At long last, it's back.
I am always wary when betting when seasons return as form is hard to read (at the best of times) so I am searching for little gems.
New York Giants had a ropey pre-season but at home to the Redskins is always a big game for the Giants. The loss of Plaxico Burress will not help but they are probably about right at 1/3 to start the season in style. I think the spread of 6.5pts is about right too and although I am tempted by the alternative spread of 12.5pts at 8/5 (offered by Bet365) I will play safe and go for the Giants to start the season well and win by more than 6.5pts.
RECOMMENDATION: NEW YORK GIANTS (-6.5pts) 10/11 general
Arizona Cardinals lost all 4 pre-season games and I would have hoped for a bigger price than 1/3 for the visit of the Niners, but I have a real good vibe about Kurt Warner, Larry Fitz and co this season, and will take the same action I took on the Giants. San Francisco were not far behind the Cards last year so this game has a bit of a grudge element to it too.
RECOMMENDATION: ARIZONA CARDINALS (-6.5pts) 10/11 general
manaboutdogblog American Football 2008/09 Season Record 22 bets; 13 wins; Profit +7.62pts (MARGIN 35%)
manaboutdogblog American Football 2009 Record 5 bets; 2 wins; Profit +1.70pts (MARGIN 34%)
Good luck for the season Johnny.
Tough early doors but there's a few bets I fancy this week. Will wait for the injury reports before finalising my Sunday bets but I like the Titans for Thursday night getting 6.
Posted by: Ken | September 09, 2009 at 01:24 PM
much better johnny nice pics..lol
missed the tipping comp was in usa at a wedding for the past week
Posted by: john o | September 09, 2009 at 03:05 PM
Tough week 1 Johnny, the Cards look like they've a hangover from last year, how the Redskins got near to the Giants is beyond me!
Posted by: Ken | September 14, 2009 at 04:21 PM
that covering the spreads lark is tough = Giants played out the game when 6 in front when they could have won by 13 or 20 if they tried
american football scorelines are very decieving
season so far 0/2; -2.00pts
Posted by: johnnymoyles | September 14, 2009 at 08:02 PM
Aye, its tough when teams ease up when the game is dead. To try and combat that I'm going back favourites 'straight up' and take the points when backing underdogs ... we'll see if it works!
Posted by: Ken | September 14, 2009 at 10:37 PM
thats the plan i think
Posted by: johnnymoyles | September 15, 2009 at 09:59 AM