Are You Ready For Some Football?

Inuus · 01-15-2012, 08:10 PM

Sunday Jan. 22 has the Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots with Tom Brady’s boys a prohibitive (-9) favorite with an over/under of 50. Sportsbookshave the Patriots (-327) on the moneyline.

The nightcap has the New York Giants at San Francisco 49ers. The Niners are (-3) point favorites with a total of 43.5. San Francisco is now up to (-143) on the moneyline.

In both cases, Vegas sharps jumped on the favorites at New England opened up laying just 6.5, San Francisco as low at just a one-point favorite, though most Vegas and offshore sportsbooks had them at (-2) to start out the betting.

Cin · 01-15-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Inuus

Sunday Jan. 22 has the Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots with Tom Brady’s boys a prohibitive (-9) favorite with an over/under of 50. Sportsbookshave the Patriots (-327) on the moneyline.

The nightcap has the New York Giants at San Francisco 49ers. The Niners are (-3) point favorites with a total of 43.5. San Francisco is now up to (-143) on the moneyline.

In both cases, Vegas sharps jumped on the favorites at New England opened up laying just 6.5, San Francisco as low at just a one-point favorite, though most Vegas and offshore sportsbooks had them at (-2) to start out the betting.

I might take the Giants. That's not who I want to win. I prefer a Pats - 49er super bowl. But if i was betting money, which I won't be, I would take the Giants.

I have never bet against the Pats in my whole life. Even when I worked in Boston and played the pool at work, back in the '90s when the Pats couldn't win a game in my back yard with my grandma as quarterback, i wouldn't bet against them. Needless to say that little quirk of mine would make winning each week in the season pool a bit tricky. Now when it would be an asset to always pic the pats with my heart and the rest of the card with my head I don't have the opportunity to play where i live. At least not a friendly pool with friends and coworkers.

ruffryder · 01-16-2012, 03:59 AM

No Monday night football.. Season will be over soon . :-(

Inuus · 01-16-2012, 10:50 AM

Yeah I prefer a Pats 49ers match up anything but Eli...uugghh.

I have been a Pats fan (I grew up in NH) since I watched my first football game on a black and white TV sitting on my Fathers lap (whew showing my age). I stuck with them all through the times they stunk. Through Plunkett, Eason, Grogan, Flutie, Bledsoe and Brady. Of course a few QBs that should be forgotten like Matt Cavanaugh, Hugh Millen and Marc Wilson. I still have a Super Bowl XX brass key chain I use daily from Jan 26, 1986. Granted its a bit beat up from opening beer bottles back in the day!

I feel after all those years of sticking with them I deserve a few good years

Go Pats!

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Originally Posted by Miss Tick

I might take the Giants. That's not who I want to win. I prefer a Pats - 49er super bowl. But if i was betting money, which I won't be, I would take the Giants.

I have never bet against the Pats in my whole life. Even when I worked in Boston and played the pool at work, back in the '90s when the Pats couldn't win a game in my back yard with my grandma as quarterback, i wouldn't bet against them. Needless to say that little quirk of mine would make winning each week in the season pool a bit tricky. Now when it would be an asset to always pic the pats with my heart and the rest of the card with my head I don't have the opportunity to play where i live. At least not a friendly pool with friends and coworkers.

Zimmeh · 01-16-2012, 04:37 AM

I have a feeling that it will be a Giants vs Pats Super Bowl.

Let's go Giants!

Zimmeh

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Originally Posted by Inuus

Sunday Jan. 22 has the Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots with Tom Brady’s boys a prohibitive (-9) favorite with an over/under of 50. Sportsbookshave the Patriots (-327) on the moneyline.

The nightcap has the New York Giants at San Francisco 49ers. The Niners are (-3) point favorites with a total of 43.5. San Francisco is now up to (-143) on the moneyline.

In both cases, Vegas sharps jumped on the favorites at New England opened up laying just 6.5, San Francisco as low at just a one-point favorite, though most Vegas and offshore sportsbooks had them at (-2) to start out the betting.

sierragirrl · 01-16-2012, 05:24 AM

sadly the home town boys lost.
we have Aaron Rodgers from the packers that im sure will be home and spotted out in about.
we also have Jeff Maehl from the Texans that will also be seen wondering about and helping out in the community.
Go Pats!

ButchKnight · 01-16-2012, 07:36 AM

NOPE NOT NO MORE kicks at the dirt and stumps around

Softhearted · 01-18-2012, 10:16 AM

NY vs San Francisco.... GO 49ers GO
Baltimore vs New England .... (no preferences)

SuperBowl
NE vs SF and my prediction... SF

lol, I might be very wrong and I know it!

ruffryder · 01-18-2012, 01:19 PM

I think the Ravens Defense are gonna put some heat on the Brady bunch!!

Gaige · 01-18-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ruffryder

I think the Ravens Defense are gonna put some heat on the Brady bunch!!

great...now i'm going to have that song in my head all day.

btw, that's what happened in the 2010 playoff game between Baltimore and New England. Brady was sacked twice with one resulting in a fumble and threw 3 interceptions. The wildcard Ravens beat the odds favored Patriots 33-14. I think that was the Patriots first playoff loss in Gillette Stadium. 2 years later...same stadium, same teams, same head coaches, same quarterbacks. I realize that this doesn't mean the same outcome but it does give me comfort knowing we weren't expected to win back then but did. Here's to hoping for an injury free game on Sunday. GO RAVENS!!!

Cin · 01-18-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Softhearted

NY vs San Francisco.... GO 49ers GO
Baltimore vs New England .... (no preferences)

SuperBowl
NE vs SF and my prediction... SF

lol, I might be very wrong and I know it!

Oh I hope you are right.

Kobi · 01-16-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Inuus

Sunday Jan. 22 has the Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots with Tom Brady’s boys a prohibitive (-9) favorite with an over/under of 50. Sportsbookshave the Patriots (-327) on the moneyline.

The nightcap has the New York Giants at San Francisco 49ers. The Niners are (-3) point favorites with a total of 43.5. San Francisco is now up to (-143) on the moneyline.

In both cases, Vegas sharps jumped on the favorites at New England opened up laying just 6.5, San Francisco as low at just a one-point favorite, though most Vegas and offshore sportsbooks had them at (-2) to start out the betting.

I seem to have misplaced my decoder ring

But, it appears betting on my Patriots this week would not be a potentially lucrative thing. Yes?

Inuus · 01-16-2012, 10:35 AM

That basically boils down to the Patriots are favored by 9 points and the Niners by 3. A negative number means thats the team that is favored.

Kobi · 01-16-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Inuus

That basically boils down to the Patriots are favored by 9 points and the Niners by 3. A negative number means thats the team that is favored.

Ohhhh ok, I got it. So, I think the Pats will make mince meant out of the Ravens so I am good there.

My windfall comes betting on the Giants. But, do I dare?

Inuus · 01-16-2012, 06:52 PM

Well the thing is...to get a little more in depth.. IF you think they game between the Ravens and Patriots will be closer then 9 points apart you would bet on the Ravens. For example if the end score was Pats 37 Ravens 33 and you bet on the Ravens you would win. Thats IF you are betting the line not just a straight win/lose bet. The point spread can change daily sometimes many times daily depending on a lot of factors. Like lets say Ray Rice of the Ravens gets hurt in practice this week and cant play, then the Patriots -9 would increase to lets say -14 or something. I wish I lived in Vegas heck you can bet on who wins the coin toss or whos scores the first points...just all kinds of fun stuff thats if you like the gamble.

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Originally Posted by Kobi

Ohhhh ok, I got it. So, I think the Pats will make mince meant out of the Ravens so I am good there.

My windfall comes betting on the Giants. But, do I dare?

Cin · 01-18-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kobi

Ohhhh ok, I got it. So, I think the Pats will make mince meant out of the Ravens so I am good there.

My windfall comes betting on the Giants. But, do I dare?

I'm sorry to say, I think you should take that bet. I would prefer the 49ers, but if I were betting I would put my money on NY. I think the Giants will not only cover the spread but win the game.

I think the odds are a little better for Baltimore now I think the Pats would have to win by 7.5 instead of 9, which would mean by a touchdown and a field goal or a safety. And I think it's going to be a close game. So maybe if you have the stomach for it, you could put some money on Baltimore. I could never do it. I never have done it. Could never bet against the Pats. Even though my father always told me don't bet with your heart, when it comes to money only your family matters.

Good advice. Although I always figured better advice is don't bet what you aren't prepared to lose But that's just me. And I'm a chicken shit when it comes to gambling.

01-15-2012, 08:10 PM	#1
Inuus Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: She/Her Relationship Status: Single Not Looking Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 265 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 242 Thanked 377 Times in 143 Posts Rep Power: 3733068	Sunday Jan. 22 has the Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots with Tom Brady’s boys a prohibitive (-9) favorite with an over/under of 50. Sportsbookshave the Patriots (-327) on the moneyline. The nightcap has the New York Giants at San Francisco 49ers. The Niners are (-3) point favorites with a total of 43.5. San Francisco is now up to (-143) on the moneyline. In both cases, Vegas sharps jumped on the favorites at New England opened up laying just 6.5, San Francisco as low at just a one-point favorite, though most Vegas and offshore sportsbooks had them at (-2) to start out the betting. __________________ “Kindness and compassion toward all living things is the mark of a civilized society.”- Cesar Chavez

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Inuus Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: She/Her Relationship Status: Single Not Looking Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 265 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 242 Thanked 377 Times in 143 Posts Rep Power: 3733068	That basically boils down to the Patriots are favored by 9 points and the Niners by 3. A negative number means thats the team that is favored. __________________ “Kindness and compassion toward all living things is the mark of a civilized society.”- Cesar Chavez

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sierragirrl Member How Do You Identify?: .... Relationship Status: <3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ..... Posts: 783 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,417 Thanked 2,870 Times in 667 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	sadly the home town boys lost. we have Aaron Rodgers from the packers that im sure will be home and spotted out in about. we also have Jeff Maehl from the Texans that will also be seen wondering about and helping out in the community. Go Pats!

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