Vikings @ Bears Game Day Discussion Thread -- Week 8

[ThePiper]

Wow we have a hard time once we get close to the redzone.

[Purple Reign]

Vegas odds have less to do with who should actually be favored and more to do with a bunch of bullcrap.

Do you actually believe within football circles that the Bears are considered to be favorites over the Vikings? Really?

The 'smart' money.. lol.

That is 100% true - as Vegas odds deal strictly with what is being bet and of course not all bettors are all that smart about football.

[VikingPaul73]

Does AP looks quicker than he has all year to anyone else?

Yes!!!

And Teddy has more time than he's had all year!!!!

So either AD has done a cycle of HGH and the Vikings OL is channeling their inner 1980s Redskins Hog OL.....or the Bears' defense is really really BAD

[soflavike]

Nice... at least we got some points.

Time to rough up Cutler.

[Jordysghost]

I'm not sure how much more clear I can make my stance, but, again......YES

If Vegas odds are so silly and stupid and inaccurate, why don't you move to Vegas and become a millionaire?

No, not many within football circles would think that a 2-4 team should be considered a favorite over a 4-2 team barring key injury.

Some rich guy placing a bet on the Bears does not overcome the fact that one team is both more successful this season, and more talented.

But I get it 2-4 > 4-2 because Vegas said so, good to know.

[Skoltastic_Voyage]

Gamblers fallacy. In no way should this game be considered an upset if the Vikings win.

I'm with you here, it's the Vikings game to lose for sure.

[S197]

Poor red zone offense continues

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[Pondering Her Percy]

Our offensive line has been pretty solid today.

[VikingPaul73]

No, not many within football circles would think that a 2-4 team should be considered a favorite over a 4-2 team barring key injury.

Some rich guy placing a bet on the Bears does not overcome the fact that one team is both more successful this season, and more talented.

But I get it 2-4 > 4-2 because Vegas said so, good to know.

Then move to Vegas and become a millionaire. Just pick any underdog with a better record than the favorite, and you'll never lose. You are a genius.

[Purple Reign]

No, not many within football circles would think that a 2-4 team should be considered a favorite over a 4-2 team barring key injury.

Some rich guy placing a bet on the Bears does not overcome the fact that one team is both more successful this season, and more talented.

But I get it 2-4 > 4-2 because Vegas said so, good to know.

Your comments make me think you still don't get it. Vegas is not saying 2-4 > 4-2 as far as talent goes, just that it want's more money to be bet on the 4-2 team.

[Skoltastic_Voyage]

I'm not sure how much more clear I can make my stance, but, again......YES

If Vegas odds are so silly and stupid and inaccurate, why don't you move to Vegas and become a millionaire?

Comically not to throw the conspiracy into this but I read an amazing article once about how a guy studied every aspect of the game all the players and still couldn't get above 70% in betting. Once he started looking at which vegas odds would net vegas the most money and used that in his calculations he was over 90%. Take it with a grain of salt but I believe vegas at least influences the refs

[S197]

Our offensive line has been pretty solid today.

Except for the false starts

[Jordysghost]

Not a genius, just have common sense. Again, you think 2-4 > 4-2 because vegas said so, good to know.

[Jordysghost]

Hell why do they even play the damn game? They should just call it quits when the Vegas line is in.

[Skoltastic_Voyage]

Except for the false starts

There was more than 1? I just got back a few minutes ago had to stop up and wish my Dad a happy Birthday before running back home to watch them game.