Tuesday, August 24, 2010

NFL Preseason: Cardinals vs. Titans The second full week of NFL preseason games wraps up tonight as the Tennessee Titans host the Arizona Cardinals. After tonight’s ESPN contest, only two weeks remain until the games start to actually mean something. Of course, if you bet Arizona (+4), Tennessee (-4), or either side of the current ‘total’ (37) at Sportsbook.com, this game will certainly be meaningful to you. Titans’ QB Vince Young saw some light work last week against the Seahawks, going 5-6 for 78 yards with an interception. The majority of the reps were split between Chris Simms and rookie Rusty Smith. Chris Johnson had seven yards on five carries including a touchdown, but the Titans were led on the ground by second-year man Javon Ringer who had seven carries for 60 yards. The Cardinals, on the other hand, completed their late rally from 16 down in the fourth to beat Houston 19-16 in their preseason opener. Matt Leinart got the start for Arizona, going 6-7 for 49 yards, but the Cardinals were rallied by Derek Anderson and John Skelton, a rookie out of Fordham. The Cardinals found a way to win despite being out-gained both in the air, and on the ground by the Texans. Tonight’s game will be an important piece in the puzzle which will decide the eventual starting quarterback in Arizona come Week 1. Below is a key nfl betting system for tonight’s game. For more key numbers, check out the ‘Team Statistics’ page at Sportsbook.com. Play Against - Favorites of 3.5 to 10 points (TENNESSEE) - after one or more consecutive wins against the spread, in August games. (50-23 over the last 10 seasons.) (68.5%, +24.7 units. Rating = 2*) The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is : (35-38 over the last 10 seasons.)The average line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 4.8The average score in these games was: Team 18.4, Opponent 19.6 (Average point differential = -1.3)The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 31 (41.9% of all games.) The situation's record this season is: (1-1).Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (8-1).Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (19-9).

Since 1993 the situation's record is: (98-70).


The Cardinals could be aided tonight by the quarterback controversy, as both Leinart and Anderson will be looking for a good showing.


Regarding the ‘total’, the Titans have generally been an UNDER type of team under head coach Jeff Fisher historically, but that trend may be turning as they have gone OVER the total in six straight preseason contests.
Kickoff for Monday’s game is set for 8:05 PM ET and it can be seen on ESPN. If you plan wagering on this contest, head over to Sportsbook.com.