Cousin Sal got burned by the dreaded backdoor cover last week, ouch.  Seemed like Steelers dominated that game and somehow won by 3, weird game.  Not a good start to the season.

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Cousin Sal Best Bet of the Week (Season Record 0-1)

Cousin Sal Best Bet #1

Minnesota at Pittsburgh – Vikings (+5.5)

• Last Monday night, Vikings fierce defense only allowed one touchdown in 5 redzone possessions to Drew Brees’ offense.
• Vikings’ pass rusher will be problematic for Big Ben
• Sam Bradford’s off to a great start, he was named the NFC offensive player of the week last week.
• Dalvin Cook appears to live up to the hype so far
• Vikings are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 September games
• Vikings are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games as a road underdog

 

Cousin Sal Best Bet #2

2 Team 6 Points Teaser

• New England at New Orleans – Patriots (-7)  Tease down to (-1)
  • Pats on a teaser following a loss is a no brainer
• NY Jets at Oakland – Raiders (-13.5) Tease down to (-7.5)
  • Jets’ awful defense allowed 408 total yards to the average Bills offense last week
  • Oakland’s explosive offensive is licking its chops

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