A Monday night divisional match-up always generates plenty of football betting interest and this week the Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Cincinnati to take on the Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. ESPN will carry the coverage on Monday, November 8th and kickoff is set for 8:35 ET. BetUS Sportsbook is a world leader in providing the best odds, proposition wagers and sign-up bonuses, and will offer plenty of betting options for this MNF marquee match-up.
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Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Game Date/Time: Monday, November 8, 8:35 ET
Game Location: Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
TV/Radio Broadcast: ESPN, Westwood One
NFL Football Odds: Pittsburgh Steelers (-5) -110 vs. Cincinnati Bengals (+5) -110: Over/Under 41.

The Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) try to bounce back following a nationally televised loss last week at New Orleans. The Steelers dominating defense held the Saints running game to just 30 yards rushing but Pittsburgh was unable to slow down Saints quarterback Drew Brees. This football betting match-up should be intense, as Cincinnati (2-5) is the reigning AFC North champion and must win this game to have any chance of staying in the playoff picture and divisional race. The Bengals beat the Steelers in both meetings last season but are not getting nearly as much production out of Cedric Benson and the running game this season.

Cincinnati averages 101 rushing yards per game with Benson (77/game) down nearly 20 yards per game rushing from a year ago. You can’t expect the Bengals to have much football betting success running the ball against the Steelers #1 ranked run defense that allows just 59 yards rushing per game and a league-low 14 points per game.

Cincinnati has lost four straight games entering this Monday night showdown while Pittsburgh is playing their third straight road game. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will make his third start following suspension and should have success leading the Steelers on the ground and through the air. Cincinnati is allowing 342 yards per game this season; up from just 304 yards per game allowed last season. Add in a poor Bengals pass rush and you have a football betting road favorite that should have the best of it at the line of scrimmage.

NFL Insider Tip: Pittsburgh is 8-1 ATS its L/9 visits to Cincinnati and the Bengals are 9-20 ATS against AFC opponents the last three seasons. Pittsburgh is 9-0-1 ATS on the road after a SU loss as an underdog.

Cincinnati is on a 0-4 SU & ATS run, and in the Bengals last three contests, they have allowed 354, 452 and 391 yards to offenses less productive than Pittsburgh’s. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is at his best against lesser division opponents going 23-1 SU and 20-4 ATS against those foes rated Class B or less (less than 70 percent winning).

The Steelers are one of the AFC’s top teams this season and will be plenty motivated and in redemption mode against a division opponent. Look for the Steelers to show a national football betting audience whose boss Monday night.

My NFL Predictions: Pittsburgh Steelers (-5) -110
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A Monday night divisional match-up should generate plenty of football betting interest when the New York Giants travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys. Dallas is desperate at 1-4 and in last place of the NFC East while the Giants enter 4-2 and tied for the top spot with Philadelphia.
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New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys
Game Date/Time: Monday, October 25, 8:30 ET
Game Location: Dallas Cowboys Stadium, Dallas Texas
TV/Radio Broadcast: ESPN

NFL Football Odds: New York Giants (+3) +100 vs. Dallas Cowboys (-3) -120: Over/Under 44.5

The Cowboys were a football betting loser again last week as more miscues, turnovers and penalties proved costly again as they lost at Minnesota. Dallas out-gained Minnesota 314 to 188 yards and held the Vikings offense to just 3.8 yards per play. Why the continued losing for the Cowboys despite more impressive stats than most opponents? Penalties, turnover, mistakes and a lousy coach. Dallas is another football betting team that is long on talent and lacks any competence in coaching and discipline. The Cowboys lead the league with 81 penalty yards per game, many at inopportune times costing the team a big play, scoring or field position.

The New York Giants have put together a solid three game winning streak thanks to a defense that has taken over as the NFC’s #1 unit. New York is allowing just 264 yards per game and NFL best 4.3 yards per play. The Giants were a football betting winner against two top passing attacks and were able to shut them both down. Houston’s Matt Schaub passed for just 171 yards and Chicago’s Jay Cutler was limited to just 42 yards passing with his backups totaling 72 yards through the air. However, the Giants relentless pass rush sacked Bears quarterbacks 10 times including Cutler nine times in the first half alone.

The Giants defense faces their toughest challenge to date, as Dallas is the NFC’s #1 offense averaging 400 yards per game and quarterback Tony Romo is among the league passing leaders with a 313 yards per game average and 10 touchdowns through the air. Wide receiver Roy Williams has been a football betting favorite of Romo in the red zone, as Williams has caught five touchdown passes while wide receiver Miles Austin is Romo’s top target with 33 receptions and nearly 100 yards per game.

The Giants offense is balanced with quarterback Eli Manning passing for 246 yards per game and 10 touchdowns while Ahmad Bradshaw has taken over a bulk of the running duties, averaging a very solid 5.3 yards per rush and 97 rushing yards per game. Brandon Jacobs is still the big back that has four touchdowns and gives the Giants a needed football betting back in short yardage. Hakeem Nix has emerged as a top target with six touchdowns and over 400 yards receiving on 36 receptions. Steve Smith compliments Nix with 34 catches and 370 yards receiving.

NFL Insider Tip: The ‘over’ is 6-2-1 ATS the L/9 overall meetings and 9-1 ATS in the Giants L/10 games against NFC opponents including a 6-2 ATS mark to the ‘over’ on field turf.

Both teams have offensive weapons and competent quarterback play to move the ball, despite some solid defensive stats on both teams. With the football betting world watching Monday night, this should be a real showcase of talent with plenty of big plays and scoring opportunities.

My Monday Night Over Under Pick: New York/Dallas Over 44.5
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The Colts travel to the nation’s capital to take on the Redskins in a Sunday night showcase at FedEx Field. Washington picked up a dramatic overtime win at home last week to hold off the Packers 16-13 despite being out-rushed 154 to 49. When you bet on NFL games, rushing dominance is a strong indicator of point spread success.
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Yet the Redskins were able to overcome that negative discrepancy last week and both these teams are among the worst in the NFL running the football. Expect plenty of passing this week from a pair of veteran quarterbacks that can find their mark.

Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Redskins
Game Date/Time: Sunday, October 17, 8:20 ET
Game Location: FedEx Field, Washington, DC
TV/Radio Broadcast: NBC

NFL Football Odds: Indianapolis Colts (-3) -120 vs. Washington Redskins (+3) +100: Over/Under 44

The Colts (3-2) scored their only touchdown of the game late in the fourth quarter last week to win 19-9. If you bet on NFL games and Indianapolis last week, you picked up a fortunate point spread cover against KC. But late scores when needed are nothing new for Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, who should have a big day against Washington’s #31 ranked pass defense.

Washington (3-2) has struggled in the running game as back-up castoff Ryan Torain has taken over as the starter with Clinton Portis out with a groin injury. The Colts are also banged up at running back although Joseph Addai is expected to start while nursing a sore shoulder.

Peyton Manning is averaging 322 passing yards per game and 7.4 yards per pass attempt.

With 11 touchdowns and just two interceptions in five games, Manning is the best bet on NFL quarterback in the league. Manning and the Colts trio of wide receivers and top tight end should have great success against the Redskins pass defense allowing 298 yards per game and 65 percent completions.

The Redskins have grappled with injuries and turnover on the offensive line throughout the season. A lack of cohesion has hurt the running game and quarterback Donovan McNabb will be under pressure while passing often against the Colts. Indianapolis has their own injury issues in the secondary, which is depleted at the safety position.

When you bet on NFL games it’s important to find match-ups that expose weakness and both these teams should attack through the air with secondary concerns.

Washington has beaten Dallas, Philadelphia and Green Bay this season, all as underdogs. But after allowing the Packers to pile up 427 yards offense last week (395 in regulation) at 6.9 yards per play, it appears they will have trouble controlling the leagues best passer and a Colts offense capable of moving the ball all day through the air.

NFL Insider Tip: Washington is allowing 298 passing yards per game. The Redskins allowed 282 passing yards to Tony Romo, 497 passing yards to Matt Schaub and 293 passing yards to Aaron Rogers. Now they face the NFL’s most precise and best passer Peyton Manning and Redskins opponents are passing 65 percent of the time against Washington. Colts games have gone ‘over’ the total in seven of their last nine regular season contests.

Though the ‘under’ has cashed in 13 of Washington’s L/18 home games, this year’s stop unit is hardly formidable. The bet on NFL move to make in this Sunday Night thriller is on the over as both Manning and McNabb light up the D.C sky!

My NFL Predictions: Indianapolis/Washington Over 44
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Football betting is our passion at BetUS Sportsbook and we’re lining up our winner Monday night when the Vikings visit the Meadowlands to take on the New York Jets.
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Minnesota quarterback Brett Favre returns to New York after spending one season as the Jets quarterback, and now Favre can fire downfield to newly acquired Randy Moss. Plenty of side stories and drama is sure to follow this key Monday night contest.

Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Jets
Game Date/Time: Monday, October 11, 8:30 ET
Game Location: The Meadowlands, New York
TV/Radio Broadcast: ESPN, Westwood One

NFL Football Odds: Minnesota Vikings (+3.5) -110 vs. San Francisco 49er’s – (-3.5) -110: Over/Under 39

Minnesota (1-2) enters this contest fresh off a bye and the team hopes the addition of future Hall of Fame receiver Randy Moss will ignite the offense that was so special last season.

Quarterback Brett Favre has been sub-par thus far and his lingering sore right elbow may be more problematic than he leads everyone to believe.

The addition of deep threat Moss should open things up for receivers Percy Harvin and tight end Visanthe Shiancoe and football betting sports fans can’t wait to see Favre hookup with Moss for touchdowns.

The media should mob Favre in his return to New York, as recent ‘off field’ altercations have brought another distraction to him and the Vikings. The Vikings strong running game led by Adrian Peterson will be put to the test as the Jets allow just 3.2 yards per rush and 74 yards per game on the ground.

Football betting in the NFL involves finding advantages at the line of scrimmage and both these teams are strong along the offensive and defensive lines.

The Jets are averaging 167 yards rushing to rank #2 in the NFL. LaDainian Tomlinson has added a big boost to the running game alongside Shonn Green while New York quarterback Mark Sanchez has yet to commit a turnover this season.

But that’s likely to change against the Vikings pressure packages and solid secondary as the Vikings have the leagues #4 defense allowing just 276 yards per game with top-10 defensive rushing and passing units to support Favre and the offense.

NFL Insider Tip: The Vikings are 6-1-1 ATS recently off a bye and Brett Favre is 12-1 SU and 9-3-1 ATS his last 13 games with extra time to prepare.

While the Jets have put up some impressive offensive stats the last couple weeks, the sledding will be much tougher against the Vikings stout defense. Look for an output more closely resembling its Week 1 battle against the Baltimore Ravens.

NFL underdogs has been a solid betting proposition again this season, and the situational analysis with Minnesota off a bye and the Jets just finishing and winning three straight division games has the Vikings looking live Monday night as a solid money making opportunity.

Football betting should be huge for the Monday night marquee match-up and with the lights shining bright we’ll take a shot with the underdog as Favre delivers one more time on the big stage.

My NFL Predictions: Minnesota Vikings (+3.5) -110

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Football betting is our business and the NFL is our specialty here at BetUS Sportsbook. This week’s Monday night marquee match-up determines the NFC East early season leader between the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins.
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New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins
Game Date/Time: Monday, October 4th, 8:30 ET
Game Location: Dolphin Stadium, Miami, FL
TV/Radio Broadcast: ESPN, Sirius, XM Radio

NFL Football Odds: New England Patriots (-1.5) –110 vs. Miami Dolphins (+1.5) –110: Over/Under 46.5

Two NFC East contenders meet in a marquee Monday night match-up that should draw big ratings and football betting interest. Miami (2-1) is a prime time host for the second straight week after losing 31-23 to the third NFC East contender last Sunday night; the NY Jets.

New England (2-1) rolled up 445 yards offense against the division’s weakest team but allowed the Buffalo Bills awful offense to score 30 points and average 7.1 yards per play.

Despite facing three sub-par offensive teams, the Patriots are struggling on the defensive side. New England ranks no. 27 giving up 379 yards per game while allowing 30, 28 and 24 points. Opponents are averaging 5.9 yards per play and completing over 69% of their passes, despite New England facing sub-par passers Fitzpatrick, Sanchez and Palmer.

In this football betting match-up the Patriots should have a tough time slowing the Dolphins balanced attack with quarterback Chad Henne improving his passing game to compliment Miami’s usually strong ground game and ‘wildcat’ attack.

New England is the NFL’s no. 1 scoring offense this early season, averaging 30 points per game. Quarterback Tom Brady is sporting a high passer rating of 112 with eight touchdown passes. His big play receivers Randy Moss and Wes Welker are now joined by a pair of solid pass-catching tight ends to make New England’s passing attack even more potent.

Miami’s offensive output should improve in this football betting contest after gaining 436 yards and 6.2 yards per play last week against the strong Jets defense. The Dolphins match-up well here and Chad Henne will likely come out throwing more after Miami’s coaches gave him the green light last week. Henne responded well with over 350 yards passing and 8.2 yards per pass attempt.

The Patriots don’t have a capable defensive back to cover Brandon Marshall, and the big receiver should shine with a national football betting audience expecting big numbers again after Marshall caught 10 passes for over 160 yards and a touchdown last week.

NFL Insider Tip: The ‘over’ is 7-1-1 in Miami’s last nine home games. The Patriots and Dolphins combined for 766 and 864 yards offense in their two meetings last season.

Miami has a solid shot as ‘Dog with the better defense at home, but the best football betting play looks to be the total with plenty of yards and scoring expected.

My Monday Night Over-Under Pick: New England Patriots/Miami Dolphins ‘Over’ 46.5

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NFL sports betting is our specialty here at BetUS Sportsbook, and we breakdown this inter-conference game between the Arizona Cardinals and San Diego Chargers.
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Arizona Cardinals at San Diego Chargers
Game Date/Time: Sunday, October 3, 4:15 ET
Game Location: Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA
TV/Radio Broadcast: Fox, Sirius, XM Radio

NFL Football Odds: Arizona Cardinals (+8) -110 vs. San Diego Chargers (-8) -110: Over/Under 45.5

The Arizona Cardinals are a flawed 2-1 football team that’s averaging 16 points per game with poor quarterback play. Derek Anderson has only completed 52 percent of his passes with a TD/INT ratio of 3/3. Arizona has struggled to establish drives and lost the time of possession by at least six minutes in each of their first three games. Without the consistent threat of a passing game, opponents are double teaming all-pro receiver Larry Fitzgerald, who is battling a knee injury and had just two receptions last week. The Cardinals become fairly predictable and less capable of moving the chains as they rely on ‘Beanie’ Wells and Tim Hightower to grind out yards on the ground. NFL sports betting is about finding advantages at the line of scrimmage and teams with balance and strength offensively can have more success even when facing stronger defenses.

Arizona does not possess a strong defense either, as they allowed the Falcons to run and pass for over 220 yards two weeks ago in a blowout loss. Last week the Cardinals were out-played and out-gained at home vs. the Raiders, as Oakland’s sub-par offense rolled up 364 yards offense but missed key field goals as Arizona escaped 24-23. The Cardinals run defense is allowing nearly 150 yards per game and 4.6 yards per rush. San Diego has a explosive ‘fast break’ offense with playmakers and strong quarterback play to take advantage of the Cardinals weaknesses, and top rookie running back Ryan Mathews (ankle) returns this week. San Diego is the leagues no. 1 offense averaging 461 yards per game. Yet despite some strong edges on paper in this match-up, the sports betting market is hesitant to back the Chargers after continued miscues, turnovers and poor special teams play has cost them in two defeats despite superior yardage stats over their opponents. Still, San Diego (1-2) throttled an inferior foe on this field in week 2 vs. Jacksonville, and the Chargers no. 1 ranked offense is averaging 6.7 yard per play.

NFL Insider Tip: After piling up 518 yards offense at Seattle last week, San Diego leads the NFL in net yards with a whopping 189 yards per game advantage over their opponents. The Cardinals have been out-gained by an average of 87 yards per game. Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt is 1-8 ATS on the road vs. a opponent off a SU and ATS loss.

San Diego has been dominant on the field in all three games this season, and facing Arizona’s no. 25 ranked defense that has faced two poor opponents only serves to support San Diego as a sports betting favorite as the Chargers should gain plenty of yards and convert them into many points in this spot.

My NFL Predictions: San Diego Chargers (-8) -110

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