TB @ St Louis

[Gridster]

Taking TB +3

Three factors in this game. First, organization. I think Martz is one of the most disorganized of all the coaches, and I'd bet that Gruden is huddling with his coaches and scripting out the game right now. B) The run game in the 2nd half. I've seen that Bucs 3rd unit make it look like the 1960's with the running game, both offensively and defensively, this preseason. Finally, last year you knew the Bucs were going down with Johnson out of the game but with a full season and a training camp under their belts I think the backups can work within the system.

This is about as confident as I get with an exhibition game, which means I'm not very confident at all, but I'll still be a little surprised if the Bucs don't cover.

 

[Gridster]

Looks to me like the betting is way out of balance, with the majority of players, and money, on TB. Now the line's moving the wrong way, so its obvious Vegas is trying to pull in Buc bettors.

I've never known them to fix a preseason game. Not enough action. But its possible that preseason betting is becoming so popular that it makes it attractive. Usually the fix involves shaving points from the road favorite but in preseason, I can see how tilting the game wouldn't piss the NFL off too much.

Hopefully, Vegas is just gambling. Maybe they pulled in some cash over the weekend. I don't know. I'd say exercise caution. I'll stick with my play because I lower my risk anyway for preseason. If it is fixed, the officials may still have their work cut out for them. Does anybody else see unbalanced action and reverse line movements here?

 

[jaypaw]

Where do you get info about betting being out of balance?

It makes sense but I'm just wondering.