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Sunday, November 14, 2010
THIS IS TOO EASY
I'm watching the Giants get pummeled by the hapless Cowboys. Right now the “Boys” are winning by 13, 26-13. This should NEVER happen to a play-off “contender”. Fact is, the line has been so out of whack lately that I can no longer resist making picks. Any competent football handicapper should easily be showing a winning percentage. But since I'm the only competent football handicapper out there I figure it's time to give you a break.
I came to this realization when my home town team, the Buffalo Bills were three point favorites over the visiting Detroit Lions. Surprisingly they finally won but weren't able to cover the spread. The line makers are obviously aware of the potential (or lack thereof) of each team, but are stumbling at every turn by awarding points. (The Cowboys just scored and once again have a 20 point lead). The time has come to feast on the inability of the pros to concoct a realistic line. The experts gave 13 ½ points to the Cowboys and things are the EXACT opposite of their predictions. No way in hell the Giants win this one by 13, if they win at all.
So I mock the incompetent line makers as much as I want, but the proof is in the pudding as they say. Monday night the Eagles play the Redskins with the obvious winners (Philadelphia) giving up 3 points.
Reality says it may actually be that close. If Micheal Vick starts, as he should, those three points will mean nothing. Washington will be completely helpless in that situation. On the other hand, if the Eagles prove to be led by complete assholes Vick will be on the bench until things get out of control.
The best information I can find on the Web indicates Vick will be the starter and, in that case, I have to take the Eagles. Washington has nothing to challenge them and taking the eagles (and Vick) with the nonsensical three points is clearly a no-brainier.
If you've been a loser so far since I haven't been posting, take the Eagles here to at least even yourself for the season.
I came to this realization when my home town team, the Buffalo Bills were three point favorites over the visiting Detroit Lions. Surprisingly they finally won but weren't able to cover the spread. The line makers are obviously aware of the potential (or lack thereof) of each team, but are stumbling at every turn by awarding points. (The Cowboys just scored and once again have a 20 point lead). The time has come to feast on the inability of the pros to concoct a realistic line. The experts gave 13 ½ points to the Cowboys and things are the EXACT opposite of their predictions. No way in hell the Giants win this one by 13, if they win at all.
So I mock the incompetent line makers as much as I want, but the proof is in the pudding as they say. Monday night the Eagles play the Redskins with the obvious winners (Philadelphia) giving up 3 points.
Reality says it may actually be that close. If Micheal Vick starts, as he should, those three points will mean nothing. Washington will be completely helpless in that situation. On the other hand, if the Eagles prove to be led by complete assholes Vick will be on the bench until things get out of control.
The best information I can find on the Web indicates Vick will be the starter and, in that case, I have to take the Eagles. Washington has nothing to challenge them and taking the eagles (and Vick) with the nonsensical three points is clearly a no-brainier.
If you've been a loser so far since I haven't been posting, take the Eagles here to at least even yourself for the season.
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