I am taking the Mets for the Win today. I have the Mets as 18-9 SU since 2008 vs a team that has won at least their last two games and it is not the first game of a series. I also have found a nice starter trend for the Mets starter. It says that Johan Santana is 14-1 SU as an away favorite and his opponent starter lost by more than 3 runs in his last start. Take the Mets to get a win.
Take the Rockies for the win today. I have the Cubs as 16-30 SU since 2004 season on the road within 20 cents of pickem when they won the last two games their starter started. I also have the Cubs as 3-14 SU since 2005 on the road within 20 cents of pickem after a win in which they drew 5+ walks.
The last 6 preseason's the bills are 4-2 with those 2 loses coming under 3 points each. The Titans are 3-3 in the same period. Buffalo has an 0-2 record all time in the Hall of Fame game. The Titans franchise is also 0-2 in Hall of Fame games.
Buffalo is under 5 hours away, and with the Hall of Fame inductions this weekend the atmosphere will be explosive for the Bills. In addition to two new Bills Hall of Famers, there will be an entire roster of current Bills in Canton on Hall of Fame weekend. Lots of motivation!
The Titans are wearing throw back jerseys for this game as well as number 9 McNair stickers on their helmets. Don't let this tempt you into thinking the Titans are fired up to win this weekend. Jeff Fisher is known for his home town heroics. The Titans will play a limited and scripted set of plays on Sunday. The defense will also be limited. Which could be difficult to cover the wide receivers that the Bills bring to the game. Let's take a look at how this game will play out on Sunday.
The Titans will start Collins, which is by no means a superstar. After a couple of series, maybe even after one, Vince Young will come in and probably play into the 3rd quarter. I wouldn't expect much from Young this early in the season. The Bills starters will more than likely stay on the field a little longer than expected. Green and Owens need time to build chemistry.
Dominic Rhodes will be the 3rd string running back for the Bills. This is going to be fun to watch as he will be playing against 3rd string Titans trying to find a spot on the team. Quinton Ganther will carry the ball for the Titans and not only is he unproven, but will receive limited playing time once the season starts. I smell Titan turnovers.
Run, run, run late in the Hall of Fame game. I would generally say the under is the best option here. However, late turnovers could swing things in this game. I lean strongly to the over in this game. However, the best bet for the Hall of Fame game is the Bills plus the points. It wouldn't amaze me if we see a straight up Bills victory.
The Bills have the motivation and the need to win this game.
Street Rosenthal 8/9
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