VEGAS RUNNER
OAK / DEN Over 40.0 MNF 3* BEST BET of the DAY
Last night we saw a perfect example of why I always stress getting the best number, even if it costs you 10cents vig to get it...Tonight, we have the opportunity to buy the hook and take the Total down to 40 which is huge...I also recommend waiting until as close to kick-off as possible because this is the late game tonight and I expect to see continued money coming in from the Public on the other side, from what I've been told by the books...You may find that there isn't a need to buy the hook since I saw most of the Vegas shops get to 40.5 already...and with 4 hours until kick-off...they may be forced to move it some more...Let's go ahead and take the OVER 40 in this match-up and see some points get scored...VR
OAK (-130) vs DEN Money Line Double-Dime Bet
MNF 2* TEASER PLAY of the DAY
OAKLAND +10 & OVER 33.5 (2*)
Steam On-Line Guaranteed Selections
5000* LATE STEAM NFL TOTALS WINNER
Minnesota and Green Bay UNDER 37.5
INSIDE STEAM NATIONAL LEAGUE MAJOR MOVE OF THE MONTH
Philadelphia w/Blanton -165
PPP
2% VIKINGS
2% VIKINGS/PACKERS UNDER
2% OAKLAND
2% DENVER/OAKLAND UNDER
Teddy June
Minnesota/Green Bay Under
SCOTT SPREITZER
5* GREEN BAY
JIM FEIST
5* VIKINGS
Lenny Stevens
10* Denver
The Consensus Group Guaranteed Selections
5000* BASEBALL DIAMOND CONSENSUS WINNER
Milwaukee w/Bush -129
William Kidd Guaranteed Selections
QUADRUPLE DIME BASEBALL WINNER
Toronto w/Burnett +110
The Experts Guaranteed Selections
ULTIMATE EXPERTS BASEBALL DIAMOND WINNER
LA Dodgers w/Maddux -136
DAVE COKIN
3* OAKLAND
TOTAL DENVER/OAKLAND UNDER
Indian Cowboy
Denver/Oakland Under 41 (POD)
The bottom line here although I am not overly fond of the card, I do believe there is value in the under here. From the research, note Denver has three wide recievers that might be out for this ballgame which will put added pressure on their running attack. Given that Oakland has one of the better run and pass defenses from last year and the fact that Denver will rely heavily on their running attack, I don't look for Denver's offense to be overly productive. Combine that with the fact that Oakland has not looked sharp at all during the preseason and Russell starts in his first ballgame, I don't expect too much from the Raiders offense either. The under is 5-1 when Denver plays MNF ballgame, the under is 6-1 for MNF ballgames for Oakland and the under is 9-4 when these two teams have hooked up in the last 13 ballgames.
Research that went into this game
This line has significantly gone up in favor of Denver considering that it opened up at -1 and now has moved up to -3. Keep in mind though that I don't think too much of the public is aware of the fact that Denver's 3 wide receivers likely will not play in this ballgame - Marshall (questionable), Walker (out with suspension) and Walker is listed as Questionable as well. Thus, given that Oakland has a great rush defense from last year, and the passing attack for Denver will likely not be optimal, this could favor the under or a possible an outright Oakland win. I know over 60% of the public is riding Denver here on the road, but the Black Hole is a very tough place to play for any team, remember the Steelers lost at Oakland last year as -9.5 favorites as Oakland won that game outright. Oakland didn't look overly impressive in their preseason games however, and I still don't trust this offense although I do like their defense very much. If anything, a lean on the under here, but I trust neither of these teams.
Bob Akmens
4* San Francisco Giants -163
Mike Rose
3* San Diego Padres +1.5
Lenny Del Genio
AL GOY
LA Angels
Jim Kruger
3* Broncos/Raiders Under 41
Jeffersonsports
NFL Late Release
Broncos/Raiders Under 41