When Josh McDaniels took the reigns in Denver, things started to implode pretty damn quickly. He was forced to unload Jay Cutler and take on Kyle Orton, and nearly lost the services of Brandon Marshall. Quickly though, the Broncos thundered out to an undefeated record SU and ATS and have quietly put forth the best defense in the league. You read the last part of that sentence correctly.
Washington Redskins (2-2 SU, 0-3-1 ATS) at Carolina Panthers (0-3 SU & ATS)
Saunday, October 11 – 1 PM ET
BetUS NFL Odds: CAROLINA -3.5, Total 37.5
BetUS NFL football odds: BALTIMORE -8.5, Total 42
In the BetUS NFL football odds, the Ravens are listed as an 8.5-point favorite, with a posted total of 42 points.
Oakland Raiders (1-3 SU, 2-2 ATS) at New York Giants (4-0 SU, 3-0-1 ATS)
Sunday, October 11 – 1 PM ET
BetUS NFL Sportsbook odds: N.Y. GIANTS -16, Total 39
In the BetUS NFL odds, the Giants are listed as a 16-point favorite, with a posted total of 39 points.
Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2 SU, 1-3 ATS) at Detroit Lions (1-3 SU & ATS)
Sunday, October 11 – 1 PM ET
BetUS NFL betting odds: PITTSBURGH -10.5, Total 44
In the BetUS NFL football betting odds, the Steelers are listed as a 10.5-point favorite, with a posted total of 44 points.
Line Movement
Missouri was catching a point in some places and two points in most shops when this number came out on Sunday. The line has been driven up to three points across the board and that is where it will likely stay until we get closer to gametime.
Odds: Nebraska -3.5 | ML: -165 | O/U 52.5
Odds: Missouri +3.5 | ML: +145
Something has to be said for the coaching staff in New York. The talent is certainly above average, but the coaching staff has been able to dissect teams with disgusting precision. While going 16-2 ATS in their last 18 games on the road, the Giants have kicked off the season by wearing down the Redskins, picking Tony Romo three times in a 33-31 win, and shutout the Bucs who were previously the fourth best offense in terms of moving the chains. That’s why I’m not scared of a big spread facing them on the road in Arrowhead.
Terrell Owens was supposed to be a savior of sorts for Buffalo (at least that’s what they were hoping he’d be), but instead he was held without a catch last week. Personally, the crap that T.O. gets for being angry on the sidelines while his team is losing is unfair. The Bills were getting man handled by the Saints defense. What did you want him to do? Smile? Don’t be an idiot.
In the only battle of undefeated teams on Sunday, the Saints will host the Jets led by Dirty Sanchez. The best offense in the league will face the against the true number-one defense. The Jets and Bart Scott have allowed just 256.0 yards against total, while keeping teams in check with just 11.0 points allowed. They’ve managed these stats while playing explosive Texans, New England and Tennessee.
Kyle Boller is back, and everyone in St. Louis is trying to kick themselves in the balls. The weird part is that even the women in St. Louis are trying to do the same, which is how bad things have gotten in St. Louis. Nobody knows what the hell is happening, and now they’ve lost their perennial leader in Marc Bulger to another injury and will have to watch Kyle Boller try to lead this team against a Niners team which was one Brett Favre miracle away from going undefeated to open the 2009 betting season.
If not for the outstanding play of Matt Schaub (300.6 passing yards per game), the Texans would be getting demolished. They’ve allowed 28.7 points and 205.0 rushing yards against per game. Good thing for them they get to play at home against Oakland, the second worst offense in the league. JaMarcus Russell a huge bust this season, leading an offense that generates just 223.0 yards per game and has managed an average of 12.0 points per game.
Tennessee Titans @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Sunday October 4 – Jacksonville Stadium, Jacksonville, FL – 1 PM ET
NFL Betting Line: Titans -3, O/U: 41.5
What a difference a year makes for the Tennessee Titans. They were 13-3 last year and they have already matched their total losses from a year ago heading into Week 4.
Saturday, October 3rd – Notre Dame Stadium – 3:30 PM ET
NCAA Football Line: ND -12.5, O/U: 55
Washington: The Week That Was
If the Huskies were flying high after their stunning upset of USC, they were brought back to earth this past weekend at Stanford. Washington got clobbered by the Cardinal, 34-14, as Steve Sarkisian’s club surrendered 321 rushing yards, 200 of them to Stanford running back Toby Gerhart. Despite allowing only seven completed passes, Washington’s defense was repeatedly gashed on the ground, a sign that UW’s defensive front needs to get stronger.
UCLA Bruins (3-0 SU, 3-0 ATS) at Stanford Cardinal (3-1 SU, 3-1 ATS)
Saturday, October 3: 3:30 p.m.
BetUS.com Football Betting Odds: Stanford -5, Total Points: 45
Here are some of the NCAAF betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
UCLA: 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games
Trust me, it’s easy to say things like “Tom Brady isn’t the same anymore” three weeks in to the season. But if you’re ready to crown Super Bowl Champions after less than a month of NFL betting, then you’re an idiot. Tom Brady is riding a slow rehab curve back to becoming one of the most prolific quarterbacks in the league. Can you blame the guy for being worried about his knee and playing a little scared? All it took was a loss to the Jets to shake him out of his rut, and now Brady is proving it will take time, but he will be peaking late in the season, which means the Patriots could be deadly in the playoffs.
Cincinnati Bengals @ Cleveland Browns
Sunday October 4 – Cleveland Browns Stadium, OH
NFL Betting Odds: Bengals -5.5, O/U: 38.5
The battle of Ohio from the dog pound features one team riding a two-game winning streak and another team that has scored one offensive touchdown in 8 games.
