Posted: Sunday, September 14, 2008, 7:38 PM | 5 comments |
 

Eagles-Cowboys prop bets
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As we all look for ways to kill time before Monday night's matchup, I thought it'd be fun to take a look at some prop bets for the Eagles-Cowboys game.

By now, you probably know that the Eagles are 6.5-point underdogs according to sportsbook.com.

I'll have my pick and also a roundup of who the "experts" around the country are picking on Monday. And don't forget, I'll be hosting a live, in-game chat Monday night.

Now on to some of the more intriguing prop bets. Chime in and let me know which of these you like.

At first glance, I like the over on total sacks by both teams (4); the over on L.J. Smith receptions (3); and the under on Terrell Owens receiving yards (92.5).

These are all over/unders:

Eagles total points: 20

The longest touchdown of the game by either team: 43.5 yards

Total sacks by both teams: 4

Donovan McNabb passing yards: 262.5

Brian Westbrook rushing yards: 84.5

DeSean Jackson receiving yards: 60.5

L.J. Smith receptions: 3

Tony Romo passing yards: 268.5

Terrell Owens receiving yards: 92.5

According to sportsbook.com, here are the favorites to score the first touchdown of the game:

Marion Barber (+450)

Brian Westbrook (+500)

Terrell Owens (+500)

Jason Witten (+800)

By the way, we here at Moving the Chains recognize that gambling is illegal and the above information is for recreational purposes only.
Posted by Sheil Kapadia @ 7:38 PM  Permalink | 5 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:35 AM, 09/15/2008
    i like the under on romo's passing yards and desean jacksons receiving yards. i think he might have just took advantage of the rams and the boys will shut him down. wait, gambling is illegal?
    — joeycramp
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:24 AM, 09/15/2008
    Give me the under on Eagles points.
    — Bama
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:28 PM, 09/15/2008
    i'll take the over on the longest touchdown because hank baskett is going to have 1 reception for 90+ yards obviously...
    — The Criddler
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:29 PM, 09/15/2008
    I also want the over on westbrooks rushing yards...why not.
    — The Criddler
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:59 PM, 09/15/2008
    what - they just CUT SEAN CONSIDINE in the middle of the game?!!
    — daveH


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