NFC Early Game Previews – Dallas and Giants Look to Cover Monster Spreads

Drew Brees and Reggie To Stumble In Carolina

Brees and the Carolina to the side, their secondary will give Brees more difficulty than you think.

Carolina has a point differential of +3.3 and are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 89 games. They’re also undefeated against the spread in their last five games. They’ve also had tremendous success against New Orleans in the last 5 games, winning four and dropping one in their last five meetings.

NFL Free Pick: Carolina -3 (OVER 44.5)

Marion Barber and Steven Jackson To Take Spotlight Sunday

Both men are absolute beasts, and if St. Louis’ betting detractors are in deep trouble.

Brad Johnson or not, the Dallas Cowboys are dripping with talent. Adding Roy Williams to the flank will certainly boost the comfort level of any Dallas betting investor. If you’re really worried that Marc Bulger and Torry Holt are going to suddenly come alive against the best team in the NFC, then you’re an idiot. St. Louis beat the Skins last weekend on field goals. They can’t score a freaking touchdown! Are you seriously going to believe that they can beat the best team in the NFC with or without Tony Romo? Get serious.

NFL Free Pick: Dallas -7.5 (UNDER 43)

New York Giants Defense To Smother 49ers

The NFL betting season and are rewarding anyone willing to lump faith in them.

I wish I could say the same about the 49ers. They’re a gutsy team, and I like J.T. O’Sullivan’s resilience. But they’re averaging a point differential of -4.3 and haven’t exactly hit the road well. They’re 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games on the road, and while it may be easy to assume that the Giants will give up a mountain of yards to Frank Gore, I wouldn’t bet on it. San Fran’s secondary is going to get plucked by Eli’s suddenly deep wide-receiver troop.

NFL Free Pick: NYG -10.5 (OVER 46)

Chicago To Continue Minnesota’s Woes

Both teams can run and stop the run. Both teams have horrific secondaries. But only one team can pass. Sounds like an easy bet, doesn’t it?

Vikings this Sunday, you can expect the Gus Bus to come to a screeching halt as the winds in Chicago make it hard for either team to throw.

I just don’t trust this Minnesota team now. They’re 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games, and 3-5-1 ATS in their last 9 games against Chicago. The Bears are not the sexiest pick this weekend, but they’re a safe bet with the home team spread in their favor.

NFL Free Pick: Chicago -3 (UNDER 38)