6* W ido w W iseg uy 2010 AFC Playoffs G AM E OF THE Y EA R on New York Jets +9(-125 at 5dimes)
The Jets have the kind of team that can cool off the San Diego Chargers. They have the #1 overall defense and the #1 passing defense in the league. They have the #1 running game to keep Philip Rivers on the sidelines for the majority of the game. The Jets are overflowing with confidence right now, which is a reflection of their head coach. They truely believe they can win the Super Bowl this season. Mark Sanchez has gone 3 straight games without throwing an interception, and their playoff lives were at stake in all 3 contests. Teams know they are going to run the ball, but they cannot stop it. The Jets rushed for 202 yards, 257 yards and 171 yards in their last 3 games, respectively. Sanchez went 12-of-15 for 182 yards against the Bengals last week, taking advantage of wide open receivers as the Bengals did everything they could to try and stop the run. The Chargers have had some time to cool off with their bye week, and the last thing a team wants is a bye when they are on a winning streak like the one San Diego is on right now. This will be a factor Sunday. The Jets are 6-0 ATS as a road underdog of 7 points or less over the last 2 seasons. Take New York and the points. (This is still a 6* Play at +7, a 5* Play at +6.5 or less)
5* W iseg uy Cowboys/Vikings NFC Divisional Round "B LOO D B AT H" on Dallas +3(-125 at bookm)
It's safe to say that the Dallas Cowboys are playing better than any other team in the league right now. This Dallas defense has shut down 2 of the best offenses in the league the over the last 4 weeks. Dallas has faced the Saints, Redskins and the Eagles twice in the last 4 weeks, giving up a total of just 31 combined points in those 4 contests for an average of 7.75 points/game. Their pass rush is dominant with Ware and Spencer coming off the edge, and Jay Ratliff has been a beast inside. Their secondary isn't allowing receivers to run loose, either. Their offense is hitting on all cylinders, with Tony Romo throwing for 228 or more yards in each of his last 7 games. They also have their running game going, rushing for 108 or more yards in 5 straight contests. This team doesn't have a weakness right now. The Vikings certainly have a weakness in their secondary, which Romo will exploit. Minnesota allows 218 passing yards/game this season and opposing QB's are completing 63.7% of their passes. Minnesota is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus good rushing teams - averaging >=4.5 rushing yards/carry over the last 3 seasons. Dallas has had the better run defense here at the end of the season as well. The Cowboys haven't allowed more than 73 rushing yards in any of their last 5 games, while the Vikings have allowed 105 or more rushing yards in 4 of their last 5 contests. All statistical categories favor the Cowboys, and they really have all the momentum and a ton of confidence heading into this one. Take the Cowboys and the points.
seriously? their 6* play is with buying 1.5 pts to +9, then they say its the same strength play at +7 I wonder how they will grade the play if they lose by 8 ??