NFL Predictions: Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos Pick & Odds: September 19th 2010

September 19, 2010 By

Football odds are our specialty here at BetUS Sportsbook, and we’re back with yet another great duel to bring you for Week 2 between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos.
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Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos
Game Date/Time: Sunday, September 19th, 4:05 ET
Game Location: Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium, Denver, CO
TV/Radio Broadcast: Fox, Westwood One, Sirius

NCAA Football Odds: Seattle Seahawks (+3.5) -110 VS. Denver Broncos (-3.5) -110: Over/Under 40

New head coach Pete Carroll probably couldn’t have drawn it up any better than this. The Seahawks opened up Qwest Field in 2010 with a dominating victory over the San Francisco 49ers 31-6, crushing the football odds by the biggest margin of any team in Week 1.

Matt Hasselbeck didn’t exactly look like the man that led the Seahawks to the Super Bowl not that long ago, but he did look like a totally different quarterback than the one that led last year’s disgrace of a team. He completed 18-of-23 passes for 170 yards and a pair of TDs.

The key on Sunday was the defense, which forced a pair of Alex Smith INTs and nailed Frank Gore for just 38 yards on 17 carries.

The Broncos didn’t play a bad game last Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but a few things became painfully obvious that this team just isn’t going to be able to reconstruct in all likelihood.

The first obvious problem that caused for the Week 1 loss against the football odds was that there just wasn’t that much of a pass rush. Just one sack isn’t going to cut it on a regular basis, and that’s what Elvis Dumervil averaged by himself last year.

The second big problem is that Kyle Orton doesn’t have a receiver that he is truly comfortable with. And why not? Brandon Marshall was a man amongst boys at times for the Broncos last year, and with both he and Tony Scheffler gone, there aren’t many familiar targets left.

Brandon Lloyd and Eddie Royal picked up the slack, but neither are clearly star quality. Lloyd had eight passes thrown his way, connecting on five of them for 117 yards. Royal had eight catches for 98 yards. Orton ended the day with 295 yards through the air and one TD pass with an INT.

NFL Insider Tip: Seattle is just 1-8 ATS in its L/9 tries against the football odds.

Though Denver isn’t a significantly better 8-21-1 ATS in its L/30 home games, we just can’t take the Seahawks at this inflated price after last week’s romp. If this game were played two weeks ago, Seattle would be a TD underdog in all likelihood. We don’t think that it proved anything to us by beating the Niners down in the long run.

As a result, we’re going with Denver against the football odds on Sunday.

My NFL Predictions: Denver Broncos (-3.5) -110

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Week 2 NFL Picks: A 10 Point NFL Super Teaser To Consider: September 19th 2010

September 18, 2010 By

NFL betting teasers are always a great way to get an edge on the oddsmakers if a line is tight. We posted a dud last week, but our NFL betting Super Teaser should be back with vengeance in Week 2!
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Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Game Date/Time: Sunday, September 19th, 1:00 ET
Game Location: Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
TV/Radio Broadcast: CBS, Westwood One, Sirius

NFL Odds: Baltimore Ravens (-2.5) -110 vs. Cincinnati Bengals (+2.5) -110: Over/Under 40

The old -2.5 to +7.5 teaser is in play in this game and is always one of the best NFL betting maneuvers you can make for teasers. The Ravens probably aren’t going to need any help in this one, but we think it is an absolute slam dunk to give it to them with an extra ten points in tote. Baltimore looked like a dominating squad last week in a 10-9 win in the New Meadowlands, while Cincinnati looked anything but while getting trampled by the Pats. After losing twice to this team last year, do you think the Ravens want blood? We certainly do…

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. San Diego Chargers
Game Date/Time: Sunday, September 19th, 4:15 ET
Game Location: Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA
TV/Radio Broadcast: CBS, Westwood One, Sirius

NFL Odds: Jacksonville Jaguars (+7.5) -120 vs. Cleveland Browns (-7.5) +100: Over/Under 45

The Jags aren’t usually a great road team, but one thing that they do on a regular basis is play up to the level of their competition. The Chargers are historically stragglers in the start of the season, as we saw last week when they were beaten by the Chiefs on the road. Giving Jacksonville 17.5 points is a great start for NFL betting, and with Jack Del Rio feeling the heat for his job, this is a game that he won’t want to get his doors blown off in.

New York Giants vs. Indianapolis Colts
Game Date/Time: Sunday, September 19th, 8:20 ET
Game Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
TV/Radio Broadcast: NBC, Westwood One, Sirius

NFL Odds: New York Giants (+5) -110 vs. Indianapolis Colts (-5) -110: Over/Under 48

Conventional wisdom says we’re going with the Colts, right? Though that probably will also end up being the case, we think the better move is taking the G-Men in Manning Bowl II. The Giants have the ability to run the football just like the Texans did last week in the win over Indy, and we tend to believe that they can exploit the defense in the same manner in this NFL betting duel on Sunday night.

The Colts have the offense to win this game going away, but in the event that this one stays close, we have confidence in young Eli to be able to stick stride for stride with his big brother. The Giants probably won’t win it, but staying within two TDs doesn’t seem like much to ask.

My NFL Predictions: 10-point super teaser – Baltimore Ravens +7.5/Jacksonville Jaguars +17.5/New York Giants +15

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Monday Night Football: Chargers vs. Chiefs Odds & Prediction: September 13th 2010

September 13, 2010 By

If you’re looking for the best football betting advice on the internet, BetUS Sportsbook is the site for you! Today, we’re taking a look at Monday’s crucial tilt for the San Diego Chargers, as they look to start on the right foot with a beat down of the Kansas City Chiefs.
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San Diego Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Game Date/Time: Monday, September 13th, 10:15 ET
Game Location: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
TV/Radio Broadcast: ESPN, Westwood One, Sirius

NFL Odds: San Diego Chargers (-4.5) -110 vs. Kansas City Chiefs (+4.5) -110: Over/Under 45

Like it or not, the Chargers are really going to be going into the regular season without the services of Vincent Jackson, one of the top receivers in the NFL. Even if by some major miracle Jackson does report to camp before Monday night, he is going to be facing a three game suspension regardless and will not be available.

Expect to see Philip Rivers using a lot of Malcolm Floyd, Legedu Naanee and his version of Old Reliable, Antonio Gates, especially in crucial situations.

The running game is going to be interesting this week, as this could be the start of a fantastic career for Ryan Mathews, the team’s first round draft choice out of Fresno State. Many are already giving football betting advice that hints that Mathews will be the Offensive Rookie of the Year this season, and if he gets enough action, that is most likely to be the case.

For the Chiefs, this year is all about achieving respectability. Kansas City has really struggled a ton in recent years, and there are just a lot of players that need a ton of work in order to turn this franchise around.

Matt Cassel absolutely has to do better than the virtually even TD/INT ratio that he posted last season. He doesn’t have the weapons at his disposal at wide receiver that most other QBs in this division and conference do, which will really set his growth back.

Defensively, it’s all about rookie Eric Berry this year. The team’s first round draft choice is expected to come in and immediately help transform a terrible defense into a respectable one just by being on the field.

NFL Insider Tip: The ‘over’ has gone 10-1 in San Diego’s L/11 games played in the month of September and is 15-5-2 in Kansas City’s L/22 home games.

So why not think this will be a higher scoring game? Charlie Weis is going to want to get his offense off on a high note this year, especially after a relatively dismal preseason. We know that the Chargers can do a ton of damage, even without Jackson in the lineup.

For our best football betting advice, go with the ‘over’ on MNF.

My NFL Predictions: San Diego Chargers/Kansas City Chiefs Over 45

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Denver Broncos vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Prediction & Odds: September 12th 2010

September 11, 2010 By

Sunday afternoon will provide you with another chance to sink your teeth into the latest regular season NFL odds when the Denver Broncos kick their season off on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Denver Broncos vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Game Date/Time: Sunday, September 12th, 1:00 ET
Game Location: Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
TV/Radio Broadcast: CBS, Westwood One, Sirius

NFL Odds: Denver Broncos (+2.5) -110 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (-2.5) -110: Over/Under 40

Will this be the professional debut of Tim Tebow? It makes a lot of sense to bring the former Florida Gator into this game at some point for Denver, as this is essentially a de facto home game for Tebow, who played his high school ball in Jacksonville. It’s bad enough for the Jags that the crowd probably wouldn’t be a sell out without Denver fans in attendance, but if No. 15 comes into the game, all of a sudden, there will be a lot of people cheering for the visitors.

As for the rest of the Broncos that will take the field on Sunday, this is clearly a great spot for Kyle Orton to be in. Yes, Orton now has Tebow looking over his shoulder for his starting job, but thanks to a good training camp, he has already cashed in with a lucrative contract extension and will get to take on a defense that isn’t adept at rushing the passer and doesn’t have the greatest secondary in the world.

Speaking of quarterbacks looking over their shoulders, what about David Garrard in Jacksonville? He was clearly outperformed by Luke McCown in the preseason and might be in a spot in which he could be benched if he doesn’t play well.

The running game might be hurt by Maurice Jones-Drew’s nagging knee issues. He isn’t expected to miss this game, as he isn’t even on the injury report, but if Jones-Drew goes down, the Jags don’t have the depth behind him to make up for his absence.

Keep a close eye on Mike Sims-Walker, who was raved about in training camp. Many think that this could be a 1,500 yard receiver this season if Garrard (or some Jacksonville quarterback) can get the ball to him.

NFL Betting Insider Tip: For whatever reason, Denver tends to get off to a high flying start early in the season, as the Broncos have played seven of their L/10 games ‘over’ the ‘total’ in the month of September.

We tend to believe that the Jags are going to be doing more throwing the ball this year if the preseason is any indication. If that’s the case, these two teams might be in for a bit of a shootout. Both could easily get into the 20s, which would be more than enough to cash this ticket.

The latest NFL odds have this ‘total’ at 40; it’s not high enough!

My NFL Predictions: Denver Broncos/Jacksonville Jaguars Over 40

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NFL Predictions: Carolina Panthers vs. New York Giants Teaser Pick: September 12th 2010

September 10, 2010 By

Of all the games on the Week 1 slate in the NFL preseason, one game stands out quite a bit as one that you can cash in on in a big way. The New York Giants will take on the Carolina Panthers in a game that sets up perfectly for an in-game football betting teaser.
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Carolina Panthers vs. New York Giants
Game Date/Time: Sunday, September 12th, 1:00 ET
Game Location: New Meadowlands Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
TV/Radio Broadcast: Fox, Westwood One, Sirius

NFL Odds: Carolina Panthers (+6.5) -110 VS. New York Giants (-6.5) -110: Over/Under: 41

The first problem that the Panthers are going to have in this game is their youth. Matt Moore is still relatively inexperienced as a starting quarterback, and he is the cornerstone of a youth movement for the visitors. Carolina is the youngest team in the NFL coming into this year with an average age just under the age of 26. Only five players on the entire team are over the age of 30.

The rushing game is going to probably be the focus for head coach John Fox in the first game of what could be his last year with the team. And why not? DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart were both good for 1,100+ yards last year, and both could go for 100 on most defenses.

The problem? Running the ball isn’t how you beat this New York team. Safeties Kenny Phillips and Antrel Rolle are ball hawkers, and they can easily roll up into the box and challenge opposing rushing games, especially against weak passing games like Carolina’s. The Giants ranked in the bottom third of the league last year against the pass, and unfortunately for Carolina, that porous secondary probably won’t be stretched, particularly if Steve Smith is slowed at all by his arm injury suffered before training camp.

The Giants are going to be as strong as ever offensively, as Eli Manning might be poised for an MVP type of season. He has all of his weapons back intact once again after a year in which he replaced them all. Hakeem Nicks, Steve Smith, and Mario Manningham looked like they were going to be a weakness for Big Blue last year, but they ended up being anything but. Now, this four pack of stars could make all the difference in the world against a team that just doesn’t have the same pass rush it used to without the services of Julius Peppers coming off the end.

Last year, Carolina marched into the Meadowlands and won 41-9 in the final game ever played there. Now, the New Meadowlands is about to get a regular season christening, and we fail to see any other result than a Big Apple beat down. The only question is whether there will be enough points scored to reach this ‘total’ or not. We tend to believe not, especially if we pick up an extra six points.

My NFL Preseason Predictions: 6-point teaser: New York Giants -0.5 w/ Under 47

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