NFL Preseason Week One Preview

Football is almost here, although games that count are still a month away. Regardless, bettors everywhere are licking their chops getting ready for the 2010 season. And what better way to warm up than to have a little fun and scope out the odds makers’ tendencies during the preseason? Here are some tips for week one:

The Saints are giving a point and a half to the Patriots on the road in New England. Ordinarily, this would be an offensive shootout, but in the preseason, who can say? New England doesn’t typically care one iota about the preseason, but things might be more interesting since the two teams had three practices together this week. This might make for a slightly more competitive game. In addition, speculation about Tom Brady’s health has been rampant in the offseason, so he may come out firing to prove that he’s worthy of a long contract extension. In the end, though, the Saints offense should put up a few more points than the Patriots, especially with Patriots wide receiver Wess Welker more than likely on the sidelines.

Tampa Bay is getting 3.5 from the Dolphins on preseason opening weekend. The Dolphins went 4-0 in last year’s preseason, but back then they were a team with many new acquisitions trying to fit all the parts together. Now, they’re likely to be much more laid back about the preseason. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, will be playing their starting and reserve quarterbacks for most of the game, so they may be able to outscore the Dolphins, or at least keep it close.

The Stealers are favored by 2.5 over the Lions this Saturday. Both teams are a mess. The Lions have seemingly been that way for a while, and this year is no exception. Their offense should be markedly better, but against the Pittsburgh defense, all bets are off. Meanwhile, three quarterbacks are vying for the starting spot in Pittsburgh, so look for an aerial display that should put Pittsburgh way over the top.

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