NFL's 2008-2009 Playoffs Spreads, Odds Lines | The Sports Affiliate

NFL Playoff Spreads have been released. We are down to eight teams for the playoffs. No surprises so far, but I really thought the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts would advance. The Colts loss to the Chargers was a close one. The Chargers should give Darren Sproles a bonus.

The spread for the Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans game has the Ravens as three-point underdogs. I have the Titans going all the way to the Super Bowl in my pool.

We will see what Ed Reed and the Ravens defense can do against the Titans rushing offense. Can the Titans defense defend against Joe Flacco ? This will be a close game. Their last meeting was a 13-10 victory by the Tennessee Titans.

The betting line for the Arizona Cardinals vs the Carolina Panthers have the Panthers as 10 point favorites. The 10 points is a big spread but I think the Panthers will pull it off. In the Cardinals' seven losses this season, they have been on the road, in a different time zone.

In those seven losses, they have loss to teams on an average of 18.43 points. With the exception of the Vikings, the other six teams have been on the Eastern Standard Time Zone. That is a trend. They will possibly be without Anquan Boldin, which will be huge.

The spread for the Philadelphia Eagles vs the New York Giants has the Eagles as four-point underdogs. Every week the press is giving a team the moniker of “Last year’s Giants”. I have heard that the Eagles could be last year’s Giants.

Just when you thought the Giants were the top dog they lose a couple of players and drop a couple of games. You see the Eagles blowing teams away and then they get blown away. Who do you take? Will McNaab bring his game?

The betting line for the San Diego Chargers vs the Pittsburgh Steelers has the Steelers as six-point favorites. Without a doubt the Steelers has been a top team all season. Perhaps the most rounded team in the NFL. They are similar to the Titans, tough defense, not a fancy offense. 

The Chargers have surged back, they are playing like they are supposed to be. Sproles, Sproles, Sproles, just give him the ball, don’t risk injuring LaDanian Tomlinson further.

Here are my free picks for the 2008 2009 NFL Playoff.

Tennessee -3

Panthers -10

Eagles -4

Steelers -6

Yes, each of the favorites should win and cover.