September 13, 2009

NFL 2009 Week 1 Picks

[Update: Here are the results. Counting Thursday’s game as a loss. Current record: 7-9]

  • Bengals -5 over Broncos
  • Vikings -4.5 over Browns
  • Texans -4 over Jets
  • Colts -6.5 over Jaguars
  • Lions +14 over Saints
  • Cowboys -5.5 over Buccaneers
  • Dolphins +4 over Falcons
  • Chiefs +13 over Ravens
  • Eagles -2.5 over Panthers
  • Giants -6.5 over Redskins
  • Seahawks -7.5 over Rams
  • 49ers +5.5 over Cardinals
  • Packers -4 over Bears
  • Patriots -11 over Bills
  • Raiders +10 over Chargers

Most points on Sunday [0-1]: Colts (+600)

Some prop bets for the Seahawks/Rams game [1-3]:

  • Seahawks total points OVER 24.5 (-115)
  • Rams score first (+150)
  • First score of the game not a touchdown (+130)
  • Longest touchdown UNDER 40.5 (-115)

And since it’s the first week, here are some season prop bets!

  • Michael Vick OVER 4.5 yards on first rushing attempt of the season (-115)
  • Longest completion UNDER 36.5 yards in the NFL regular season (-115)
  • Most regular season wins: Chargers (even) vs. Colts
  • Most regular season wins: AFC East (-4.5) over NFC West
  • Raiders total interceptions UNDER 17 (-115)
  • Most passing touchdowns: Drew Brees (+4.5) over Tom Brady
  • Most passing touchdowns: Tony Romo (+0.5) over Donovan McNabb
  • Most rushing yards: Maurice Jones-Drew (-45.5) over LaDainian Tomlinson
  • Most rushing touchdowns: LaDanian Tomlinson (+4.5) over Adrian Peterson
  • Most receiving yards: Andre Johnson (+50.5) over Larry Fitzgerald
  • Most receiving touchdowns: Terrell Owens (+3.5) over Larry Fitzgerald
  • Cardinals in playoffs: NO (-130)
  • Seahawks in playoffs: YES (+115)
  • Adrian Peterson MVP (+700)
  • NFC East NFL champs (+300)
  • Eagles NFL champs (+1200)