Pats/Eagles Spread Largest Ever

[UNHWildCats]

For a game not involving a first year team.




PHILADELPHIA -- Just three seasons after being separated by just three points in Super Bowl XXXIX, the gap between the Patriots and Eagles has widened to historic proportions: Philly is a 23½-point underdog.

That is the largest point spread for an NFL game that does not involve an expansion team, according to odds-making experts in Las Vegas.


On Dec. 5, 1976, the expansion Tampa Bay Buccaneers (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=tam) were 24-point underdogs to the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=pit). The Steelers covered easily, winning 42-0.


"Nowadays, you don't see too many spreads over 16 or 17 points," said Sean Van Patten, an oddsmaker at Sports Consultants in Las Vegas. "That's because most teams take their starters out in the fourth quarter of a lopsided game. The Patriots don't. I call this phenomenon The [Bill] Belichick Factor."

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3120882

[SunCoastBlueHen]

Wow. xeekx

The Eagles are an average team this year, but I would still take them and the points in this contest. xnodx

[Cleets]

Nope..!!!
that's not enough points

Pats 48
Eagles 10

I say the spread should be 38 (see my score prediction)

[Franks Tanks]

This really isnt that surpising. The Eagles arent a great team this year but they are ok, this is of course just a testament to how good the Pats are playing right now.

[Pards Rule]

Take the points!!

[Cleets]

Take the points!!

You got a pay-pal account..?
Lets do a little side wager....

23 1/2 is the book = how many do you want for a $50 bet...

[SunCoastBlueHen]

You got a pay-pal account..?
Lets do a little side wager....

23 1/2 is the book = how many do you want for a $50 bet...

I'll take the 38 you mentioned earlier. ;)

[Cleets]

I'll take the 38 you mentioned earlier. ;)

well, that's mighty generous of you... how about you take the Eagles and I give you 27 points... $50 bucks xwhistlex

[SunCoastBlueHen]

well, that's mighty generous of you... how about you take the Eagles and I give you 27 points... $50 bucks xwhistlex


Backing off your 48-10 prediction. xconfusedx Where's your gumption. xeyebrowx :p

[Cleets]

Backing off your 48-10 prediction. xconfusedx Where's your gumption. xeyebrowx :p

Well,
That is my prediction... and I will stand by that prediction, but as far as a sure thing... 27 points....

xlolx


(I knew I would get called on that)

[UNHWildCats]

my early prediction is Pats 59, Eagles 13


My game time prediction this past week was a near dead on 52-10

[Zoo]

This really isnt that surpising. The Eagles arent a great team this year but they are ok, this is of course just a testament to how good the Pats are playing right now.

I agree with you Tanks on this one.

New England seems totally unstoppable right now.

[Franks Tanks]

I agree with you Tanks on this one.

New England seems totally unstoppable right now.

You make it sound like you typically dont agree with me? xpeacex

[Zoo]

You make it sound like you typically dont agree with me? xpeacex

No, I'm sorry if it came out that way though. xthumbsupx

[BlueHen86]

You make it sound like you typically dont agree with me? xpeacex


No, I'm sorry if it came out that way though. xthumbsupx

There you go disagreeing with him again.xrolleyesx




:D

[89Hen]

The Eagles are an average team this year, but I would still take them and the points in this contest. xnodx
Don't wager your signing bonus. xcoffeex xsmiley_wix

[LacesOut]

Pats 77
Iggles 13

And I'm an Eagles fan!

[Grizalltheway]

So what's the spread going to be next time they play the Dolphins?

[UNHWildCats]

So what's the spread going to be next time they play the Dolphins?
The MGM Mirage bookman suggests what the anticipated lines are for each remaining game for the Pats. If a line had to be put right now -24 1/2 vs Jets and -24 vs Dolphins


http://www.anygivensaturday.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33380

[Zoo]

There you go disagreeing with him again.xrolleyesx




:D

xlolx Stop confusing me. xlolx

This game oughta be a good one, how many TD's will Brady have?

[UNHWildCats]

xlolx Stop confusing me. xlolx

This game oughta be a good one, how many TD's will Brady have?
Atleast 3 and im betting 6.

He has had atleast 3 in all 10 games.