Cleveland Browns (1-1) @ Philadelphia Eagles (0-1)

Eagles - 3.5

Total 37.5 - 38.5

The Browns should a lack luster performance last week pretty much being dominated the entire game.  Meanwhile, Philadelphia gave the Ravens (who have won 24 in a row) a game, losing 20-19.  A popular play by pros in preseason is to play the team that lost game 1 vs a team that won a game.  Even though it is preseason, most teams don’t want to finish with all loses.  Money has gotten down on the eagles and pushed this line from Philly -1 to -3.5, and even touched -4.  Money also looks to be coming in on the over with many books going from 37.5 to 38 or 38.5.

Carolina Panthers (0-1) at New York Giants (0-1)

Giants -3

Total 38.5 - 39.5

Both teams are coming off losses.  The Panthers got shutout 27-0 and certainly have something to prove offensively this week.  This may be why the majority of the money has come in on the over in this game with 74% of the money but only 33% of the bets signaling a wiseguy split.  The early handle is also on Carolina and the points with 60% of the money but only 35% of the bets.

Cincinnati Bengals (0-1) @ Atlanta Falcons (1-0)

Falcons -6.5

Total 38.5

Early money and bets are on the Bengals and the points, which I can understand.  6 or more points is a lot in a preseason game, which I think is the angle here.  The last thing people saw was the Bengals being blown out and the Falcons winning big.  This has led to an inflated line and a buy low opportunity on the Bengals.  Having said that, head coach Zac Taylor of the Bengals does not have a good record in the preseason at 3-8 and tends to win one per year.  Could this be the one?