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NFL Week 1 Betting: San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers

NFL Week 1 Betting: San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers

In what many feel is the top game of the opening week of the National Football League season; the Green Bay Packers will host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The 49ers and Packers are both divisional champions from a season ago.  San Francisco reached the NFC title game, only to fall to the Giants, while the Packers were eliminated by New York as well; one round earlier. These two teams were the top two seeded teams out of the NFC. The 49ers went 3-1 in the pre-season, while the Packers split their four games.

The Green Bay Packers will once again have a dynamic offense. Aaron Rodgers is the man behind center. Rodgers threw for 4,643 passing yards a season ago and 45 touchdowns. Rodgers top receivers a season ago were Jordy Nelson and Greg Jennings. The two combined for 24 touchdown receptions. The Packers will have a new face at the running back position. Veteran Cedric Benson will get the look. The Packers finished the pre-season with a blow-out win over the Chiefs.

For San Francisco, their defense continues to be one of the best in the National Football League. San Francisco is the favorite out of the NFC West, by several games. The 49ers top offensive player a season ago was Frank Gore, who rushed for six touchdowns. Vernon Davis, the tight end is quite the threat, and finished the 2011 season with 6 touchdown receptions. The 49ers were the top rushing defense a season ago, allowing just 77.3 yards per game.

Odds and Sports Betting Line

San Francisco 49ers +5.5

Green Bay Packers -5.5

Free Prediction

This is not an easy game to pick. Both of these teams have the capability to beat anyone else in the league on any given Sunday. These two teams are both very talented, with both having different specialties. The Packers are a great offensive team that have some defensive question marks, while the 49ers have solid defense, with a questionable offense; at times. We like the Packers to win this game at home over the 49ers.

Prediction: Green Bay Packers 28-14

Free Pick

This game has got to go to the Green Bay Packers. The Packers are a 5.5 favorite at home, a place where they are very good playing at. Look for San Francisco to have a tough time with the Packers offense; and Green Bay to come away with a double digit win over the 49ers.

Pick: Green Bay Packers -5.5

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NFL Week 1 Betting: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants

NFL Week 1 Betting: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants

In the first game of the regular season, two NFC East teams will get together at MetLife Stadium on Wednesday night. The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants will square off. The Giants are the defending divisional champions, along with Super Bowl Champions. Dallas fell a game short a season ago from tying for the division, and came away with an 8-8 record. These two teams will also meet again on October 28th. The Cowboys went 3-1 in pre-season, while New York split their four games.

The New York Giants return Eli Manning as their play caller. Manning now has two Super Bowl rings to put him at the top of quarterback chain in the NFL. Manning a season ago finished with 4,933 passing yards and 29 touchdowns. While Ahmad Bradshaw will be the main at the running back position for New York, they will miss the tough presence of Brandon Jacobs. New York was the worst rushing team in all of the NFL last season.

The Dallas Cowboys once again have a talented lineup behind quarterback Tony Romo. Head coach Jason Garrett knows that he has his work cut out to get the best out of his crew. Dallas a season ago saw their passing offense compiled nearly 260 yards per game. DeMarco Murray, in his second year out of Oklahoma is expected to have a huge season for the Cowboys. Dallas is looking for their tight end Jason Whitten to be a little shaky in the opener, as he missed all of the pre-season with an injury.

Odds and Sports Betting Line

DallasCowboys +4

New York  Giants -4

Free Prediction

This will be a very emotional game for the defending champions. Dallas knows they want to get off to a quick start, and would love nothing more than to go on the road and come away with a divisional title. Tony Romo has the ability to have a huge day. In this game, we feel he will have a solid game, but the Giants offense will pull away a bit in the end. We feel the Giants win this game by a touchdown.

Prediction:  New   York Giants 24-17

Free Pick

Well, the Giants are the favorite in this game. The Super Bowl champions have got to be favored against a Dallas team that has not lived up to their expectations in recent seasons. We like the home team, and the favorite to win this game over the Dallas Cowboys. The best bet is New York -4.

Pick: New York Giants -4

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NFL Preseason Week 4 Betting: Denver Broncos at Arizona Cardinals

In the final game of the 2012 pre-season, the Denver Broncos and Arizona Cardinals will hook-up Thursday night. This game is a late game, due to Arizona wanting to play it late. The Broncos come into the game with a 1-2 record in the pre-season. For Arizona, they are 1-3 in the pre-season, being one of the two teams that had the opportunity to play five pre-season games. Denver is the defending AFC West champion, while the Cardinals fought for .500 out of the NFC West a season ago.

For Arizona, they are looking to bounce back from a 32-27 loss to the Titans last week. Before that, the Cardinals lost at New Orleans and Kansas City, and came away with a win over the Oakland Raiders.  A season ago, the Cardinals were led by a combination of Kevin Kolb and John Skelton. The Cardinals have yet to decide on their opening game starter for 2012. Last season, Arizona was led by Beanie Wells with 10 rushing touchdowns, while Larry Fitzgerald caught 8 touchdowns via the air. Arizona starts the season against divisional rival Seattle.

For Denver, they are looking to adjust from quarterback Tim Tebow to Peyton Manning. The Broncos were division champions out of the AFC West a season ago. Now, the Broncos will be in a dog fight to defend the division, as Oakland, San Diego and Kansas City all hope to contend. The Broncos in the pre-season have beat the Chicago Bears, but then lost to Seattle and San Francisco in the past two weeks. Denver will open the season on September 9th against the Pittsburgh Steelers, a rematch of the first round playoff game a season ago.

Odds and Sports Betting Line

Denver Broncos +2.5

Arizona Cardinals -2.5

Free Prediction

This should be a pretty solid pre-season game. Look for Peyton Manning to spend a lot of time on the sideline in this one. The Broncos know he has been hurt, and do not want to risk that before the season. Arizona has a quarterback controversy, so both guys will come in with a lot to prove. Look for the Cardinals to do enough to come away with the win here.

Prediction: Arizona Cardinals 24-14

Free Pick

It’s difficult to bet on pre-season football, but we are going to pick the Arizona Cardinals to cover the spread in a win.  Arizona -2.5 is the play we are giving from here.

Pick: Arizona Cardinals -2.5

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