Re: Vikings @ Bears Game Day Discussion Thread -- Week 8
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2015 3:30 pm
another first down ... not looking good
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The Bears haven't beaten anybody to suggest they shoukd be favored over the Vikings, in fact, they have less wins.SP1966 wrote: Yep, you're right. Point stands though, the Vikes haven't beaten anybody good enough to suggest that they themselves are a good team, nor that they should be expected to win in Chicago.
I agree. Just wanted to point out the correction. I'm not sold on how good (or bad?) this Vikings team is. I believe that they will play a lot of close games this year. The defense is above average. But the offense is just terrible.SP1966 wrote: Yep, you're right. Point stands though, the Vikes haven't beaten anybody good enough to suggest that they themselves are a good team, nor that they should be expected to win in Chicago.
There is no absolute barometer for how a game will play out. Even so, I'll take the perspective of a Vegas pro who's looking deeper than simple wins and losses over a quick look at the standings.Jordysghost wrote: So.... Vegas odds are a more accurate barometer of how a matchup is going to go, then the two teams actual on field success? (facepalm)
soflavike wrote:It's the purple pants, dammit... it's a curse.
We're on the same page!akvikingsfan wrote: I agree. Just wanted to point out the correction. I'm not sold on how good (or bad?) this Vikings team is. I believe that they will play a lot of close games this year. The defense is above average. But the offense is just terrible.
Aside from the fact that that is utterly asinine and foolish, I think you may want to rethink how much football knowledge most of the people placing those bets have.SP1966 wrote: There is no absolute barometer for how a game will play out. Even so, I'll take the perspective of a Vegas pro who's looking deeper than simple wins and losses over a quick look at the standings.