1. Houston Texans (-2.5) vs. Bal – The Ravens are struggling mightily on offense and that will be their undoing on Sunday. Houston has had its fair share of problems early on but are the more complete team and will cover the point spread to win by more than a FG.
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2. Cincinnati Bengals (+3) vs. GB – See money line bet below.
3. Minnesota Vikings (-7) vs. Cle – The Browns are a mess offensively and things just got worse with the trade of RB Trent Richardson to the Colts. Look for the Vikings to win by double digits in their home opener.
4. New York Giants (-1.5) vs. Car – Two 0-2 teams desperate for a win, but it will be the Giants who get into the W column on the road.
Rounding things out
St. Louis Rams (+4) vs. Dal – The Cowboys are tough to figure out but appear to still be troubled by previous woes. The Rams have gotten off to a slower start defensively but will turn it around and keep it close throughout. They’re a good candidate to pull out the win (money line is +170).
Pittsburgh Steelers (+2.5) vs. Chi – The Bears are 2-0 but both wins have been unconvincing. Pittsburgh’s off to a horrible start but good enough to pull this one out (or at worst not lose by more than two).
Arizona Cardinals (+7.5) vs. NO – The biggest surprise this year for the Saints has been the play of its defense. However, its early season success will fade and the Cardinals are a good enough team to keep this close.
Money Line Bet
Cincinnati Bengals (+140) vs. GB – This game is not in Lambeau and the Packers are not quite the same team on the road. Cincinnati is a very talented young team and match up well with Green Bay. Look for them to move to 2-1 with the close, high scoring win on Sunday.
