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Allen Eastman

1-Unit Play. Take ‘Under’ 35.0 New York Giants at Chicago (8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22)
The Giants just played on Monday night so I don't expect a top effort out of this team. They are 14-20 against the total over the last several years in the preseason and are a solid 'under' bet. The Bears just gave up 27 points to the Bills last weekend so I'm sure that the defensive coaches and players have addressed that issue. The Giants want to run the ball a lot and that's going to keep the clock moving and help this play. Also, the Bears just don't have enough weapons in the passing game and I think the Giants defensive line is going to smother them. This line is dropping from its open and I think there is a good reason for that. I see 'under'.

2-Unit Play. Take #430 Seattle (-3) over Denver (10:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22)
This is my Game of the Week. Seattle is coming off a nice road win over San Diego and I think they keep the momentum going. New coach Jim Mora is trying to make his mark on this team and I think he really wants to impress his home fans. Denver lost on the road last week and now is on the road again. All week Denver has had distractions and things have not been going well in their camp. They have a brewing quarterback controversy. And Brandon Marshall has been nothing but negative since he has come back. He has been very vocal of his displeasure and I think that it is a huge distraction for this team having their best player sitting on the sideline and complaining in the media. I like the Seahawks to take care of business and get a blowout win for us.

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3-Unit Play. Take #974 Cleveland (-130) over Seattle (7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22)

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2-Unit Play. Take ‘Under’ 9.0 Seattle at Cleveland (7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22)
I’m putting my money on Aaron Laffey today and I think that he’s going to come through with a strong game. The Indians got blown out last night and should come back strong. Laffey has given up zero runs in three of his lat five outings and is 3-6-2 against the total in his last 11 starts. Rookie Doug Fister has been a really nice surprise for Seattle as well. He has given a WHIP of around 1.00 and an ERA of 1.93 in his three outings this year. I’ll ride the hot hand on the ‘under’ and go with the home team, with revenge, for the side.

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