provide then with solid opportunity to nab win.Bear defense should provide decent field position whoever is QB tomorrow and Bears get Win in Carolina.
Underdog Game of Week
10 Unit St.Louis +3 over Detroit
Rams 8 points away from being 4-0 and doing it with solid defense and good leadership on offense from Bradford.Rams have edges here and we feel a solid Opportunity at road win.Detroit 5-13 ats last 18 homes games. St.Louis call here!
6 Units Buffalo/Jacksonville Under 41
6 Units Tennessee +7 over Dallas
NFL Game of Week
10 Unit Chicago +3 over Carolina
Like spot here with Bears off pathetic performance against Giants and needing to rebound.Panthers should provide then with solid opportunity to nab win.Bear defense should provide decent field position whoever is QB tomorrow and Bears get Win in Carolina.
Underdog Game of Week
10 Unit St.Louis +3 over Detroit
Rams 8 points away from being 4-0 and doing it with solid defense and good leadership on offense from Bradford.Rams have edges here and we feel a solid Opportunity at road win.Detroit 5-13 ats last 18 homes games. St.Louis call here!
6 Units Buffalo/Jacksonville Under 41
6 Units Tennessee +7 over Dallas
Dave Blezow
It's difficult to tell whether the Giants’ defense was so great on Sunday night, or whether the Bears’ offensive line was so bad. Chicago could have lined up five landscaping barrels in front of Jay Cutler and he would have been better-protected.
So that certainly wasn’t a game from which one could draw definitive conclusions about the strength of Big Blue, especially since the offense was a no-show for much of the game, the special teams was still questionable and the punter laughable.
The real test will come Sunday in Houston. The Texans are 3-1, having beaten the Colts and lost to the Cowboys at Reliant Stadium. They have had major problems on defense (linebacker Brian Cushing returns from suspension) and injuries to pass catchers (Andre Johnson and Owen Daniels). The Giants have a boatload of injuries, including their top two centers and Ahmad Bradshaw. The closest of calls, but the nod to the Big Blue pass rush.
The pick: Giants +3.
Broncos (+7) over RAVENS: Can’t give the full touchdown with the Ravens, especially off a win at the archrival Steelers and with Knowshon Moreno likely returning to augment Denver’s No. 1 passing attack.
BILLS (pick) over Jaguars: The Bills are going to win a couple of games this season, and this is one of the likeliest spots, against a Jaguars team traveling off a last-second win over the Colts.
Chiefs (+7 1/2) over COLTS: Most will jump on Indy at any price off a loss, with the Chiefs at an already unfathomable 3-0. But KC can run and stop the run, and the Colts can’t run or stop the run. That’s a formula for a close game, especially since KC coordinators Charlie Weis and Romeo Crennel have had two weeks to prepare for a very familiar opponent.
LIONS (-3) over Rams: Detroit has covered as ‘dogs vs. the Bears, Eagles and Packers, but has lost 41 of the last 44 outright. Also hard to expect a three-game winning streak from the Rams, even if Sam Bradford is the best player on the field.
Falcons (-3) over BROWNS: Falcons got away with one last week vs. the 49ers. Browns are coming off a home win vs. the Bengals, but gave up a ton in the passing game, and Matt Ryan can exploit that.
BENGALS (-6 1/2) over Buccaneers: Going on the assumption that if Charlie Batch can hit 70 percent of his passes and throw for three touchdowns at the Bucs, then Carson Palmer, Ochocinco and T.O. will get ‘em good off a loss.
PANTHERS (-1) over Bears: It’s the bounce-back theory vs. the have-to-win-eventually theory. The 0-4 Panthers were so close last week at New Orleans, and are preferable to Todd Collins, playing hurt behind a translucent offensive line.
Packers (-2 1/2) over REDSKINS: Donovan McNabb got his homecoming win at Philly, but the Redskins, now missing Clinton Portis, have not displayed the consistent quality to merit backing vs. the Packers.
Saints (-7) over CARDINALS: Saints haven’t done much to warrant this choice as yet, but have to give Drew Brees a shot against a poor defensive team with a first-time quarterback, Max Hall.
Chargers (-6) over RAIDERS: Chargers have won 13 in a row vs. the Raiders by an average of 14.4 points. Hard to go against that, especially with Ryan Mathews healthy and Darren McFadden hurting.
COWBOYS (-7) over Titans: Normally like the Titans with this many points, but believe the Cowboys are ready to start rolling off their first win and a bye.
49ERS (-3) over Eagles: San Francisco is 0-4 but could have beaten the Saints and should have beaten the Falcons. Worried a little about this line, but the 49ers will be out for blood, and they won’t have to worry about Michael Vick.
MONDAY NIGHT
JETS (-4) over Vikings: While other teams are losing players left and right, the Jets are getting back Santonio Holmes and probably Calvin Pace and Darrelle Revis. They’ve been able to prepare for this, so Rex Ryan will be able to throw some wrinkles at the Vikings they haven’t seen on film. It will take time for the Vikings to fit Randy Moss into a West Coast offense, and Brett Favre usually makes the big mistakes Mark Sanchez thus far has avoided.
BEST BETS: Packers, Panthers, Bengals.
LAST WEEK : 8-6 overall, 1-2 Best Bets.
LOCK OF THE WEEK: (1-3 in 2010, 29-12-1 last 42). Packers .
It's difficult to tell whether the Giants’ defense was so great on Sunday night, or whether the Bears’ offensive line was so bad. Chicago could have lined up five landscaping barrels in front of Jay Cutler and he would have been better-protected.
So that certainly wasn’t a game from which one could draw definitive conclusions about the strength of Big Blue, especially since the offense was a no-show for much of the game, the special teams was still questionable and the punter laughable.
The real test will come Sunday in Houston. The Texans are 3-1, having beaten the Colts and lost to the Cowboys at Reliant Stadium. They have had major problems on defense (linebacker Brian Cushing returns from suspension) and injuries to pass catchers (Andre Johnson and Owen Daniels). The Giants have a boatload of injuries, including their top two centers and Ahmad Bradshaw. The closest of calls, but the nod to the Big Blue pass rush.
The pick: Giants +3.
Broncos (+7) over RAVENS: Can’t give the full touchdown with the Ravens, especially off a win at the archrival Steelers and with Knowshon Moreno likely returning to augment Denver’s No. 1 passing attack.
BILLS (pick) over Jaguars: The Bills are going to win a couple of games this season, and this is one of the likeliest spots, against a Jaguars team traveling off a last-second win over the Colts.
Chiefs (+7 1/2) over COLTS: Most will jump on Indy at any price off a loss, with the Chiefs at an already unfathomable 3-0. But KC can run and stop the run, and the Colts can’t run or stop the run. That’s a formula for a close game, especially since KC coordinators Charlie Weis and Romeo Crennel have had two weeks to prepare for a very familiar opponent.
LIONS (-3) over Rams: Detroit has covered as ‘dogs vs. the Bears, Eagles and Packers, but has lost 41 of the last 44 outright. Also hard to expect a three-game winning streak from the Rams, even if Sam Bradford is the best player on the field.
Falcons (-3) over BROWNS: Falcons got away with one last week vs. the 49ers. Browns are coming off a home win vs. the Bengals, but gave up a ton in the passing game, and Matt Ryan can exploit that.
BENGALS (-6 1/2) over Buccaneers: Going on the assumption that if Charlie Batch can hit 70 percent of his passes and throw for three touchdowns at the Bucs, then Carson Palmer, Ochocinco and T.O. will get ‘em good off a loss.
PANTHERS (-1) over Bears: It’s the bounce-back theory vs. the have-to-win-eventually theory. The 0-4 Panthers were so close last week at New Orleans, and are preferable to Todd Collins, playing hurt behind a translucent offensive line.
Packers (-2 1/2) over REDSKINS: Donovan McNabb got his homecoming win at Philly, but the Redskins, now missing Clinton Portis, have not displayed the consistent quality to merit backing vs. the Packers.
Saints (-7) over CARDINALS: Saints haven’t done much to warrant this choice as yet, but have to give Drew Brees a shot against a poor defensive team with a first-time quarterback, Max Hall.
Chargers (-6) over RAIDERS: Chargers have won 13 in a row vs. the Raiders by an average of 14.4 points. Hard to go against that, especially with Ryan Mathews healthy and Darren McFadden hurting.
COWBOYS (-7) over Titans: Normally like the Titans with this many points, but believe the Cowboys are ready to start rolling off their first win and a bye.
49ERS (-3) over Eagles: San Francisco is 0-4 but could have beaten the Saints and should have beaten the Falcons. Worried a little about this line, but the 49ers will be out for blood, and they won’t have to worry about Michael Vick.
MONDAY NIGHT
JETS (-4) over Vikings: While other teams are losing players left and right, the Jets are getting back Santonio Holmes and probably Calvin Pace and Darrelle Revis. They’ve been able to prepare for this, so Rex Ryan will be able to throw some wrinkles at the Vikings they haven’t seen on film. It will take time for the Vikings to fit Randy Moss into a West Coast offense, and Brett Favre usually makes the big mistakes Mark Sanchez thus far has avoided.
BEST BETS: Packers, Panthers, Bengals.
LAST WEEK : 8-6 overall, 1-2 Best Bets.
LOCK OF THE WEEK: (1-3 in 2010, 29-12-1 last 42). Packers .
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NFL Sunday Football
5000* Play Houston (-3) over New York Giants
Starts at 1:00 PM EST
New York has lost 8 of the last 10 games against the spread vs. AFC South Division Opponents and they have also lost 12 of the last 18 road games straight up and against the spread. New York has lost 2 consecutive games against the spread vs. Houston and they allowed 38 points on defense in their only road game this season.
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BONUS NFL PLAYS
25* Play St. Louis (+3) over Detroit
25* Play Philadelphia (+3.5) over San Francisco
VegasTout Football for Sunday
NFL 2-Team Parlay
Play Tampa Bay +6.5 over Cincinnati—THIS IS TOP PLAY
Game starts at 1:00 P.M. EST
Cincinnati is 1-9 ATS when playing as a favorite over the last two seasons and they are also 4-13 ATS at home coming off a road loss by 3 points or less. Cincinnati is 0-5 SU vs. Tampa Bay over the last 5 games and they have lost 9 of the last 10 games after gaining 75 rushing yards or less in their last game.
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Play Buffalo -1.5 over Jacksonville—THIS IS TOP PLAY
Game starts at 1:00 PM EST
Jacksonville is 1-11 ATS coming off a division game and they are also 1-9 ATS after covering the spread in their last game. Jacksonville is 1-7 ATS when playing in weeks five through nine and they are allowing an average of 27 points a game on defense this season.
NFL Sunday Football
5000* Play Houston (-3) over New York Giants
Starts at 1:00 PM EST
New York has lost 8 of the last 10 games against the spread vs. AFC South Division Opponents and they have also lost 12 of the last 18 road games straight up and against the spread. New York has lost 2 consecutive games against the spread vs. Houston and they allowed 38 points on defense in their only road game this season.
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BONUS NFL PLAYS
25* Play St. Louis (+3) over Detroit
25* Play Philadelphia (+3.5) over San Francisco
VegasTout Football for Sunday
NFL 2-Team Parlay
Play Tampa Bay +6.5 over Cincinnati—THIS IS TOP PLAY
Game starts at 1:00 P.M. EST
Cincinnati is 1-9 ATS when playing as a favorite over the last two seasons and they are also 4-13 ATS at home coming off a road loss by 3 points or less. Cincinnati is 0-5 SU vs. Tampa Bay over the last 5 games and they have lost 9 of the last 10 games after gaining 75 rushing yards or less in their last game.
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Play Buffalo -1.5 over Jacksonville—THIS IS TOP PLAY
Game starts at 1:00 PM EST
Jacksonville is 1-11 ATS coming off a division game and they are also 1-9 ATS after covering the spread in their last game. Jacksonville is 1-7 ATS when playing in weeks five through nine and they are allowing an average of 27 points a game on defense this season.
Winning Angle NFL Football for Sunday
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10* Play San Diego (-6) over Oakland* (Top NFL)
Game starts at 4:15 P.M. EST
Oakland has lost 26 of the last 35 games against the spread as a home underdog of 7 points or less and they have also lost 14 of the last 19 games against the spread after having lost two of the last three games. Oakland has lost 14 of the last 18 games against the spread vs. San Diego at home and they are allowing an average of 26 points a game on defense this season.
BONUS NFL PLAYS
5* Play New Orleans (-7) over Arizona
5* Play Philadelphia (+3) over San Francisco
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10* Play San Diego (-6) over Oakland* (Top NFL)
Game starts at 4:15 P.M. EST
Oakland has lost 26 of the last 35 games against the spread as a home underdog of 7 points or less and they have also lost 14 of the last 19 games against the spread after having lost two of the last three games. Oakland has lost 14 of the last 18 games against the spread vs. San Diego at home and they are allowing an average of 26 points a game on defense this season.
BONUS NFL PLAYS
5* Play New Orleans (-7) over Arizona
5* Play Philadelphia (+3) over San Francisco
