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4* Philadelphia
3* Dallas
3* New Orleans
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1.5* Stl/Ariz OVER
1* New Orleans
1* KC/Den OVER
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10 Star Game of the Week
San Francisco +4
Mike Singletary has increased their confidence all around.They have been much more competitive their last 4 games.This is their only home game during a 5 week span.The Jets are weary flying cross country for their 3rd time in 4 weeks,and come in off a 34-17 home 1oss to Denver.Favre was 23-for-43 for 247 yards, but threw an interception and no touchdowns.Defensively, the Jets gave up 27 first-half points and 484 total yards - the second-most yards against them this season.Jets have held only 2 QB to under 243 yards passing.
Seattle +4.5
Contrary play of the week
In the NFL, just when everyone throws in the towel against a team, that's when they come alive.
You would be surprised how many winners we've had in this position.The NE defensive unit has struggled the past few weeks, as New England has given up an average of 31.7 points in the last three games, losing two of them. After Miami racked up 326 passing yards in the previous game, the Steelers ran for 161.
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BLAZER 3* California
FASTBREAK 3* NY Knicks
ROUNDBALL 3* Nebraska
Jimmy the Fixer
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Jets -3.5
Bob Akmens
Green Bay
New Orleans
New England
Handicapping Prophets
8* Steelers -3
5* Saints -3
4* Texans +6.5
3* 49ers +3.5
2.5* Bills -1
Hey Cash, maybe a seperate thread for requests?? I've seen other service forums do this
Mti Sports
4* Toronto Raptors
DOC
4* Phily
3* Denver
Westcoast Sports
2* Washington +6
Rainman
5* New England
3* Giants
1* Green Bay
1* Wa/Balt Under
VSE
10* Green Bay -5.5
CHARLIE
seattle +7 (500* )
saints -3. (30*)
eagles +7 (20*)
redskins @ ravens under 35' (20*)
falcons @ saints over 51(10*)
49ers+4 (10*) free play
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Jacksonville
Green Bay
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Seattle
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Pittsburgh
I'm trying real hard not be an asshole based on how pissed I am right now and have been the last 4 weeks but no, I don't want a separate thread for requests. I want no requests at all.
First, Blade works his ass off on this. What he gets, he posts. ALWAYS. There is no need to request anything. If it's available anywhere he gets stuff from he puts it up.
Secondly, a separate thread doesn't solve my problem. It still creates unnecessary traffic on the site during peak times. Just moving it somewhere else and then hitting refresh 100x's still causes the site to crash.
That is what I am trying to get across to everyone, the site isn't crashing by itself, these service plays are causing it to crash.
If everyone can't get with the program then I am gonna have to squash them because I can't have the site offline for 15 minutes at a time during the busiest 6 hours of our week.
Don't post for plays, don't hit refresh a million times. If you are waiting this long to place your bets you are already getting the worst lines so 15-20 minutes isn't going to matter, you will still have plenty of time to get your bets in.
Like I said, I don't want to come off like an asshole but this causes me stress I don't need each and every week and I'm tired of it.
Scott Spreitzer
NFL KNOCKOUT **GAME OF THE MONTH!** (4-1, 80% Winners)
New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks on 12/07/2008 at 1:05PM
Condition: New England Patriots
My Knockout GOM is a play on the Patriots, minus points over the Seahawks. Life just went from bad to worse for Seattle when it was announced that Hasselbeck did not practice on Friday. In fact, Seneca Wallace took all of the snaps. Coach Holmgren says Hasselbeck will be a gametime decision. I don't care whether he goes or not. The offense needs to be able to sustain drives in this one and they haven't done that consistently no matter who's been under center. Seattle is averaging just 257.3 yards per game and just 18 points per game. NT Vince Wilfork ought to have a field day in this one. He's matched up with rookie center Steve Vallos. The banged-up interior of the o-line is going to have to deal with New England's 3/4 inside stunts, for starters. The reason they need time-consuming possessions is because their defense is beginning to fall apart at the seams. Seattle's stop-unit has been so in name only for the last three games. They are getting drilled for over 425 total yards per game. They're providing very little resistance through the air, allowing 19 TD passes. Now, they have to mess with an angry and embarrassed Patriot team. New England fumbled and bumbled their way to an ugly loss to the Steelers, which sets up a PERFECT organizational spot. The Patriots are on a 10-0 SU/ATS run on the road following an outright loss. Look for New England to use several different formations to spread this tired and injured Seattle defense out. Kevin Faulk should have a huge game in this matchup, and Randy Moss will exploit the weak secondary. This Seahawk defense just got nailed for 447 yards by Dallas, and have allowed teams to top 400 yards on five occasions this season. Watch the Pats come out with an uptempo offense, spreading the defense all over the field with runs and short dumpoffs, leading to a few downfield connections between Cassel and Moss. I expect this one to get ugly and for the Patriots to extend their perfect 10-0 run mentioned above. I'm laying the points with the Pats, my NFL Knockout GOM.
25* NFL SUNDAY BLOWOUT! *Won by 20 Last Week with Vikings!
Washington Redskins vs Baltimore Ravens
I'm taking the points with the Redskins on Sunday night. This matchup finally gives the Redskin passing game a chance for downfield completions. Washington's wideouts are much quicker than Baltimore's shallow defensive backfield. Samari Rolle is a quality veteran, but he's no doubt lost a step. Moss and Randle-El should have their way enough in this one to help open up a little running room for Clinton Portis. In fact, Portis participated in Friday's practice and he's slated to start tonight. Yes, Baltimore has been stout against the run, but I belileve with the passing game keeping the defense honest and with a physical offensive line, Portis can run effeiciently enough to move the sticks consistently. And, don't forget, athletic TE Chris Cooley can give this Ravens' stop unit fits. Defensively, the Skins must force the onus of the offense on QB Joe Flacco's shoulders. Look for Washington to bring an extra man in the box to try and slow down the running game. It looks as though McGahee is going to start for Baltimore, but he's not 100% healthy. Washington DC Greg Blache has directed one of the top stop units in the league and I believe we'll see a variety of stunts to force Flacco to go up top more than the Ravens truly would like to. The Redskins need a win, no doubt. Getting away from home looks like the best way to accomplish that goal. Washington is a healthy 4-1 SU & 3-1-1 ATS on the road in '08! I believe the Skins will win this contest outright, but my play is to take the points for insurance. Washington is my Sunday Night Knockout.
DIVISIONAL G.O.M. TOPS 3-PLAY NFL TRIFECTA! *6-1, 86% in '08!
Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints on 12/07/2008 at 10:00AM
Condition: New Orleans Saints
I'm laying the points with the Saints on Sunday. I had the Falcons last week as part of my 3-play package and we were rewarded with a 22-16 outright win in San Diego. But this is tough duty, going on the road again, and this time against a well-oiled (at home) offense in a big situation. The Saints have been absolutely nasty in the Superdome this season going 4-1 SU/ATS, averaging 427 yards along the way. In fact, they have dominated at home, with an average score of 33-20. New Orleans looked superb in their last home game, then lost to TB on the road, despite out-playing the Buccs for most of the game. The Saints lost in Atlanta by 14 a few weeks ago, but you'd never know it from the boxscore. Brees went nuts in the second half and the Saints finished with a 521-361 yardage advantage, along with seven more first downs. Brees has seen every blitz schemes imaginable and has ripped through most. Atlanta's won't phase him a bit. Defensively, look for the Saints' linebackers to get off blocks quickly and stuff the Atlanta ground game. As well as Matt Ryan has played, he can't trade points with New Orleans without a strong game from Michael Turner. I believe the Saints will force Ryan into uncomfortable passing situations and force enough mistakes to allow their offense to run away with the game. I'm laying the points with New Orleans, my Divisional GOM on Sunday.
Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants
Condition: Philadelphia Eagles
I'm taking the points with the Eagles on Sunday. It took a near meltdown, but Philadelphia finally clicked on the offensive side of the football. It didn't hurt that Brian Westbrook was the healthiest he's been in quite some time. Westbrook practiced on Wednesday and then took a planned day off on Thursday to ensure his knee's well-being. In fact, he said after Wednesday's practice that he's feeling his best in quite some time. Obviously, this is a much different offense when their MVP is in uniform. In this game, look for Philly to use plenty of designed roll-outs. McNabb has this in his arsenal and it can neutralize the Giants' pass rush a bit. That's of huge importance because the NYG secondary is just "ok". They're truly nothing special in deep pass coverage, but the front-seven's tremendous season has masked it all year. One of the other reasons Philly's offense finally got it together last week was due to the return to health of WR Kevin Curtis. The team no longer has to rotate as much as they did when he was out. I believe the Eagles receivers will be able to create some mismatches in the passing game. Defensively, look for Philly to be physical at the line of scrimmage with the Giants' wideouts. No Plaxico Burress means no serious vertical threat on every down any more. Also, expect DC Jim Johnson to apply sufficient pressure against the run, while not having to sacrifice any of his normal blitz packages. The Giants may be the best team in the NFL right now, but they're not without a couple of weaknesses, and Philly owns the arsenal (finally healthy) to take advantage. I'm taking the points with the Eagles, my Sunday Shocker.
Houston Texans vs Green Bay Packers
Condition: Green Bay Packers
I'm laying the points with Green Bay on Sunday. This is a ridiculously tough situation for Houston who has to play in frigid Green Bay following their emotional MNF win over Jacksonville. And, they have to take on a Packer team that absolutely has to win on Sunday after dropping back-to-back decisions. The home team owns a huge matchup mismatch on the field in this one and not just due to the situation. The mismatch comes in the passing game where Green Bay receivers Driver and Jennings should have huge days against a secondary that has allowed almost twice as many touchdown passes as interceptions (17-9). QB Aaron Rodgers has taken some unfair criticism for the Packers losing record. He's playing well, expecially at home where he owns a 10-3, TD/INT ratio and nearly a 70% completion rate. Rodgers also throws well on the run, which somewhat neutralizes Houston DE Mario Williams and the suddenly aggressive Texans' defense. They also have the RBs to counter the aggressive play, whether Ryan Grant is healthy or not. Brandon Jackson is really beginning to come into his own and had a strong game last week against Carolina. Defensively, the Pack will load up in the box to force Schaub (expected to start) or Rosenfels to win this game with their arm. Neither has been able to do that consistently, obviously. And, in this situation, it'll be even tougher. I expect a big game from DE Aaron Kampman, and once Houston's basic sets are disrupted, he and the Packers should get plenty of pressure on the Houston signal-caller. The Texans are on a 3-9 spread slide away from home, while the Packers 8-4-1 ATS in their last 13 as a home favorite. Look for Green Bay to grab the win and cover on Sunday.
I'm trying real hard not be an asshole based on how pissed I am right now and have been the last 4 weeks but no, I don't want a separate thread for requests. I want no requests at all.
First, Blade works his ass off on this. What he gets, he posts. ALWAYS. There is no need to request anything. If it's available anywhere he gets stuff from he puts it up.
Secondly, a separate thread doesn't solve my problem. It still creates unnecessary traffic on the site during peak times. Just moving it somewhere else and then hitting refresh 100x's still causes the site to crash.
That is what I am trying to get across to everyone, the site isn't crashing by itself, these service plays are causing it to crash.
If everyone can't get with the program then I am gonna have to squash them because I can't have the site offline for 15 minutes at a time during the busiest 6 hours of our week.
Don't post for plays, don't hit refresh a million times. If you are waiting this long to place your bets you are already getting the worst lines so 15-20 minutes isn't going to matter, you will still have plenty of time to get your bets in.
Like I said, I don't want to come off like an asshole but this causes me stress I don't need each and every week and I'm tired of it.
PLEASE QUIT HITTING REFRESH EVERY 10 SECONDS!!!!!!
IT DOESN'T DO ANY GOOD AND ALL IT DOES IT CAUSE THE SERVER TO CRASH AND THEN THE STE IS DOWN SO NOBODY CAN USE IT.
I WILL POST MORE PLAYS WHEN I GET THEM BUT I AM NOT GOING TO POST THEM EVERY 10 SECONDS SORRY BUT THAT'S THE WAY IT IS
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300 New Orleans
100 Houston GB Under
100 New England
50 Tennesse, Detroit, Pittsburgh
100 Steam NY Jets