2007-09-24 19:41:17 · 10 answers · asked by bengals051191 2 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Many wise guys shun sports futures like diabetics avoid sugar; there's too much built-in juice and gamblers don't like to tie up their money for an entire season.
Futures, however, can be fun wagers and smart birthday or Christmas gifts, especially for friends and family.
Can you think of more appropropriate stocking stuffers for North America's legion of long-suffering Cubs fans than futures tickets on their beloved Boys of Summer?
Sports handicappers advise that mid-to-late September is a good time to purchase NFL futures.
Each team has played two regular-season games, which means observers have had time for more than just a glimpse of what the 32 pro teams have to offer.
It's also not so late in the season that all value is gone, though if you plan to play futures, it's best to hurry before numbers plummet too far.
The Las Vegas Hilton SuperBook, for example, Monday lowered odds on Green Bay to win the Super Bowl from 50/1 to 30/1, the same as at Bodog Sportsbook, largely off The Pack's two early-season victories.
The Cheeseheads have tumbled all the way to 15/1 at Leroy's more than 60 Nevada stores.
And if you want to buy futures on current favorite New England, you really need to hustle buns.
A mid-week sampling of Sin City books revealed the Patriots were 3/1 at the Stratosphere Tower, but down to 7/4 at the Hilton.
They were 2/1 on Friday at Bodog Sportsbook.
New England was in the 6/1 range with San Diego and defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis when numbers originally were posted in mid-January, but Pats odds started to slide big-time when they acquired Randy Moss.
Professional Handicappers League member Jimmy Boyd says his best futures pick at this point is Denver, which is 2-0 after scoring late victories over Buffalo and Oakland, thanks largely to Jason Elam's foot.
The Broncos failed to cover each, though, laying 3 against the Bills and 9 1/2 versus the Raiders.
Denver is a 20/1 futures choice at Bodog Sportsbook as well as the Hilton and 18/1 at Leroy's sports books.
"The next best AFC team after New England and Indy just might be the Broncos," Boyd said.
"They could leapfrog the Chargers in the (AFC West) division.
"Their wins haven't been too impressive so far, but their defense is back and their offense will improve as the season goes on.
"They're a team that finds ways to win games.
"I chalk a lot of that up to (Coach Mike) Shanahan."
Oddsmaker Ken White, managing partner of Las Vegas Sports Consultants, doesn't particularly like Denver and thinks the Broncos are fortunate to be among the league's undefeated teams.
Denver is laying a field goal to Jacksonville this weekend.
"They've been cutting it close and won both their victories late, but their luck eventually will run out." White said.
"They're a 9 or 10-win team and I don't think they'll make the playoffs.
"The quarterback situation keeps generating a lot of talk.
"I don't think Denver has put together two really good seasons in a row since the (John) Elway years."
White and SuperBook supervisor Jeff Sherman both recommend taking a serious look at Pittsburgh, another 2-0 club.
The Steelers have wins over Cleveland and Buffalo.
They're 15/1 at Leroy's shops, 18/1 at BoDog Sportsbook and 20/1 at the SuperBook.
"They're playing very well," White said succinctly.
Pittsburgh is the only club Sherman seriously would consider purchasing a futures ticket on right now.
"I wouldn't bet the Pats because the odds are so low, especially after the way they beat San Diego," Sherman said.
"The Steelers, though, look a little enticing.
"That's the only thing I see.
2007-09-26 09:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Step away from Chris Henry's stash man. You'll feel better when the "herbal" has left your system.
Bengals beating the Patriots? That is so off that it's actually comical. I don't need to explain how that's flawed as I am sure many others will (and have already). Let's just stick to the basics. No one on the Bengals D will be able to slow down much less stop Randy Moss. On the flip side Carson will be under a lot of pressure with that defense on his heels at every snap. The Bengals will get their yards, and score more than any Patriot opponent thus far this season. When all is said and done, though, it won't make that much of a difference as the Patriots walk away again victorious.
2007-09-25 03:09:04 · answer #2 · answered by emyers1981 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the Bengals could beat the Patriots this MONDAY (NOT Sunday). Monkeys could fly out of my butt too, but it won't happen.
I'm not sure why people think they know who'll win, but they don't know when they play.
The Bengals are average at best, the Patriots are unbelievably great.
Pats 38, Bengals 14.
2007-09-25 03:15:45 · answer #3 · answered by kimmyisahotbabe 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I could see the Pats lose, but it is extremely unlikely. The Bengals D has been extremely weak, and New England is playing as well as any team we've seen in a longtime. New England currently has the #1 defense and the #2 offense. That is ridiculous! Carson, Chad & TJ should all do well....but the Pats are too much. They literally have no holes or weaknesses whatsoever.
2007-09-25 02:51:30 · answer #4 · answered by davidspohn55 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, right, Bengals couldnt win Seahawks and you want them to win Patriots. No way! The Bengals are going down!
2007-09-25 02:47:14 · answer #5 · answered by OD 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you talking about the same Bengals that couldn't beat the lowly BROWNS last week?
The Patriots are likely going undefeated...There is NO way that the Bengals can win...The only team that will give them a game this year is the Colts...but the Colts aren't gonna win either...
2007-09-25 03:36:01 · answer #6 · answered by Terry C. 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'll be glad when the Patriots lose to the Bengals also, so that all these Patriot fans will be quiet!
2007-09-25 06:02:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be extremely funny if the Bengals beat them. Then it would be even funnier listening to the Pats fans excuses for the loss.
2007-09-25 07:35:55 · answer #8 · answered by Green Dot On Helmet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you're right! Although I am embarrassed that the Raiders beat the Browns and the Bengals couldn't.
2007-09-25 02:50:07 · answer #9 · answered by michelle v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not gonna happen. Bengirls got no D.
2007-09-25 03:18:46 · answer #10 · answered by GJ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋