NFL Pre-Season has arrived and Sports Interaction betting analyst Al Dannity is here to offer his expertise on the early games.

Pre-season gives bettors a chance to finally get back into NFL action but it’s also one of the most challenging times of year. With back-ups getting the bulk of the minutes, bettors need to think a little deeper when making their picks. Fortunately this year’s slate opens with a game where one team wants to make a big statement. The Saints take on the Cardinals in the first game of pre-season NFL action and even if he’s only in for a series, you know Drew Brees wants to make a statement. On Hall of Fame weekend, the Saints have their chance to make a statement right in front of the NFL brass they are at loggerheads with. The starters will only play a series or two but they will play hard. Likewise the back-ups will see this as their chance to stand up and make a statement for New Orleans. The Cardinals don’t have a tenth of this kind of motivation. For Arizona the priorities will be simple. Keep everyone healthy and get a good look at some potential back-ups. Throw in the Saints’ propensity to find some brilliant undrafted talent and you’ve got a machine that’s ready to win big. Bet on the New Orleans Saints as -2.5 favorites with Sports Interaction!

The debut of Robert Griffin III has seen the Redskins installed as -2.0 favorites against Buffalo. This looks like a game where there’s good value for bettors. RGIII is unlikely to see more than a series or two and the Bills won’t make it easy for him in his first taste of the big league. The Bills don’t have a playoff caliber roster but they do possess the type of back-ups that will stand out at this time of year. I’m going with the underdog here. Bet on the Buffalo Bills as +2.0 underdogs to win big with Sports Interaction!

The battle of Pennsylvania sees the Eagles host the Steelers and this stands out as a game for smart bettors. Ben Roethlisberger is hurt and may not see any action in this game. In what looks like a transitional year for Pittsburgh, they will still be finding their way in terms of depth. The Eagles on the other hand have plenty of motivation to look strong early. Bet on the Eagles to win as -1.0 favorites with Sports Interaction.