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NFL Picks Against the Spread: Preseason Week 1, 2011


NFL Picks (Preseason 2011): 0-0 ($0)

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Baltimore Ravens (0-0) at Philadelphia Eagles (0-0)
Line: Eagles by 3.
Thursday, 7:30 ET

The Game. Edge: None.
Outcomes of preseason games rarely have anything to do with the talent on the respective teams, since the majority of the games are played by second-, third- and fourth-stringers.

Some coaches care about winning preseason games, while others do not. Thus, betting on coaches with great preseason records is an easy way to make money.

Here are recent NFL Betting Trends: Preseason Records for every coach in the NFL.

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John Harbaugh has the record advantage over Andy Reid, especially in Week 1 of preseason tilts. Harbaugh has never lost, while Reid is just 5-8. I went against the Eagles last year in Week 1, and came away with $300, as Jacksonville covered as three-point dogs.

MAJOR UPDATE: I'm going to scale back the Ravens pick and remove the Dolphins selection because of this article. This isn't a normal preseason, so I'd advise caution.


The Psychology. Edge: None.
No psychological edge found.


The Vegas. Edge: .
Vegas trends will be posted in the regular season.
  • Percentage of money on Team: X% (Y bets)


    The Trends. Edge: Ravens.
  • John Harbaugh is 8-4 in preseason games.
  • John Harbaugh is 3-0 in Preseason Week 1 games.
  • Andy Reid is 18-30 in preseason games.
  • Andy Reid is 5-8 in Preseason Week 1 games.


    Preseason Week 1 NFL Pick: Ravens 17, Eagles 13
    Ravens +3 (3 Units) -- Incorrect; -$330
    Eagles 13, Ravens 6




    Miami Dolphins (0-0) at Atlanta Falcons (0-0)
    Line: Falcons by 2.
    Friday, 7:30 ET

    The Game. Edge: None.
    Outcomes of preseason games rarely have anything to do with the talent on the respective teams, since the majority of the games are played by second-, third- and fourth-stringers.

    Some coaches care about winning preseason games, while others do not. Thus, betting on coaches with great preseason records is an easy way to make money.

    Here are recent NFL Betting Trends: Preseason Records for every coach in the NFL.

    ***

    Tony Sparano loves winning in the preseason. Mike Smith doesn't appear to care unless it's Week 3.

    MAJOR UPDATE: I'm going to scale back the Ravens pick and remove the Dolphins selection because of this article. This isn't a normal preseason, so I'd advise caution.


    The Psychology. Edge: None.
    No psychological edge found.


    The Vegas. Edge: .
    Vegas trends will be posted in the regular season.
  • Percentage of money on Team: X% (Y bets)


    The Trends. Edge: Dolphins.
  • Mike Smith is 6-6 in preseason games.
  • Mike Smith is 1-2 in Preseason Week 1 games.
  • Tony Sparano is 9-3 in preseason games.
  • Tony Sparano is 2-1 in Preseason Week 1 games.


    Preseason Week 1 NFL Pick: Dolphins 20, Falcons 19
    Dolphins +2 (0 Units) -- Correct; $0
    Dolphins 28, Falcons 23





    New York Jets (0-0) at Houston Texans (0-0)
    Line: Texans by 2.5.
    Monday, 8:00 ET

    The Game. Edge: None.
    Outcomes of preseason games rarely have anything to do with the talent on the respective teams, since the majority of the games are played by second-, third- and fourth-stringers.

    Some coaches care about winning preseason games, while others do not. Thus, betting on coaches with great preseason records is an easy way to make money.

    Here are recent NFL Betting Trends: Preseason Records for every coach in the NFL.

    ***

    Rex Ryan had a big matchup against the Giants last year in Week 1 of the preseason, yet he lost 31-16. Ryan is 0-2 in Week 1 preseason tilts, while Gary Kubiak is a solid 3-2.


    The Psychology. Edge: None.
    No psychological edge found.


    The Vegas. Edge: .
    Vegas trends will be posted in the regular season.
  • Percentage of money on Team: X% (Y bets)


    The Trends. Edge: Texans.
  • Rex Ryan is 4-4 in preseason games.
  • Rex Ryan is 0-2 in Preseason Week 1 games.
  • Gary Kubiak is 10-10 in preseason games.
  • Gary Kubiak is 3-2 in Preseason Week 1 games.


    Preseason Week 1 NFL Pick: Texans 23, Jets 17
    Texans -2.5 (0.5 Units) -- Correct; +$50
    Texans 20, Jets 16


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    1 2 turn 2 12-28-2011 08:02 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.214 (total posts: 16)
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    Heat 1st half

    Bruins mline

    Cal +140 mline,,,,,,,,,,TEX sux

    cant touch my c's but hope they get win #1

    I do hav them in baby 6 team parlay
    celts/ bruins / CT. / 1st half over toledo / toledo mline /

    GL all
    Damn 12-28-2011 07:55 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.86 (total posts: 59)
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    I heard about Gator, and wanted to check his picks,.....he pulled a Pujols
    Steve 12-28-2011 07:31 pm xxx.xxx.xxx45.2 (total posts: 6)
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    Winning picks for week 17 posted.

    http://www.tumblr.com/blog/lolhotdogz
    chuckster 12-28-2011 07:15 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.200 (total posts: 182)
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    The straight up win for the Lions at Lamboue is not by any means etched in stone. Rogers should not play much in this one however, their back up QB aint half bad. If the Detroit loses look for the Falcons to play everyone all game.
    Legendary Dynamo 12-28-2011 06:33 pm xxx.xxx.xxx6.79 (total posts: 34)
    10     60

    College bowl pick #2

    Cal +3.5 (4 units)

    after a rough two weeks I'll be trying to jump back on the winning snide. December is such a struggle in the NFL.

    Good Luck everyone!!
    Moses 12-28-2011 05:08 pm xxx.xxx.xxx0.88 (total posts: 3)
    10     27

    I guess Atlanta is locked into #6 even if they win. Doesn't that mean they're more likely to bench their starters? It's silly to think otherwise. If that's the case, as bad as Tampa is, I think the points might be a better option. Maybe it's a sharp trap.

    Don't know who to pick! (Sorry for another post on Atlanta)
    Moses 12-28-2011 05:04 pm xxx.xxx.xxx0.88 (total posts: 3)
    15     10

    Not sure about the Atlanta game.

    I would think Atlanta would play hard to avoid being matched up against New Orleans in the first week of playoffs (if NO finishes #3; doesn't matter if they finish #2).

    Then again, Atlanta plays late. If they see Detroit pull off a win, would Atlanta pull all their starters? Could Tampa win or cover then?

    I know you have zero units on the game, Walt, but this makes for a troubling situation in pick 'em (with spreads).
    Moses 12-28-2011 04:56 pm xxx.xxx.xxx0.88 (total posts: 3)
    12     15

    Walt,

    How can you say the Texans will win and cover if they're locked at #3? Don't all teams bench their starters in that position by the end of the game? Why risk injury? If the Saints will do it, if Green Bay will do it, why not the Texans?
    kadoka 12-28-2011 04:52 pm xxx.xxx.xxx7.59 (total posts: 6)
    9     10

    anyone know the weather for toledo/af game today. heard it was cold, poss rain?
    BOOK 'EM, DANNO!! 12-28-2011 04:04 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.37 (total posts: 8)
    21     14

    @GATOR... you should put up your picks for tonight and have everyone scrambling to get on line.com tomorrow. PROVE IT!
    EasyPicking 12-28-2011 03:42 pm xxx.xxx.xxx1.55 (total posts: 29)
    13     12

    Okc -1 book it
    G Ram 12-28-2011 03:19 pm xxx.xxx.xxx7.47 (total posts: 1)
    11     13

    Thanks Gator! Been riding your picks the whole way! Much appreciated!
    NickMoney 12-28-2011 03:18 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.131 (total posts: 4)
    12     10

    @Gator: Sorry to see you go. I normally dont like paying for betting services but I think you have gone about it the right way. You have definatly made me alot more then $90 over the last month so i think i may have to purchase a month and aslong as you keep you the winning trend i might have to stick with it. Thanks again.
    Firefighter0629 12-28-2011 02:55 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.244 (total posts: 3)
    10     14

    X3
    Tony Montana 12-28-2011 02:44 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.241 (total posts: 11)
    11     12

    @chuckster

    Well said x2


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    My Team-by-Team ATS Record
    This section shows how well I do when picking each team this year. The purpose is to see how well I read each team. Pushes are not displayed. Winning/losing streak in parentheses.

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    Bears: 6-10 (L1)
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    2x Trend Edge: 28-31 (2011: 20-24)
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