Bob Balfe
San Diego Chargers -9
I think most people are shocked at this line, considering the Chargers didn’t even make the playoffs last year and they struggle in the month of September. The Chargers actually ranked number one in offense and defense but were doomed because of special teams play. You have to figure they will have that fixed after a long offseason. This is going to be a classic game of the Chargers being bullies on offense. Both Minnesota cornerbacks are listed at 5’9. The Chargers receivers are huge and so is the offensive line. Minnesota is known for their tough defensive line play, but outside of Jared Allen, they really are not that good anymore. The Vikings have a new QB in McNabb and a new coordinator. They lost Sidney Rice, who was their best receiver. It's going to take time for the passing game to gel if they do at all. Adrian Peterson is the man, but he just got a new deal with a ton of money and you cant help to think he was celebrating all night and might not have his head in the game. This line is set this high for a reason. The Chargers have one of the best teams in all of football and need a big convincing win to start the season right. Take the Chargers.
Philadelphia Phillies +109
The Phillies have won just about everyone of Vance Worley’s starts this season. The Brewers are in danger of getting swept and this series proved that the Phillies are the best team in baseball as they dominated a team that won 50 games at home this year. The Phillies are on a roll and at this price are too good to pass. Take Philly.
Power Play Wins
Ravens -1
Giants -2.5
Chargers -9
Stephen Nover
Bengals +7
There's not much separating these two in-state division rivals except quarterback perception. The line is way too high because Colt McCoy had a great preseason while the Bengals figure to have trouble moving the ball behind rookie QB Andy Dalton. Fact is McCoy hasn't done anything to justify holding a huge edge on any opposing quarterback. The Browns scored four touchdowns in their last four games last year under McCoy. Cleveland's offensive line has some key injuries and isn't very good. Cincinnati has a respectable defense. Both teams have reliable running backs. This is going to be a ball-control field position game where few points are going to be outscored. The Browns have a great kick returner, Joshua Cribbs. But the new kickoff rule from the 35-yard line severely limits his returns. The Browns are learning a new system with a new head coach. They aren't going to put up many points.
Carolina Sports
5* Chargers
3* Panthers
The Consensus Pick
Teaser Texans & Bears
Wayne Root
Perfect Play - Houston
Millionaire - Chicago
Insider - Buffalo
Billionaire - San Fran
No Limit - Dallas
Pinnacle - St Louis
Erin Rynning
20* Miami
20* Seahawks / 49ers Under
Brandon Lang
40 Dime Steelers
20 Dime Lions
Kelso
50 Units Cardinals
10 Units Titans
10 Units Browns
10 Units Falcons
5 Units Bears
5 Units Steelers
5 Units Cowboys
Teddy Covers
Blue Jays -1.5
Lenny Stevens
20* Lions
20* Jaguars
10* Bills
10* Texans
Ultra Sports
Bucs
Bengals
Bears
Dwayne Bryant
Rams +4
Seahawks / 49ers Under 38
Marc Lawrence
4 Units Ravens
3 Units Bills
3 Units Bears
Advantage Sports
Buffalo