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NFL Picks – Week 1

November 8, 2019   Personal game   No comments

Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers

Lambeau Field – Sunday Night – NBC

Line: Packers – 3 ½
Over/Under: 46

The oldest rivalry in football is one of the feature games from Week 1 NFL betting action. This battle goes back as far as 1923, when the first meeting resulted in a 3-0 Bears win (they covered as a 2.5-point favorite….just kidding)

This weekend’s game has a line on it of -3.5 that’s the current line at online sportsbook SPORTSBETTING.com.

The line actually opened at -3, but steady money has been coming in on the home team Packers, pushing the line up to -3.5. Most online sportsbooks are reporting 70 to 75% of the betting volume is Green Bay money. I don’t see that changing as we get closer to kick-off, and in fact, I think this number could reach -4.

So if you like the Packers (check below for our pick on this one) you might want to get your bet in now.

The Bears head to Lambeau having won four of the last five games in Green Bay, but note that they were blown out last year 37-3 in Week 11.

In Week 16 the Bears hosted Green Bay and turned the tables beating them 20-17 in overtime.

But this year is different, as the Packers will face a Bears team that finally has a franchise quarterback. This season the rivalry is renewed with a legitimate QB showdown as Aaron Rodgers welcomes Jay Cutler to the division. This rivalry could dominate this division for the next 10 seasons.

In 2008 Rodgers threw for 4,038 yards, 28 touchdowns and just 13 interceptions for an impressive passer rating of 93.8 in his first season as the Packers starter. Cutler threw for 4,526 yards, 25 touchdowns and 18 interceptions last year for a passer rating of 86. Both quarterbacks have big arms and can make any throw required to move the offense.

Green Bay has more weapons for Rodgers to spread the ball around and he had a good year with this group last season. The Bears offer Cutler two very good tight ends in Greg Olsen and Desmond Clark who might be the best tight end tandem in the NFL. The wide-receiving position is average however with all-pro punt returner Devin Hester penciled in as number one and second year receiver Earl Bennett as number two. Matt Forte has a great shot to improve on his 1200-yard season in 2008 with Cutler now in the fold.
But still, edge to the Packers.

The Packers brought in defensive guru Dom Capers to run the defense. He has switched the team over to a 3-4 scheme. The defense has adjusted well in preseason but it can take some time to fully implement the change.

Former Lions coach Rod Marinelli takes over as Defensive Coordinator of the Bears. The strength of the Bears for years has been their defense. Getting DT Tommie Harris back on the field is huge for the team. Marinelli is a noted line coach and Harris has already stated that he has helped him tremendously. Both he and Brian Urlacher are looking to rebound from a sub-par 2008 season. The defensive line is average and will get pushed around. They don’t have a great pass rush other than weakside linebacker Lance Briggs, which could hurt them against the Pack. Top corner Charles Tillman is recovering from a back injury and looks good to go for the opener.
Overall, this looks pretty even, as the neither defense will be outmatched by the offense in any significant way…but the Packers do look like they can create some matchup advantages that I like.
I see Green Bay winning this game and will lay the 3 points (I’m buying the hook)
Good luck with your NFL betting this weekend.

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Online Betting : A Fun-filled Way to Earn Money

October 15, 2018   Game type   No comments

Are you an ardent football fan? Do you love to play football? If the answer is yes, then you might be aware of the vast popularity of National Football league. It is one of the most popular activities in which not only the players but even the spectators enjoy from the core of their heart. Besides, being able to witness the splendid game of football, the spectators also get an opportunity to enjoy online betting. During the whole duration of the league, people from various parts of the world remain indulged in playing the Nfl betting.

Have you ever tried Nfl betting? The football league doesn’t just provide entertainment to numerous spectators but also provides them the satisfaction to win the bets by placing the odds in favor of your favorite football team. However, before placing the bets, it is a must on your part to consider a variety of factors. If you are not aware on which factors can have an important role in betting, then consider the Nfl betting lines. Some of the best sports analysts, game hosts, online casinos and many more provide the gamers with their nfl lines. These lines help the enthusiasts to place better bets and win huge prize money on their bets. Do you know how these betting lines are placed? These depend on the analysis derived from the record of the football teams from the past game season. These betting lines can be categorized into defensive or offensive line.

While considering the defense line, you might have observed that the analysts propose their prediction on the basis of previous season performance of a particular team. You can quickly browse the web and check the football lines. It will give you an exact idea about how well a particular team had played in the past season against a particular opponent. Sports analysts also provide prediction on the basis of higher and lower rank. Higher ranks are awarded to those who have performed well and have won the games with high scores. On the other hand, lower ranks are awarded to those with bad performance and requiring an improvement in performance. These predictions are provided to spectators to give them a brief idea on which teams are capable of making to the finals. Understanding the Nfl betting lines can help you in placing better bets so that you have an improved chance of winning the bets.

You must understand that betting as well as gambling can be tricky at times. Therefore, it is a must to carefully consider all the points in advance before placing a bet. Football odds and Baseball odds will depend a lot not only on the performance of the team and individual players but also on the location of the game. Some of the best playing teams have a poor track record at specific locations. Therefore, never fail to consider this important factor. A quick browse across the web will lead you to numerous betting lines. Choose the one which you find the most suitable and reliable. To get an insight about the betting lines provider, check out their reviews.

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