NFL Week 9 Betting Recap
by Matthew
When we say it was another crazy week in the NFL, we mean it! Upsets were the theme in Week 9, as
Rudi Johnson continues to be underwhelming and the Cincy defense is getting worse and worse. As for the Ravens, they continue to improve offensively and got status quo from the defense. Book it as a home favorite cover.
Never was there a more surefire road dog pick. We had Favre and co. to win outright in
The Dolphins proved you can beat the Bears by confusing Rex Grossman and running the ball effectively. A cover was pretty much accomplished for
So much for Michael Vick being the next Joe Montana. Bettors were too quick to anoint him as a complete quarterback. When you can’t put up numbers versus the Lions, then you are not dominant.
It was eerily similar to the Jets blowout a few weeks ago. The Jaguars did what they had to do against a lesser opponent, but can they keep it going? The total team points and spread bets were easy covers here.
It was a touch and go for money line Giants backers into the fourth quarter in this one, but Eli rallied the troops for a big win. The Texans are not going to cover every week, even when double-digit underdogs, but they can surprise every once in a while. The under was definitely the play in this game.
This was a statement win for the Chiefs on the road. They served notice that they’re for real and are still in the division race. Herm Edwards has Damon Huard looking like the second coming of Len Dawson.
New Orleans 31 Tampa Bay 14
While there are some good pieces in Tampa Bay, they just don’t have enough to compete with the better teams in the league right now. The Saints came out mad and kept it going for 60 minutes. A slight favorite heading into this one, they covered easily and put up an over on the total team points.
Washington 22 Dallas 19
A home dog comes through in a divisional matchup, as the Redskins played well enough to eke one out. Dallas had the better stats offensively, but Mark Brunell seems to have nine lives in DC.
San Francisco 9 Minnesota 3
In what was the ugliest game of the week, the 49ers finally played some defense and handed the Vikings their second straight loss. San Fran was a nice home dog winner and the Vikings are now in trouble.
Denver 31 Pittsburgh 20
A surprising over, as both teams piled up the yards in this game. The Broncos are starting to score some points and covered the spread nicely as a home dog. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh squandered a chance to get back into the playoff chase.
San Diego 32 Cleveland 25
It was a sloppy performance by the Charger D, but they did enough offensively to combat it. The Browns fought hard, but not hard enough. An over and a San Diego cover were in the cards for bettors.
Indianapolis 27 New England 20
It was what we expected to see in a game involving two top teams. The Colts and Pats put on a show, but New England turned the ball over too many times. Indy covered as a road dog. Are you betting they’ll go undefeated?
Seattle 16 Oakland 0
Never have I seen a team make so many mistakes and still be in it heading into the fourth quarter. The Seahawks were excellent on defense- but so is every other team versus the Raiders offense. The under was a lock and Seattle covered the spread as well.
