I’m an NFL underdog bettor. That’s why I’ve got a weekly column picking pups. You see, I’ve just been on the wrong side of too many backdoor covers to feel comfortable giving points.
Now, that doesn’t mean I don’t like to back a favorite I think is going to blow the balls off of another shit-bag team. It’s just easier for me to click the accept button at BetJamaica.com if I’ve lowered the price on my big chalk plays.
I know, I know. It’s a sucker bet. But I can’t resist. It’s like when someone offers you a jagerbomb. You don’t turn that shit down even if you’re already three sheets to the wind.
So here’s my three-team, 6.5-point teaser. Tell me what you think and feel free to drop your favorite NFL Week 2 teaser plays below.
Buffalo Bills at Green Bay Packers (+6.5)
Okay, so the Bills don’t have much besides a great secondary and the Pack will probably be looking to sling the ball around even more because they’re working with a backup running back.
But still Green Bay is going to put up some points, and I’m not talking about the three-point variety. There will be multiple Lambeau Leaps and I don’t see how Buffalo, with its laughable offense, can keep things within a touchdown.
I think Bill Simmons made a great point on his podcast this week. If this game was in Week 5 or 6, the spread would be over two touchdowns. Easy. Oddsmakers don’t put out giant lines early on and if I wasn’t such a chicken shit, I’d just take the Pack at -13.
But I am a coward and I need those extra points, just in case.
Arizona Cardinals at Atlanta Falcons (pick)
West Coast team traveling east for an early kick off game – that trend always seems to be great fade material. Plus Arizona is a mess offensively.
I get the impression from everything I’ve read that Cards coach Ken Whisenhunt really wants to start rookie QB Max Hall but won’t until Derek Anderson stinks out the joint at least one more time.
The Falcons offense is better than what it showed against Pittsburgh. Only thing that worries me is Atlanta’s offensive line play. The unit did not look good against the Steelers.
Still, I feel really good about this one, backing the Falcons at a pick ‘em.
San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans (+1)
I’m a Niners fan but I’m also a realist. I don’t care that it’s San Fran’s home opener. I don’t care my boys should be motivated after getting pistol-whipped by the Seahawks.
New Orleans is a much better team and won’t lose Monday night. I know New Orleans probably doesn’t even need the help with the points, but this is a three-team teaser and I don’t want to screw around with the last pick. I need a lock and I think this is one.
I’m an NFL underdog bettor. That’s why I’ve got a weekly column picking pups. You see, I’ve just been on the wrong side of too many backdoor covers to feel comfortable giving points.
Now, that doesn’t mean I don’t like to back a favorite I think is going to blow the balls off of another shit-bag team. It’s just easier for me to click the accept button at BetJamaica.com if I’ve lowered the price on my big chalk plays.
I know, I know. It’s a sucker bet. But I can’t resist. It’s like when someone offers you a jagerbomb. You don’t turn that shit down even if you’re already three sheets to the wind.
So here’s my three-team, 6.5-point teaser. Tell me what you think and feel free to drop your favorite NFL Week 2 teaser plays below.
Buffalo Bills at Green Bay Packers (+6.5)
Okay, so the Bills don’t have much besides a great secondary and the Pack will probably be looking to sling the ball around even more because they’re working with a backup running back.
But still Green Bay is going to put up some points, and I’m not talking about the three-point variety. There will be multiple Lambeau Leaps and I don’t see how Buffalo, with its laughable offense, can keep things within a touchdown.
I think Bill Simmons made a great point on his podcast this week. If this game was in Week 5 or 6, the spread would be over two touchdowns. Easy. Oddsmakers don’t put out giant lines early on and if I wasn’t such a chicken shit, I’d just take the Pack at -13.
But I am a coward and I need those extra points, just in case.
Arizona Cardinals at Atlanta Falcons (pick)
West Coast team traveling east for an early kick off game – that trend always seems to be great fade material. Plus Arizona is a mess offensively.
I get the impression from everything I’ve read that Cards coach Ken Whisenhunt really wants to start rookie QB Max Hall but won’t until Derek Anderson stinks out the joint at least one more time.
The Falcons offense is better than what it showed against Pittsburgh. Only thing that worries me is Atlanta’s offensive line play. The unit did not look good against the Steelers.
Still, I feel really good about this one, backing the Falcons at a pick ‘em.
San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans (+1)
I’m a Niners fan but I’m also a realist. I don’t care that it’s San Fran’s home opener. I don’t care my boys should be motivated after getting pistol-whipped by the Seahawks.
New Orleans is a much better team and won’t lose Monday night. I know New Orleans probably doesn’t even need the help with the points, but this is a three-team teaser and I don’t want to screw around with the last pick. I need a lock and I think this is one.
Think of it like buying the hook +3.5... most often it wont make a difference, but over time the right number and right odds will payoff in the long run...
Think of it like buying the hook +3.5... most often it wont make a difference, but over time the right number and right odds will payoff in the long run...
i agree with the packers and falcons picks however i do see a 49ers win on monday night. last year on monday night frank gore ran for 167 and the 49er defense caused turnovers and many problems for a pass heavy offense led by kurt warner. i see similar problems for drew brees at candlestick. the saints offense did not look overly impressive against the vikings. alex smith will not ruin another game for the 49ers and they need to hope for some timely turnovers
i agree with the packers and falcons picks however i do see a 49ers win on monday night. last year on monday night frank gore ran for 167 and the 49er defense caused turnovers and many problems for a pass heavy offense led by kurt warner. i see similar problems for drew brees at candlestick. the saints offense did not look overly impressive against the vikings. alex smith will not ruin another game for the 49ers and they need to hope for some timely turnovers
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