So here we are sports betting kids. The best weekend in football is here and I must say that although I’m looking forward to all of these games from a fan’s point of view, I don’t like the betting lines all that much. The favorites are getting huge numbers and even though I love to bet the underdogs a lot there is something that tells me there could be a couple of blowouts this weekend. Frankly, this is one of the most difficult set of games to handicap that I’ve had all year long. So I will take my shots and see where the ball bounces.
Seahawks +7.5 @ Packers
This could be a great game in the frozen tundra or the Pack may just blow the Hawks right out of the Snow! The Seahawks are a very different team on the road than they are at home. The Pack are looking for that old Playoff Magic they had back in the 90’s. I’m thinking that Favre has a great game and closes it out in the 4th quarter, but it will be tough going for awhile. My heart is with the Pack, but as a bettor I must go with the points and the Hawks.
TAKE THE SEAHAWKS +7.5
Jags +13.5 @ Patriots
Many people are thinking that the Jags have the best shot to upset the Perfect Team. My guess here is that the Pats come out smoking and never look back. They have been sitting around for 2 weeks now with nothing to do except contemplate their legacy. If they lose in the playoffs, especially the first game, the whole season goes down the drain! You know Tom Brady and the Boys are not going to let that happen. The line has moved 2 full points since it opened at 11.5 and my guess is that they can still cover it. I just have a feeling if any game this weekend has the potential for a blowout it’s this one. The Jags secondary gave up a ton of points to the Pittsburgh offense in the 2nd half last week so you can be sure that Brady and Co. are going to get their licks in. Randy Moss has been dreaming of this game for the past 4 years and he finally has the QB to finish the job. The Jags dream season comes to an end tomorrow night.
TAKE THE PATS -13.5
Chargers +9 @ Colts
The Colts are finally healthy and nobody has been talking about them. That’s pretty scary given the run they had last year during the Playoffs. The Chargers always seem to play the Colts tough and they should give them another run for their money in the RCA Dome. I think the Colts will have too much firepower for the Chargers to match as we move through 4 quarters and in the end Peyton gets it done. The Chargers will make it very interesting though.
TAKE THE COLTS -9
Giants +7.5 @ Cowboys
Eli takes the next step towards Manhood by going into Dallas and bringin’ down the Boys. Can you just picture Madison getting all hot as the final minutes are ticking away on the Romo season and Eli throws a strike to Plaxico in the corner of the end zone! I do think the Boys probably win this game in the final drive, but it’s gonna take some Jerry Jones luck or some boneheaded Giant mistake to pull it off. The Giants are feeling it right now and the Cowboys are in for some trouble come Sunday.
TAKE THE GIANTS +7.5
So enjoy the best weekend in Pro Football over the next 2 days and we’ll talk to you next week. By the way– Last week we were a sweet 3-1 ATS so we’ll see if we can continue the march into Championship Sunday.
Bey Ya–
ALIKAT
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