{"id":5456,"date":"2009-09-02T20:35:00","date_gmt":"2009-09-03T01:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/2009\/09\/nfl-picks-predictions-handicapping-information-against-the-vegas-spread\/"},"modified":"2009-09-02T20:35:00","modified_gmt":"2009-09-03T01:35:00","slug":"nfl-picks-predictions-handicapping-information-against-the-vegas-spread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/2009\/09\/nfl-picks-predictions-handicapping-information-against-the-vegas-spread\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Picks, Predictions, Handicapping Information Against the Vegas Spread"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=Section1>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>It&#8217;s been a sensational year already for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lines-maker.com\/\">football bettors<\/a> or at least those who get the picks of the nation&#8217;s best <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bettorsadvice.com\/\">football handicappers<\/a>. Now the staff at OffshoreInsiders.com shares news and notes from their clipboard for games of Thursday night NFL betting. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold; mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Browns vs. Bears<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>This game will be used in no small part to see who the Bears No. 3 receiver is. Only two receivers on the Bears roster <span class=GramE>has<\/span> more than seven receptions and that includes Devin Hester who struggled greatly to grasp the offense last year. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Defensive backs Zack Bowman and <span class=SpellE>Danieal<\/span> Manning will both see their first action of the preseason for the Bears. Charles Tillman though is out. <\/span><\/font><st1:City><st1:place>Chicago<\/st1:place><\/st1:City> will play their starters, but how long has not been decided. <o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold; mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Eagles vs. Jets<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Jets starting QB Mark Sanchez will play one series. Eagles QB Michael Vick will play in the second half and get extended time. Calvin Pace is one Jets regular who will see a good amount of playing time because he is about to serve a four-game drug suspension. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><st1:City><st1:place><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span   style='font-size:12.0pt'>Philadelphia<\/span><\/font><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> will not use their starters. Kevin Kolb gets the start at QB. In addition to Vick, <span class=SpellE>A.J<\/span>. Feeley will get time in the second half. Jeremy <span class=SpellE>Maclin<\/span> and Brandon Gibson start at WR. <o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold; mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Top expert pick on this game: <\/span><\/font><\/b>Superstar Stevie Vincent is the founder of revolutionary forensic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/2007\/08\/betonsports360com_1.html\">sports handicapping<\/a>. He is 14-4 this football season. Thursday his Pro Football Preseason GAME of the HALF CENTURY is on the Eagles\/Jets. He has three <span class=SpellE>NFLX<\/span>, a collegiate football winner highlighting the Thursday card. Get his three-day pass for $99 or daily pass for $40. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.offshoreinsiders.com\/index.php?Page=Packages\">Click now to purchase<\/a> at OffshoreInsiders.com <o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold; mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Packers vs. Titans<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Packers starting QB Aaron Rogers will play a series or two. Backup Matt Flynn is nursing a shoulder injury. He will likely only hold kicks. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Thus Brian <span class=SpellE>Brohm<\/span> will be given ample opportunity to salvage his career tonight as he will get the majority of the playing time. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold; mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Colts vs. Bengals<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Bengals starting QB Carson Palmer is again doubtful. <\/span><\/font><st1:City><st1:place>Indianapolis<\/st1:place><\/st1:City> is again without their best defensive player S Bob Sanders. G Mike Pollack started 13 games last year and all three preseason games, but will not play tonight. Though few starters will play for <st1:City><st1:place>Indianapolis<\/st1:place><\/st1:City>, they are expected to go through <span class=SpellE>pregame<\/span> warm-ups. <o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold; mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Cardinals vs. Broncos<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><st1:City><st1:place><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span   style='font-size:12.0pt'>Denver<\/span><\/font><\/st1:place><\/st1:City>&#8216;s top draft pick, RB <span class=SpellE>Knowshown<\/span> Moreno is expected to be held out. <o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold; mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Redskins vs. Jaguars<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The Redskins have a big battle for No. 3 QB with Colt Brennan and Chase Daniel. CB Carlos Rogers, RB Clinton <span class=SpellE>Portis<\/span>, DT Albert <span class=SpellE>Haynesworth<\/span>, and QB Jason Campbell are out for the Skins. <\/span><\/font><st1:City><st1:place>Jacksonville<\/st1:place><\/st1:City> has four guys fighting for two spots at receiver. <st1:State><st1:place>Washington<\/st1:place><\/st1:State>&#8216;s first team offense will play one series. <o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold; mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Top expert pick on this game: <\/span><\/font><\/b><span class=GramE>Nobody is better nor<\/span> hotter than GodsTips. Already 18-7 this football season including the Preseason Game of the Year on Detroit outright over Indianapolis, has two NFL Wise Guys, six NFL majors, and two college football Majors. Plus MLB and any late steam <span class=GramE>is<\/span> included. GodsTips is almost unanimously accepted at the top football handicapper of all-time.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Get GodsTips five-day pass for the Labor Day weekend for just $67 or get tonight&#8217;s winners for $17. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.offshoreinsiders.com\/index.php?Page=Packages\">Click now to purchase<\/a> at OffshoreInsiders.com. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold; mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Steelers vs. Panthers<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><span class=GramE><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Panthers<\/span><\/font><\/span> starters will play &#8220;a little bit to start the game,&#8221; said head coach John Fox. <o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold; mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Lions vs. Bills<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><span class=GramE><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Bill WR Terrell Owens if very doubtful.<\/span><\/font><\/span> DE Chris <span class=SpellE>Kelsay<\/span> is out. The starters are likely to play a little for <st1:City><st1:place>Buffalo<\/st1:place><\/st1:City>, though <span class=GramE>coach<\/span> Dick Jauron said he has not made a final decision. <o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>For the Lions, rookie Matt Stafford starts at QB and get about 25 snaps. Veteran QB <span class=SpellE>Daunte<\/span> Culpepper is doubtful, which means newly signed Brooks Bollinger could be called upon. No. 3 QB Drew Stanton is out. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold; mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Ravens vs. Falcons<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><st1:City><st1:place><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span   style='font-size:12.0pt'>Atlanta<\/span><\/font><\/st1:place><\/st1:City>&#8216;s secondary has struggled. Newly acquired CB <span class=SpellE>Tye<\/span> Hill will not play. <span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>\u00a0<\/span>RB <span class=SpellE>Jerious<\/span> Norwood and S William Moore are out.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold; mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Top expert pick on this game: <\/span><\/font><\/b>The top money won handicapper in the 21<sup>st<\/sup> century is a <i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-style:italic;mso-bidi-font-style: normal'>handicapper out of <\/span><\/i><st1:City><st1:place><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:   normal'><span style='font-style:italic;mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Philadelphia<\/span><\/i><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> who rates his plays 5, 7.5 and 10 stars. He is especially rewarding in professional sports, where his NFL and NBA combined units won is No. 1 all-time. He is a stunning, staggering and overwhelming 9-1 with 10* in the preseason. His first 10* of 2009 <span class=SpellE>NFLX<\/span> was on the Carolina\/NY Giants over on Aug. 17. <o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>His second was on Aug. 21 on the Rams\/Falcons over. On Aug. 22 he nailed <\/span><\/font><st1:City><st1:place>New Orleans<\/st1:place><\/st1:City>. Thursday, Aug. 27 he nails the Jaguars and Friday Aug. 28 it was the Skins. Saturday, it was a season high three 10*s sweeping with the Colts under, Jets, 49ers. Monday Aug. 31 it was the Vikings under. <span class=GramE>First 10* of <span class=SpellE>NCAAF<\/span> on Troy\/Bowling Green plus two NFL Detroit\/Buffalo, Baltimore\/Atlanta sides.<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.offshoreinsiders.com\/index.php?Page=Packages\">Click now to purchase<\/a> sports betting picks from the top sports services or you can get <a href=\"http:\/\/www.offshoreinsiders.com\/index.php?PageID=53\">more information<\/a> and <span class=GramE>a free sports<\/span> pick<b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal'> <\/span><\/b><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>\u00a0<\/span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>\u00a0<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold; mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Dolphins vs. Saints<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The Saints are likely to be without RB Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas. Each team is 3-0 straight up in <span class=SpellE>NFLX<\/span>. <span class=GramE>For <\/span><\/span><\/font><st1:City><st1:place><span class=GramE>Miami<\/span><\/st1:place><\/st1:City><span class=GramE> at QB Chad Pennington will play the first quarter, Chad <span class=SpellE>Henne<\/span> the second and third and Pat White the fourth quarter.<\/span> <o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold; mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Chiefs vs. Rams<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Starting QB Matt Cassel is out and it looks like he&#8217;s out of the season opener. Neither <span class=SpellE>Brodie<\/span> <span class=SpellE>Croyle<\/span> nor Tyler Thigpen has distinguished himself. They are a combined 1-18 straight up as regular season starters. <span class=SpellE>Croyle<\/span> gets the starts here. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold; mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>For more information: <\/span><\/font><\/b>what are the best <a href=\"http:\/\/www.linetrackers.com\/\">sportsbooks<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.offshoreinsiders.com\/index.php?Page=Articles\">sports picks<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lines-maker.com\/\">NFL injuries<\/a> and betting information? 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Browns vs. Bears This game will be used in no small part to &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/2009\/09\/nfl-picks-predictions-handicapping-information-against-the-vegas-spread\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">NFL Picks, Predictions, Handicapping Information Against the Vegas Spread<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5456","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5456","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5456"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5456\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5456"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5456"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5456"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}