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Buffalo @ Arizona
We must commend the Bills on their impressive 4-0 start.However, when they need consecutive 4th quarter comebacks, against tandem (Rams and Raiders) that have fired their respective coaches since, a peek under the hood is required. Buffalo has strengths but still lacks maturity and a long trip here to face an embarrassed Cardinals squad does not bode well in a game where we only need pick the winner.TAKING: Arizona -1.10 RISKING: 2.2 units to win 2
Tampa Bay @ Denver
Denver’s stock dropped after its stunning loss to the lowly Chiefs but that allows us to take advantage of a jaded marketplace. Give us the ascending Jay Cutler spotting a mere field goal over the unspectacular Brian Griese and you can count us in. While the Broncos had an uncharacteristic four turnovers last week, the Bucs lead the league with seven interceptions thrown. Note that Mike Shanahan has defeated Jon Gruden in eight of last nine encounters.TAKING: Denver -3 -1.17 RISKING: 2.34 units to win 2
Kansas City @ Carolina
Oddsmakers are regarding Kansas City’s stunning upset of the Broncos as a fluke and have instilled the Panthers as a big fave here. While one win does not suddenly have the Chiefs scaring anyone, they are certainly more worthy than this pointspread would indicate. The Panthers are notorious for failing as a heavy chalk. Carolina’s style is much like this visitor’s and that calls for a conservative affair, keeping this game well within range.
TAKING: Kansas City +9 ½ RISKING: 2.10 units to win 2
THE BEST
Buffalo @ Arizona
We must commend the Bills on their impressive 4-0 start.However, when they need consecutive 4th quarter comebacks, against tandem (Rams and Raiders) that have fired their respective coaches since, a peek under the hood is required. Buffalo has strengths but still lacks maturity and a long trip here to face an embarrassed Cardinals squad does not bode well in a game where we only need pick the winner.TAKING: Arizona -1.10 RISKING: 2.2 units to win 2
Tampa Bay @ Denver
Denver’s stock dropped after its stunning loss to the lowly Chiefs but that allows us to take advantage of a jaded marketplace. Give us the ascending Jay Cutler spotting a mere field goal over the unspectacular Brian Griese and you can count us in. While the Broncos had an uncharacteristic four turnovers last week, the Bucs lead the league with seven interceptions thrown. Note that Mike Shanahan has defeated Jon Gruden in eight of last nine encounters.TAKING: Denver -3 -1.17 RISKING: 2.34 units to win 2
Kansas City @ Carolina
Oddsmakers are regarding Kansas City’s stunning upset of the Broncos as a fluke and have instilled the Panthers as a big fave here. While one win does not suddenly have the Chiefs scaring anyone, they are certainly more worthy than this pointspread would indicate. The Panthers are notorious for failing as a heavy chalk. Carolina’s style is much like this visitor’s and that calls for a conservative affair, keeping this game well within range.
TAKING: Kansas City +9 ½ RISKING: 2.10 units to win 2
Gina
Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans
Look for the Colts’ and Peyton Manning to finally have a good day with the help of the Texans’ weak secondary, but Houston will bulldoze the Colts ineffective run defense with a relentless ground assault. Indianapolis is ranked #31against the run. Go with the Colts in a close high scoring contest. Indianapolis has won 11 of the last 12 meetings versus Houston and five of the last six in Texas.
Indianapolis Colts -3 & Over - 48
Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars
Expect a physical defensive battle between these two AFC Central rivals. Pittsburgh is impaired, banged up with numerous injuries and Jacksonville will benefit. Go with the Jacksonville Jaguars at home to grab their fifth straight win over Pittsburgh. The Steelers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings versus the Jaguars, 0-4 ATS in their last four in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Jaguars -5
Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans
Look for the Colts’ and Peyton Manning to finally have a good day with the help of the Texans’ weak secondary, but Houston will bulldoze the Colts ineffective run defense with a relentless ground assault. Indianapolis is ranked #31against the run. Go with the Colts in a close high scoring contest. Indianapolis has won 11 of the last 12 meetings versus Houston and five of the last six in Texas.
Indianapolis Colts -3 & Over - 48
Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars
Expect a physical defensive battle between these two AFC Central rivals. Pittsburgh is impaired, banged up with numerous injuries and Jacksonville will benefit. Go with the Jacksonville Jaguars at home to grab their fifth straight win over Pittsburgh. The Steelers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings versus the Jaguars, 0-4 ATS in their last four in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Jaguars -5
Mr A
Philadelphia Phillies at Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers ended their seven game losing streak against the Phillies with a 4-1 win on Saturday, but could have a problem staying alive today against Phillies’ Joe Blanton. The right-hander is 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA in his last three starts and the Phillies have won his last 4 starts. Milwaukee will send their big-game pitcher to the mound, veteran Joe Blanton. The right-hander is 0-2 with a 10.12 ERA in his last three starts and has struggle against the Phillies, 0-1 with a 5.91 ERA this season and a career 3-6 with a 6.20 ERA. The Brewers have lost Suppan's last 4 starts versus the Phillies. Take Philadelphia with Blanton on the hill!
Philadelphia Phillies -115
Philadelphia Phillies at Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers ended their seven game losing streak against the Phillies with a 4-1 win on Saturday, but could have a problem staying alive today against Phillies’ Joe Blanton. The right-hander is 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA in his last three starts and the Phillies have won his last 4 starts. Milwaukee will send their big-game pitcher to the mound, veteran Joe Blanton. The right-hander is 0-2 with a 10.12 ERA in his last three starts and has struggle against the Phillies, 0-1 with a 5.91 ERA this season and a career 3-6 with a 6.20 ERA. The Brewers have lost Suppan's last 4 starts versus the Phillies. Take Philadelphia with Blanton on the hill!
Philadelphia Phillies -115
ROCKBOXSPORTS
2 STARS: ARIZONA -1
Arizona Coach Ken Wisenhunt's decision to stay on the east coast for consecutive road games in Washington and New York didn't turn out well as his team laid a big 'ole egg against the Jets. Arizona players talked openly about their extended east coast trip being a disaster and they have thoroughly enjoyed the return to home cookin' this week. This should come as no surprise when we consider that the Cards are 7-2 at home under Wisenhunt as opposed to 3-8 on the road. Pretty much night and day. At Rock Box Sports we love teams coming home off of blowout losses on the road. A fine example of this last week was the lowly KC Chiefs, coming home to Arrowhead to face division rival Denver after an embarrassing 38-14 loss at Atlanta. Result: KC wins outright as a double-digit dog. Teams in this position present a good wagering opportunity because of two factors. First, the public is down on them because of the recent poor performance and therefore the line presents maximum value. Second, these are professional athletes, folks. They do not like to be embarrassed and they tend to step up the following week in response. Thus, you have teams offering their most inspired performances in situations where the line offers the best possible value. We think this will be the case for the Cards this week, particularly for their defense which was thoroughly humiliated by Brett Favre. The Arizona D will come out angry this Sunday and if they have a great game in them, or even a good one, they will play it in this situation. Meanwhile, while the Bills are undefeated, they were essentially outplayed the last two weeks by Oakland and St. Louis, not exactly the best competition. The Bills face the additional problem of facing Arizona's potent passing attack with starting CB out for the game. This means that rookie Leodis McKelvin will be making his first career start against the talented Az receiving corps led by Larry Fitzgerald. Look for Fitzgerald and company to have a big day on offense while the Cardinal "D" should play well enough to help secure the win here.
1 STAR: TENNESSEE UNDER 33.5; SEATTLE UNDER 43.5; MIAMI +6.5, PHILADELPHIA -6.5; CAROLINA -9.5; SAN FRAN +3
BASEBALL SELECTIONS: 2 STARS: PHILLIES -115; WHITE SOX -145
2 STARS: ARIZONA -1
Arizona Coach Ken Wisenhunt's decision to stay on the east coast for consecutive road games in Washington and New York didn't turn out well as his team laid a big 'ole egg against the Jets. Arizona players talked openly about their extended east coast trip being a disaster and they have thoroughly enjoyed the return to home cookin' this week. This should come as no surprise when we consider that the Cards are 7-2 at home under Wisenhunt as opposed to 3-8 on the road. Pretty much night and day. At Rock Box Sports we love teams coming home off of blowout losses on the road. A fine example of this last week was the lowly KC Chiefs, coming home to Arrowhead to face division rival Denver after an embarrassing 38-14 loss at Atlanta. Result: KC wins outright as a double-digit dog. Teams in this position present a good wagering opportunity because of two factors. First, the public is down on them because of the recent poor performance and therefore the line presents maximum value. Second, these are professional athletes, folks. They do not like to be embarrassed and they tend to step up the following week in response. Thus, you have teams offering their most inspired performances in situations where the line offers the best possible value. We think this will be the case for the Cards this week, particularly for their defense which was thoroughly humiliated by Brett Favre. The Arizona D will come out angry this Sunday and if they have a great game in them, or even a good one, they will play it in this situation. Meanwhile, while the Bills are undefeated, they were essentially outplayed the last two weeks by Oakland and St. Louis, not exactly the best competition. The Bills face the additional problem of facing Arizona's potent passing attack with starting CB out for the game. This means that rookie Leodis McKelvin will be making his first career start against the talented Az receiving corps led by Larry Fitzgerald. Look for Fitzgerald and company to have a big day on offense while the Cardinal "D" should play well enough to help secure the win here.
1 STAR: TENNESSEE UNDER 33.5; SEATTLE UNDER 43.5; MIAMI +6.5, PHILADELPHIA -6.5; CAROLINA -9.5; SAN FRAN +3
BASEBALL SELECTIONS: 2 STARS: PHILLIES -115; WHITE SOX -145
