Always one of the more popular preseason NFL props is now open at Sportsbook.com. Even though the regular season is still about 3 ½ months away, Regular Season Win Totals for the 2008 season have been released.

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Despite their dramatic 17-14 victory over the undefeated Patriots in Super Bowl XLII, the odds-makers at Sportsbook.com have handicapped the Total number of wins for the New York Giants at 8.5 for the upcoming season. Of course, that number isn’t a total slap in the face to the G-Men, considering the Over pays out at -140, while the Under is a profitable +110. Playing in the competitive NFC East, wins could be tough to come by against their divisional opponents; however, the good news is of their 10 out of division games, only two of the teams made the playoffs last season.

Speaking of the Patriots, Sportsbook.com is obviously expecting them to come back to earth as they are gauged at having 12 wins in the 2008 season. Although Super Bowl runner ups usually struggle the following year, it is hard to imagine the Patriots doing so. Not only do they have all of the key players returning from their high powered offense, but they will only play three teams that made the postseason last year.

Whereas the Patriots have the highest amount of predicted regular season wins, the Atlanta Falcons have lowest at 4.5. Obviously like most quarterbacks selected in the 1st Round, Matt Ryan isn’t expected to make too much of a difference yet. It should be noted that the UNDER does payout at +130 so the handicappers and bettors alike agree that Atlanta should be able to get at least five wins.

The team expected to improve the most from last season is the Miami Dolphins from their 1-15 season last year, as their O/U is set at 5.5. Even more surprising is the fact that the Over is favored (-125). Then again, with running back Ronnie Brown returning to the lineup, in addition to a very strong draft; the Fins can’t be as bad as last year. Squeezing out five additional wins could be a lot to expect though.

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