I'm not so sure i can give up 10.5 points with Minny now. Hell by that time it will be up to 18.5 or so.
I have my eye on New Orleans. This game should hover around even +/- a point. New Orleans has HUGE offensive and defensive lines, and should dictate the tempo of the game to there style. Not to mention Buffalo is banged up on defense.
I'm also liking Green Bay. They are golden at home vs. the Lions. The only problem i have with that is the same with Minny, if i'm willing to give up those points. Green Bay to win is pretty solid , but i'm paranoid Detroit might keep it close. Maybe a 2 team dip.
New Orleans + 6
Green Bay E
For straight payout, but you get six points a piece to work with either way. Both teams must cover to win the bet.
Other side notes taken from The trends book 2001.
Carolina 1-3 ATS last 4 road openers.(ATS= against the spread)
Chicago 7-0 ATS 1st game of season since '94
Green Bay 14-2-1 last 17 at home vs. Lions
Cincy 6-0 ATS vs. Pats since '90
Bills 21-8 ATS at home vs. NFC since '86
Dallas 8-3 ATS 1st game of season since '90
KC 8-1 ATS vs. Oakland 1st meeting of season since '92
Pit at Jax- Home team 9-3 ATS since '95
Phily 7-1 ATS at home vs. NFC West since '93
Atlanta 1-6 ATS at Frisco since '94
San Diego 5-13-1 ATS at home vs. NFC since '93
Miami 10-2 ATS 1st road game of season since'89