newquaywhite Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 Do we know for sure if Barber plays for dallas? He has a worrying little red cross thingy on the depth chart- but his game status is "probable" the chap is KEY Quote
Electric Gretar Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 I backed Cleveland: Enzo backed Indianapolis and Green Bay. PS How much of a mare did Detroit's QB have? He kept throwing to Old Man Woodson! Those three "bonus" TD's he gave away even got me my bet up on GB -10, which I had virtually dismissed when the scores were 25-24 to Detroit. Quote
Traf Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 Do we know for sure if Barber plays for dallas? He has a worrying little red cross thingy on the depth chart- but his game status is "probable" the chap is KEY Marion Barber RB Rib Full Participation in Practice Probable He'll play IMO! Quote
Underpants Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 Do yourselves a big favour and get your money on the Steelers You aint seen me.. Quote
Traf Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 It is indeed. Jacksonville to win the AFC South Division @ 9/4 Tampa Bay to win the NFC South Division @ 2/1 Those odds will be considerably longer now! Quote
enzo gambaro Posted September 16, 2008 Author Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) I backed Cleveland: Enzo backed Indianapolis and Green Bay. I haven't been near Indy! Edited September 16, 2008 by enzo gambaro Quote
Traf Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 I haven't been near Indy! Sorry, mate. Gretar was on Indy! Quote
Traf Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 I shall reinvest some of my wealth on Enzo's Eagles at 3.6. The price wasn't 3.6, it was 2.9 for +6.5pts. But by losing 41-37, it was still a winning bet: well done Enzo. Quote
enzo gambaro Posted September 16, 2008 Author Posted September 16, 2008 The price wasn't 3.6, it was 2.9 for +6.5pts. But by losing 41-37, it was still a winning bet: well done Enzo. Not for me - I was on the Eagles to win off scratch at 3.55. They probably should have done, too. I'm not sure what Andy Reid was thinking giving Dallas the ball back with a little over three minutes remaining when Philly needed a touchdown, and while McNabb and Westbrook both had big games, their arsed-up handover deep into the Fourth Quarter was pivotal. A hell of a game, though. Quote
newquaywhite Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 from highlights looked a good game probs wudda been able to trade out if i'd been awake but thems the breaks i guess. Quote
newquaywhite Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 come on chaps- im far too tired to form my own opinion about this weekends fixtures. Much better to read your opinions then either agree or disagree. Chop chop Quote
newquaywhite Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 i agree however ive already got vickings wrong twice this year. Quote
Traf Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Kansas +6.5 will be tight @ Atlanta Oakland +10.5 should just be enough @ Buffalo Tampa +3 should beat Chicago New England will cover the 12.5 at home to Miami Cincinnati +13 should be interesting! Not sure which way that'll fall: it'll be close. Tennesse will cover the 4.5 at home to Houston Washington should cover the 3 at home to Arizona Denver to cover the 5.5 v New Orleans Detroit +4.5 will be tight @ San Francisco St Louis +9.5 will also be tight @ Seattle Cleveland might need a little more than +2.5 @ Baltimore Indianapolis to cover the 4.5 v Jacksonville Philadelphia to cover the 3.5 v Pittsburgh Dallas -3 to win at Green Bay NY Jets +8.5 to be very close! Just my opinions, my main pick is Minnesota (-3) to beat Carolina. Quote
ZiggyStardust Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 New England will cover the 12.5 at home to Miami Should have been a banker ... but ouch. Quote
Traf Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Should have been a banker ... but ouch. Jesus! 38-13 is very poor (50-13 on the handicap!) Quote
newquaywhite Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 jacksonville v colts should be a great game to watch. fkd if i can find an angle to bet on though. Quote
Traf Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Kansas +6.5 will be tight @ Atlanta: it wasn't! Atlanta won by 24!Oakland +10.5 should just be enough @ Buffalo : Buffalo won by 1pt Tampa +3 should beat Chicago: Tampa won in overtime New England will cover the 12.5 at home to Miami : NE battered by 25! Cincinnati +13 should be interesting! Not sure which way that'll fall: it'll be close. : not even close: Giants in OT. Tennesse will cover the 4.5 at home to Houston: won by 19 Washington should cover the 3 at home to Arizona: won by 7 Just my opinions, my main pick is Minnesota (-3) to beat Carolina.Minnesota won by 10! 5 out of 8: not great predictions. Quote
Traf Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Denver to cover the 5.5 v New Orleans : Denver only won by 2Detroit +4.5 will be tight @ San Francisco: SF won by 18! St Louis +9.5 will also be tight @ Seattle: Seattle won by 24! Cleveland might need a little more than +2.5 @ Baltimore: Baltimore won by 18 Indianapolis to cover the 4.5 v Jacksonville Indianapolis lost by 2 to just cover the handicap! Philadelphia to cover the 3.5 v Pittsburgh Philadelphia won by 9 3 from 6 there, making 8 from 14: a small profit. Quote
enzo gambaro Posted September 22, 2008 Author Posted September 22, 2008 Big game in Southern California down San Diego way tonight, and though the bookies evidently see it as a foregone conclusion, I reckon there's mileage in supporting the Jets against the Chargers. The home side aren't short of a player or two and their offense is in tremendous form, with Philip Rivers connecting with Chris Chambers and Antonio Gates, and Darren Sproles doing a great job covering LaDanian Tomlinson's injury problems in their running game. Despite that, they're still 0 and 2 after late defeats to Carolina and Denver, and there are reasons to think they can be knocked over again. The Jets defense is unlikely to be as charitable as the Panthers or the Broncos, and Brett Favre boasts a five from five record against the Chargers. While his new chums don't offer him the same range of options he had in Green Bay, there's still plenty to suggest he'll have a big night against a defense who struggle against the pass. I don't think there's a great deal of value in the handicap markets, but Favre to pass over 225.5yards looks a decent shout at 1.92. I also think the Jets warrant small stakes support to come out on top at 4.7. Quote
newquaywhite Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 Dalles at 4.1 and above look good to me for the superbowl. I know a lot can happen but 3/1 about these is a akin to backing man u or chelsea fort he tittle without the other in the market IMO.....jsut got the likes of liverpool and arsenal to worry about. Not too much worry IMO Quote
enzo gambaro Posted September 24, 2008 Author Posted September 24, 2008 Favre to pass over 225.5yards looks a decent shout at 1.92. He threw 271 yards for three TDs and two picks... I also think the Jets warrant small stakes support to come out on top at 4.7. ...but they still got slapped silly. Quote
enzo gambaro Posted September 24, 2008 Author Posted September 24, 2008 Dalles at 4.1 and above look good to me for the superbowl. I know a lot can happen but 3/1 about these is a akin to backing man u or chelsea fort he tittle without the other in the market IMO.....jsut got the likes of liverpool and arsenal to worry about. Not too much worry IMO It?s a bit early for me to be getting seriously involved, but I?ll not be going near the Cowboys as short as that, that?s for certain. They do look very good, but they always do early doors, and yet they haven?t won the big one since 1995. I reckon there?s better value elsewhere in the ridiculously strong NFC East, though I?m not buying into the buzz around Philadelphia at the moment. They?ve started well and should have won in Dallas the other week, but I don?t trust Donovan McNabb to survive the season intact, and they?re of no interest at around 12/1. The Giants still look strong despite losing some big names since last season?s Superbowl, with Fred Robbins and Justin Tuck doing a good job replacing Michael Strahan (retired) and Osi Umenyiora (injured) in the defensive line. Offensively, Eli Manning has quality wideouts in Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer (with David Tyree soon to return from a lay-off), and a solid option in tight end Kevin Boss, while the Giants boast an abundance of support on the ground, with Ahmand Bradshaw, Brandon Jacobs, Reuben Droughns and Derrick Ward all extremely capable runners. They?ve obviously got the experience after last year?s success, and they look a big price at 18.5. At this stage I?m tempted to take a chance on Washington, who look to have it all to do against their divisional rivals, but have some great players and could prove to be live outsiders. Jason Campbell is starting to look like the kind of quarterback he?s always promised to be, thanks in part to the downfield options afforded him by Santana Moss and Antwaan Randle El. Chris Cooley and Todd Yoder offer useful support from tight end, and Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts are good rushing backs. Plus they have offensive lineman Casey Rabach, who is just the kind of man you need when you?re under siege. They?re a long shot, but I reckon they?re worth a small go at 84. Elsewhere, Green Bay looked like going all the way before losing the Conference Championship to the Giants in overtime last season and, with Aaron Rodgers suggesting he can be a more than capable replacement for Brett Favre in the pocket, the squad at Lambeau Field is essentially the same as the one that went 13-3 in the regular season last year. Driver and Jennings are top receivers, Grant and Hall are capable runners, and Woodson and Harris are up there with the best corners in the league. They?ve been overpriced at 23. New Orleans have made as indifferent a start this season as they made last, but have a strong roster and could be worth backing while 50/1 is still available. I?m not interested in San Diego at 8/1, though I do like them, and they?re unlucky not to be 3-0 instead of 1-2. Christ knows what price they?d be if results/decisions had done their way in their opening two games. They give up too many points on defense, though, and Antonio Gates and LaDanian Tomlinson continue to be bothered by injuries they picked up LAST season. Similarly, Denver are an exciting side to watch on offense, but they?ll have to win a hell of a lot of shoot-outs to get to Tampa and, as such, are way too short at 16.5. Quote
Traf Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 I'll take these to beat the handicap this week. New Orleans Kansas Arizona Atlanta Minnesota Green Bay Houston Cincinnatti Oakland St Louis Washington Quote
Traf Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 Atlanta received 7pts, but lost by 15! (0-1) Cincinnatti gave 3.5 pts, but lost by 8! (0-2) Houston received 7 and only lost by 3 in overtime. (1-2) Kansas received 9 and then won by 14! (2-2) New Orleans gave 6pts , but won by 14! (3-2) Arizona gave the jets 3 pts and then lost by 21! (3-3) Green bay received 1.5, but lost by 9 (3-4) Minnesota received 3, but lost by 13. (3-5) 3 from 8 is pretty poor. Quote
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