Saturday, September 15, 2012

NFL Week 2 Betting Preview/Picks


Game: Bucs +7 at Giants, O/U 44, 1pm 9-16-12

Analysis: The Giants will look to bounce back from a poor performance Week 1 and avoid a season of the Superbowl Hangover.  Tampa Bay is a team that is going to sneak up on opponents this year and have a strong core unit of young offensive talent and shut down Cam Newton last week defensively.  The Cowboys ran and threw all over the Giants last week and Tampa will look to exploit the same holes. 

Line Movement:  Down from -9 on 9-13 with "Steam"; 68% of Public Betting Giants

Bet Trends:  Bucs are 1-6 ATS last 7 games overall and 0-4 ATS last 4 road games.  Giants are 6-1 ATS last 7 and 4-1 ATS last 5 vs. the NFC, but 3-5-1 ATS last 9 home games.

The Pick:  Giants -7 @ 1 Unit

Predicted Score: Giants 24 / Bucs 13 (Under 44)


Game: Raiders -1 at Dolphins, O/U 39, 1pm 9-16-12

Analysis: The Raiders once again with a rough schedule this season with a record amount of trips to the East Coast and this week after a late Monday Night game, so fatigue could play a factor.  Oakland is clearly the better team and outplayed the Chargers last week, and would have won easy if not for the long-snapper injury disaster.  The Raiders defense held the Chargers to 5 FG's after starting in their territory, so the Dolphins likely really struggle to score points after last week's performance against the Texans.  However, the Raiders did lose starting CB Bartell to a shoulder injury, but Miami really lacks any major threats at WR.  Offensively the Raiders run an offense similar to the Texans so should find success and get stud WR Denarius Moore back into the fold. 

Line Movement: Down from -2.5 on 9/12 to -1 Due to Some Smart $, although not Very Sharp Books; 80% of the Public Betting the Raiders

Bet Trends:  Miami is 4-8 ATS last 12 at home but 6-1 ATS last 7 overall vs. the AFC.  Raiders are 7-2 ATS last 9 road games and 8-3-1 ATS last 12 games following a loss.  Oakland is 3-8 ATS its last 11 games against Miami. 

The Pick:  Raiders -1 @ 2 Units

Predicted Score: Raiders 27 / Dolphins 17 (Over 39)


Game: Texans -7 at Jaguars, O/U 41, 1pm 9-16-12

Analysis: The Texans looked good last week but the public bettors look to be getting too excited over a win against the Dolphins.  The Jags put in a great effort against the Vikings and have a solid D and Gabbert improving by the week, a team that could be a great underdog pick all season long.  MJD will handle the full workload this week with Jennings out and the O-Line is banged up, but the Texans run-D has struggled early this year. 

Line Movement: -9 on 9/11 pushed down with a lot of Smart $ on Jags; 85% of Public (Squares) Betting Texans

Bet Trends:  Jags are 6-14 ATS last 20 versus the Texans.  Texans are 5-1 ATS last 6 on the road.  Jags are 4-1-1 ATS last 6 vs. AFC South teams and 6-2 ATS last 8 after a loss.

The Pick:  Jags +7 @ 1 Unit

Predicted Score:  Texans 23 / Jaguars 17 (Under 41)


Game: Browns +7 at Bengals, O/U 38.5, 1pm 9-16-12

Analysis: The Bengals D was torched by the Ravens and coming off a short week with top tackler Howard out for this game.  The Browns deserved to win against the Eagles last week and will stress to Weeden not to make mistakes and use Richardson more to control the game, while the D played stellar and will keep them in games all year long.  The absence of Haden for the Browns is a big problem with AJ Green on the outside.  The Bengals should bounce back this week, but it should be an ugly grind it out type game.

Line Movement: Consistent at -7 with 71% Public Betting Bengals

Bet Trends:  Bengals are 1-7-2 ATS last 10 games overall and 1-4 ATS at home.  Browns are 5-0 ATS last 5 on the road and 7-1 ATS last 8 on fieldturf.  Bengals are 0-7-1 ATS last 8 vs. AFC opponents.

The Pick:  Browns +7 @ 2 Units

Predicted Score: Bengals 20 / Browns 16 (Under 38.5)


Game: Chiefs +3 at Buffalo Bills, O/U 45, 1pm 9-16-12

Analysis: I'm not sure any team looked as poorly as Buffalo did last week and against a Jets team that is not very talented offensively, but let Sanchez go to town on their D.  The Bills will be without Fred Jackson although Spiller is an explosive back that filled in well last week, while the Chiefs get pass rushing specialist Hali back and would be real key if Flowers also returns.  Expect Kansas City to have no issue moving the ball in this one and a couple of the usual Fitzpatrick mistakes can allow them to pull the upset win on the road.

Line Movement: Pushed Down from 5.5 to 3 with Public at 66% on the Chiefs

Bet Trends:  Kansas City is 0-5 ATS last 5 against the Bills.  Chiefs are 5-2 ATS last 7 road games.  Bills are 1-5 ATS last 6 overall. 

The Pick:  Chiefs +3 @ 3 Units

Predicted Score: Chiefs 31 / Bills 27 (Over 45)


Game: Ravens +3 at Eagles, O/U 46, 1pm 9-16-12

Analysis: The Eagles come into this big game after a narrow victory against the Browns last week and both starting WR's in Jackson and Maclin are questionable for this game.  The Ravens looked sharp on Monday night on both sides of the ball, a true Superbowl contender, but tend to play lackluster following a big win on a short week.  The Eagles cannot afford to make the mistakes they made last week if having any chance to win this game.  The Bengals were able to effectively run against the Ravens, so McCoy could make some plays.  The Ravens need to get Ray Rice more involved this week, but the Eagles do match-up well defensively. 

Line Movement: Consistent but Offered Anywhere from -1.5 to -3 at Diff. Books So Shop Around; 87% of the Public Betting Ravens!

Bet Trends:  Ravens are 2-8 ATS last 10 games when playing on Sunday after a Monday game and 3-9-1 ATS last 13 after a 14 point or greater victory.  Eagles are 3-8 ATS last 11 home games.  Ravens are 4-1-1 ATS last 6 versus the Eagles.

The Pick:  Ravens +3 @ 3 Units

Predicted Score:  Ravens 27 / Eagles 24 (Over 46)


Game: Saints -3 at Panthers, O/U 51.5, 1pm 9-16-12

Analysis: The Saints were beat up by the Skins last week and the public is right back on their bandwagon, not realizing the importance of Sean Payton to this team.  If they had trouble stopping a rookie QB with RG3 I imagine Cam Newton will have a lot of success as a similar style QB.  The Saints will look to exploit the Panthers D that is much improved from prior years and will need to establish some sort of ground game.

Line Movement: Line Ranging from -1 to -3 Across Books, Smart $ on Carolina at Multiple Books at +2.5; 83% of Public Bets Saints Despite Last Week's Performance

Bet Trends:  Saints are 9-1 ATS last 11 overall and 19-7 ATS last 26 following a loss.  Panthers are 3-8 ATS last 11 vs. AFC South teams.  Saints are 2-6 ATS against the Panthers in the last 8.

The Pick:  Panthers +3 @ 2 Units

Predicted Score: Saints 27 / Panthers 24 (Under 51.5)


Game: Arizona +13.5 at New England, O/U 48.5, 1pm 9-16-12

Analysis: The Pats rolled last week over a pretty solid Titans team and look to have a much better D this season.  The Cards were surprisingly good against Seattle and Kolb gets the start this week on the road, which has bad written all over it.  The Patriots also have an effective running game finally which should free up play-action shots down the field.  Arizona failed to get anything going on the ground last week and seeing as the Pats shut down Chris Johnson last week, this week is unlikely to go any better for Arizona.

Line Movement: Range -13 to -14 with 81% of Public Betting Pats

Bet Trends:  Cardinals are 8-3 ATS last 11 overall but just 6-13 ATS last 19 road games.  Pats are 2-4 ATS last 6 at home. 

The Pick:  Pats -13.5 @ 2 Units

Predicted Score:  Pats 34 / Cardinals 13 (Under 48.5)


Game: Vikings -2 at Colts, O/U 44, 1pm 9-16-12

Analysis: The game that no one will be watching this week features Andrew Luck's home debut against a beatable Vikings team that struggled against a road Jags team last weekend.  The Colts may be lit up again this week as the D looked bad against the Bears and the Vikings have playmakers in Peterson and Harvin.  A sleeper in this one is WR TY Hilton for the Colts who makes his debut.  The edge in this one has to go to Minnesota because of the better defense and Jared Allen should harass Luck much of the day.

Line Movement: Consistent with 50/50 Public Split, 1 Smart $ Bet on Vikings at -1

Bet Trends:  Vikings are 3-1-1 ATS last 5 on the road but 2-6-1 ATS last 9 overall.  Colts are 4-9 ATS last 13 overall and 4-10 ATS last 14 home games. 

The Pick:  Vikings -2 @ 1 Unit

Predicted Score: Vikings 27 / Colts 20 (Over 44)


Game: Redskins -3 at St. Louis Rams, O/U 44.5, 4:05pm 9-16-12

Analysis: RG3 broke onto the scene in a big way last week with an upset win vs. the Saints and he looked great, while Alfred Morris took over as the lead back and was efficient.  Garcon is questionable for the game, but should be playing.  The Rams O-Line is a weak spot and Bradford lacks weapons, so the Washington D could have a big day. 

Line Movement: 3 to 3.5 Range with Public 82% on Skins (Over-Reaction?) - Skins Also Attracting Majority of Smart $ Bets

Bet Trends:  Rams are 5-15-1 ATS last 21 overall but covered last week against the Lions.  Skins are 4-8-1 ATS last 13 games overall and 1-4 ATS last 5 vs. the Rams.

The Pick:  Skins -3 @ 2 Units

Predicted Score:  Skins 34 / Rams 20 (Over 44.5)


Game: Cowboys -3 at Seahawks, O/U 42, 4:05pm 9-16-12

Analysis: The Cowboys looked good against the Giants and the whole offense clicked with plenty of weapons, but the theme with the Cowboys is inconsistency and Seattle is a completely different team at home and has a better D than the Giants.  Wilson looked shaky in his first start, and Lynch needs to get going in this one to keep it close.  The Cowboys O-Line is still a liability and in a loud environment may struggle to protect Romo.

Line Movement: Consistent at -3 and 84% of Public Betting Cowboys and Smart $ on Cowboys

Bet Trends:  Cowboys are 2-7 ATS last 9 vs. the NFC and 2-8 ATS last 10 games following a win.  Seahawks are 7-3 ATS last 10 home games and 9-3 ATS last 12 games on turf.  Dallas is 2-4 ATS last 6 on the road.

The Pick:  Seattle +3 @ 1 Unit

Predicted Score: Dallas 27 / Seattle 24 (Over 42)


Game: NY Jets +5 at Pittsburgh, O/U 41.5, 4:25pm 9-16-12

Analysis: This game looks to be coming down to key injuries with Revis and Keller out for the Jets and Harrison and Polamalu out for the Steelers.  On offense the Steelers no longer have the running game to keep defenses balanced, but Wallace and Brown should thrive against a Jet's secondary without Revis.  For the Jets they quieted the public last week, but it was the Bills, and Sanchez is sure to find less success even with the Steelers D missing key players. 

Line Movement: Active, Opened -6.5 and Down to -5; 53% of Public Betting Steelers

Bet Trends:  Jets are 1-6 ATS last 7 games on grass and 2-7 ATS last 9 on the road.  Steelers are 8-0 ATS in games following a loss and 8-3 ATS last 11 at home, but 1-5 ATS last 6 overall.
The Pick:  Steelers -5 @ 2 Units

Predicted Score:  Steelers 20 / Jets 13 (Under 41.5)


Game: Titans +7 at Chargers, O/U 43, 4:25pm 9-16-12

Analysis: San Diego is notorious for slow starts and comes in a heavy favorite this week although Rivers looked terrible last week and Matthews still out of the lineup, and Gates with a bad rib.  Titans were beat by the Pats last week but showed some positive signs with Locker looking good before he got hurt and set to play this weekend.  CJ2K needs to get the ball early and often and break some big runs. 

Line Movement: Consistent -6 to -7 Range at Books; 74% of Public Betting Chargers with 1 Smart $ Bet on Titans

Bet Trends:  Titans are 3-1-1 ATS last 5 on the road and 7-3 ATS last 10 after a double digit loss at home.  Chargers are 5-1 ATS last 6 overall.  Titans are 1-4 ATS last 5 on the road against the Chargers.

The Pick:  Titans +7 @ 1 Unit

Predicted Score:  Chargers 23 / Titans 17


Game: Lions +6.5 at 49ers, O/U 46, 8:20pm 9/16/12

Analysis: This line looks to be an over-reaction after week 1 with the Lions narrow victory vs. the Rams and 49ers impressive win at Green Bay, and both teams will be fired up for the "handshake bowl."  The Lions will once again be without Delmas and Houston in the secondary, a big blow.  San Francisco is as solid of a team as there is in the NFL and the Defense shut down Rodgers, so should have similar success against the Lions with schemes to prevent Calvin Johnson from getting the ball. 

Line Movement: Range of -6 to -7 with 76% of Public on 49ers and 1 Smart $ Bet on Lions at +7

Bet Trends:  Lions are 1-6-1 ATS last 8 overall and 0-4-1 ATS last 5 on the road.  49ers are 12-3-1 ATS last 16 vs. the NFC and 15-5-1 ATS last 21 overall.  49ers are 10-1-1 ATS last 12 at home.  Lions are 1-5-1 ATS last 7 on the road against the 49ers.

The Pick:  49ers -6.5 @ 3 Units

Predicted Score: 49ers 27 / Lions 16 (Under 46)


Game: Broncos +3 at Falcons, O/U 51, 8:30pm 9-17-12

Analysis: A great Monday Night matchup with Peyton Manning on the road, but comfortably in domes, and facing the Falcons with Matt Ryan who is as close to Peyton Manning as I have seen.  The Falcons offense looked unstoppable last week and with Julio Jones and Roddy White it is a matchup problem for any team.  Manning looked good last week, although it was not against the usual Steelers Defense. 

Line Movement: Range of -3 to -3.5 with 62% of Public Betting Broncos

Bet Trends:  Broncos are 5-2 ATS last 7 road games but 1-4 ATS last 5 Monday Night games.  Falcons are 1-5 ATS last 6 on Monday Night.  The Over has hit 7 of the last 8 between these two teams. 

The Pick:  Falcons -3 @ 1 Unit

Predicted Score:  Falcons 31 / Broncos 27 (Over 51)

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