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Anthony Michael
MNF
#160 Chicago Bears -1 (8:40 est)
Dallas has struggled against the NFC North covering only 2 of their last 10 games against that
division and I probably don't have to tell you how bad Romo has been in December games. The
Bears QB has played well with Cutler out and the home town crowd should be very helpful to the
Bears. Dallas has not been good on Monday Night lately and the way the Bears lost last week will
have them extra motivated here
From This Week's PLATINUM SHEET
STATFOX FORECASTER
DALLAS (159) AT CHICAGO (160)
Latest Line: Chicago +1.0; Total: 48.0
The slumping Bears hope to get starting QB Jay Cutler back in action when they host the Cowboys on Monday night. Dallas remains tied atop the NFC East with Philadelphia thanks to a 5-2 SU mark (4-3 ATS) in its past seven games. Cutler (ankle) has been inactive for four of the past five contests, and his Chicago team is just 3-6 SU (1-8 ATS) in the past nine games overall. While the Cowboys are a strong 4-2 ATS on the road this season, the Bears are a dreadful 0-5-1 ATS at home. Chicago forced five Dallas turnovers in last year's 34-18 road win, making this series an even 5-5 split (SU and ATS) in the past 10 meetings.
FORECASTER: Chicago 29, Dallas 27
This one tonight is more of a situational play vs. who the better team might be. Let's take a look at what we know about both of these teams. For starters, both defenses are terrible. The Bears are allowing an average of 205 rushing yards and almost 6 yards per carry in the last six games. Dallas isn't much better as they are surrendering an average of 295 passing yards, which ranks 31st in the NFL. Both offenses can move the ball and score, which would cause you to possibly look at the Total as the play here. Problem with that is that the total is artificially high based on the fact we have terrible defenses, and we would suggest that if anything, you may want to look at the Under based on the weather conditions in Chicago.Despite losing six of their last nine games, the Bears are only one game behind first-place Detroit in the North and this game is a "backs to the wall" moment for the Bears. Couple that that we are getting McCown starting over Cutler (we think an upgrade) and they are retiring Ditka's number tonight at halftime, and this one looks like the Bears tonight. Interesting line movement here as we have 68% of the betting public (as of 2 p.m.) siding with the Cowboys while the line has moved over a point towards the Bears. That's classic reverse line movement and gives us more confidence with this selection. The Sharps say....
NBA PORTLAND at UTAH
Play Under - Any team after 2 or more consecutive overs against opponent after 5 or more consecutive overs
49-20 over the last 5 seasons. ( 71.0% 27.0 units )
0-1 this year. ( 0.0% -1.1 units )
NBA GOLDEN STATE at CHARLOTTE
Play Against - Home teams vs. the money line (CHARLOTTE) poor offensive team - scoring <=91 points/game on the season against opponent after scoring 105 points or more
51-20 over the last 5 seasons. ( 71.8% 27.8 units )
6-2 this year. ( 75.0% 2.1 units )
NBA ORLANDO at MEMPHIS
Play Against - Road underdogs of 2 to 5.5 points vs. the first half line (ORLANDO) after 3 or more consecutive losses, in December games
37-13 over the last 5 seasons. ( 74.0% 22.7 units )
2-2 this year. ( 50.0% -0.2 units )
Game 701-702: LA Clippers at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 120.069; Philadelphia 113.308
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 7; 208
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 8 1/2; 207
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+8 1/2); Over
Game 705-706: Denver at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 119.162; Washington 122.170
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 3; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 2; 200
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+2); Over
Game 707-708: Orlando at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 110.314; Memphis 123.299
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 13; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 9; 188
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-9); Under
Game 709-710: Portland at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 120.081; Utah 119.944
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 7 1/2; 203
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+7 1/2); Under
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