AAA's 10* *NY/PIT* TOTAL BLOCKBUSTER (42-23, 65% ALL NFL FIRST 12 SUNDAY'S!)
(NFL) NY Giants vs. Pittsburgh,
Total: 48.50 | -110.00 Under
Result: Loss
This is a 10* TOTAL BLOCKBUSTER on the OVER between the New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we almost always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. Sometimes these stats can be overrated and other times they help foreshadow the outcome of a contest.

This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant O/U ATS statistics:

As note that New York has seen the total go OVER the number in ten of its last 16 against teams with winning records and in 17 of its last 29 games when the total is between 42.5 and 49 points, while Pittsburgh has seen the total go OVER the number in six of its last seven as a home favorite of 3.5 to seven points and in seven of its last 11 non-conference contests.

The bottom line: With Eli Manning and Ben Roethlisberger going head-to-head, we're expecting a classic shootout as each of these veteran pivots will be given the green light to air it out today. Play the OVER.

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