The start of the NFL season is still a couple of month away, but there are already lines on the board, and the alert bettor is always on the lookout for value, even if that means waiting a little while to cash their tickets.
The draft is over, the rookie mini-camps are in the books and mandatory mini camps have begun – the business of football is back into full swing – thankfully.
The St. Louis Rams will look to turn things around after going 7-8-1 in their first campaign under head coach Jeff Fisher last year, with a win over NFC West Division visiting rival, the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday afternoon at the Edward Jones Dome.
The San Francisco 49ers will have one goal this season — to get back to the Super bowl. And the journey begins this Sunday with a matchup against a Green Bay Packers team whose playoff run ended earlier than expected last season.
The New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons have alternated winning the NFC South in each of the last four seasons. If that trend continues, this will be the Saints’ year, and winning their opener against the Falcons will go a long way in accomplishing that feat.
After enduring Tebow-mania last year, it didn’t seem like the New York Jets’ quarterback situation could get any crazier, but the competition between Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith has taken on a life of its own, and the Jets appear destined for another season mired in a quarterback controversy.
The Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs finished with identical 2-14 records last season, but don’t let that fool you – there is a wide talent gap between these two teams.
The Indianapolis Colts surprised the NFL by compiling an 11-5 record a year ago, feasting on a soft schedule to do so. They’ll face one of the NFL’s easiest schedules again this year, getting things started in Week 1 with a matchup against an Oakland Raiders team that has had a dreadful preseason.
The start of the NFL season may still be three months away, but with players participating in OTAs it’s hard not to feel excited about this upcoming season. Looking ahead to Week 1, here are 10 games worth watching once the regular year gets underway.
The NFL regular season is still a ways away, but with lines beginning to trickle in at various sportsbooks there is no better time to begin trying to identify value.
Week 2 St. Louis Rams vs N.Y. Giants NFL Free Pick – Odds – Handicapping Preview
Two teams looking for their inaugural win of the season do battle in an important NFC showdown on Monday night when the banged up St. Louis Rams head east to play the injury ravaged New York Giants.
Week 1 Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers NFL Free Pick – Odds – Handicapping Preview
A crucial NFC West game in Week 1? You bet! The Seattle Seahawks visit the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon with the aim of getting a leg up in their own weak division.
Could it be that a Panthers vs. Cardinals game may be interesting? It’s true, two highly sought after quarterbacks will make their debut with their new teams.
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A Quick Look at all the BEST Week 1 – 2011 NFL Gambling matchups!
New Orleans vs. Green Bay
NFL Week 1 Lines: Green Bay -5
Over/Under: 46.5
Thurs, Sept. 8
A Lambeau match-up pitting the last two Super Bowl winners against each other is a perfect way to start the 2011 season. Two of the league’s best pivots squaring off? Drew Brees’ third-ranked passing game contending with the reigning Super Bowl champions and their excellent secondary. Will Brees throw a bundle of interceptions like he did at times last year? Mikey likes it.
Minnesota vs. San Diego
NFL Week 1 Lines: San Diego -9.5
Over/Under: 41
Sun, Sept. 11
San Diego signal-caller Philip Rivers spreads the ball around to everyone in his offense; the visiting Vikes better be ready to fly all around the field if they want a chance. Quarterback Joe Webb is/was a try-hard option, but it’s entirely possible that rookie QB Christian Ponder will start for Minnesota in the opener. A little scary, perhaps?
Buffalo vs. Kansas City
NFL Week 1 Lines: K.C. -6.5
Over/Under: 42
Sun, Sept. 11
For the Bills to be a factor week in, week out, they need to capitalize on timely turnovers. If Buffalo’s secondary can make Chiefs’ QB Matt Cassel pay for mistakes, maybe the Bills just grab this opening road game. Ready to be surprised which team led the league in rushing last season? It was KC, with the potent duo of explosive Jamaal Charles and savvy vet Thomas Jones. Look out, Bills.
The two NFL representatives from Ohio are both fairly miserable, but they hate each other – so it should translate into an entertaining opening week game. Bengals RB Cedric Benson – who was crucial to the gameplan in past seasons – and the entire Cincy running game screeched to a halt in 2010, which isn’t a good sign for success in the AFC North.
For the Steelers, the first week of the 2011 regular season gets started in spectacular fashion. Both these teams were 12-4 in the division last year and both sport great running backs and great run defense. Looks like we’ll see if QB Joe Flacco is ready to be Ben Roethlisberger-like right off the hop of the 2011 campaign. What – or who – will flinch first? Downright tantalizing! [soliloquy id=”82219″]
Dallas vs. New York – Sunday Night Football
NFL Week 1 Lines: NYJ -4
Over/Under: 41
Sun, Sept. 11
The first Sunday night game of the year. That electric Cowboys RB Felix Jones only had one TD last season is criminal. Some say that Jones has lost quickness, but Dallas must do a better job of getting him into space. Tony Romo and the Dallas offense have a lot to prove after last season, but if any team can stifle these aims, it’s the Jets and their stingy defense.
Oakland vs. Denver – Monday Night Football
NFL Week 1 Lines: Denver -1
Over/Under: 41.5
Mon, Sept. 12
Double header Monday. This old-school rivalry fills the slate on Monday night for the 2011 season’s opening weekend. The Broncos had a productive passing game last year, but that was under the purview of QB Kyle Orton – not current starter Tim Tebow.
New England vs. Miami – Monday Night Football
NFL Week 1 Lines: New England -4.5
Over/Under: 45
Mon, Sept. 12
Double header Monday. Long-time New England hero Tom Brady and his Top 10-calibre offense plan on starting things out right in south Florida in the season’s first Monday nighter. Miami’s stout defense must live up to its billing if the Dolphins want to start 2011 with a victory.
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