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ROB FERRINGO


2-Unit Play. Take #232 Philadelphia (-6.5) over Washington (8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 16)

Andy Reid is 10-1 ATS off a straight up loss as a favorite and Donovan McNabb is 16-7 ATS following a loss. The Eagles are 17-10 ATS playing at home as a favorite after a loss and - the coup de grace - they are 11-3 ATS as home chalk on Monday Night Football. Is this line about 1-3 points to much? Yes. But you can't argue with results. Washington is 3-7 ATS on MNF and have a young quarterback making his first road start. In Philly. The 'Skins lost Jon Jansen and I think their offensive line will suffer, especially against the blitz-happy Eagles. Finally, Washington is 10-5 ATS when scoring 21 or more points and 12-22 ATS when they don't. I don't see it happening for them this week.

LT'S LOCK

Todays selection:

The Indians -125

Current streak: 1 loss

Overall record: 491-389-18

Carlo Campanella


These NFC East rivals opened their seasons on opposite ends of 16-13 final scores on Sunday. Washington held off Miami, 16-13, for the win in OT, while Philadelphia was just nipped in Green Bay, 13-16. Willing to lay the points with this Monday night home chalk as we find Philadelphia at a profitable 11-4 ATS as home favorites on MNF, and an extremely profitable 10-1 ATS following a SU favored loss since HC Andy Reid took the reigns back in 1999!

7* Play On Philadelphia

Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians
Monday, September 17th, 7:05 P.M. EST EST

Tribe opens a key series with the Tigers Monday night knowing they are 18-8 in home series openers this season. With the pressure all on Detroit, and Cleveland's Paul Byrd 3-0 against the Tigers this season, look for the Indians to continue their winning ways at the Jake tonight. - Good Luck - Marc Lawrence

Play on: Cleveland

Larry Ness' 15* NL Game of the Week (32-12 since Aug 7 / 115-42 since Opening Day!)

My 15* play is on the Chi Cubs at 8:05 ET. The Cubs return home after winning five of seven games in Houston and St Louis. It was an impressive road trip, as the Brewers are hot on their heels (have won 10 of 15 and are one game behind in the Central), as the Cubs begin this six-game homestand with a game tonight with the Reds (Pittsburgh's up next). Those two teams are a combined 30 games under .500, so the Cubs have NO excuses if they can't hold on (for at least this week!). The Reds have lost five of their last six road games and are 30-44 away from home on the year. Bronson Arroyo (9-14, 4.31 ERA) will be on the mound for Cincy and he is 0-2 in three starts against the Cubs this year (Reds are 1-2), despite his 2.53 ERA in those games. Arroyo had an excellent first year with the Reds in '07 but the Reds are 12-19 (minus-$870) in his starts this year. In 16 road starts in '07, Arroyo is 3-10, with the Reds going 3-13! Chicago will give the ball to Rich Hill (9-8, 3.91 ERA), who's 5-2 against division opponents this year, including 1-0 with a 1.50 ERA in two starts against the Reds. The Cubs have won five of the lefties last six starts and the Reds are only 21-31 (minus-$950) versus left-handers this year. NL Game of the Week 15* Chi Cubs.

Ben Burns
Washington Redskins
Philadelphia Eagles
u39.0 / 4 units

I'm playing on the Eagles and Redskins to finish UNDER (currently 39 at thegreek and bodog) the total. Both teams were involved in close low-scoring games in Week 1. The Redskins defeated the Dolphins by a score of 16-13. The Eagles saw an identical 16-13 score in their game vs. the Packers. However, unlike the Redskins they were on the losing end. Those results brought the UNDER to 6-3 the last nine times that the Eagles played in the month of September and a highly profitable 7-2-1 the last 10 times that the Redskins did so. Both teams have also been profitable to "under" bettors when featured in their current role. The Redskins saw the UNDER go 7-3-1 during the past two seasons when listed as road underdogs in the +3.5 to +9.5 range. Meanwhile, during the same stretch, the Eagles have seen the UNDER go 8-2 when listed as favorites in the -3.5 to -9.5 range. Looking at the recent series history and we find that both last season's meetings stayed below the total, including a combined 30 points (27-3 Eagles) when the teams met here at Philadelphia. That brought the UNDER to 6-1 the last seven meetings in this series. Looking back further and we find that 14 of the last 20 meetings in this series have stayed below the total. I'm expecting more of the same this evening with the UNDER improving to 11-5-1 the past 17 times that the Redskins played on Monday night.

Brandon Lang

MONDAY

20 DIME



EAGLES



5 DIME



Redskins/Eagles UNDER

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Wild Bill



6½ pt teaser: Eagles -½ & Under 46½ (1 unit)

Daniel Perkins ATS Advice

Washington(1-0) @ Philadelphia(0-1)
8:30pm EST
Line: Home -7

The Eagles are coming off a week one loss to the Green Bay Packers. Their offense looked terrible all game long and Mcnabb returning from a torn ACL injury looked slow and out of sync. The Redskins played classic Redskins football running the ball and controlling the clock. They came out of Miami with a 16-13 win and are making the trip to Philadelphia for tonight’s Monday Night match up. Look for a big statement game from quarterback Jason Campbell. Campbell was 12 for 21 with 222 yards last Sunday and ran for 30 yards on the ground. Playing a tough divisional rival on Monday Night is the best time to prove you are worth of the job and lead your team to a win. Look for exactly this tonight, Lito Shepard is not playing for the Eagles which opens up the deep passing patterns for Santana Moss. These two will definitely hook up for 1 or possible multiple touchdowns tonight. The Redskins will also bring the deadly two pronged running attack of Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts who can and will take over this game and open up the air for the young Redskins quarterback. The Skins strong defensive line will be able to stand up to the Eagles defensive backs which is key for the Redskins to win tonight. This is a key match up and the Redskins have shown they can win that battle after week one. The Eagles will be without L.J. Smith the star tight end and since made primary receiver. Brian Westbrook and Donovan Mcnabb will have to carry the offense on their shoulders against a Washington defence who has planned all week to bring the blitz and make Mcnabb run on a bummed knee. Look for several hidden blitz packages with a spy in the middle to make sure Mcnabb can not run anywhere for the first down. Putting Mcnabb on edge is key for Washington's defence and alike their offensive line they can do it. Look for a strong running game to open up the air for the Redskins. They will be able to put up points and keep the game close with their defence holding Philadelphia to minimal gains and on their heels all game long. It would not surprise me if Washington won this game outright. Take the Skins plus the points in this game.
Pick: Washington +7