The NFL Network has an early start as the Colts take on the Lions in Detroit. The biggest story in this contest is that the single greatest NFL handicapper off all-time GodsTips has the NFL Preseason Game of the Year on this game.
BetUs Sportsbook has the point spread Indianapolis -3 with a total of 40.
The QB battle for the Lions is still up in the air. It is between veteran Daunte Culpepper and top overall pick Matt Stafford. Culpepper gets the start and will play until midway through the second quarter. Stafford will play through the third quarter and Drew Stanton plays in the fourth.
Last week Detroit was minus each of their four top receivers: Calvin Johnson, Bryant Johnson, Dennis Northcutt, and Brandon Pettigrew. All four were originally expected to play, but now it looks like Northcutt is out.
NFL professional bettors will note that the Lions will be without starting QBs Phillip Buchanon, Anthony Henry, and as mentioned, Northcutt.
Starting LG Ryan Lilja is out for Indianapolis. Colts QB Jim Sorgi is doubtful, but has not been ruled out. Curtis Painter is the only other quarterback on the roster. Peyton Manning is expected to play until early in the third quarter.
Five front line players are among 11 Indy guys who are out. In addition to the above, their best defensive player Bob Sanders remains out.
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Time for you online betting fans to build the perfect sports Saturday. Surely you’ll be throwing down wagers on the UFC 102 odds at night. How about betting on some ballgames in the afternoon? Let’s try a two-game parlay.
Atlanta Braves @ Philadelphia Phillies
Saturday, August 29, 7:05 p.m. ET
Derek Lowe (12-8, 4.48) vs Cliff Lee (5-0, 0.68)
If you’ve done your homework, you’ll know that Derek Lowe loves pitching against the Phillies. He’s 5-1 in his career against them with a 2.64 ERA. However, as good as Lowe is, those numbers pale in comparison to what Cliff Lee has done for the Phillies since arriving at the trade deadline. In five starts with Philadelphia, Lee is 5-0 with a 0.68 ERA, a complete-game shutout, an 11-strikeout performance, a 0.75 WHIP, no homers allowed and a .175 opponents’ average. Just unbelievable. Forget what you knew or didn’t know about Cliff Lee; he’s as untouchable now as he was at the start of his 2008 Cy Young season. Bet on Philadelphia.
Betting services recommend: Phillies
Colorado Rockies @ San Francisco Giants
Saturday, August 29, 9:05 p.m. ET
Jason Marquis (14-8, 3.47) vs Barry Zito (8-11, 4.09)
Here’s another more-than-meets-the-eye matchup. It seems logical to bet on the Rockies whenever they send Jason Marquis to the hill this season. The All-Star is 8-4 on the road this season and has a 2.74 ERA over two starts against the Rockies. However, if you look closer, you’ll see that Barry Zito and the Giants are superior baseball picks Saturday night.
Over two starts against Colorado in ’09, Barry Zito has tossed 13 scoreless innings. Proof that those numbers aren’t a fluke; Zito has a 2.06 ERA since the All-Star break. For whatever reason, the enigmatic lefty has rediscovered his past dominance. You may as well ride it while it lasts.
The Green Bay Packers take on the Arizona Cardinals in preseason action. Green Bay is 2-0 straight up while Arizona is 0-2. The Red Birds are -3.5 at every sportsbook with a total of 41.
Arizona‘s high powered offense has scored just one touchdown and it was in mop-up time with fourth string QB Tyler Palko. Rookie Beanie Wells is expected to finally play. However, they will be without two of their top three receivers in AnquanBoldin and Steve Breaston.
Green Bay‘s backup QB are terrible as Matt Flynn and Brian Brohm may be replaced by somebody not yet in their roster. Flynn is fact won’t even play tonight as he’s hurt.
The Packers two wins were against Cleveland and Buffalo, the latter minus their star offseason acquisition Terrell Owens.
For those into trends, Green Bay has exceeded the total in 7-of-9 preseason contests. Arizona is 3-7 against the spread under Ken Whisenhunt.
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The New England Patriots play at the Washington Redskins. Most sportsbooks have New England laying 3.5 though SportsBook has they at -3 and -130. The total is 37-37.5.
No team has been tested more than the Redskins who play New England after taking on Baltimore and Pittsburgh. New England is very deep on the defensive line. Redskins QB Jason Campbell completed just 1-of-7 passes last game against the Steelers. The first team offense has not scored a touchdown in the preseason.
The first team offense will play at least the first half for the Skins. CB Carlos Rogers is out for the team with the politically incorrect nickname.
New England starters are expected to play some in the third quarter. Tom Brady is 14-of-23 for 157 yards, two touchdowns and an interception since returning from torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments.
New England head coach Bill Belichick used this week to simulate a regular season game as far as preparing for a foe. They reviewed scouting reports, watched game film, etc.
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The fans at Giants Stadium will be treated to a game between the New York Jets and the New York Giants when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 3-point favorites versus the Jets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Ravens defense foiled the Jets’ two-point conversion attempt with 0:30 remaining in the fourth quarter, as Baltimore clipped New York 24-23 in preseason action on Monday night.
Baltimore couldn’t cover as 3-point home favorites, while the game played OVER the 32.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
The Giants were defeated 17-3 by the Bears in Week 2 of the preseason last time out, as 3-point underdogs. The teams played UNDER the posted total of 35.
Team records: New York: 9-7 SU, 7-9 ATS New York: 12-4 SU, 12-4 ATS
Next up: NY Jets home to Philadelphia, Thursday, September 3 NY Giants at New England, Thursday, September 3
The Seattle Seahawks and the Kansas City Chiefs will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Arrowhead Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Chiefs listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Seahawks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
MattHasselbeck threw two touchdown passes to lead the Seahawks to a 27-13 win over the Broncos in Week 2 of preseason. The Seahawks covered the 3-point spread, and the 40 points made it OVER the posted total of 37.
The Chiefs were defeated 17-13 by the Vikings in Week 2 of the preseason as 3-point underdogs. The 30 points fell UNDER the posted total of 37.
Team records: Seattle: 4-12 SU, 7-8-1 ATS Kansas City: 2-14 SU, 8-8 ATS
Next up: Seattle home to Oakland, Thursday, September 3 Kansas City at St. Louis, Thursday, September 3
The San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Cowboys Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cowboys listed as 7-point favorites versus the 49ers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The 49ers scored 18 points in the fourth quarter to rally for a 21-20 victory over the Raiders in Week 2 of the preseason. The game’s 41 points made it OVER the posted total of 35.
FelixJones scored the winning touchdown to lead the Cowboys to a 30-10 victory over the Titans in Week 2 of the preseason as 4-point favorites. That game’s 40 points made it OVER the posted over/under (39).
Team records: San Francisco: 7-9 SU, 7-8-1 ATS Dallas: 9-7 SU, 7-9 ATS
Next up: San Francisco at San Diego, Friday, September 4 Dallas at Minnesota, Friday, September 4
The fans at Bank of America Stadium will be treated to a game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Carolina Panthers when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Panthers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Ravens, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Ravens defense foiled the Jets’ two-point conversion attempt with 0:30 remaining in the fourth quarter, as Baltimore clipped New York 24-23 in preseason action on Monday night.
Baltimore couldn’t cover as 3-point home favorites, while the game played OVER the 32.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
The Panthers fell to 0-2 in the preseason with a 27-17 loss to the Dolphins last time out, as 2.5-point underdogs. The 44 points made it OVER the posted total of 33.5.
Team records: Baltimore: 11-5 SU, 12-4 ATS Carolina: 12-4 SU, 9-6-1 ATS
Next up: Baltimore at Atlanta, Thursday, September 3 Carolina home to Pittsburgh, Thursday, September 3
The San Diego Chargers and the Atlanta Falcons will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at GeorgiaDome.
Oddsmakers currently have the Falcons listed as 3-point favorites versus the Chargers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Chargers scored two touchdowns in the second quarter and defeated the Cardinals 17-6 in preseason action last time out, as 3-point underdogs. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under (40).
The Falcons scored two touchdowns in the first quarter as they defeated the Rams 20-13 in Week 2 of the preseason as 2-point favorites. The Falcons covered the 2.5-point spread, and the 33 points fell UNDER the posted total of 36.
Team records: San Diego: 8-8 SU, 7-8-1 ATS Atlanta: 11-5 SU, 9-7 ATS
Next up: San Diego home to San Francisco, Friday, September 4 Atlanta home to Baltimore, Thursday, September 3
The fans at Cleveland Browns Stadium will be treated to a game between the Tennessee Titans and the Cleveland Browns when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Browns listed as 1-point favorites versus the Titans, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Titans were defeated 30-10 by the Cowboys in Week 2 of the preseason as 4-point underdogs. That game’s 40 points made it OVER the posted over/under (39).
The Browns scored 20 points in the first quarter as they went on to defeat the Lions 27-10 in Week 2 of the preseason last time out. The Browns covered the 3.5-point spread, while the 37 points went UNDER the posted total of 38.5.
Team records: Tennessee: 13-3 SU, 12-3-1 ATS Cleveland: 4-12 SU, 7-9 ATS
Next up: Tennessee home to Green Bay, Thursday, September 3 Cleveland at Chicago, Thursday, September 3
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