Posted:
#26
so many people in here love the under that I simply have to fade it and go with the over for the largola!!
Pittsburgh at San Francisco (12/19/2011)
Posted:
#27
San Francisco is 11-2-1 against the spread in their last 14 games overall, 6-1 against the spread following a loss, and 17-6-3 against the spread in their last 26 home games. Pittsburgh is 4-1 against the spread against a team with a winning record, 2-5 against the spread in their last seven road games, and 3-8 against the spread following a win.
Posted:
#29
Steelers have even more to play for now with Baltimore completely blowing a great opportunity to win the division. Now Pittsburgh has the division in their hands and in their own destiny. With the success of this team this is a opportunity they won't back down from and will take full advantage of it. We all know big Ben will strap on the cleats and will be out their for his team tonight. There's no way he doesnt play tonite. This will be a tough game thoug in a rowdy environment but this is steelers football and they always show up when you need them too the most. I don't see Alex smith doing too much tonite against the steeler D. Frank Gore has to run the ball for S.F. To have a shot and we all know nobody runs on Pitts D. Pittsburgh wins 20-9
Posted:
#32
Quote Originally Posted by joshcenci12345:
Steelers have even more to play for now with Baltimore completely blowing a great opportunity to win the division. Now Pittsburgh has the division in their hands and in their own destiny. With the success of this team this is a opportunity they won't back down from and will take full advantage of it. We all know big Ben will strap on the cleats and will be out their for his team tonight. There's no way he doesnt play tonite. This will be a tough game thoug in a rowdy environment but this is steelers football and they always show up when you need them too the most. I don't see Alex smith doing too much tonite against the steeler D. Frank Gore has to run the ball for S.F. To have a shot and we all know nobody runs on Pitts D. Pittsburgh wins 20-9
Steelers have even more to play for now with Baltimore completely blowing a great opportunity to win the division. Now Pittsburgh has the division in their hands and in their own destiny. With the success of this team this is a opportunity they won't back down from and will take full advantage of it. We all know big Ben will strap on the cleats and will be out their for his team tonight. There's no way he doesnt play tonite. This will be a tough game thoug in a rowdy environment but this is steelers football and they always show up when you need them too the most. I don't see Alex smith doing too much tonite against the steeler D. Frank Gore has to run the ball for S.F. To have a shot and we all know nobody runs on Pitts D. Pittsburgh wins 20-9
With you on this 100%. Must win for Steelers! Big defensive game tonight.
Steelers and Under!
Posted:
#34
I think this game is going to be very similar to the SF/Balt game on Thanksgiving. Two defenses that will be missing key players, but still very good nonetheless. Neither team has run the ball well lately, and that should continue tonight. If Big Ben plays, he will be pretty gimpy...and that is still a big IF right now. HIs ankle will limit his mobility and he will not have the escapeability that he normally does. I expect short passes that get the ball out of his hand quickly to limit the hits on him. Don't underestimate the fact that Pounceky will be out, too...the line wasn't the greatest to begin with, and he was arguably their best lineman.
I would think that PItt will blitz the hell out of Smith untll he finally proves that he can beat it. He is a good game manager when the running game is working, but he can't carry this offense if the opposition shuts the run down. He holds the ball too long and can't progress through his reads fast enough when blitzed, and Pitt will throw some exotic blitzes at him.
The only way I see this game going over is if there is at least one defensive TD from someone...and I don't think that will even be enough.
Under for me, especially if it stays at 38 or above...
Posted:
#35
Quote Originally Posted by BloodyShredder:
A-r-r-r-r-r-g-h! Can't the Steeler homers go have their circle jerk on a Steelers fan board.
I hope Big Ben plays. It will just hurt his team as he get hammered all night.
49ERS -3
im just sitting here visualizing all the people anxiously biding their time to get the confirmation that big ben will start and then quickly figure out how much they will bet (LOSE). san francisco in an absolute ass whipping tonight. 
, i mean after all alex smith sucks ... right??? oh if only handicapping was that easy.
Posted:
#37
Quote Originally Posted by holtnt:
9ers have only seen 30 or more pts twice @TB and SEA do u really think they are going to put 31 on the steelers? Come on dude!All valid points; however there are other factors you must take into consideration when capping this puppy. Jim Harbaugh is one mean SOB and coming off a loss to weak axx Arizona, I can just about guarantee he won’t think twice about running up the score against a wounded/shorthanded AFC squad that competes in his brothers division. Those two brothers are “thick as thieves” so don’t discount that angle.
I am NOT playing the Total, due to the fact, you don't know what you will get out of BIG Ben; but I have seen Harbaugh’s locker room speeches… Hell, he even has me fired up enough to go put on some pads, so I’m sure his boys are going to come out firing on all cylinders. YOU and I know both know this game SHOULD be an Under, but I’m even more confident the Wise Men in Vegas know this game should be under as well. Don't be surprised if Jim Harbaugh steps on the gas and hangs a 31 spot on this wounded visitors while the whole world is watching (in his backyard I might add). Best of luck tonight Sir! 
Posted:
#41
Quote Originally Posted by holtnt:
Jim Harbaugh is a FANTASTIC coach; in fact, if he was the coach of the Ravens instead of his raggedy ass brother, that franchise would have at least two more Super Bowl rings. I'm sure Jim takes responsibility for not having his boys properly motivated with that loss last week to the Cardinals and I am 100% positive he will have his squad lathered up to play on MNF. Couple that with a gimpy BIG Ben/Charlie Batch and I think we got a winner winner chicken dinner.
With that said, put me down for San Francisco minus the small chalk at the house please. Thanks! 
Posted:
#42
the Ravens loss last night gives the Steelers full control of the
division. With three straight wins, beginning here, Pittsburgh will
secure a first-round bye and home field thereafter. Alex
Smith and the 49ers have scored just 25 TD’s (seventh fewest in the
league) and they’ll be facing a Steelers defence that has allowed the
fewest points in the NFL. It doesn’t hurt that the Steelers have won
four in a row and eight of their past nine. They have also won their
past three road games and six in a row on Monday night. on the other hand you have the
49ers who have lost two of their past three games, with both losses coming
against teams that pattern their defence after the Steelers -- Baltimore
and Arizona
PIT +3
PIT +3
Posted:
#46
Well, I put a foot in my mouth last Monday night when I claimed the under was the best play, only proven there is 2 half in a football game and where the heck 30 points in the 2nd half came from?. What did they do in the locker at half time?.
Advantage SD have OV Baltimore is home team and the EAST coast to WEST coast travel. I do see the same here but I will stay off this game until 2nd half. SF does have a healthy team and a better ATS, these two team are exactly the same in everything.
UPSET Sunday mean everyone is broke or down. I know I'm.
GLTA
Posted:
#48
Quote Originally Posted by holtnt:
All i'm saying is the 9ers won't get 31 pts on the Steeler D.
Godsplay,
If you read very closely I said I wasn't going to play the Total, however I wouldn't be surprised if the former QB, offensive play caller a.k.a Head Coach opens up the offense tonight and aggressively go after the Steelers.
The 49ers are very physical on defense and I can see them loading the box and making Charlie Batch beat them in the air (No way BIG Ben will be able to go and if he does, NO way will he be effective on that ankle regardless of how many painkillers/shots he takes. That was a gruesome injury). I see a bunch of three and outs for the visitors which translates into lots and lots of offensive possessions for the 49ers. Also, please don't forget the 49ers have the second best punt returner in the league so 8 out of 10 times they will have excellent field position.
As Snoop Dogg would say, "I'm NOT telling on her, I'm just saying." Good luck tonight Sir!
Posted:
#50
49ers in a very weak division (Seahawks, Rams, Cardinals) and don't have a win against playoff caliber team. They lost to Cowboys and Ravens. Other than the Patriots, Steelers' wins have also been against mediocre teams. The teams that meet tonight are a shadow of the dynasties of yesteryear. Nevertheless, I think the Steelers have a little more mojo and a little more motivation. It should be an ugly brawl, with a lot of running and punting, and points at a premium. I'll do a two-teamer (my favorite for Monday nights) with Steelers +9 and Under 42.5.
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