Tuesday’s gone with the wind and there’s a new man heading to the White House. Does that mean they’ll stop sending sports bettors to the Big House?
We posted several political prop pieces leading up to the US presidential election and I observed many different views and concerns about the two candidates.
I was surprised to see the discussion didn’t include what the result would mean to the online betting world.
Pro choice or pro life? Gun control or the right to bear arms? Oprah or Palin?
All important questions.
But why aren’t we asking who’s going to make it easier to take the points and back the Bills on Sunday?
Will Barack Obama undo the wrong that was done October 2006 when online gambling was essentially made illegal? He’ll have the numbers to do it if he wants to make it happen. The democrats now control the Senate, House and 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Obviously this isn’t a burning issue. If there was a totem pole of priority bills needing some tinkering, the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act would be six feet deep in the ground.
Oh well. They say no American President accomplishes anything worthwhile until the second term any way.
Kansas City Chiefs at San Diego Chargers (-15)
Oddsmakers won’t give up on the Chargers. Every time I talk to one of them I hear how San Diego’s too talented to keep underachieving. Kind of like a forgiving boyfriend who keeps letting his cheating girlfriend back home.
I’m not falling for it. This tramp is sleeping outside.
Pick: Chiefs
Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings (-1)
The NFC North is still wide open but there’s no doubt in my mind the Packers are the best of the bunch. They’ve got talent at all skill positions on offense and their defense is capable of playing much better than it has so far.
Minnesota still struggles against the pass and the club will be without edge rusher Jared Allen, who’s nursing a sore shoulder.
I expect Packers coach Mike McCarthy to use his five-receiver set often and limit the effectiveness of the Vikes’ Pro Bowl defensive tackle tandem.
Pick: Packers
New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles (-3)
In the opinion of this humble writer, this is a matchup of the league’s two best teams.
The Eagles could easily be sharing the top of the NFC East with the G-Men if offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg showed a bit more creativity in goal line situations.
Philly doesn’t match up well against the Giants, though. New York’s relentless pass rush forces Donovan McNabb to release the ball quicker than he’d like or risk being driven into the ground.
Expect New York’s No. 2 running attack to gain 200 yards and sprinkle in a few long completions of play action for Eli Manning, resulting in a 24-17 win for the Giants.
Pick: Giants
Last week: 3-0
Season: 14-12-1