Four games of interest, with the Denver Bronco’s rated the best bet of the night to beat the Chicago Bears on the handicap.
Chicago Bears at Denver Broncos:
Both teams are 7-5 but are going in completely the opposite direction. Since losing lynch-pin Jay Cutler the weekend before last and then Matt Forte last weekend things have really have gone bad for the Bears and the last thing they probably need to be doing is facing Denver Broncos and the mighty Tim Tebow.
Tebow, who is is loved by me abut pretty much hated by every NFL fan I know, and impressed me with the 2nd half offensive drives against the Vikings. Yes, they critics say he can’t pass the ball, but he is doing a good job turning around – and lifting the spirits of – a very average team.
The Bears are in trouble. They struggled moving the ball last week against the poor Kansas City Chiefs and its certainly not going to be an easier here so let’s take the Broncos against the handicap to come out on top.
Philadelphia Eagles at Miami Dolphins:
The awful Eagles travel to the resurgent Dolphins and there is only one way I can see this game going.
The Eagles have lost 4 out of 5 in their previous five games and despite the return of Michael Vick being perceived as an upside it has been exactly the opposite. Vick has now lost 8 out of his 11 starts with Eagles and has fallen into a trap – along with Vince Young – where they literally are giving the ball away (turned the ball over 29 times!).
The Dolphins, on the other hand, have sort of clicked and won four out of their last five games. QB Matt Moore has sprung to life and Reggie Bush is loving having the ball more for the Dolphins.
I fully expect the Dolphins to bring an end to the “Dream Teams” season in decent fashion.
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys:
Dallas Cowboys(7-5) face the New York Giants(6-6) in the average looking NFC East, in what promises to be a close game
The Giants had looked to be virtually over the line even before they hit their current 4 game losing run whilst the Cowboys 4 game winning streak was ended at the hands of the Arizona Cardinals (19-13) .
I backed the Packers last week during their 38-35 victory over the Giants, but the Giants really impressed me (aside from the Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz) with their mindset. every time that I felt the Packers would kick clear the Giants managed to keep tabs on them and it just just shows the in spite of the run they are on they are managed to maintain a positive attitude and morale seems good.
The Giants overall performances have been at a higher level and they certainly are more consistent than the Cowboys and it surprises me they not priced a little bit closer.
Oakland Raiders at Green Bay Packers:
Oakland look just about done for the season. Once Jason Campbell was crocked to go along with Darren McFadden it didn’t take a rock scientist to work out that they would struggle and despite two late touchdowns against the Dolphins don’t paper over the cracks to me.
The Packers need a win, or a Saints loss, this weekend to secure home advantage during the whole of the NFL playoff spell. I don’t think they need concern themselves with the perfect season so if they wrap it up easily this weekend then they can put their feet up with three games to spare.
Daily Sport recommended bets:
5pts win Denver Broncos -3.00 to beat Chicago Bears – 5/6 general
3pts win Miami Dolphins -3.00 to beat Philadelphia Eagles – evens general
2pt win double the above two.
For the 1pts win treble, add:
New York giants +4.50 to beat Dallas Cowboys – evens
Other bets:
0.50pts win Green Bay Packers to beat Oakland Raiders 25-30 – 10/1 Paddy Power
1pt win Green Bay Packers to beat Oakland Raiders 31+ – 15/2 Hills
0.25pts win Green Bay Packers to beat Oakland Raiders 43+ – 50/1 Paddy Power