Last Updated on September 9, 2012 12:30 pm by atswins
Falcons vs. Chiefs Week 1 Pick
KANSAS CITY, MO (ATS Consultants) – The Atlanta Falcons are favored in their opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. But will they cover?
NFL ODDS: Oddsmakers currently list the Falcons as 3-point road favorites over the Chiefs, while the over/under total for this game is sitting at 43.5 points.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Falcons opened as 1-point favorites over the Chiefs but the spread has jumped up to 3 at most books (2.5 at others). Considering the majority of the public backs Atlanta in this game, so that’s not surprising.
NFL PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on today’s game, 74% of public bettors favor the Falcons -3. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “NFL PUBLIC BETTING” link provided to check out the most updated stats.
NFL WEEK 1 FREE PICK: Take Atlanta. Atlanta is 10-4 ATS L14 in Week 1. The Falcons are looking to get back to postseason and make a dent this year. Matt Ryan has two very good receivers in Julio Jones and Roddy White. They also have a returning 1,000-yard rusher in Michael Turner, who ran for 1,340 yards last year. When he has 21 or more carries, his teams are 27-2. KC needs a strong year from QB Matt Cassel, who is injury-prone, along with RB Jamaal Charles, coming off a knee injury. WR Dwayne Bowe may be a little rusty coming off a long holdout. Atlanta beat Detroit and Seattle on the road last year. There’s no reason why they can’t beat an slightly overrated Chiefs’ squad.
2012 NFL WEEK 1 FREE PICK: ATLANTA FALCONS -3
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