Saturday Playoffs

CraigW · Post by **CraigW** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 1:07 pm

Originally posted by Diesel:
...These Giants love to be the underdog. It's looking like NYG against NE or Baltimore in the big game. If the Pats get a second chance at NYG, the ratings will be through the roof. LMFAO
Should us 49er fans even bother watching or buying tickets to this game as well? I'll be watching for sure and plans for a Super Bowl party are in the works.

Shrink Attack · Post by **Shrink Attack** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 1:23 pm

Originally posted by Shrink Attack:
Houston +7.5 @ Baltimore O/U: 36

This one is tough, because I'm confident Baltimore will win, but by how much? The teams match up well so I think the score stays within a TD much of the game.

But Baltimore is home, they're more experienced, and T.J. Yates is still a rookie. Ray Lewis is monster, but Flacco is a cream pastry so they cancel each other out. It's hard for me to imagine them on a practice field together.

I'm thinking Baltimore pulls away late 24-16, barely covering the spread.

I hate these low Over/Under lines pitting two good defenses. One pick-6 or Special Teams TD throws it all into a lottery bin. Staying away from it.

NY Giants +7.5 @ Green Bay O/U: 53

This is the hardest game of the weekend to pick. Which Eli is going to show up? Is he going to hit the big plays or isn't he? There's your answer for both the spread and the Over/Under.

The Giants play the Packers tough, plus they have the better defense. Giants have a better rushing attack at this point, too. Keeping Rodgers off the field with some ball control is critical, since getting into a shootout with this elite QB is never a good idea. But Green Bay at home...you hate to bet against that.

Sounds like a lot of hedging, doesn't it? The Pack will win, but the lines are spot on, making the bets on this game practically a coin flip.

My very soft prediction is Green Bay winning 30-24. That means take Giants 7.5 and the Over...unless you have a weak heart than I suggest keeping your wallet in your pocket.

Will I bet it? If I win the Baltimore-Houston bet, then I'll try and double up on this game before kickoff. If I'm already a loser (gee, has that ever happened before? :rolleyes: ), I'll grab another scotch and just enjoy the game. Won 2 out of 3 bets. Won on Giants and the Over (thanks to refs for handing Green Bay 2 TD's they didn't deserve), but lost on Baltimore -7.5

If the Ravens kick the FG on 4th and inches at the goal line, or punch it in, I would've swept.

Oh, well...a profit is a profit.

BillyWaz · Post by **BillyWaz** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 1:30 pm

Originally posted by Shrink Attack:
quote:Originally posted by Shrink Attack:
Houston +7.5 @ Baltimore O/U: 36

This one is tough, because I'm confident Baltimore will win, but by how much? The teams match up well so I think the score stays within a TD much of the game.

But Baltimore is home, they're more experienced, and T.J. Yates is still a rookie. Ray Lewis is monster, but Flacco is a cream pastry so they cancel each other out. It's hard for me to imagine them on a practice field together.

I'm thinking Baltimore pulls away late 24-16, barely covering the spread.

I hate these low Over/Under lines pitting two good defenses. One pick-6 or Special Teams TD throws it all into a lottery bin. Staying away from it.

NY Giants +7.5 @ Green Bay O/U: 53

This is the hardest game of the weekend to pick. Which Eli is going to show up? Is he going to hit the big plays or isn't he? There's your answer for both the spread and the Over/Under.

The Giants play the Packers tough, plus they have the better defense. Giants have a better rushing attack at this point, too. Keeping Rodgers off the field with some ball control is critical, since getting into a shootout with this elite QB is never a good idea. But Green Bay at home...you hate to bet against that.

Sounds like a lot of hedging, doesn't it? The Pack will win, but the lines are spot on, making the bets on this game practically a coin flip.

My very soft prediction is Green Bay winning 30-24. That means take Giants 7.5 and the Over...unless you have a weak heart than I suggest keeping your wallet in your pocket.

Will I bet it? If I win the Baltimore-Houston bet, then I'll try and double up on this game before kickoff. If I'm already a loser (gee, has that ever happened before? :rolleyes: ), I'll grab another scotch and just enjoy the game. Won 2 out of 3 bets. Won on Giants and the Over (thanks to refs for handing Green Bay 2 TD's they didn't deserve), but lost on Baltimore -7.5

If the Ravens kick the FG on 4th and inches at the goal line, or punch it in, I would've swept.

Oh, well...a profit is a profit. [/QUOTE]Nicely done Paul.....who needs fantasy???

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 1:31 pm

Originally posted by CraigW:
quote:Originally posted by Diesel:
...These Giants love to be the underdog. It's looking like NYG against NE or Baltimore in the big game. If the Pats get a second chance at NYG, the ratings will be through the roof. LMFAO
Should us 49er fans even bother watching or buying tickets to this game as well? I'll be watching for sure and plans for a Super Bowl party are in the works.

[/QUOTE]If I was a 49ers fan, next week I wouldn't even bother to put my TV on.

Shrink Attack · Post by **Shrink Attack** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 1:32 pm

I think Rodgers taking 3 weeks off hurt him. I say three weeks because he took Week 17 off, then a bye, then another week goes by before he actually played. I just don't think that's good for a QB.

Of course, 8 or more dropped balls killed him, too. And you have to give the Giants credit for their defense. It was obvious the Giants were primed and totally worked up during this run. They had an edge that the Packers clearly lacked. This all started in Week 17 with a must-win over the Cowboys. I think that really helped their momentum today.

Sometimes clinching early, then having a bye, can rob a team of it's mojo.

[ January 15, 2012, 07:38 PM: Message edited by: Shrink Attack ]

Eddiejag · Post by **Eddiejag** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 1:53 pm

What will the point spreads be for next week,im guessing,

San Fran -2 over the Giants

New England 6 over the Ravens

The Ravens didnt impress me today and not for that muff punt by Jacoby they could have lost that game.

Shrink Attack · Post by **Shrink Attack** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 2:10 pm

Here are the early lines:

Date & Time Favorite Line Underdog Total

1/22 3:00 At New England -7.5 Baltimore 50.5

1/22 6:30 At San Francisco -2.5 NY Giants 43.5

mattjb · Post by **mattjb** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 2:17 pm

Originally posted by Shrink Attack:
Here are the early lines:

Date & Time Favorite Line Underdog Total

1/22 3:00 At New England -7.5 Baltimore 50.5

1/22 6:30 At San Francisco -2.5 NY Giants 43.5 baltimore and the under.
san francisco and the over.

CraigW · Post by **CraigW** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 2:39 pm

Originally posted by mattjb:
quote:Originally posted by Shrink Attack:
Here are the early lines:

Date & Time Favorite Line Underdog Total

1/22 3:00 At New England -7.5 Baltimore 50.5

1/22 6:30 At San Francisco -2.5 NY Giants 43.5 baltimore and the under.
san francisco and the over. [/QUOTE]Niners Ravens Super Bowl

Shrink Attack · Post by **Shrink Attack** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 2:40 pm

Originally posted by mattjb:
quote:Originally posted by Shrink Attack:
Here are the early lines:

Date & Time Favorite Line Underdog Total

1/22 3:00 At New England -7.5 Baltimore 50.5

1/22 6:30 At San Francisco -2.5 NY Giants 43.5 baltimore and the under.
san francisco and the over. [/QUOTE]I have to think about the San Fran game. But to bet against the Patriots right now, the way they're playing, at home, Brady vs. Flacco, would be giving money away, in my opinion.

In fact, I'm going to bet it soon because that line WILL go up.