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4* Bears/Colts Under
Scott Spreitzer
KO Chicago Bears
Ben Burns
NL Total of the Week
Philadelphia/New York UNDER 7
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Chicago Bears
Phillies/Mets Under
This game should have a real playoff atmosphere to it. Not only is it a Sunday Night ESPN game in September but these two divisional rivals are neck and neck in the standings. Depending on the results of the first game, the Mets will either be one or three games ahead. These "playoff-like" games often feature great pitching and I expect that to be the case for this evening's all-southpaw clash. Santana continues to be one of the best in the game and he always seems to fare well in the second half. In 10 starts since the All Star break, he's gone 4-0 while recording a stellar 2.47 ERA. Note that Santana's last five starts have averaged less than six combined runs each with the UNDER going 4-1. Looking back further and we find that Santana is a very impressive 49-11 with a 2.46 ERA in 84 post-All Star Break starts since 2003. Note that Santana has allowed three earned runs or less all five times that he faced the Phillies, recording a 2.97 ERA overall. Hamels is no slouch either though. Indeed, like Santana, he's capable of being dominant. Like Santana, he's also been red hot recently. In fact, he's 3-0 with a terrific 1.23 ERA in his last four starts and he's allowed two earned runs or less in six straight starts. Last time out he blanked the Nationals for 7 1/3 innings, en route to a 4-0 Philadelphia victory. He's allowed three earned runs or less in four of his five starts vs. the Mets (3.27 ERA), allowing four in the other game. Entering today, the UNDER is 10-5 the last 15 times that the Mets hosted the Phillies, including a 3-0 final in the opener. Look for another well-pitched affair. *NL Total of the Week
Tommy Rider
IND -9.5 vs CHI
In Week 1, I see no reason to overthink things. In my opinion, the Colts are one of the three best teams in the NFL and the Bears are one of the three worst. All the Colts have to do is win by 10. I like my odds. The Colts treat preseason like a glorified practice. They spend all summer preparing for their opening day opponent, that's why they normally play so well in Week 1 after looking like garbage for most of the preseason.
Now, there is a concern that Peyton Manning may be rusty. I don't buy into that for two main reasons. One, I've seen this guy practice up close and personal. Trust me, he could shut his eyes and hit Wayne, Clark and Harrison on a rope. Those guys are so in sync it's scary. The second reason I'm not concerned about Manning is because the Bears defense isn't what it once was. The Colts will be able to run the ball just as well as throw it. We saw that a couple of years ago in the Super Bowl when these two teams met. Plus, the Bears and Colts run the same defense, so Manning sees it all the time in practice. Not good news if you are a Bears fan .
We have an AFC powerhouse opening up their new stadium against an NFC weakling. I see the Colts winning this game by at least 17 points. 2 UNIT PLAY
Pacific Star
Bears / Colts Under 44
Alex Smart
Chicago Bears
VEGAS RUNNER
CHI 10.5 vs IND 2* WAGER **
Bodog is using 10.5 and I know a few more shops who are there as well...So I
went ahead and bought the 1/2 point to take this to +11...The Consensus at
this time is still 10, so for grading purposes, I went ahead and posted the
bet without buying the hook...And I suggest you wait until as close to
kick-off time as you possibly can to get the best number...VR
IND / CHI Over 43.0 2* TOTAL
Again, just like with the side...I suggest waiting until as close to
kick-off as possible because 43 is such a "key number" in the NFL,
that being able to get even 42.5, will increase the probabilities of cashing...I
would also be willing to lay the 10 cents and drop it all the way to 42, if
the opportunity presents itself...because then, the chances of cashing an
Over increase even more...VR
Old Ball Coach Picks
Carolina +9
New Orleans -3.53-0 Saturday
Wins on Temple +6.5
Rice +3
Mississippi +7
Old Ball Coach Picks
Late Service
Indy -10
2-0 today 5-0 for the weekend
Nice job coach 😉
I need the Colts myself tonight
Norm Hitzges
Triple Play
Philadelphia -7.5 vs St. Louis
Double Plays
Cincinnati -1.5 vs Baltimore
Dallas -5.5 vs Cleveland
San Francisco/Arizona Under 42
Jacksonville/Tennessee Under 36.5Single Plays
Tennessee +3 vs Jacksonville
Indianapolis -9.5 vs Chicago
Carolina +9 vs San Diego
Buffalo -1 vs Seattle
Dallas/Cleveland Under 49
Buffalo/Seattle Over 38.5
Detroit/Atlanta Under 41
This guy is on the radio here in my market. Never thought he would have a week like this as he has always been right at .500....I could have paid my electric, cable AND water bill all from this week..could have, should have....etc...just don't see many weeks like this.
I cannot help myself I will always go with Peyton manning even though I knew that missing Jeff Saturday was a big ordeal...
btw we pass on MNF games about 80% of the time no picks tonite