man u reds

Las Vegas - Does Big Ben Roethlisberger have one more gem in his ancient right arm? Ben has attempted 8,353 passes, completed 5,386 for 63,721 yards, with 416 TDs, 209 INTs and owns two Super Bowl rings. Hall of Fame? TOTALLY! So, is this his last game in a Steeler uni? In his own words. "I don't ever speak in definites or guarantees. That's just not what I've ever done or who I am," said Roethlisberger. "But looking at the bigger picture, I would say that all signs are pointing that this could be it." Kinda makes it tough to handicap tonight's game because you know all his teammates will be geeked for his finale. Both teams have had to deal with COVID-19 issues, so that's really a wash. The big news on Cleveland's side of the field is center JC Tretter coming back to make Baker Mayfield's life a little smoother. Everyone who watched last week's game against the Packers knows that The Baker threw FOUR INTs, but he still led the Brownies to the wire, covering a +7.5 point spread in a 24-22 loss. Not making excuses for Mayfield, but it was his first game back off the COVID list and he was certainly not 100%. He's still dealing with an old injury to his left shoulder and a knee that has limited his mobility. TOO many questions, TOO few answers, so we're gonna close the wallet for the evening.

And if you're wondering why there has been a FIVE & A HALF point line swing, easy answer. Cleveland opened up at -3 over Pittsburgh, but when the Browns were officially eliminated yesterday, GOBS of money poured in on the Steelers, and now they're -2.5 even -3 in some spots.

However, my wallet is OPEN for the Manchester United/Wolverhampton game this afternoon (12:30 ET). Leaning heavy on Man U in this spot because the Wolves have NOT won a game in Manchester at Old Trafford since February of 1980. Yea, NINETEEN EIGHTY! The Wanderers have managed to squeeze out ONLY three goals in those 10 trips, and scored just ONE goal in the last four on the road this season. The Red Devils fired Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, gave the chalkboard to Ralf Rangnick, and have not lost in five games. They also get the talented Bruno Fernandes back after a suspension, which will make strikers Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani very happy. Gimme United for the money!

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