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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Fort Erie

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Race 3 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $13920 Class Rating: 90

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 116 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 9 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE JULY 9 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500, IF FOR $7,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.



RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 4 MILWAUKEE MIXER 3/1


# 1 SHANNON'S POSSE 2/1


# 1A SERDYNSKI 2/1


I think MILWAUKEE MIXER is a decent choice. Looks like a sound contender for the exotics. Is worth a close look and may be a wager - strong speed figures (81 average) at today's distance and surface recently. He has to be considered given the very good speed numbers. SHANNON'S POSSE - With a +100 ROI, this rider and trainer combo has produced strong gains lately for players. Will most likely be one of the front-runners of the bunch going into the halfway point of the race. SERDYNSKI - This horse has a very good win percentage in dirt sprints. Always tough to beat Simms and Johnson working together, winning 45 percent of their races.

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Finger Lakes

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Race 7 - Maiden Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $9700 Class Rating: 58

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.



RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 5 MIZ SWEET 7/5


# 2 DADDY'S BIG GIRL 9/2


# 1A BEST FRIEND ANNA 6/1


MIZ SWEET looks very good to best this field. Simpson's return on investment over the last month automatically makes this equine a strong contender. Is a key contender - given the 57 speed figure from her most recent race. DADDY'S BIG GIRL - Will almost certainly compete admirably in the pace contest which bodes well with this group. She should have a strong performance versus this easier group. BEST FRIEND ANNA - Very good chance today with second time Lasix. A solid 73 avg Equibase class figure may give this filly a distinct class edge versus this field.

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Parx Racing - Race #9 - Post: 4:01pm - Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $16,000 Class Rating: 73

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 SPORTACULAR (ML=6/1)
#1 DREAMIN OF BUCKS (ML=9/5)
#5 GLADIATORS SHOT (ML=5/1)


SPORTACULAR - Have to give this gelding a chance. Ran a good effort last race out within the last month. Gelding took a little vacation, but has been racing into shape. DREAMIN OF BUCKS - Using this rider/trainer combination is a smart choice. This gelding is in the top spot in earnings per race. Take a long look at this horse in the saddling ring. GLADIATORS SHOT - You always have to be on the patrol for profit making jockey/trainer combinations; we have an instance right here. I usually like playing sprinters who are 3-4 races into a return to racing.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 TANNENBAUM (ML=3/1), #8 ROCK WARRIOR (ML=9/2),

TANNENBAUM - This horse doesn't have a winning temperament. Quite often finishes close, but no cigar. When checking today's class rating, he will have to register a better fig than last time around the track to vie in this dirt sprint. ROCK WARRIOR - Today's contest is 7 furlongs. Hasn't finished in the money in a sprint clash in the last 60 days. Not the best of indicators.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:

#4 SPORTACULAR to win at post-time odds of 3/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,5]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [1,4,5] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Zia Park - Race #12 - Post: 5:23pm - Maiden Special - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $28,500 Class Rating: 51

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#7 DUBYA (ML=6/1)
#6 RUBYSLITTLEGEM (ML=5/2)


DUBYA - When this jockey and conditioner work together you have to take a look. Medina and Welch have been fabulous together. Welch drops her down to this level. You don't need too much more handicapping information to believe this thoroughbred is in a good spot at this level. RUBYSLITTLEGEM - Failed to win as the public choice in her last start. Ran well considering the speed fig notched was good enough to make her one of the contenders in today's race. A repeat of that recent performance on August 1st where she earned a speed figure of 55 looks high enough to prove victorious in this affair.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 B BOLD CINDY (ML=2/1), #5 LOOK B B'S AHEAD (ML=5/1), #2 SUZETT'S MEMORY (ML=6/1),

B BOLD CINDY - The Brain always cautions me to stay away from horses in sprint events that haven't hit the board in sprint events of late. LOOK B B'S AHEAD - When checking today's class figure, she will have to garner a much better speed figure than last out to battle in this dirt sprint. SUZETT'S MEMORY - I cannot play this frequent non-winner. Gets the assignment finished now and then. Notched a common rating in the last race in a $6,500 Maiden Claiming race on August 16th. Improbable to see an improved performance off of that figure.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:

Go with #7 DUBYA on top if we're getting at least 2/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [6,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at The Meadows

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 8 - Post: 3:15 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 84 - Purse:$40000 - ***PA SIRE STALLION SERIES FINAL*** 3 YEAR OLD FILLY TROT MORNING LINE: 7-3-8-2 NO`S 1 & 9 UNCOUPLED BY PERMISSION OF PHRC


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 2 NITRO NITTANY 6/1


# 7 BROADWAY SOCKS 5/2


# 3 MARIAH DE VIE 3/1


NITRO NITTANY is the best wager in this race. She's squaring off in good form, recording huge speed ratings. An excellent pick. Good for a win wager just off the terrific prior class stats. Have to like this contender. BROADWAY SOCKS - Her 86 average has this filly among the strongest TrackMaster Speed Ratings for this race. That 82 speed rating clocked in the most recent contest puts this standardbred in the mix for this race. MARIAH DE VIE - Palone will be looking to dominate in this one, has been tearing it up lately. Win figure over the last 30 days is a sparkling 31. If performance in the last competition is representative, this nice horse will have a very really strong shot for this race. High last race speed rating.

Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Yonkers Raceway

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Race 6 - Post: 8:50 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 86 - Purse:$16000 - 3& 4 YEAR OLD CLAIMING ALLOWANCE $20,000 3 YO 50%, 4 YO 25%, F& M 20%


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 7 HOT RODDY 4/1


# 1 GEORGE JETTISON 5/2


# 3 IDEAL CARVER 7/2


All signs point to HOT RODDY for the pick. Can't pass over based on speed ratings which have been great (90 avg) recently. This entrant has shown us some prior ability, just look at the 89 avg class statistic. Should play well for this race. This horse will have to be a wager, based on the exemplary driver-handler return on investment figure. GEORGE JETTISON - The knowledge group will always throw in a solid standardbred from the 1 position here at Yonkers Raceway, definite exotic possibilities. Feel the need for speed, this nice horse has been turning in some top notch speed ratings averaging around 87. IDEAL CARVER - Godinez's ROI for runners going up in class make this a strong play. Driver/trainer are no strangers to the winners circle and should have this gelding breaking away from the group of animals.

Northfield: Tuesday 9/9 Analysis + Pick Four ticket
By Jeremey Day

DRF HARNESS


Race 8 - $10,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

Jeremey’s $1 Pick Four Play:

1,9 with 2,4,6, with 1,2,4,9 with 6 = $24


Best Bet: DR JACKS SHACK (7TH)

Spot Play: CRY FOR CASH (11TH)


Race 1

In a very weak field, (1) VICTORYRUN KILLEAN will offer a big price having yet to win on the year. The pacer gets an upgraded driver with the best post. (9) ABSOLUTE PURITY just missed at this level last out from the same post; threat. (2) ACTION AUBREE ROSA is very inconsistent but one of her better efforts puts her in the mix.

Race 2

(4) CJ‘S SUPER SECRET takes a good drop in class and is one of the faster horses in the field. (7) HERBEDAONE looks terrible on paper but has beaten much better on the year. (1) S M’S TERMINATOR looks to be a player from the rail against a suspect bunch.

Race 3

(4) LASER LUCY races much better forwardly placed and that looks to be the game plan. (2) TROTALOT adds Lasix for the second time off a victory while down in class. (9) TOES also comes into the race off a win and could hit the ticket with a similar effort.

Race 4

(1) KING ME looked to be an easy winner last out before tiring badly. The 8-year-old showed a big burst and just needs to ration out his speed for a win. (5) BOBBYS ON THE MOVE needs a good setup but should offer a big price in a fairly wide open race. (4) GRINFROM C TO C could be the horse to beat making his third start off a long layoff, however he gets a suspect pilot.

Race 5

(9) DOUBLE A GLORIA gets sent out for a provisional driver but is capable of going big efforts from time to time for an inconsistent trainer. (6) BELLE’S BECKY takes a significant drop in class and is versatile. (7) ROCKIN H CHEERY O needs to find a way into the race, but probably has the most upside in the field; adds second time Lasix.

Race 6

(4) MOLLY’S TROLLEY owns a decent burst of speed at times which is more than most in the race can say. (2) HIGH GEAR WINNER will offer low value but finds an ideal spot for his first victory in a really long time. (1) ROCK N ITCH gets the best post and owns some tactical gate speed.

Race 7

(1) DR JACKS SHACK drops to the bottom level, gets the best post, and a top driver. (4) KEN UBR DREAM finds a really weak and inconsistent bunch; threat. (5) ALL SHUTTLE just paced a good mile but will likely offer low value off that line, which could be deceiving.

Race 8

(9) BURSTING BLAZE takes a huge drop in class and just needs to navigate the second tier for a big chance. (1) NUTMEGS GIGILO has been unstoppable at this track and will look to make it five wins in as many starts over the half mile. (6) GEM HEIST was the driver’s choice and will be blasting off the gate.

Race 9

In a really tough race to gauge, (2) MR GREEN has been racing gamely going some big efforts. (4) ARTISTIC DREAMER bumps down in class and does show a nice win. (6) QUICK KIL has been racing much better than his lines indicate despite being winless on the year.

Race 10

(4) RUST BELT has a knack for beating himself, but the pacer is more than capable. (2) GOOSE ON THE ROCKS has been much better since the time off and will be dangerous with an easy lead. (1) PRIME TIME POPPA has a good burst off the gate and should be in prime spot turning for home.

Race 11

(6) CRY FOR CASH was the top driver’s choice in a weak field. The 9-year-old gelding comes off a layoff but put in two nice qualifiers. (1) UNCLE PAT gets the best post and has been pacing faster than most of the field. (2) ILLUMINATION takes a significant drop in class but needs a good drive from a provisional driver.

Race 12

(6) WORK WEEK gets sent out for new connections for the first time. The pacer could show some improvement. (7) OIL SLICKER will look to make it four wins in as many starts and seven wins in 12 on the year. (3) LOTSA JUICE has been on the upswing in her last few starts; threat.

Race 13

In a wide open and very tough race to handicap, (6) DON’T FOOL ME NOW will offer a big price and just needs a smooth trip for a chance late. (8) REDICATION needs some racing luck from a tough post. The pacer makes his second start off a layoff and could have more to offer. (5) DIGGERS REST N rarely wins and has a suspect pilot at the lines, but does come off a solid effort.

Race 14

(7) LOCK THREE is a nice looking 3-year-old colt that has a ton of upside in a weak and inconsistent field. (8) SONIC PEDIA will be up against it from a tough post but is one of the faster pacers in the race. (5) MATHAMERICA is racing better than his lines indicate but is best used underneath.

Race 15

In a field with a combined three wins in a 150 starts, (2) BUBBA GUNNER gets the top driver in an evenly matched race. (3) ROBIN DONTGET is 0 for 28 on the year but gets post relief. (4) GOODNITE WILBUR has a shot against a suspect bunch but needs a smooth trip.

Mohawk: Tuesday 9/9 Analysis
By Greg Gangle

DRF HARNESS


Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

Best Bet: BISTROBISTRO TAJ (10th)

Spot Play: FIERY EYES (1st)


Race 1

(2) FIERY EYES has many advantages in this dash including her top connections in trainer John Bax and driver Steve Byron. (9) MASS RAIL was an open length winner in her division of the Grassroots three starts back and finished second on another occasion for trainer Shannon Henry. (5) TYRONE ZOEY hasn’t hit the board yet this season from four starts, but the young filly comes from the Bob McIntosh barn and therefore is an option to consider in this field.

Race 2

(6) WINEM was a winner two back in her division of the Grassroots at Clinton Raceway before the connections elected to race her in the Champlain. (1) DESIS DREAM draws the rail for trainer John Bax and the Muscle Mass miss has been much better in her last three starts over the half-mile tracks in Ontario. (5) GIONA has been much better in her last two starts for trainer/driver Wayne MacLean.

Race 3

(7) SUMMERS JEWEL likely will get the bulk of attention in this dash and rightfully so after posting three wins already this season and failing to miss the board in six career starts. (3) TYMAL ILLBTHERE is well overdue for her first career win as the ‘Dewey’ filly has hit the board in four of five career starts. (8) MUSCLE KIT comes from the Tony Alagna barn and is fresh off a winning qualifier by open lengths in 2:00.

Race 4

(9) ROMANCE IN CAMELOT suffered interference behind the starting gate in her latest and was refunded by the Ontario Racing Commission judges. She was the favorite when the gates unfolded and likely will be again in this contest. (1) BEST RISQUE draws the rail and much like Romance In Camelot has been the picture of consistency this season. (5) ALL CHOCOLATE has offered a very low price in each of her last two starts and has failed to win.

Race 5

(3) HOPE RISES draws inside and has won each of her last two starts for high percentage trainer Kelly Goodwin. (5) SECOND SISTER comes from the McNair barn and missed the board for the first time in her career last week in the Grassroots at Clinton Raceway. (7) SUPERBOWL SUNSHINE comes from the Blake Macintosh barn and has finished second in four of six career starts.

Race 6

(3) LITTLE MISS SPORTY appears ready for her first career start tonight for trainer Casie Coleman. (5) SOUTHWIND GINGER is another Sportswriter filly in this contest and is fresh off a win at Hiawatha Horse Park in 1:56 1/5 for trainer Todd Kennedy. (2) AINTSHEASWEETIE draws inside and comes from the Jeff Gillis barn.

Race 7

(2) CANBEC KINGKAZIMIR has been racing at his best in recent weeks for trainer Vic Puddy. (8) HERE COMES WILLIAM draws towards the outside, but has the speed and is due for a winning effort. The Dragon Again son is winless from 13 starts this season, but offers a lot of versatility and quick final quarter speed. (9) NORMSTRIKESFAME appears one-dimensional and isn’t the easiest horse to guide throughout the mile. He has terrific gate speed and I wouldn’t be surprised if he was your first leader into the first turn.

Race 8

(2) WINDFALL BLUE CHIP is a classy veteran pacer that returned to our circuit last week and back into the Tony Montini barn. The Art Major son was buried turning for home and lacked racing room until deep stretch, but was able to move his way up the pylons to finish fourth. (6) SOULFUL LINDY has hit the board in three of his last four starts, draws in the middle of the gate and has excellent gate speed. (4) SHIPPS XPECTANCY comes from the Kevin McMaster barn and has been racing very strong as of late.

Race 9

(9) MY MINI SNICKERS looks like the filly to defeat in this dash based on her record this season, which includes back-to-back scores at the Grassroots program. (4) MEADOW SEELSTER was an impressive winner last week at Georgian Downs as the bay got under the wire first in 1:58 2/5 by over five lengths for trainer Bill Budd. (2) STAY IN TOUCH comes from the McIntosh barn and hasn’t missed the board in four career starts.

Race 10

(5) BISTROBISTRO TAJ gets major class relief in this field for trainer/driver Rick Zeron and the talented filly shows all kinds of speed to offer. (2) PINKY THE INTERN draws inside and comes from the Dustin Jones barn. The talented filly likely will offer a short price. (4) METS LIFE has hit the board once from five starts this season, but has been competing in the OSS Gold Series and most recently in the Champlain Stakes which is a Grand Circuit event.

Race 11

(9) HUNCH MAN has been racing well against Gold company this season and really stepped up his game over the course of the season for trainer Bob Young. (7) ANDREIOS KARDIA has hit the board in each of his last two starts and three of his last four. (3) FLIRTNWITHDISASTER draws inside again this week for trainer Fred Jamieson.

Yonkers: Tuesday 9/9 Analysis
By Derick Giwner

DRF HARNESS


MEET STATS: 18 - 48 / $88.80 BEST BETS: 3 - 4 / $10.70

Best Bet: WELL TO DO (8th)

Spot Play: BAGS OF MONEY (6th)


Race 1

(2) UPPERCUTZ has no chance from post seven in this class last time. He’s no world-beater but is good enough to score at a decent price. (4) NEAT gets a ton of class relief and should win. That said, he has only one win in 22 starts. (8) THEY CALL ME GORDY is an unknown factor coming off a huge mile with Lasix added on the Iowa fair circuit; using.

Race 2

(1) WELL CONNECTED KID finds a field lacking in early speed and should sit a nice trip. (3) BROOKROAD KNIGHT broke while on the move last time. He drops again and figures to be a major player. (5) KEYSTONE WYATT might be the lone speed in the race.

Race 3

(5) CORKY BARAN is a shell of his former self, but he did show some late life last time and doesn’t exactly tackle a sharp group. (2) THISGUYAROCKSTAR lacks the class of some of the others, but is as sharp as any. (1) SAINT WILLIAM A has some speed and pylon position.

Race 4

(3) MILITARY STRATCOM bumped up off the claim and couldn’t handle the more difficult competition. He drops back down and figures prominently. (2) WAYWARD SON was claimed for $20K and quickly finds himself in for $15K; tricky call. (6) MR SHADOW moves into a good barn.

Race 5

(5) SAINT PATTY’S DOLL was claimed last time and now finds himself in a high percentage barn for the top driver at the track. (1) POINTE OF HONOUR looks like the one to beat with speed from the cones. (7) GO JESSE GO is clearly sharp and should have a chance to get early position in this longer race.

Race 6

(6) BAGS OF MONEY is racing better than you may think considering he has drawn post eight or worse in each of his last four starts. (1) GEORGE JETTISON makes his second start off the bench and drops way down the claiming ladder; tough call. (3) IDEAL CARVER is clearly sharp.

Race 7

(5) NATHAN FEELSGOOD was a solid last week and seems to have found a softer spot this week. (2) ROYAL BECQUET ships in for connections that deserve respect. (6) KEEMOSABE has high speed and the ‘Minister’ in the bike. (3) PACIFIC DESPERADO would be no shock, but he’ll need a decent trip.

Race 8

(4) WELL TO DO blitzed a NW 2 field two starts back. He had no chance from post seven last time but should be able to handle this weak-looking bunch. (1) ROYAL RECEPTION doesn’t look like much on paper but should protect his inside position for a big check. (3) GRANDPA DON returns to Yonkers with more confidence after an easy win at Monticello.

Race 9

The inside four in this race all sport legitimate credentials. (2) BETTOREVER posted his lifetime best with Brennan in the bike at Yonkers in July. Gelding should get around the pylon horse and sit no worse than second. (3) TWIN B SPY was super in his first start off the claim; very dangerous. (4) BONDI HANOVER scored in his first start for new connections. This guy has been facing better for much of his career. (1) IDEAL WILLIE already has a win at this level.

Race 10

(7) FOR A BETTOR TIME just paced a 1:52 mile at Monticello. He should be able to score with a reasonable trip. (1) CMON MR BROCK finds himself in a new barn; inside speed. (6) BEST SAID is as consistent as they come; exotics must.

Race 11

(3) GENIUS AT WORK has come into his own over the last month and looks like the clear one to beat. (6) LINDYS CRAZY DOLL hasn’t exactly lit the world on fire but could awaken with Sears signed on. (2) SLICE SLICE BABY aimed too high last time; player.

Race 12

(6) TWIN B TENACIOUS only needs to stay pacing to win easily. (2) SER JON has some early speed and could be cutting the mile. (4) MANHATTAN BENNY has been in the top three more than 50% of his races.

SPOT PLAYS

For Tuesday


TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE


Finger Lakes (1st) Kitty Kat Rockstar, 5-1
(6th) Mr. I Don't Pay, 3-1


Fort Erie (5th) King Dyal, 6-1
(8th) Nunziata, 6-1


Indiana Downs (1st) Imminent Impact, 7-2
(9th) C C Metallica, 5-1


Mountaineer (1st) Famous Fighter, 6-1
(5th) Brooklyn Legend, 3-1


Parx Racing (2nd) Potiche, 9-2
(9th) Sportacular, 6-1

Presque Isle Downs (1st) Scip of Vindy, 3-1
(4th) McNick, 3-1

NFL Opening Line Report: Oddsmakers not sold on Niners in Week 2
By COLIN KELLY

Week 1 of the NFL season was quite the roller-coaster ride for fans – and surely for bettors, as well. The Week 2 lineup looks to bring more of the same, and it gets going in short order on Thursday night, when the Pittsburgh Steelers travel to face the archrival Baltimore Ravens.

The Ravens are at home for a second straight week, and could find themselves in a rough spot if they can’t get it done against Pittsburgh. They opened the season Sunday with a 23-16 loss as a 1-point chalk against Cincinnati, and two AFC North Division losses could be tough to recover from.

“They’re already a game behind both the Steelers and the Bengals, a loss here puts them two back of the Steelers and if the Bengals take care of business versus the Falcons, that’s two games behind them,” Michael Stewart.

The Steelers, meanwhile, blew all of a 27-3 halftime lead at home against Cleveland, needing a field goal as time expired to take a 30-27 win while failing to cash as a 5.5-point favorite. Pittsburgh opened as a 2.5-point favorite against a Baltimore team that desperately needs the win.

“This has historically been a very competitive rivalry and this game should be no exception,” says Stewart. “So far, the early action is split and I believe we will see little to zero line movement in this game.”

Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos (-12)

The defending AFC champion Broncos jump into AFC West Division play, after holding off Indianapolis 31-24 but falling short as 8-point favorites, relinquishing almost all of a 24-7 halftime lead. The Chiefs, a playoff team last year, looked dreadful at home against Tennessee, losing 26-10 as a 3-point fave.

Sportsbooks opened Kansas City as a 11.5-point underdog and took immediate action on the Broncos. Stewart has a feeling the sharp bettors are trying to push this number even higher, before coming back on the Chiefs.

“Personally, I think the wiseguys are looking to get out ahead on this game and will eventually play it back +13.5 or even 14 if it gets that high, which it won’t in my opinion,” says Stewart. “This is a Chiefs team that looked awful at home versus the Titans and now travels to take on one of the best teams in the NFL. They’re surely going to struggle in this game and unless the wiseguys get involved, I can see us closing Broncos -13.”

Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers (-7)

The Bears already find themselves in a pinch after suffering the biggest upset of the day Sunday, dumping their home opener 23-20 in overtime to 7-point underdog Buffalo.

Meanwhile, San Francisco and its fans will likely be amped for the regular-season debut of the brand-spanking new Levi’s Stadium.

Not that the Niners need to be at home to draw fans. Anyone watching San Francisco’s 28-17 road trouncing of the Dallas Cowboys Sunday couldn’t help but notice the huge roars following all the big 49ers plays – particularly by the defense, which created four first-half turnovers as San Fran cashed laying 3.5 points.

However, that sloppy play from Dallas has clouded the bookmaker’s view of San Francisco, which may or may not be as good as advertised.

“Our wiseguys hammered the Cowboys in their game versus the 49ers because I believe they, like me, are convinced they’re not a good team and are an organization in turmoil,” says Stewart. “We opened this game 49ers -7 and as we expected, so far all the money is on the favorite and we’re fine with taking on that money at -7.”

Philadelphia Eagles at Indianapolis Colts (-3)

Indianapolis, which rallied but fell just short at Denver as an 8-point underdog in a 31-24 loss, aims to get back on track against a Philadelphia squad that mounted a successful comeback in Week 1.

The Eagles, giving 10 points, found themselves in a 17-0 halftime hole at home to Jacksonville, then scored the game’s final 34 points in a 34-17 victory.

The Colts hit the board as low as -2.5 and climbed to -3 for the Monday Night Football Week 2 showcase. The total for this game opened at a lofty 52.5 points and jumped to 53 with early money taking the Over with these two sides loaded with offensive weapons.

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