Handicapping Cowboys game

[Diehardblues]

The Panthers opened as 2.5-point favorites; the total was 44.5 early in the week. It’s moved to 3 point favorites at most sites.

Why the Cowboys can cover the spread

Dallas has been one of the best road teams in the league recently, winning six of its last seven away from home straight up and going 5-1-1 against the spread in those games. The Cowboys have also performed well in September on the road lately with a 5-1 mark.

Why the Panthers can cover the spread

Carolina was in the mix to win the NFC South again last year and fell just short of winning the division. That meant a road playoff game against the NFC South champion New Orleans Saints and a loss, but the Panthers have high hopes to build on their 11-5 record from last year with an offense that should be as good as ever, and the team finished strong last season in winning seven of its last nine games to make the playoffs.

Those are the facts . Here is my opinion.

My instinct tells me to go with Carolina . I’d consider taking Cowboys if I could get more than 3 points. That’s the fine line in Sports Wagering.

I think our defense could make a difference and there’s little film out on this offense with their new group of receivers. If we can contain Cam causing some havoc at LOS and Elliott can gain over a 100 yards opening up our passing game I see a path to victory. But until I see some evidence it’s difficult for me to predict. That doesn’t mean I’m not optimistic we could find a way. On Any Given Sunday always applies.

Panthers are more proven and the weather today with a Hurricane approaching( predicted thunderstorms at kickoff ) could have an impact. Especially if the game comes down to a kick.

 

[Batman1980]

Thank God we have second most accurate kicker of all-time Dan...oh.

 

[Flamma]

As an X gambler myself I rarely bet on games with a higher than 6.5 point spread. Then I just bet on the team I thought would win ignoring the points. That said, I wouldn't touch the Cowboys game. You might as well flip a coin. The two games that stand out at me right now are Minnesota -6 1/2 and Rams -4 1/2. I would do an "if" bet starting with the Vikings.

 

[Techsass]

I'm with ya, but gotta start out betting on the Boys. Kept it small, but I only do it for fun.

I'm not sure why, but I'm just not big on the Panthers. Cam is a stud. He has Olsen & Funchess. Everybody seems to love McCaffrey. They have a stout defense, but I just can't climb on board.

 

[Batman1980]

I'm with ya, but gotta start out betting on the Boys. Kept it small, but I only do it for fun.

I'm not sure why, but I'm just not big on the Panthers. Cam is a stud. He has Olsen & Funchess. Everybody seems to love McCaffrey. They have a stout defense, but I just can't climb on board.

Supah Scam is the second most over-rated franchise QB in the NFL, only Matty Lice is worse.

 

[Diehardblues]

As an X gambler myself I rarely bet on games with a higher than 6.5 point spread. Then I just bet on the team I thought would win ignoring the points. That said, I wouldn't touch the Cowboys game. You might as well flip a coin. The two games that stand out at me right now are Minnesota -6 1/2 and Rams -4 1/2. I would do an "if" bet starting with the Vikings.

Your right. Our game is defintely one to stay away from. It could go either way.

My lock of the week. Patriots -7 at home vs Hou

 

[Batman1980]

Your right. Our game is defintely one to stay away from. It could go either way.

My lock of the week. Patriots -7 at home vs Hou

What if Deshaun Watson goes off on the suddenly vulnerable Patriots defense?

 

[Diehardblues]

What if Deshaun Watson goes off on the suddenly vulnerable Patriots defense?

Anything is possible . But Brady has almost a 90% winning record at home.

 

[CPanther95]

Cowboys have a ridiculous winning percentage over the last 4 years when they are underdogs on the road - around 53%.

Almost as good as the 56% when they are favorites at home.

Don't see it happening in week 1, but if you're looking for an excuse to justify a bet you are making anyway - there it is.

 

[Batman1980]

Cowboys have a ridiculous winning percentage over the last 4 years when they are underdogs on the road - around 53%.

Almost as good as the 56% when they are favorites at home.

Don't see it happening in week 1, but if you're looking for an excuse to justify a bet you are making anyway - there it is.

You just like Supah Scam.

 

[CPanther95]

You just like Supah Scam.

I hope he pulls a pec doing his stupid "Superman" routine.

 

[Batman1980]

I hope he pulls a pec doing his stupid "Superman" routine.

I don't see him having much success running the ball against our suddenly strong front seven.

 

[Diehardblues]

You just like Supah Scam.

Personally I can’t stand him and think he’s over rated. But they are a more proven commodity at this time.

Possibly the Cowboys will be impressive today in victory but until that happens it’s difficult for me to predict it. That’s why they call them upsets.

 

[CPanther95]

I don't see him having much success running the ball against our suddenly strong front seven.

I see the front 7 as one of the areas of need.

 

[Batman1980]

I see the front 7 as one of the areas of need.

Randy Gregory is a loss but we still have Tank, Collins, Taco, Armstrong, Smith, Lee and 1st round pick Leighton Vander Esch. It's the back 4 that scares me a bit.

 

[CPanther95]

Randy Gregory is a loss but we still have Tank, Collins, Taco, Armstrong, Smith, Lee and 1st round pick Leighton Vander Esch. It's the back 7 that scares me a bit.

I'm not sold on Collins, Taco, Armstrong, Smith or LVE yet... and want to see Tank repeat his 2017 performance.

But agree with the rest.

 

[Flamma]

Your right. Our game is defintely one to stay away from. It could go either way.

My lock of the week. Patriots -7 at home vs Hou

The only thing that worries me about that game is Houston's defensive line. Even Tom terrific needs time to throw. But that would be my only worry.

 

[Techsass]

I see the front 7 as one of the areas of need.

5 of the 7 are going to be good. DT will be complimentary.

 

[Verdict]

As an X gambler myself I rarely bet on games with a higher than 6.5 point spread. Then I just bet on the team I thought would win ignoring the points. That said, I wouldn't touch the Cowboys game. You might as well flip a coin. The two games that stand out at me right now are Minnesota -6 1/2 and Rams -4 1/2. I would do an "if" bet starting with the Vikings.

I would take the Browns straight up, no points. That's a flip a coin type of game and the payout is much better for the Browns.

 

[Flamma]

I would take the Browns straight up, no points. That's a flip a coin type of game and the payout is much better for the Browns.

Browns have a legit shot. In my day a money line was very tough to come by. But yeah, the Browns being improved and the Steelers not having Bell and a pretty poor D from what I can tell, I'd take the Browns at home too.