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10* Play Arizona (+4) over Chicago (Top Play)
(8:00 P.M. EST Kick-Off)
Chicago is 2-9 SU in pre-season games coming off a loss as a favorite
Chicago is 5-12 SU in pre-season games when playing in the 3rd week of the pre-season
WUNDERDOG (HORSES)
Saratoga Race #4 at 1:10 PM Eastern
Top pick: #2 (THE NOZ) - Lightly-raced gelding tackles winners after a nice looking maiden win here at this distance July 31. Has a lot of potential for upside and meets many who have been at this condition a long time. The top pick.
2nd pick: #8 (Quiet on the Tee ) - He's won his last pair one each on the Presque Isle "poly" and the latest defeating $15K claimers at Mountaineer Park on the turf. Has a stalking style that fits this crew perfectly and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (Joey's Chance) - He rallied from well back last out to finish second here at this level to the impressive "Abilio". Nearing his best off a five month layoff and he's a win threat this afternoon.
4th pick: #3 (Barrel of Love ) - Colt had all sorts of problems here August 4 as he raced very wide and was forced to steady twice. Race was his first around two-turns and he should run better today with a "clean" trip.
NFL: SAN FRANCISCO VS. OAKLAND
The Battle of the Bay is a matchup of 2-0 teams this year as the San Francisco 49ers visit the Oakland Raiders, and in a game where the starters figure to play into the third quarter for both teams, the 49ers have more talent and a coach that loves winning in preseason, so they get the call as slight underdogs here.
Probably no coach in the NFL gets more out of his players then Niners coach Mike Singletary does, and given that Alex Smith is maturing nicely at quarterback, the running backs are solid led by Frank Gore and the defense is good and very physical, it is no wonder San Francisco has become a popular choice to win the NFC West Division.
The 49ers’ 2-0 start should not be too surprising given Singletary’s personality, as he is very intense and wants to win every game, regardless if it counts or not/ Then again, he has a young team, so instilling confidence by winning in preseason takes on greater importance. To this end, Singletary is now 5-1 in his two preseasons as head coach, with the lone loss coming in Week 4 last year in the only game where Singletary did not play his starters.
Now the Raiders’ 2-0 start should be taken with a grain of salt, considering they were shit out until about 5:00 left in the game by the Cowboys and then beat a Bears team that may challenge the Rams as the worst in the NFC this year. Also, the Oakland run defense has been horrendous, allowing a dreadful 5.1 yards per carry thus far, so we see the San Francisco offensive line pushing the Raiders’ front around a bit.
Besides, Singletary would like nothing better than to knock off what is still probably the more popular of the Bay Area teams on the road, and we look for his team to do just that.
Free NFL Preseason Prediction From Robert Ferringo:
Take ‘Over’ 37.0 Arizona at Chicago (8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 28)
The Bears defense can’t stop anyone and they have easily sailed over the total in each of their first two games this year. Last week they played an Oakland team that no one would exactly call “explosive” in the rain and slop at Soldiers Field and they still allowed 32 points. Chicago is 11-3 against the total over the last four years in the preseason and they have gone ‘over’ the total in Week 3 of the preseason five straight years. The main reason is that they play a Tampa-2, which is a bend-but-don’t-break defense. Well, Chicago sits back and doesn’t use any of the wrinkles or many of the blitzes that they do in the regular season so they basically just let teams march up and down the field and then when those clubs get in the red zone they can usually punch it in (especially against the second- and third-team defense that has less playmakers than the starters.). Arizona’s offense, especiall! y Matt Leinart, has something to prove here. And I think a full half (or so) of Jay Cutler airing it out against the Cards secondary is good for our play here. Bet this one ‘over’.
Free NFL Preseason Prediction From Indian Cowboy:
Take #272 Houston (-3) over Dallas (8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 28)
Sometimes you just need a morale win. Such is the case with the Texans as they return home after back-to-back road losses in the preseason. Sure, the preseason doesn't count for much. But any coach would like his team to pick up a win here or there for morale purposes. And, this in-state rivalry does mean something. With Houston falling short against Arizona 16-19 on the road earlier this year, and then falling short 20-38 at New Orleans, this team is itching for a win and what better way to do it then in front of their home fans. Dallas won the Hall of Fame game, and then lost to Oakland on the road 9-17 and rebounded nicely to defeat the Chargers on the road 16-14. I look for Houston to win this game for a morale boost in their first action of the season at home and against an in-state foe for their first win of the preseason.
Free NFL Preseason Prediction From Jason Sharpe:
Take #264 Detroit (-2.5) over Cleveland (5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 28)
The Lions have the look of a team that is playing the preseason with a purpose and now that they are home for the first time this year, they look to continue with that momentum. The Lions starters have beat both of their opponents thus far and done it in two of the harder places to play, Pittsburgh and Denver. No doubt the Browns come into this one a little upset with their last game against the lowly Rams, a game where they turned the ball over a total of five times and lost 19-17. This should be an exciting first home game for the up and coming Lions as there are so many things to get excited about right now with this team. With this first home preseason game of the year, expect a full out effort and high level of intensity from the Lions. Take Detroit.
Free MMA Prediction From Vegas Sports Informer:
Take James Toney (+550) over Randy Couture (8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 28)
Randy Couture 5-6 years ago would have killed James Toney, but age has caught up to him and with +550 on a guy that can take a punch is a nice spot for us here at UFC 118. I will bite on James Toney.
Saturday Highest Rated Triple System NFLX Preseason game + 17-0 MLB Diamond Cutter system wins by 4 runs per game. Friday card cashes 3 of 4.
On Saturday the free play is on the San Francisco Giants. Game 916 at 9:05 eastern. The Giants fit a solid system tonight that plays on certain home favorites off a home favored loss at -140 or higher if they had 5 or more hits and their opponent is off a +140 or higher road dog win and the total tonight is 8 or less. The Giants are off 2 rare home losses in a row, while Arizona is on a rare road win streak. Things should get back to normal here tonight as the Giants have B. Zito on the mound. Zito is 9-4 at home with a 2.76 era, he opposes D. Hudson who has been decent thus far, as he makes his first start here. SF. is 7-3 here and has a huge home to road bullpen era edge. Look for the Giants to improve to 14-4 vs losing teams in the second half. Take the Giants tonight. On Saturday I have the highest rated NFLX game going tonight that is backed with 3 power systems. I also have a 17-0 MLB Diamond Cutter system that wins by 4 runs per game and an NFL Dog with bite system play. Friday card was solid cashing 3 of 4. Look for another big night on Saturday. For the free play take the SF. Giants. BOL GC
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