by Anton Johan
The NFL preseason is in its third week now, typically the week when the starters see the most action, and also when American football punters start to bet in earnest. We've been following the NFLX, as you will usually see it listed by online bookies, and providing our readers with free NFL picks courtesy of a professional sports handicapping service called Mycapper.com.
There have been a number of NFL odds changes already for tonight's games. Money is coming in for the following teams, who have all seen their points spreads shorten:
Cleveland Browns (opened at +2.5 points, now trading as low as +1.5 points) vs the Lions.
Carolina Panthers (opened at -1.5 points, now trading at -3 points) vs the Titans.
San Francisco 49ers (opened at +2.5 points, now trading as low as +1 point) vs the Raiders.
Here is tonight's free NFL tip:
Cardinals at Bears: Bet on the UNDER for total points (current total is 38 points)
Analysis: "Yesterday our free pick selection on the Chiefs appeared to be cruising to certain victory when the Eagles scored in unlikely fashion with less than a minute on the clock. It was only worth a small wager anyway, and these things happen in the NFL, even in preseason - but tonight's free pick is worth a slightly larger wager because this is simply a line error by the totals odds makers.
Our statistical database suggests that the correct number for this preseason game between Arizona and Chicago should only be 33.5 points yet we're currently seeing 38 points widely available. That's too high. Yes, the Bears were involved in a high scoring game last time out but both Cardinals preseason tilts have produced less than 36 points, and the Bears first game only totalled 35 points.
The Cardinals have plenty of offensive kinks still to work out and we look for a solid defensive effort at home from the Bears. The right play here is the UNDER."
