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Written by Scott Burgess
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Wednesday, 08 September 2010
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Denver Broncos vs Jacksonville Jaguars 2010 NFL Week 1 Picks: The Jacksonville Jaguars open up their 2010 NFL season with a home game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday Sept 12. The Broncos failed to make the playoffs after going 2-8 after Week 7’s bye, while the Jaguars didn’t come close in the tough AFC South. NFL oddsmakers at BODOG.com have the Jaguars as -3 point home favorites over the Broncos while the game's total has been posted at 39.5 points . Be sure to get your Denver Broncos vs Jacksonville Jaguars 2010 NFL Week 1 Picks in now at BODOG.com
 The Broncos believe they can be much better on defense, more aggressive and be able to create more turnovers than they were in 2009. That's been their main focus during the offseason, that the defense is going to be ready, even without star pass rusher Elvis Dumervil, to shine when the season starts Sunday at Jacksonville. Denver's defense doesn't have a choice. It has to be ready for the Broncos to be successful. On offense Kyle Orton may be throwing the ball better than ever, but he is surrounded by question marks on offense . The Broncos let veteran wide receiver Brandon Stokley go. With the exception of Jabar Gaffney, another veteran, Stokley was the most dependable wideout on the roster. Brandon Lloyd has wowed teams in training camp before, only to finish down the list in catches and touchdowns when the season was over. Eric Decker is a talented rookie at a position that has been unkind to rookies. Demaryius Thomas is an injured rookie. And after plenty of discussion about getting Eddie Royal more involved, Royal had six catches in the preseason. The Broncos' defense carried the team to its 6-0 start last season and was a big part of the 2-8 crumble down the stretch. It appears the defense will have a lot on its plate this year as well.
The Jaguars will be trying to move out of the basement and establish some upward mobility in a tough AFC Division. Coach Jack Del Rio stated, “In many respects in the NFL, you’ve got to take what you want. You’ve got to set some goals and then go after them. And I don’t think there is anything wrong with having a goal of being champs.” RB Maurice Jones-Drew is a top-flight weapon taking handoffs or running under short passes and Sims-Walker did well establishing himself as a go-to guy for David Garrard . But, do the Jaguars have the playmakers to take the next step? They certainly have a large pool of candidates. Marcedes Lewis averaged 16.2 yards per catch last season, the best number in the league for a tight end, and another tight end, Zach Miller, is a potential big-play option. Undrafted running back Chad Kackert catches everything and can turn and go, while the three receivers from the 2009 draft -- Mike Thomas, Jarett Dillard and Tiquan Underwood -- are an intriguing pool.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Underdog is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Jaguars are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games in Week 1.
Denver Broncos vs Jacksonville Jaguars
When: Sun, Sept 12, 1:00 PM ET
Line: BODOG.com
Pick: Jags -3
Point-Spreads.com Denver Broncos vs Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Week 1 Picks
The Bottom Line: Defense will still be a thorn in their side for the Broncos. Be sure to get your Denver Broncos vs Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Week 1 Picks in now at BODOG.com and receive a 10% sign up bonus on your initial deposit! |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 08 September 2010 )
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Written by Scott Burgess
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Wednesday, 08 September 2010
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Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Week 1 Predictions: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Cleveland Browns, Sunday Sept 12, for their first game of the 2010 NFL season. The Bucs won their last meeting 22-7, in Cleveland. NFL oddsmakers at BODOG.com have the Buccaneers as -3 point home favorites over the Browns while the game's total has been posted at 37 points . Be sure to get your Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Week 1 Predictions in now at BODOG.com
 The Browns reshaped their roster through the draft and free agency in hopes of starting to close the gap with its rivals and improving on last year's 5-11 record. A four-game winning streak to end last season helped and they must keep that momentum going in what should be a very competitive year in the AFC North. The Jake Delhomme signing has not instilled much confidence with Browns fans. Delhomme is coming off the worst year of his career (eight TD passes, 18 interceptions) and was benched and eventually released by the Carolina Panthers. But if Delhomme isn't the answer, the team will turn to backup Seneca Wallace, who is a longtime Holmgren protégé. Cleveland has a lot of first- and second-year players who are unproven but are expected to be major contributors. Players such as second-year receivers Brian Robiskie and Mohamed Massaquoi and rookies Joe Haden, T.J. Ward, a free safety, and Montario Hardesty, a running back, are expected to fill major roles.
The Bucs Raheem Morris enters his second year as head coach after posting an even 2-2 record over the preseason and hopes that the team’s offensive ability can carry them over the hump. Unfortunately for Tampa, injuries were a main factor in the preseason as starting quarterback, Josh Freeman, went down after only attempting eight passes. Luckily for the Bucs Freeman’s injury will not sideline him for week 1 and he is expected to be the starter. In the ground game, Tampa flexed it’s muscles with a number of talented running backs. Cadillac Williams is expected to get the bulk of the carries. Kareem Huggins probably had the most impressive preseason out of all the Tampa backs, collecting 134 yards on 25 carries. Tampa’s success will rely heavily on Freeman’s ability to pick apart the young Cleveland Browns secondary and also become mobile if Browns get pressure on him.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Browns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in September.
- Browns are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 games in Week 1.
- Buccaneers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 1.
- Under is 5-2-1 in Browns last 8 games in September.
- Under is 5-2 in Browns last 7 games in Week 1.
Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
When: Sun, Sept 12, 1:00 PM ET
Line: BODOG.com
Pick: Bucs -3
Point-Spreads.com Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Week 1 Predictions
The Bottom Line: The Browns don’t have a secondary, they’ll get picked apart. Be sure to get your Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Week 1 Predictions in now at BODOG.com and receive a 10% sign up bonus on your initial deposit! |
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Written by Scott Burgess
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Wednesday, 08 September 2010
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Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots 2010 NFL Week 1 Picks: The New England Patriots host the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday Sept 12, for their opening of the 2010 NFL season. The Bengals made the playoffs last season only to lose to the NY Jets in the first round, while the Patriots also made it, but lost to Baltimore in the first round. NFL oddsmakers at BODOG.com have the Patriots as -4.5 point home favorites over the Bengals while the game's total has been posted at 45 points . Be sure to get your Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots 2010 NFL Week 1 Picks in now at BODOG.com
 The Bengals spent this past offseason making sure Carson Palmer would have plenty of new passing targets to choose from this year. The passing offense was a pathetic 26th in the league last season. Despite the changes and renewed focus on the passing game, their offense is still run-first . The Bengals were the No. 9 rushing team in the NFL last season, averaging 128.5 yards per game, and Benson led the way with 1,251 yards and six touchdowns. He also had a franchise record 169 yards rushing against New York in the playoffs, including a 47-yard touchdown run. The Bengals have decided to go without a “true” fullback on their roster heading into Sunday’s season opener at New England. They have delegated the role to their trio of tight ends – Reggie Kelly, Jermaine Gresham and Daniel Coats. They’ve added WR Terrell Owens to their roster, but his stock has been falling for years now. He may be used for a distraction on opposing defenses.
The Patriots have reportedly re-signed QB Tom Brady to a three year contract and they’ll have Bryan Hoyer to back him up. Brady, an 11-year NFL veteran, has led the Patriots to three Super Bowl titles. A five-time Pro Bowl selection, Brady also was the 2007 NFL Most Valuable Player. The Pats parted ways with veteran OLBs Pierre Woods and Derrick Burgess, whittling further an already thin position . The team has only four outside linebackers on the active roster at the moment: Tully Banta-Cain, Rob Ninkovich, Marques Murrell, and rookie Jermaine Cunningham, who has been absent from practice quite a bit recently with injury problems of his own. “We’ll just see how it goes with that whole group,” Belichick remarked. “I think those players do some of the same things, they also do different things. There are a lot of factors to take into consideration there – all three downs on defense, which can have some variety to them and the kicking game. With all four downs … they contribute in different ways. It’s kind of an old decision at that position – how to keep the right players, the best players, the best fit players that can help the team the most.”
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Bengals are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games in September.
- Bengals are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. AFC.
- Bengals are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
- Over is 10-3 in Patriots last 13 games in Week 1.
- Under is 3-1-1 in Patriots last 5 home games.
Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots
When: Sun, Sept 12, 1:00 PM ET
Line: BODOG.com
Pick: Pats -4.5
Point-Spreads.com Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots NFL Week 1 Picks
The Bottom Line: Brady must come out firing if he is to prove himself as one of the best. Be sure to get your Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots NFL Week 1 Picks in now at BODOG.com and receive a 10% sign up bonus on your initial deposit! |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 08 September 2010 )
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Written by Carl Simmons
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Wednesday, 08 September 2010
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Dolphins vs Bills Odds 2010 NFL Week 1 Predictions: The first AFC East clash features two teams looking to start the season in the right direction when the Miami Dolphins visit the Buffalo Bills at 1 PM ET at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The Dolphins vs. Bills NFL Betting Point Spread have the Dolphins at -3 at SPORTSBOOK.com  The Dolphins brought in wide receiver Brandon Marshall this offseason with the idea of not only having a power run offense but also having a playmaker thru the air that could make QB Chad Henne´s life a little bit easier. Marshall had 101 receptions for 1120 yards and 10 touchdowns last season with the Denver Broncos, keep in mind we are talking about one of the most dominant playmakers in the league.
Marshall will be a nice offensive tool, however Miami will remain a running team under coach Tony Sparano. In 2009 they were 4th rushing the ball with 139.4 yards per game and now they'll have Ronnie Brown back to compliment him with Ricky Williams and those crazy Wildcat formations they run perfectly. The Bills will have serious trouble with the Dolphins offense because they are made to defend the pass with a real aggressive secondary defense, remember, they were the second best D against the pass last season. However the combination between the running and the passing game could be too much for the Bills as they were third to last defending the run in 2009. On offense Trent Edwards will have another shot at the QB position after losing it in the middle of last season. The QB will have in WR Lee Evans his best target but it´s well known that the Bills will run the ball with their new three headed monster that includes rookie speedy running back C.J. Spiller and two veterans Marshall Lynch and Fred Jackson. At the end the day, the Dolphins vs Bills game will be decide by whoever makes less mistakes and who can throw the ball better and that will be Miami. Keep in mind the Dolphins are 9-3 ATS vs. AFC East since 2008 and 10-2 ATS Away vs. Conference. Also the Bills are 4-7 ATS versus division opponents and 1-3 against the spread versus the Dolphins over the last 3 seasons. Get a 50% Deposit Bonus and $25 Free Bet at SPORTSBOOK.com for your 2010 NFL Week 1 Predictions to bet the Dolphins vs Bills odds, simply use promo code WIN50 and start winning today! |
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The Patriots and the Bengals won their respective divisions last year but ended up losing their title hopes early in the NFL playoffs, both were eliminated in the Wild Card Games. The Pats begin their journey for their seven division title in eight years against a team with a strong methodic defense as the Bengals.