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New England Patriots vs. St. Louis Rams: NFL Week 8 Picks Against the Spread From London

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Jeff Mattinger in Headlines,NFL

New England Patriots vs. St. Louis Rams
Sunday, 10/28/12, 1:00 PM EST, TV: CBS
Opening Point Spread: New England -6.5
Current Betting Line: New England -7
Opening Total: 46.5
Current Total: 47
Odds Courtesy of Bookmaker

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NFL Week 5 Picks: Miami Dolphins vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Jeff Mattinger in Headlines,NFL

Miami Dolphins at Cincinnati Bengals
Sunday, 10/7/12, 1:00 PM EST, TV: CBS
Opening Point Spread: Cincinnati -5.5
Current Betting Line: Cincinnati -3
Opening Total: 44
Current Total: 45.5
Odds Courtesy of Bookmaker

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Concussions Can Leave NFL Handicappers With a Headache

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Grant Van Sant in Headlines,Sports Handicapping

michael-vick-eagles-9164 — There is a very good chance Vick gets the start this week because of Kevin Kolb's concussion

It’s just the first week of the National Football League season, but there were some games where key players left to concussions. Not only did it affect the outcomes of the opener, but it leaves a blurry picture on trying to handicap week 2 games. The most curious situation is in Philadelphia. Starter Kevin Kolb was knocked out with a concussion. Kolb’s stats were not impressive in the first half. He went 5 of 10 for 24 yards. Michael Vick came in and ignited the offense. He threw for 175 yards and a touchdown and ran for 103 yards. Eagles coach Andy Reid said after the game that Kolb is still the No. 1 quarterback and will return when healthy.

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NFL Handicapping: Analyzing NFL Totals for Week 1

Posted on September 9, 2010September 8, 2010 by Grant Van Sant in Headlines,NFL

Miami Dolphins Football — If handicappers can get just a little bit of offense out of the Bills, Miami looks to get thier fair share of points sending this one over the total

With the start of the NFL season, there is not a lot of data to analyze totals. But there are some factors to consider when NFL handicapping. Injuries, personnel changes and history between teams are just a few items to consider when looking at totals. Here is a breakdown on this week’s matchups:

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