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NFL Football Picks: Chargers Vs Cowboys Game Preview

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Vegas Matty in NFL

Two teams who are among the favorites to meet in Dallas for Super Bowl XLV square off here when the Cowboys (1-1) visit the San Diego Chargers (1-0) on Saturday. Both teams fell short of expectations last year when they each lost in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, but they have not lost focus with their sights set on a much bigger prize this season.

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Free NFL Pick: Saints Vs Texans Game Preview

Posted on August 21, 2010August 23, 2010 by Vegas Matty in NFL

For the second consecutive week, the defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints (0-1) held joint practices with their opponent leading up to their preseason game. The Saints hope that will not work against them again when they face the Houston Texans (0-1) in the preseason for the third year in a row on Saturday. New Orleans is a small favorite at -1 after losing to the New England Patriots 27-24 last week following a similar routine of joint practices.

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Free NFL Pick: Giants Vs Steelers Game Preview

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Vegas Matty in Headlines,NFL

big-ben-steelers-2819 — Big Ben makes his preseason debut tonight as the Steelers are 4 point road favorites.

The story of Saturday’s preseason game between the New York Giants (1-0) and Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) is all about franchise quarterbacks, one who will play and the other who will not. Both were drafted in 2004, and each has led his respective team to at least one Super Bowl championship.

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Eagles Vs Bengals Game Preview & Betting Odds

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Vegas Matty in Headlines,NFL

Eagles Vs Bengals Preview — The Bengals are 3 point favorites tonight over the Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) and Cincinnati Bengals (1-1) both look to build off impressive wins when they meet on Friday night. The Bengals are favored in their third straight preseason game at -3 after two very different performances in their first two games. Meanwhile, the Eagles got a little bit of everything and help from all of their quarterbacks in their first game post-McNabb. With some money coming in on the Eagles on Thursday afternoon and more expected on Friday be sure to view the NFL betting odds from multiple online shops so you know you are getting the best price on tonights game.

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Preseason Football Betting: Patriots Vs Falcons Game Preview

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Vegas Matty in Headlines,NFL

michael-turner-atlanta-falcons — Atlanta heads into tonights contest as a 2.5 point home favorite

The New England Patriots (1-0) and Atlanta Falcons (1-0) meet in the Georgia Dome after both teams turned in solid performances in their preseason openers last week. The Falcons did not manage a touchdown by their starters in a game that featured five field-goal attempts on the first eight drives – including four straight misses from 50 yards or longer – but they did play well defensively and escaped without any major injuries in a 20-10 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

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NFL Betting Odds: Colts Vs Bills Lines & Game Preview

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Vegas Matty in Headlines,NFL

trent-edwards-bills — The Bills are currently a 3.5 point favorite in the NFL odds against the Colts tonight.

The Indianapolis Colts (0-1) and Buffalo Bills (0-1) meet for the first time since the 2009 regular-season finale, and if you watched that game then you will understand why the home team is favored yet again in this preseason matchup. The Bills were -9 on the NFL point spread in the last meeting and dominated the Colts in a 30-7 rout as Indy backup QB Curtis Painter struggled mightily after Peyton Manning left the game.

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Monday Night Football Betting: Giants Vs Jets Preview

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Vegas Matty in Headlines,NFL

New York Jets Football — Mark Sanchez and the Jets are 2.5 point favorites tonight over the Giants

The New York Jets have become arguably the most popular team in the NFL thanks in part to their starring role in HBO’s “Hard Knocks” this year following their AFC championship appearance last season. But the New York Giants are not buying the hype heading into their preseason opener as they open New Meadowlands Stadium on Monday Night Football. The Jets are small favorites of -2 or -2.5 depending on where you bet the game featuring two “home” teams. You can always compare the current Jets/Giants line from multiple sportsbooks on our NFL betting odds page.

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NFL Predictions: Bengals Vs Broncos Game Preview

Posted on August 15, 2010August 15, 2010 by Vegas Matty in Headlines,NFL

Bengals Vs Broncos Preview — Expect a little better showing from these 2 guys in tonights game

All of the critics will finally get to see whether or not former Heisman Trophy winner, two-time college national champion and current first-round draft pick Tim Tebow can play QB in the NFL when the Denver Broncos play their preseason opener on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Tebow will make his pro debut against the Bengals and another former Heisman winner in Carson Palmer, who struggled in their first game against the Dallas Cowboys in the Hall of Fame Game last Sunday.

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NFL Football Betting: 49ers Vs Colts Game Preview

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Vegas Matty in Headlines,NFL

49ers vs Colts Preseason Betting Preview — The 49ers are 3 point road favorites today, only the second team this week to be listed as a road fav by the NFL football betting oddsmakers.

The poor preseason record of the Indianapolis Colts over the last decade has made oddsmakers take notice and downgrade them significantly from how they would perform in the same situation during the regular season. That is the easy explanation for why the Colts are home underdogs at +3 on the NFL betting odds against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

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