BOB BALFE
NFL Football
Redskins +1 over New Orleans
The Skins come into this game off a week one loss to Giants. New Orleans took care of the Bucs at home last week. Washington should have the advantage being at home and I like the way they matchup on offense. Look for Portis to have a big game and look for Jason Campbell to play well against a soft Saints defense. When the Saints are on offense they will miss a healthy Deuce McAllister and I don't think Bush can take the load himself. Look for the Washington secondary to have a huge game. Take the Redskins.
Panthers -3 over Bears
The Bears played great in Indy last week, but how much of that was due to Payton Manning rust? Carolina proved they could go to the other side of the country and get a road win against a good team without their best player in Steve Smith. The Carolina defense should keep Orton and the Bears in check at home today. I know Chicago looked good last week, but this is still a football team that will have their problems on offense. Take the Panthers.
Bills/Jaguars Under 37
The Jaguars will be without three of their starting offensive linemen today. David Garrard will not get the time he is used to to throw the ball and the run game will struggle also. Buffalo also should have trouble scoring with a young team and a unit that does not matchup well against the Jaguars defense. Look for both teams to struggle scoring all day. Take the Under.
Chargers +1 over Broncos
The Broncos crushed Oakland in week one, but will get a much tougher test today against a Chargers team that is hungry to get on the winning track this season. Denver has a young backfield which might make it hard for them to run the ball today. San Diego has great cornerbacks that will shut down Cutler and the passing game. The Chargers are so much bigger that the Broncos offense that they should wear them down all day. Look for both L.T and Rivers to have huge games on the road. Take San Diego.
Major League Baseball
Giants +105 over Padres
Zito/Baek
NFL Football
Redskins +1 over New Orleans
The Skins come into this game off a week one loss to Giants. New Orleans took care of the Bucs at home last week. Washington should have the advantage being at home and I like the way they matchup on offense. Look for Portis to have a big game and look for Jason Campbell to play well against a soft Saints defense. When the Saints are on offense they will miss a healthy Deuce McAllister and I don't think Bush can take the load himself. Look for the Washington secondary to have a huge game. Take the Redskins.
Panthers -3 over Bears
The Bears played great in Indy last week, but how much of that was due to Payton Manning rust? Carolina proved they could go to the other side of the country and get a road win against a good team without their best player in Steve Smith. The Carolina defense should keep Orton and the Bears in check at home today. I know Chicago looked good last week, but this is still a football team that will have their problems on offense. Take the Panthers.
Bills/Jaguars Under 37
The Jaguars will be without three of their starting offensive linemen today. David Garrard will not get the time he is used to to throw the ball and the run game will struggle also. Buffalo also should have trouble scoring with a young team and a unit that does not matchup well against the Jaguars defense. Look for both teams to struggle scoring all day. Take the Under.
Chargers +1 over Broncos
The Broncos crushed Oakland in week one, but will get a much tougher test today against a Chargers team that is hungry to get on the winning track this season. Denver has a young backfield which might make it hard for them to run the ball today. San Diego has great cornerbacks that will shut down Cutler and the passing game. The Chargers are so much bigger that the Broncos offense that they should wear them down all day. Look for both L.T and Rivers to have huge games on the road. Take San Diego.
Major League Baseball
Giants +105 over Padres
Zito/Baek
