The NFL preseason continues to cruise along as exhibition action gets underway again tomorrow night with a Bengals vs Falcons showdown in Atlanta as well as a Lambeau meeting between the Browns and Packers. The schedule picks up considerably on Friday, though, with 12 teams slated to take the field. Among the more interesting Friday pairings are match-ups between the Titans and Buccaneers and Raiders and Cardinals. NFL Odds have the home team favored in each case as the Bucs are listed as a -2.5 against the spread favorite while Arizona’s line is presently set at -4.
Tennessee Titans vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-2.5): Tennessee is one of the few teams in the league that has yet to name its starting quarterback, but that may change this Friday. The battle between veteran Matt Hasselbeck and second year pro Jake Locker remains a close one, but Locker certainly aided his cause last Saturday in Seattle. The Washington product completed 7-of-13 passes for 80 yards and he led Tennessee on an 11 play, 79 yard scoring drive late in the second quarter. As for Hasselbeck, he did not fare as well, connecting on five of his nine pass attempts for 45 yards and two interceptions. Should the discrepancy between their play be as wide on Friday, Locker will probably lock up the job.
Oakland Raiders vs Arizona Cardinals (-4): Arizona has a quarterback issue as well, but it is much darker than the one in Tennessee. While Titans Head Coach Mike Munchak appears to have a solid option in either Locker or Haseelbeck, it looks as though Cardinals front man Ken Whisenhunt will be choosing between bad and worse. Kevin Kolb, who was named the starter prior to the preseason, has been horrible in two exhibition outings, completing 2-of-9 passes for 25 yards and one interception. John Skelton has performed better, but his numbers are hardly impressive (7-of-12 for 67 yards and one interception). Arizona stirred optimism with its strong finish last season (won seven of its last nine games), but the preseason play of Kolb and Skelton has effectively taken a wrecking ball to any good feelings conjured by 2011′s late run.
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2012 NFL Odds Preseason Week 2: Provided by TopBet.eu
Thursday, August 16th -
Cincinnati Bengals +3.5 (-110), Over 37.5 (-110), +155 (Moneyline)
Atlanta Falcons -3.5 (-110), Under 37.5 (-110), -175 (Moneyline)
Cleveland Browns +3 (-110), Over 40 (-110), +135 (Moneyline)
Green Bay Packers -3 (-110), Under 40 (-110), -155 (Moneyline)
Friday, August 17th -
Tennessee Titans +2.5 (-110), Over 37.5 (-110), +120 (Moneyline)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -2.5 (-110), Under 37.5 (-110), -140 (Moneyline)
Miami Dolphins +4 (-110), Over 36.5 (-110), +155 (Moneyline)
Carolina Panthers -4 (-110), Under 36.5 (-110), -175 (Moneyline)
Detroit Lions +2.5 (-110), Over 38.5 (-110), +120 (Moneyline)
Baltimore Ravens -2.5 (-110), Under 38.5 (-110), -140 (Moneyline)
Buffalo Bills +1 (-110), Over 36 (-110)
Minnesota Vikings -1 (-110), Under 36 (-110)
Jacksonville Jaguars +6.5 (-110), Over 39 (-110), +225 (Moneyline)
New Orleans Saints -6.5 (-110), Under 39 (-110), -265 (Moneyline)
Oakland Raiders +4 (-110), Over 37 (-110)
Arizona Cardinals -4 (-110), Under 37 (-110)
Saturday, August 18th -
New York Giants PK (-110), Over 36.5 (-110)
New York Jets PK (-110), Under 36.5 (-110)
Kansas City Chiefs PK (-110), Over 36.5 (-110)
St. Louis Rams PK (-110), Under 36.5 (-110)
Washington Redskins +1.5 (-110), Over 36.5 (-110)
Chicago Bears -1.5 (-110), Under 36.5 (-110)
San Francisco 49ers +3 (-110), Over 36.5 (-110), +145 (Moneyline)
Houston Texans -3 (-110), Under 36.5 (-110), -165 (Moneyline)
Seattle Seahawks +1 (-110), Over 37.5 (-110)
Denver Broncos -1 (-110), Under 37.5 (-110)
Dallas Cowboys +3.5 (-110), Over 37 (-110)
San Diego Chargers -3.5 (-110), Under 37 (-110)
Sunday, August 19th -
Indianapolis Colts +3.5 (-110), Over 37.5 (-110), +160 (Moneyline)
Pittsburgh Steelers -3.5 (-110), Under 37.5 (-110), -190 (Moneyline)
Monday, August 20th -
Philadelphia Eagles +2.5 (-110), Over 40 (-110), +125 (Moneyline)
New England Patriots -2.5 (-110), Under 40 (-110), -145 (Moneyline)
