Steve Maltepes, referred to as “The Philly Godfather,” will impart his betting knowledge on the Eagles and where the clever cash is going on different professional football video games each weekend this season. Maltepes is among the country’s most popular sports wagering specialists who appears weekly on nationwide radio and has his own site, www.thephillygodfather.com [thephillygodfather.com]
New York City Giants (3-13) at Philadelphia Eagles (13-3), 1:00 p.m. Sunday
The Line: Eagles minus-3/ Total: 38
What is the line informing you:
The Philadelphia Eagles are three-point favorites in your home, with the overall set at 38 for their last routine season match versus the New York Giants. Let’s be truthful: This one feels more like a preseason video game. Tanner McKee will likely get the start for the Birds as Jalen Hurts is sidelined, and Kenny Pickett will not get approval vs. Giants either. Drew Lock will be under center for New York, bringing more NFL experience and consistency as a starter than Tanner McKee.
Bottom line:
Here’s the offer: Neither group has much to bet. The Eagles are resting their beginners, securing on a healthy playoff push. The Giants? Well, they have no company winning this video game– similar to they had no service beating the Colts recently. That win injure their draft position, so it appears the Giants company would rather end up strong to end the season. The Giants feel like the ideal side at the existing line of Eagles minus-3. The Birds are just in cruise control, attempting to prevent unneeded injuries. Take the Giants plus-3 to win what’s forming up to be a useless video game.
Prop bets for the video game
Tyrone Tracy Jr. (NYG) anytime goal, plus-125
Kenneth Gainwell (PHI) anytime goal, plus-150
Grant Calcaterra (PHI) anytime goal, plus-265
Malik Nabers (NYG) anytime goal, plus-180
AROUND THE NFL
Minnesota Vikingss (14-2) at Detroit Lions (14-2), 8:20 p.m. Sunday
The Line: Lions minus-3/ Total: 51.5
What is the line informing you:
Lock in the Minnesota Vikings plus-3 versus a Lions team hopping into this match with the most banged-up protective backfield in the NFC. The Vikings remain in a prime position to exploit this weak point, and do not be stunned if they come away with the straight-out win. Minnesota’s course to home-field benefit throughout the playoffs begins here. Get them on the cash line at +130 and spray a little on +400 for them to win the NFC conference. This group is developed to make a severe run.
Bottom line: Take the Vikings plus 3, on the moneyline plus-130 and the Vikings to win the NFC at plus-400. Include a seven-point teaser, with the Cincinnati Bengals for Vikings plus-10 and the Bengals plus-5.5.
(Betting lines go through alter.)
