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Betting against home underdogs

The neighbor has a sign on his still-lush front lawn. It says, "Beware of Home Dogs." The guy doesn't even own a Chihuahua. He's taunting me, pure and simple, and there's no one in sight to throw a yellow flag.

The neighbor has a sign on his still-lush front lawn. It says, "Beware of Home Dogs." The guy doesn't even own a Chihuahua. He's taunting me, pure and simple, and there's no one in sight to throw a yellow flag.

Cleveland, a home 'dog last week, killed us, because we thought T.O. and Ochocinco would have a great day. We were half-right. Well, we're marching right back into the teeth of that storm, betting against home underdogs.

* Start with a $30 parlay of the Falcons minus 2 1/2, the Packers minus 2 1/2, and the Chargers minus 6 1/2.

* Bet a $30 teaser of the Jaguars plus 5 1/2, the Rams plus 9 1/2, the Bengals minus 1 1/2, the Packers plus 2 1/2 and the Cowboys minus 1 1/2.

* Shoot for the moon with a $30 super teaser of the Texans plus 6 1/2, the Jaguars plus 9 1/2, the Colts plus 1/2, the Packers plus 6 1/2, the Saints plus 2 1/2, the Cowboys plus 3 1/2 and the Jets plus 6 1/2.

Last week wagered $90.

Lost $90

Bankroll is $820.