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August 22nd, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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After a tumultuous offseason, the Minnesota Vikings have their starting quarterback situation worked out. The ageless wonder, QB Brett Favre, is going to be leading the team onto the field in an NFL preseason betting affair against the San Francisco 49ers.

Minnesota Vikings @ San Francisco 49ers (-3)
Sunday, August 22nd
8:00 ET, Monster Park, San Francisco, CA

Vikings Notes: Where else could we start than with return of No. 4? Favre ended all of the controversy about his return to the Vikings this week when he left the small town life from his ranch in Mississippi and headed up to Minneapolis to rejoin his teammates in the second week of the preseason. Even though he has been away from the game since the NFC Championship Game, Favre is expected to start on Sunday night. His role should be limited, as head coach Brad Childress expects him to take either approximately ten snaps or run two drives. Favre should be reunited with RB Adrian Peterson, who sat out last week's win against the St. Louis Rams. Instead, the man that was sparkling was QB Sage Rosenfels, who suddenly went from battling for the starting QB job to battling to keep his position on the team. Rosenfels completed 23-of-34 passes for 310 yards and three TDs without throwing a pick. Without a doubt, the former Houston Texan was the most impressive QB that the Vikes had in the 28-7 victory. QB Tarvaris Jackson and QB Joe Webb only combined to throw ten passes. Webb threw for a TD and ran for 24 yards on three carries. The defense for Minnesota was the most impressive of any unit in the first week of the preseason, as it held the Rams to just 150 total yards. The only score came via a special teams gaffe. The test should get much more difficult this week, though.

49ers Notes: The 49ers put up the second most points of the preseason in their 37-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts last weekend. However, head coach Mike Singletary has to be a bit concerned with his starting offense. Though the offensive line gave QB Alex Smith plenty of time to throw the ball, the former No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft only went 3-of-9 for 37 yards with an INT in limited action. None of the major receiving options for San Fran got in on the act at all, some due to being held out of the lineup, others of which were just ineffective thanks to Smith. However, the good news for Singletary is that his reserves played fantastic football during the final three quarters in spite of the fact that they were given a 10-0 deficit to try to overcome after one quarter of play. QBs David Carr and Nate Davis both performed admirably, combining to go 14-of-17 for 182 yards. Carr also threw a touchdown pass. The focus last week was on the running game though, and that should be a trend that continues this week for the Niners in their home opener. Running back Anthony Dixon, the team's sixth round draft pick out of Mississippi State last season, rushed the ball 21 times for 103 yards and a TD in his professional debut. Dixon is part of a trio of backs trying to replace the suddenly retired Glen Coffee to be starting RB Frank Gore's backup.

The Final Word: However sharp can Favre really be in this game? Asking for No. 4 to lead the starters on a touchdown drive in this one is going to be difficult, especially considering the fact that there is some controversy going on between him and Childress. We tend to believe that the united 49ers are going to put a better product on the field, particularly considering the fact that this is the preseason, and the end result is going to be a relatively comfortable two score 'W'.

Prediction: 49ers 20 – Vikings 10

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August 19th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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The Crescent City will get its first look at its defending Super Bowl champions this season when they debut at the Superdome, as the New Orleans Saints play the Houston Texans.

Houston Texans @ New Orleans Saints (+1)
Saturday, August 21st
8:00 ET, Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, LA

Texans Notes: Things appear to be set for the passing game for the Texans in 2010. Perhaps there was never really much of a doubt after they finished with the top rated passing unit in the league last year. QB Matt Schaub came out of the blocks and completed five of his six passes against the Arizona Cardinals, including a 44 yard touchdown strike to WR Andre Johnson. Johnson, who is significantly happier now that he has a new contract, had three catches for 59 yards and that touchdown in the opening quarter. The defense looked sharp as well, as DE Mario Williams picked up two sacks as a part of an effort in which the 'D' was pitching a shutout for three quarters. However, there wasn't much else to be happy about. RB Ben Tate suffered a potentially serious ankle injury after just two carries, which could put his 2010 season in danger. Between Tate's injury and the fumbling problems of Steve Slaton which reared their ugly head once again last week, HC Gary Kubiak is running out of rushing options. Expect to see more out of RB Arian Foster after his strong ending to the 2009 season and could be in line for a big year this season in the Lone Star State. On the injury front, both LB Xavier Adibi and WR/KR Trindon Holliday are questionable. Holliday had a decent debut for Houston, returning four kicks for 86 yards in his professional debut. The Texans blew their 16-0 lead through three quarters by allowing 19 unanswered in the fourth.

Saints Notes: You don't normally end up getting revved up for a preseason game, but this could be a big exception this week for the Saints. They aren't exactly hanging their banners for their Super Bowl triumph quite yet, but to come home for the first time after the city's first championship has to be exhilarating, especially for the first teamers. QB Drew Brees got his campaign this year off to a good start, as he completed nine of his 13 passes for 55 yards in limited action in a 27-24 defeat at the New England Patriots. Things for backup QBs Patrick Ramsey and Chase Daniel didn't go as well, but both were able to put points on the board. RB Reggie Bush notched the first score of the season on a two yard touchdown run in the second quarter. However, that was the only New Orleans score on a 24-7 run by the Pats that opened the game up. Still, the backups were good enough to bring the team back to a 24-24 tie with right around two minutes to play. A field goal with less than a minute left sent the Saints to defeat, though. New Orleans was outgained 329-305 in the game, but the offensive line looked okay, giving up just one sack. The defensive line picked up a pair of sacks, but the 'D' as a whole failed to force a turnover. For a defense that thrived on taking chances and creating turnovers last season, seeing a goose egg on the board in that department, even if in the preseason, is unacceptable.

The Final Word: There is just going to be too much riding in this one for the Saints to be beaten. There is no reason for them to be underdogs in this game, even if the defense does end up looking shoddy at best. Expect Brees and the offense to stay on the field just a tad longer than most starters would at this juncture of the season, as the city of New Orleans would love to open up with a 'W' by the Bayou. Expect the fans clad in black and gold to see just that with a comfortable NFL preseason betting triumph.

Prediction: Saints 27 – Texans 14

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August 18th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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Teams that left a lot of possible points on the board last week will aim for their second NFL preseason betting victory of the season when the Philadelphia Eagles collide with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Philadelphia Eagles (+3) @ Cincinnati Bengals
Friday, August 20th
8:00 ET, Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH

Eagles Notes: The good news for the Eagles is that they picked up seven offensive scoring drives in last week's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The bad news is that five of those seven scoring drives were only worth three points. More good news: The team won the game. The bad news? A 28-27 final wasn't good enough to beat the NFL preseason betting lines. However, there was clearly more good than bad going on for HC Andy Reid to digest. The response for his new starting QB Kevin Kolb was a positive one, as he ended up going 6-for-11 for 95 yards, leading the Eagles on two field goal drives. His backup QB Michael Vick looked about as good as he has since his pre-dog fighting Atlanta Falcons days. Vick went 11-for-17 for 119 yards and rushed for 50 yards and a TD in the 'W'. Even the rushing game looked good, as RB LeSean McCoy racked up 30 yards in limited duty, while reserve RB Martell Mallett went for 60 yards and a score on 15 carries. The problem came defensively, where the Eagles conceded four passes of at least 30 yards. In general, they let backup QB Luke McCown pick them apart, which is a bad sign for a secondary that is already banged up as it is. Apparently, there isn't much in the way of depth either.

Bengals Notes: Typically, the third preseason game is the one where the starters get the most reps for their teams. There is a big question mark whether HC Marvin Lewis will subscribe to this thought or not considering the fact that Cincinnati still has two more exhibitions before the regular season. Lewis allowed Palmer to throw the ball all over the field, as he went 12-of-15 for 105 yards in the Bengals' 33-24 win over the Denver Broncos last week. Newcomer WR Terrell Owens was second on the team in catches with four, though his counterpart WR Chad Ochocinco was rather missing in action with just one catch for four yards. The running attack was what really kept the Bengals going last week. All four running backs on the depth chart ran for at least 30 yards, and each toted the rock at least eight times. Needless to say, Cincinnati dominated time of possession, winning that battle by nearly a 2:1 margin. The Bengals ended the day with 409 total yards of offense, 191 of which came on the ground. Denver had to punt the ball six times and turned it over three times in its defeat. The Bengals are now 1-1 SU and ATS on the preseason after arguably their first even remotely impressive game since last December.

The Final Word: In our eyes, this game is a total tossup. Vick and Kolb should be playing the majority of the game for the Eagles, and in spite of the fact that Palmer might play a little bit more than he did last week, we don't feel as though there is that much of a drop off from the second teamers for the Eagles and the first teamers for the Bengals. Yes, home field advantage scares us just a tad, but the bottom line is that Philadelphia has just as good of a chance to win this game if it wants to as the Bengals do. We'll take our chances catching a field goal and predict a close outright victory. This one could clearly go either way, though.

Prediction: Eagles 21 – Bengals 20

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August 18th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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Two of the powers in the National Football League duke it out in an intra conference NFL preseason betting affair between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots.

New England Patriots @ Atlanta Falcons (-2.5)
Thursday, August 19th
8:00 ET, Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA

Patriots Notes: QB Tom Brady is going to be the most watched man for New England this week if he plays. The leader of the Brady Bunch injured his finger in last weekend's victory over the defending champions, the New Orleans Saints. The injury isn't considered anything to worry about, but Brady might still not get a chance to suit it up, and if he does, it probably won't be for long. The bigger question is going to be who gets the reps at running back. Laurence Maroney might be seeing his time as a starter dwindling down to nothing. BenJarvus Green-Ellis might be taking over sooner than later, as he is proving to run the ball effectively throughout camp and so far in the young preseason. WR Julian Edelman will inevitably be a focal point once again, as he caught six passes for 90 yards last week. Edelman has a great chance to be the second or third wide receiver on this team this year depending on the health of WR Wes Welker. Defensively, a number of things are going to have to change to make HC Bill Belichick happy, as he doesn't want to see his 'D' giving up 24 points (even if a touchdown did come via special teams) during any game, let alone a preseason one.

Falcons Notes: The Falcons are a banged up bunch right now, especially at the wide receiver position. Don't expect to see either Michael Jenkins or Harry Douglas in action for the second straight week. That's going to make things a tad more difficult for QB Matt Ryan and his reserves. Last week in a 20-10 win over the Kansas City Chiefs at home, Atlanta only mustered a total of 244 yards. Reserve RB Jerious Norwood didn't play and might not again this week. That's going to put more pressure on players like Jason Snelling, who ran last week 11 times for just 24 yards to pick up the slack. The Falcons defense put forth a solid effort though, holding KC to just 273 yards, just 143 of which were through the air. The only touchdown the team gave up was with 0:18 left in the game on a Tyler Palko rush. The Falcons picked off two passes, which was a huge bone of contention last year. Atlanta had one of the worst secondaries in the NFL last year, but things are already off to a good start this season.

The Final Word: Why the Falcons aren't favored by more than a field goal is beyond us. The Patriots, especially if Brady doesn't play, aren't anything special. The Falcons are clearly playing like a team on a mission right now on defense, so we don't see much coming in the way of scoring for the visitors. If the offense for the men in black and red can produce a couple TDs and a couple FGs, they should be just fine. Back Atlanta on Thursday night.

Prediction: Falcons 20 – New England 9

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August 15th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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Monday Night Football betting action is back, and Cappers Info has all of the analysis for the pro football betting lines for the duel between the New York Jets and New York Giants in the grand opening of New Meadowlands Stadium.

New York Giants @ New York Jets (-2.5)
Monday, August 16th
8:00 ET, New Meadowlands Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

Giants Notes: The real focal point for the Giants in the preseason should be on the defense. That was the unit that really cost this team last season, and there were a number of pieces to the puzzle that were brought in to make the unit better. The most important might be DE Jason Pierre-Paul, the team's first round draft choice in this year's NFL Draft out of South Florida. Pierre-Paul has a high motor and will challenge veterans Justin Tuck, Mathias Kiwanuka, and Osi Umenyiora for top billing on what should be a great defensive line. The play of the defensive tackles lacked last year as well, and as a result, DT Lindval Joseph was picked in the second round. The linebacking corps has gotten a bit of a facelift as well by adding Keith Bulluck, who might be limited in this game. On offense, QB Eli Manning will get the starting nod for the G-Men. Manning proved once again in 2009 that he is really rounding into an elite quarterback at this level, turning brand new wide receivers Steve Smith, Mario Manningham, and Hakeem Nicks into superstars. His rushing attack will probably be used extensively, particularly against the Jets' tough blitz packages to make sure that everyone enters the regular season as healthy as possible. Young RBs Danny Ware and Gartrell Johnson are both vying for roster spots this year, though both could make the team. Expect to see HC Tom Coughlin get a good look at both in this one.

Jets Notes: The New Yorkers clad in green are going to be relying on the play of QB Mark Sanchez during the regular season once again. However, in the preseason, HC Rex Ryan is going to be far more interested in picking his backup quarterback and his third stringer. He has four options to choose from to fill those two holes. Veteran Mark Brunell appears to have a leg up just because of his stature and maturity level having been a starter in this league for quite a number of years. Kevin O'Connell, Erik Ainge, and Kellen Clemens will all get chances to impress as well, particularly in this, the first game of the preseason. Look for the Jets to get a nice, long look at RB Joe McKnight as well. The former USC Trojan will probably be used quite a bit as both Shonn Greene and LaDainian Tomlinson rest in preparation for the regular season. Watch for the play of G Vladimir Ducasse as well. He is stepping into the shoes of future Hall of Famer Alan Faneca. Many think that the second round draft pick out of UMass is a raw talent, but that he can evolve into a fantastic run blocker. He fits Ryan's offensive scheme perfectly, but will be under a lot of stress from the front four of the Giants. On defense, look for DB Kyle Wilson and DB Antonio Cromartie to start in preparation for the potentially lengthy holdout of DB Darrelle Revis.

The Final Word: The Jets are a very, very talented group this year, and they are probably going to be a lot more interested in their jobs and playing well than the Giants are. Things are pretty well set for the G-Men, which is something that the four-pack of QBs for the Jets can't say. Just that alone parlayed with a deep defense which just doesn't give up should be enough to give the green and white the first ever victory in this stadium. If the Jets pull it off, it will be their fourth straight win in this annual preseason rivalry.

Prediction: Jets 23 – Giants 14

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August 13th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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Cappers Info continues working towards the 2010 NFL betting season, and to prepare you for the action, we take a look at the five teams that you should be avoiding this year. Placing your season win total bets on the 'under' on these five squads!

Buffalo Bills under 5.5 (-135 @ Brobury Sports):  For our money, the Bills are the worst team in football. The quarterbacking trio of Ryan Fitzpatrick, Trent Edwards, and Brian Brohm will inevitably all get plenty of time under center this year, but none of the three are really capable of being starting quarterbacks. The AFC East is a horror this year, and getting even one win in division would be a triumph. Yes, we love the addition of RB CJ Spiller as a playmaker, but there were several other positions of need for Buffalo, while Fred Jackson or Marshawn Lynch were both capable of running for 1,000+ yards. Missing WR Terrell Owens is going to hurt, especially considering the fact that there were really no great replacements. The pass rush on this team is going to lack as well without DE Aaron Schobel in the mix. The secondary was fantastic last year, and though it is still a strong unit, you can only guard wide receivers for so long. Head Coach Chan Gailey has never really succeeded at any level, and it is puzzling how he got this job. There's no way Buffalo is winning six games this season.

Denver Broncos under 7 (-130 @ Brobury Sports):  We can see the Broncos finishing at 7-9 this season to push us, but to win eight games and finish .500 is going to be a tall task. The Broncos really don't have any marked improvements from last year's team, especially after picking up QB Tim Tebow in the first round of the NFL Draft. Demaryius Thomas is a good replacement for WR Brandon Marshall in the long run, but replacing that type of productivity is going to be nearly impossible for just one man. The Broncos do have four games combined against the Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders, but that doesn't mean that those are four given wins. Aside from that, this is a second place schedule. With HC Josh McDaniels on the hot seat already in his second year, he is going to feel a lot of pressure if things start to go downhill. Winning in Jacksonville in Week 1 will be paramount, because a four game stretch shortly thereafter of games against the Colts, Titans, Ravens, and Jets probably won't yield a single win. Going .500 just isn't going to happen with this schedule, especially considering we haven't discussed two games with the San Diego Chargers yet.

Jacksonville Jaguars under 7 (-140 @ Brobury Sports):  The Jaguars have a number of problems this year. The first is that HC Jack Del Rio is probably on the hottest seat in the sport. The second is that the city is on the hot seat as well. Trying to get sellouts together for a team that isn't winning in a lousy market is nearly impossible, and with the bright lights of Los Angeles potentially calling, the Jags are going to have a lot of distractions. The first home game of the year will be anything but, as there will be more No. 15 Tim Tebow jerseys floating around than Jacksonville jerseys at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Without WR Torry Holt, QB David Garrard really doesn't have many options to throw the pigskin to. For a man that has never thrown more than 18 TD passes, this doesn't look like the year that Garrard emerges as a truly elite quarterback in the NFL. The defense is undergoing a transformation as well, particularly in the front seven. Adding Kirk Morrison seems like a good idea after he led the Raiders in tackles last year, but when you get kicked out of Oakland and replaced by a rookie, how good could you possibly be? Picking up DL Tyson Alualu so early in the NFL Draft was questionable at best, and poor drafts of late are probably going to cost this team. Now look at the NFC South schedule! A 2-4 record might be the best case scenario for the Jags. They aren't winning six games out of division play this year.

New York Jets under 9.5 (+110 @ Brobury Sports):  There is no doubt that the Jets have a better team this year than they did last year when they went to the AFC Championship Game. However, let's remember that this team only went 9-7 last season. Now remember that this isn't a third place schedule any longer. The Miami Dolphins won't have the same type of problems they did last year in all likelihood. If QB Mark Sanchez can't get it together this year, there are going to be a lot of problems in the Big Apple. The defense isn't going to be sneaking up on anyone this year, as the game plan for HC Rex Ryan is fairly clear. There is also a big question about whether or not RB Shonn Greene and RB LaDainian Tomlinson can really put up the same type of numbers that RBs Thomas Jones and Leon Washington have in recent seasons. The only games this year that aren't going to be a huge challenge are @ Buffalo on October 3rd, @ Detroit on November 7th, @ Cleveland on November 14th, and home against Buffalo on January 2nd. Notice that three of those four games are on the road… The Jets are improved, but the schedule is brutal. Getting to ten wins is going to be a difficult task and won't happen half the time for this team.

Philadelphia Eagles under 8.5 (-120 @ Brobury Sports):  By the end of the season, the Eagles will get a swift kick in the butt from the ghost of Donovan McNabb. Getting rid of No. 5 was a huge mistake, and it will show immediately. We aren't doubting that Kevin Kolb has the ability to be a starting quarterback in the NFL, but we aren't so sure that that transformation can really take place this year. The Eagles could have problems in the rushing game without RB Brian Westbrook, as LeSean McCoy probably isn't in the same sort of class as the rest of the backs in the NFC East. Defensively, the squad took a huge blow with the loss of SS Marlin Jackson in the preseason to a ruptured Achilles tendon. Just like the Jets, the Eagles might have a different perception if the schedule was a bit easier. Six games against the NFC East and four against the AFC South are going to be a terror, while the NFC North isn't a walk in the park either. Could Philly finish .500? Sure. Is it likely that it will get above that crucial point and finish in the playoff picture? Probably not.

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August 12th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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The NFL preseason odds are ready and raring to go, and on Thursday night, ESPN will have a duel for NFL betting fans to dig into when the Baltimore Ravens play host to the Carolina Panthers.

Carolina Panthers @ Baltimore Ravens (-3.5)
Thursday, August 12th
8:00 ET, M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD

Carolina Notes: The Panthers are going to have a heated battle for the starting quarterback position to sort out over the next month before the regular season gets underway. It seems as though Matt Moore is going to have the inside edge, as he finished the regular season last year as the signal caller for the team. Expect both Hunter Cantwell and Tony Pike to get reps late in the game, but the other serious contender for the starting job is Jimmy Clausen, a rookie out of Notre Dame. Regardless of who the man is taking snaps, working out with the wide receivers could be a tough task. Names like Dwayne Jarrett, Armanti Edwards, and Brandon LaFell are going to get plenty of work, but without Steve Smith in the lineup, there are going to be some inevitable miscommunications. With both RBs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart already knowing their roles as split running backs, there will probably be plenty of carries for reserves Mike Goodson and Tyrell Sutton. The Panthers also have a major problem to address at defensive end, where DE Julius Peppers has vacated his role through free agency. Needless to say, HC John Fox has plenty to try to work out before this season gets underway, and the end result could be a long preseason of going through growing pains with a newly shaped roster.

Baltimore Notes: The Ravens should be raring and ready to go this week, though. Starting QB Joe Flacco has looked sharper and sharper every time he touches the football, and this preseason should be no exception. The former Delaware Blue Hen will also love the fact that he has a bunch of new targets to throw to, the biggest of which is WR Anquan Boldin. Backup QB Marc Bulger is trying to redefine his career, and he'll be doing so as the man playing behind Flacco. Third string QB Troy Smith has looked fantastic in preseasons of past, and he is going to try his best to prove his value as a potential starter should anything happen to Flacco. An experienced starting offensive line shouldn't see too many reps this week, nor will most of the skill players on offense. Instead, expect to see plenty of guys like WRs Donte' Stallworth and Mark Clayton, as well as rookie TEs Dennis Pitta and Ed Dickson. On the other side of the ball, there are plenty of new faces to try to fit into place. This is one of the deepest defensive lines in the game, as Cory Redding, Trevor Pryce, Kelly Gregg, Haloti Ngata, and Terrence Cody are all massive space eaters. That is going to open up a ton of room for a great linebacking corps which also legitimately goes two deep at each position. The questions are going to come in the secondary. At the safety spot, it seems as though Dawan Landry and Tom Zbikowski are fighting for playing time, while the cornerback spots are going to be wide open after the season ending injury to DB Dominique Foxworth.

The Final Word: Baltimore should have the Panthers outdone in basically every facet of this game on Thursday. The Ravens have the strong starting squad and are much more capable of going two to three deep at a position to still find success. Carolina has plenty of question marks, and we think those question marks are going to be left answerless in the first preseason game. Things will get better for pro football betting fans of the Panthers as the season wears on, but this day will belong to the black and purple. Quoth the Ravens, never allow a score.

Prediction: Baltimore 20 – Carolina 6

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August 10th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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The NFL betting campaign is getting ready to get underway, and here at Cappers Info, we have five teams on the slate to watch out for that could be tremendous teams to back the 'over' on the season win totals!

Baltimore Ravens over 10 (-125 @ Brobury Sports):  The Ravens could be the class of, not just the AFC North, but the entire NFL as well. The addition of WR Anquan Boldin gives QB Joe Flacco a second huge weapon at his disposal to go with WR Derrick Mason. Two of the top receiving tight ends in this year's NFL Draft were also acquired in the forms of Dennis Pitta and Ed Dickson. With TE Todd Heap reaching the latter stages in his career, these two could both step in and make an impact with a ton of reps. As always, RBs Ray Rice and Willis McGahee are going to make up a feared rushing attack. The idea of this offense racking up 6,500 yards of production on the season is totally believable. On the other side of the pigskin, DT Terrence Cody is going to pair with DT Haloti Ngata to make one of the biggest tackle duos in the game. LB Sergio Kindle should make a nice complement for LB Ray Lewis in the middle of the 3-4 defense. Parlay that with a schedule that features almost certainly given wins against Cleveland (twice), Buffalo, Miami, and Tampa Bay, and the idea of reaching at least 11 wins seems like a given, especially if the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to end up having a down year.

Detroit Lions over 5 (-135 @ Brobury Sports):  Call us crazy, but the Lions are going to have a decent chance to compete in the NFC North this year. The weapons on offense for Detroit are starting to resemble that of the best teams in the league. QB Matthew Stafford took a huge jump last year, and many think he could be amongst the elite signal callers in the NFC and soon. HC Jim Schwartz gave him a new weapon on offense with his second first round draft selection of RB Jahvid Best, who could be good for 70 yards every time he touches the football. Yes, the defense in the Motor City is still a mess, but DT Ndamukong Suh can only help out. The NFC North could get a lot more interesting if QB Brett Favre doesn't return to the Vikings, so there really could be a couple divisional wins this year. There are very winnable games against St. Louis, Washington, Buffalo, and Tampa Bay well. Seeing this squad get to seven wins could be a real possibility with an upset or two. We don't see any way that the Lions are stuck on just four as long as they stay relatively healthy.

New England Patriots over 9.5 (-150 @ Brobury Sports):  The Brady Bunch is back and should be efficient once again this season. We tend to think that New England is getting disrespected as the second choice in the AFC East, and though divisional play will be tough, there are certainly plenty of reasons to think that there will be at least ten wins in the future of the Pats this year. QB Tom Brady is still one of the best in the biz, and until further notice, WR Randy Moss is still one of the best receivers this game has to offer. No, the defense for New England isn't as strong as it once was, but that doesn't mean that this is an incompetent unit. Especially if WR Wes Welker is really healthy going into the regular season, this win total should be a given. There should be a bare minimum of four wins in divisional play, and aside from that, games against teams like Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, and potentially Minnesota should be givens as well. We tend to believe that the mastermind known as Bill Belichick is going to find a way to scratch two more wins together somewhere on this schedule.

Oakland Raiders over 6 (-150 @ Brobury Sports):  Raider Nation is about to get a real shot in the arm. Oakland plays in the most atrocious division known to man in the AFC West, making for four very winnable games against Denver and Kansas City. There is a new signal caller in town in the form of QB Jason Campbell, and though he will be playing for his sixth different offensive coordinator in as many years of football, he is a dramatic upgrade on the garbage that the silver and black have had in recent years. Owner Al Davis also finally made a fantastic move on draft day, picking up LB Rolando McClain from Alabama to be the new captain of his defense. McClain is a tackling machine and has a high motor, and those traits will sit well in the Black Hole. A third place schedule sets up a lot of great potential matchups, and four games against the putrid NFC West foes could set up a ton of victories as well. No, playing the AFC South won't be fun, but we tend to believe that even an 0-4 showing can still yield seven wins on the season. The Raiders certainly aren't going backwards from last year's 5-11 record, so the worst case scenario should be a push.

San Diego Chargers over 11 wins (+140 @ Brobury Sports):  We'd feel a bit better about laying some chalk at 10.5 wins, but getting this type of price on 11, knowing that an 11-5 mark is a push is just fine with us. Let's get one thing straight first: The Chargers aren't as good this year as they were last year. You don't lose a future Hall of Famer in RB LaDainian Tomlinson and one of the best corners in the game in Antonio Cromartie without taking a step back in life. However, assuming that RB Ryan Mathews can step in and carry the load as a feature back, the rest of this offense is downright frightening. QB Philip Rivers, TE Antonio Gates, and WR Vincent Jackson make up one of the most lethal passing games in the league. On defense, it was an off year for LB Shawne Merriman in 2009, and he might be back with vengeance this year, especially knowing that many are doubting the abilities of this defense. Finally, just like with Oakland, look at this schedule! Anything less than a 6-0 mark in division is going to be a brutal disappointment, and a 4-1 record in games against the Jacksonville Jaguars and the NFC West is probable as well. Truth be told, anything less than a 13-3 record with this schedule should leave HC Norv Turner scratching his head. The Bolts aren't going to win the Super Bowl, but they are going to have one of the best records in the league when the regular season is finished.

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July 24th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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The 2010 NFL betting season is fast approaching, and here at Cappers Info, we are prepping you for the year by offering up some tips about how to boost your bankrolls for one of the greatest times of year.

The first thing to remember is that there are going to be rough weeks in the NFL. The information that is available for the oddsmakers to find in this league is abundant, meaning there is really no such thing is "inside" information. As a result, the odds are going to be relatively close to the final spread in the majority of games. The key is to not lose your head over a few bad games. The oddsmakers want you to go on tilt and want to see you place amounts of money on games that is outside of your comfort zone.

That's why Sunday Night and Monday Night Football are two of the highest volume games of the entire week for any sport. So many bettors feel as though they have to come back from losses over the course of the day on Sunday and make it back on the primetime games. The same is true in the other direction. If you just had a great Sunday on the gridiron, rather than counting your winnings and celebrating your victories against the NFL odds, you might be inclined to wager on the Sunday Nighter.

That brings us to our next point. Don't ever, ever bet on the Sunday or Monday Night Football games just because they are the last games of the week and are on television by themselves. Getting in the habit of betting on games just because they are on TV is going to bury you. Yes, there are games that you might have a great feeling about that they are televised, but you can't bet on a game just because it is on the tube. Just as we discussed before, the oddsmakers know what they are doing when they create these lines in every NFL game. If you don't feel as though you have an edge on the game, don't bet on it!

Bad beats are the norm in the NFL. The number of times that a team gets pick sixed at the end of games for no reason or a team that is +8 hits the backdoor with two late scores is borderline absurd in this league. Though it feels as though those bad beats happen more often to you than they do against you, you must remember that all bad beats are created equal over the long run.

You also have to remember that all of these teams are full of professionals. Even the 0-16 Detroit Lions from two years ago found a way to cover their share of NFL betting lines that season. The mass majority of games in the NFL finish within a seven point spread.

The final bit of advice we can offer is one that goes for all sports. Be sure to shop around for your best lines. Here at Cappers Info, we have a number of premium sportsbooks and a number of sportsbook bonuses available to you at some of the world's best gambling sites. There is a huge difference between getting a team at -3 (-120) and -3.5 (+105), though you'll see lines like that at various websites on a regular basis. Having a plethora of sportsbook available to you is the key to success in the NFL. That half point might be the difference between a win and a push or a push and a loss, and you won't want to kick yourself at the end of the day when your biggest bet ends up falling just short because you didn't shop for the best number available.

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April 25th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor
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The stock market goes up and down on a regular basis, and the market for Super Bowl betting lines has adjusted dramatically after the events of the 2010 NFL Draft weekend. Here at Cappers Info, we're looking at what stocks you should be buying and selling for the upcoming season!

Buy: Oakland Raiders 80/1 at Bodog Sportsbook – Are we really going to buy Oakland Raiders stock? Why not? Consider the fact that the rest of the AFC West is just pitiful now that the Chargers have completely revamped their team (we'll talk about them in a second) and the Broncos (whom we'll also discuss) aren't taking any steps in the right direction either. Oakland grabbed its franchise quarterback for a 2012 fourth round pick in the form of QB Jason Campbell from the Redskins. Campbell has all the talent in the world, and he can successfully lead this franchise to a respectable season and maybe even a playoff berth if the cards all fall right. At odds this long, the silver and black may be worth a shot.

Sell: San Diego Chargers 10/1 at Bodog Sportsbook – Trading up to get RB Ryan Mathews was a big reach for the Chargers. He's no LaDainian Tomlinson of old, and when you factor in the departure of DB Antonio Cromartie as well, the Bolts don't look to be as dominant as they once were. Sure, QB Philip Rivers is going to win games by himself at times this year, but there's no way that San Diego is winning one out of ten Super Bowls with this team that it has assembled. This is definitely a team that is on the downswing at this point, and it must know that the window of opportunity is starting to really close quickly.

Buy: Baltimore Ravens 18/1 at Bodog Sportsbook – Last year, the Ravens had a scary team that finished 9-7 and made the playoffs. Now, Baltimore has four rookies to add to its collection that can really make a big difference immediately even though it didn't have a first round draft pick. LB Sergio Kindle can step in opposite of LB Terrell Suggs and wreck havoc in that 3-4 scheme, while DT Terrence Cody next to DT Haloti Ngata is just going to be frightening. Don't discount TEs Dennis Pitta and Ed Dickson either, who both add athleticism to a team in dire need of it on the offensive end of the field. With the Steelers missing QB Ben Roethlisberger for six games and many believing that the Bengals were a flash in the pan last year, Baltimore is the team to watch in the AFC North.

Sell: Denver Broncos 50/1 at Bodog Sportsbook – It seems as though the books have caught on to how miserable this team could really be this year. The Broncos didn't do anything to help themselves in this offseason, as they essentially traded Brandon Marshall out for Demaryius Thomas, who has a lot of questions surrounding him after playing in an option offense at Georgia Tech. With a ton of holes still on the team, Denver traded back into the first round to draft QB Tim Tebow, who may never be able to help the team out. If the Broncos are right about the Florida Gator, they may be able to stay competitive. But in all likelihood, they're destined for yet another yet without a playoff berth.

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