Parlay picks: Week 1

Matt and I are so eager to prove how smart we are, we decided to pick a four-game parlay each weekend during football season, and we're such nice guys, we also decided to publish our picks here at The U.G. so our readers can use this financial advice as they see fit. (Bet against us, we dare you!)

So here we go, our ticket to our first $100 or so:

Matt’s picks
Colts (-3.5) @ Giants: Well it's been hyped as Manning vs. Manning all summer, and now these two are making commercials together too, so something tells me they are going to keep it close, just to bring a lot of hype to national TV on Opening Weekend. Giants D tends to bring it one game a year, and with Dom Rhodes running instead of Ed James (no way the rookie Addai gets into this game; understand the blocking system first), the Colts are going to be a little hamstrung (no pun intended, Steve Smith). I'll take the points. GIANTS +3.5

Ohio State @ Texas (-2.5): #1 vs #2 on national TV, in "sparkling" HDTV. If it is even half as close as last year's game, it will be a thriller. That Texas corner whose name escapes me probably got caught with the weed and gat so he didn't have to try to cover Mr. Ted Ginn Jr., who if he was on the Hawkeyes might be my favorite player in the NCAA. I'll again take the points, and listen for Brent Musburger ride the bandwagon of the BUCKEYES +2.5

Chris’ picks
Cowboys @ Jaguars (-2.5)—Speaking of hype, the latest chapter in the soap opera known as “Dallas” has involved a coach who refuses to refer to his prized free agent by name (or initials), that player spending more time on a bike than Kevin Bacon in “Quicksilver,” a quarterback controversy involving Tony Romo, and a backfield battle that might leave some followers of America’s Team pining for “Triangle” Hambrick. Sunday brings the best cure for all of these media-driven storylines: an actual game. I like the Cowboys outright in this one; the Jags’ offense isn’t scary to anyone...outside of Jacksonville. COWBOYS +2

Broncos @ Rams (+3.5)--The reigning terrorist visits the former home of another terrorist. Shanahan is showing he is the master of terrorism with Mike Bell/Tatum Bell/Cedric Cobbs(?) comprising his backfield. Plus they added Javon Walker, who LAST YEAR was more of a presence than Ashley Lelie. The Rims D list me, Beck, and Beast on the two-deeps, and we're making a push for starting gigs (one side, Dexter Coakley). I'm hoping Steven Jackson gets his, but I have to go with the BRONCOS (-3.5)

So there you go. You can congratulate us now, if you'd like.