Eagles Favored??
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GM & Jeff,
I agree with your statement that the line is there sometimes to encourage money on one side. At the same time, to call it a 'trap' (which I know you both did not say) seems to indicate that the outcome of the game is predetermined, and only the linesmaker knows who will win. I guess it is a petty argument over verbage, but when I hear that word 'trap' it just pisses me off. If you guys weigh the factors and one piece is that you're following the smart money, all the best to you... for me in this game I feel strongly about the performance of the Skins being poor, and it outweighs the normal line movement and watching. Hopefully I am not jumping the gun, but we'll see. Either way, despite only one of us being on the right side -- neither of us will fall victim to the 'trap' set by Vegas!
Acehistr8,
The Redskin offense does worry me somewhat. However, I didn't see the running attack as one that would wear out a defense and leave them vulnerable in the end. The passing game is potentially a game breaker because they do test a team deep often. My biggest concern would be their defense, which looked very weak against a one dimensional offense. Also, the Redskins have historically had problems with better, more mobile, quarterbacks, which may or may not repeat itself under Spurrier.
GL
I agree with your statement that the line is there sometimes to encourage money on one side. At the same time, to call it a 'trap' (which I know you both did not say) seems to indicate that the outcome of the game is predetermined, and only the linesmaker knows who will win. I guess it is a petty argument over verbage, but when I hear that word 'trap' it just pisses me off. If you guys weigh the factors and one piece is that you're following the smart money, all the best to you... for me in this game I feel strongly about the performance of the Skins being poor, and it outweighs the normal line movement and watching. Hopefully I am not jumping the gun, but we'll see. Either way, despite only one of us being on the right side -- neither of us will fall victim to the 'trap' set by Vegas!
Acehistr8,
The Redskin offense does worry me somewhat. However, I didn't see the running attack as one that would wear out a defense and leave them vulnerable in the end. The passing game is potentially a game breaker because they do test a team deep often. My biggest concern would be their defense, which looked very weak against a one dimensional offense. Also, the Redskins have historically had problems with better, more mobile, quarterbacks, which may or may not repeat itself under Spurrier.
GL
didnt know exactly HOW much of game Zona had lead, just noticed during updates on TV, but whatever, I dont think Zona is as good as Tenn ... Titans (tho Kearse i out for 6 weeks) will be vastly impoved IMO ... Spurrier is media darling now, always loved the limelight, maybe Eagles are hurting (as Jeff posted some great info) ... But it will be hyped up game for sure
It not an easy call, but I will go against Spurrier this week ... Ive won big being off and on Spurrier for years ... when Huskers crushed him and when they beat FSU for Nat. Title were the notables ... and I have lost big being on him, hehe--wont be first time
thanx for your facts tho
take care, pt1gard
It not an easy call, but I will go against Spurrier this week ... Ive won big being off and on Spurrier for years ... when Huskers crushed him and when they beat FSU for Nat. Title were the notables ... and I have lost big being on him, hehe--wont be first time
thanx for your facts tho
take care, pt1gard
WHAT THE PHILLY
WHAT THE PHILLY
PHILLY WITHOUT A DOUBT @-1.5 I'LL TAKE IT ALL DAY!!
PHILLY BIG
PROBABLY LAY A DIME ON THIS ONE!
DIME
WHAT THE PHILLY
PHILLY WITHOUT A DOUBT @-1.5 I'LL TAKE IT ALL DAY!!
PHILLY BIG
PROBABLY LAY A DIME ON THIS ONE!DIME
the public has to win sometimes and this is a good opportunity for them to win. I'm going with philly in this one big already bet it at -1.5
you can have the redskins. this team is totally overvalued. will agree phila is not as good as last year, but still strong on def. matthews will be on his back early and often. 23-10, phila.
everybody faded the skins last week
everybody faded the skins last week
this is the week to jump in....and the fact that philly lost last week is icing on the cake....philly opened last year with a tough loss to st louis(3 point loss)....came out the next week and smoked seattle in seattle 27-3.....you get the best road team in football(with what may be the best secondary) coming off a loss vs a way overrated fun and gun...all you basically have to do is win(-1.5)....i tied this up with tampa -3 over the ravens(also coming off a loss and with st louis on deck)....the ravens are a shambles and their young defensive line and secondary were shaky against rodney peete and carolina(i watched the game and it was a miracle that carolina only scored 10)....brad hoover and nick goings averaged over 5 yards a carry!!!!.
everybody faded the skins last week
this is the week to jump in....and the fact that philly lost last week is icing on the cake....philly opened last year with a tough loss to st louis(3 point loss)....came out the next week and smoked seattle in seattle 27-3.....you get the best road team in football(with what may be the best secondary) coming off a loss vs a way overrated fun and gun...all you basically have to do is win(-1.5)....i tied this up with tampa -3 over the ravens(also coming off a loss and with st louis on deck)....the ravens are a shambles and their young defensive line and secondary were shaky against rodney peete and carolina(i watched the game and it was a miracle that carolina only scored 10)....brad hoover and nick goings averaged over 5 yards a carry!!!!.
There are several reasons I like the Skins in this one, but I think its also important to note that all three homedogs in the prime time games so far have covered. Two won straight up, and the other - NYG- was in it til the end.
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
i am a philly fan, and follow them closley, and i am not believing the hype, this team is overated, and will not perform as they are suppose to.
i am not saying who will win this game, cuz i guarantee it will be a verryyyyy good game, flip a coin
GO EAGLES!!
i am not saying who will win this game, cuz i guarantee it will be a verryyyyy good game, flip a coin
GO EAGLES!!
hellah10 said:
I feel so dumb not betting this game after I told myself too. Good Job Eagle Backers..too bad I couldnt join the party Well I couldn't have been more wrong -- it fits in with the theme of this weekend, which just flat out stunk for yours truly, and I hope its gives you some relief Hellah since you made the effort to dig this up.
Odd game to bet. I guess typical Monday Night.
I more or less stuck to my guns, and kept with the eagles, but bought back some after looking at more info throughout the week.
Thing that I found tough to gauge was the money movement. Perhaps it was additionally influenced by being in DC, but I found it difficult to figure out 'who' was on what side. Initially I thought that the majority of bettors would be with Philly, but then my benchmarks showed more with Washington, but that is tough to put a finger on because of the location.
Oh well, I got lucky tonight and won, but looking back, it may have been a better 'pass' than anything.... I agree with Nolan's writeup -- the Spurrier system is flawed, but tough betting against a team that believes -- and *when* it (the system) was going to go bad, that was the hard thing to guess at... could just have easily been next week or the week after..... whatever. Hope nobody did anything too stupid tonight; I only say that because I've been there (or close!)
PS, ut horn. if you're throwing dimes on games here and there, you're better off in your existing profession! believe me, no one aside from the players gets close to that sort of money, so you oughtta stay with what works!!!!! ha ha... good luck to you!
I more or less stuck to my guns, and kept with the eagles, but bought back some after looking at more info throughout the week.
Thing that I found tough to gauge was the money movement. Perhaps it was additionally influenced by being in DC, but I found it difficult to figure out 'who' was on what side. Initially I thought that the majority of bettors would be with Philly, but then my benchmarks showed more with Washington, but that is tough to put a finger on because of the location.
Oh well, I got lucky tonight and won, but looking back, it may have been a better 'pass' than anything.... I agree with Nolan's writeup -- the Spurrier system is flawed, but tough betting against a team that believes -- and *when* it (the system) was going to go bad, that was the hard thing to guess at... could just have easily been next week or the week after..... whatever. Hope nobody did anything too stupid tonight; I only say that because I've been there (or close!)
PS, ut horn. if you're throwing dimes on games here and there, you're better off in your existing profession! believe me, no one aside from the players gets close to that sort of money, so you oughtta stay with what works!!!!! ha ha... good luck to you!
