3DW Sports Betting Line Moves – Crucial Betting Info
By Doug Upstone
For Saturday, we’ll start making the transition towards football and place all our focus here. The televised all-Texas tussle has really drawn heavy wagering action on both the side and total. The two other games that have seen the most movement are in Chicago and Oakland, with the total changing in the Windy City and the side action having the greatest amount of line movement in the battle near the bay.
NFL- Dallas at Houston 8:00 EDT CBS (Side and total movement)
For the Houston Texans, this contest is about showing the right mental attitude and getting everything in order before the regular season begins. The Texans have lost both preseason games, coming off their first winning season in team history, coach Gary Kubiak wants to build on that, not regress. With the help of a few notable touts and presumed sharps in the industry, Houston has blownup from a three point favorite up to 5 and the total jumped from 38 to 41. Dallas has shown nothing offensively this preseason (29th coming into the weekend) and they are 1-6 ATS as underdogs versus teams off back to back losses. Houston however is 1-7 as favorites this month of the year and is 11-3 OVER in non-conference clashes.
NFL- Arizona at Chicago 8:30 EDT
The news was shocking to hear Matt Leinart was being pulled as the regular starting quarterback and being replaced by Derek Anderson. Neither quarterback has done much of anything, though Anderson has hit a few deeper throws and has shown a stronger proclivity to letting plays develop. Inside Cardinals sources are hearing rumblings the loser of this quarterback derby MIGHT be cut since the coaching staff likes the upside of the two younger draft choices. Jay Cutler and Chicago Bears offense has not been drawing accolades trying to implement Mike Martz’s style. These factors lead to head-scratching, as total leaped from 36.5 to 38.5. Possibly with so much riding on both offenses to get into gear, online sports betting action players see more focused efforts. Arizona is 11-2 OVER after scoring seven points or less in the first half in two straight contests. The Monsters of the Midway are 5-0 OVER in last five Week 3 preseason assignments, nonetheless are 11-1 UNDER at Soldier Field after playing a game at home.
NFL- San Francisco at Oakland 9:00 EDT
It’s been awhile since Oakland Raiders fans have felt inspired by their team’s chances for success. They may love the Silver and Black, but they are not stupid. Despite a 2-0 start and actually looking like a team that could win as many as seven games this season, in 2006, Da Raiders won first four preseason contests, which in turn led to 2-14 campaign and they ended up drafting JaMarcus Russell with the top pick. Oddsmakers made Oakland a 2.5-point favorite at home in this “Battle of the Bay” with San Francisco, but those betting football today have favored the underdog and the Raiders are -1.5 or less at most reporting stations. This annual August battle has seen the home team win eight of nine SU, sporting a 6-2-1 ATS record.
3DW Bonus Info
ATS Spread Nugget
The Detroit Lions are 0-8 ATS after a two-game road trip in the preseason.
Totals Nugget
Tennessee is 13-2 OVER in road games after playing a non-conference contest.
First Half Line Nugget
Carolina is 9-19 ATS against the first half line after one or more consecutive losses against the spread.
Thanks Clinton 🙂