Randy Scott is the sportsbook manager at betED.com. He spills the beans on Sunday's NFL lines.
Philadelphia 40
NYG -4
Sun 1:00 pm
Weather: Partly Cloudy, Temp 31° F, Wind N – medium
- The pointspread opened at: NYG -3.5
- The total was hit by wise action at: Under 41
- Where most of the bets are: Philadelphia
- Where most of the money is: NYG
- Philadelphia key injuries: RB Brian Westbrook-knee,ankle (probable): Westbrook says he is good enough to help the team. WR Greg Lewis-foot (probable); FB Dan Klecko-shoulder (questionable)
- NYG key injuries: RB Brandon Jacobs-knee (probable): Jacobs said Wednesday he feels as good as he has since Week 3 of the season, but he's still not fully healthy. DT Fred Robins-shoulder (probable); TE Kevin Boss-ankle (probable)
*These two teams split wins this year, each win coming on the road. The first game going to the Giants 36-31 and the second game going to the Eagles 20-14. We give this next game only coin flip odds to the winner. Because of that, we have the Eagles down with favorable odds to cover the pointspread. Wise money is on the Under in this game.
San Diego 38
Pittsburgh -6
Sun 4:45 pm
Weather: Cloudy, Temp 25° F (feels like 16 ° F); Wind WNW – light
- The pointspread opened at: Pittsburgh -6
- The total opened at: 39
- Where most of the bets are: Pittsburgh
- Where most of the money is: Pittsburgh
- San Diego key injuries: RB LaDainian Tomlinson-groin/abdomen (doubtful); TE Antonio Gates-ankle (probable): Tight end Antonio Gates is still dealing with a high ankle sprain and also sat out practice Wednesday, but expects to play Sunday. WR Vincent Jackson-leg (upgraded to probable)
- Pittsburgh key injuries: QB Ben Rothlisberger-concussion (probable): Roethlisberger practiced Thursday. ; LB James Harrison-hip (probable)
*Pittsburgh is reasonably heavy favorite to win outright, but we see this game a lot closer than the odds would suggest. We give San Diego favorable odds to cover the pointspread but Steelers to win at home. Look for this line to drop come closer to game time.