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5* PITTSBURGH v Arizona --- The bottom line here is, the Steelers are the better team overall.

   Pittsburgh has the #1 defense and can attack the Cardinals in many ways. The blitz can come at Warner from anywhere on the field and they can also drop back in coverage and make it difficult for Fitzgerald and Boldin to find any open spaces. I also believe the Cardinals resurgent running game, with Edgrin James, will not be much of a factor versus the Steel Curtain.

   On offense Pittsburgh has the advantage if being able to attack the Cardinals on the ground and through the air. Although, this is assuming WR Hines Ward will be able to make his presence felt. This is very important because when Ward went out versus the Ravens, the Pittsburgh offense was slowed. The Steelers also have the advantage in Special Teams and a better clutch kicker.

   I believe the Steelers will pressure Warner early and force him to make an error that will give the Steelers an early 10 or 14 point lead. When the Cardinals abandon the run, and the Steelers pin back their ears, Warner will be forced into one or two more turnovers, which will break the game wide open.

   Can the Cardinals win or cover the 7 points? Certainly, if the game goes their way early and they are fortunate enough to get an early turnover they may be able to hang on and cover the spread. However, that’s a big ‘IF’. The Steelers have the ability to overcome any mistakes they make, the Cardinals do not. I believe the Steelers are the better team and will win the game. If the Cardinals are good enough to hang within the 7 points, or lucky enough to get a backdoor cover in the waning minutes, OH WELL. That’s why if you take the Steelers try to find a line -6½ or buy the half off the 7. If the line goes to 7½, or greater, definitely decrease your bet. Don’t forget to check the status of WR Hines Ward before the game. Thanks and Good Luck, Ben

5* PITTSBURGH 34 --- ARIZONA 17

Loser

0-1 for -5*

Championship Week - January 18th, 2009

4* Philly - Loser

3* OVER - Philly v Arizona - WINNER

4* Pittsburgh - WINNER

3* OVER - Baltimore v Pittsburgh - WINNER

Championship Week Results - 3-1 for +6*

Divisional Week - January 10th and 11th, 2009

4* Baltimore - WINNER

3* UNDER - Arizona v Carolina - WINNER

4* Philly - WINNER

4* Pittsburgh - WINNER

Divisional Week Results - 4-0 for +15*

Wildcard Week - January 3rd and 4th, 2009

4* OVER - Atlanta v Arizona - WINNER

4* Indy - Loser

4* Baltimore - WINNER

3* UNDER - Philly v Minny - WINNER

Wildcard Week Results - 3-1 for +7*

Week 17 - December 28, 2008

4* OVER - Denver v S.D. - WINNER

4* Arizona - WINNER

4* San Fran - TIE

3* Philly - WINNER

3* New Orleans - WINNER

3* Jax - Loser

Week 17 Results - 4-1-1 for +11*

Week 16 - December 21, 2008

5* OVER - Buffalo v Denver - WINNER

4* Detroit - Loser

4* Oakland - WINNER

4* UNDER - Philly v Wash - WINNER

3* UNDER - Baltimore v Dallas - Loser

10 * Bonus Selection - No Play

Check the line for the Jets at Seattle game, currently Jets -3.5, if the line makes a major move towards the Jets overnight, or right before game time, bet the Jets with both fists. Why? Because Bret Favre is going against his old coach, Mike Holmgren, and Holmgren doesn't need the game. I smell fish. So, if the line goes up to Jets -5 or higher, bet the Jets big.

Week 16 Results - 3-2 for +6*

Week 15 - December 14, 2008

5* UNDER - Green Bay v Jax - WINNER

4* Cincy - WINNER

3* San Fran - WINNER

3* NY Giants - Loser

Week 15 Results - 3-1 for +8*

Week 14 - December 7, 2008

5* Buffalo - Loser

4* Green Bay - Loser

3* Pittsburgh - WINNER

3* UNDER - Clev. v Tenn. - Tie

Week 14 Results - 1-2-1 for -6*

Week 13 - November 30, 2008

4* Buffalo - Loser

3* Carolina - WINNER

3* Pittsburgh - WINNER

4* Minnesota - WINNER

Week 13 Results - 3-1 for +6*

Week 12 - November 23, 2008

No Selections

Week 11 - November 16, 2008

4*Tampa - WINNER

3* Jax - Loser

3* Chicago - Loser

3* Detroit - WINNER

3* Seattle - Loser

3* OVER - Arizona v Seattle - Loser

Week 11 Results - 2-4 for -5*

Week 10 - November 9, 2008

3* Chicago - Loser

3* St. Louis - Loser

3* Philly - loser

3* UNDER - Green Bay v Minny - Loser

Week 10 Results - 0-4 for -12* - OUCH!

Week 9 - November 2, 2008

5* Cleveland - Loser

4* Minnesota - WINNER

4* Green Bay - WINNER

3* Indy - Loser

3* UNDER - Philly v Seattle - WINNER

Week 9 Results - 3-2 for +3*

Week 8 - October 26, 2008

4* OVER - San Diego v New Orleans - WINNER

4* Tampa - Loser

3* St. Louis - WINNER

3* Cleveland - WINNER

3* Tennessee - WINNER

Week 8 Results: 4-1 for +12*

Week 7 - October 19, 2008

3* Chicago - WINNER

3* Oakland - WINNER

3* Cleveland - WINNER

3* OVER - Indy v G.B. - WINNER

Week 7 Results: 4-0 for +12*

Week 6 - October 12, 2008

4* St. Louis - WINNER

3* Baltimore - Loser

3* Houston - Loser

3* UNDER - Miami v Houston - Loser

Week 6 Results: 1-3 for -5*

5* Teaser - Philly and Jacksonville-LOSER

4* Miami-WINNER

4* Tampa-WINNER

3* Jacksonville-Loser

3* Minny-WINNER

Week 5 Results: 3-2 for +3*

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ATS – Against Spread

aft - after

bfr - before

BPR - Ben’s Power Rating

B2B – Back To Back

BOUNCE – Opp. result

D – Dog

Def - defense

DDD – Double Digit Dog

DDF - Double Digit Favorite

DIV - Division

F – Favorite

L - Loss

SAND - Sandwich game

H – Home

HD – Home Dog

HF – Home Favorite

HOME TEAM – In Capitals

LW – Last Week

LY – Last Year

N-DIV - Non Division

O/U – Over /Under

OFF – Offense

R – Road

REV – Revenge

SU – Straight Up

V - Versus

W - Win