NFL Betting Preview: A look at the 2012 Tennessee Titans

Betting on the NFL involves having a lot of faith in a team’s quarterback. Or, if you’re sitting on the other side for a particular game, it means having no faith in a QB. So it will be interesting to see how betting picks play out this Thursday now that the Tennessee Titans have decided on their starting QB for the season.

Jake Locker takes the starting quarterback role for the 2012 season, even with a lot of naysayers thinking that Matt Hasselbeck should take the reigns. The two QBs competed during the offseason for the starting QB position, and now that Locker is confirmed as the starting QB, online sportsbook bettors hope that Mike Munchak’s comment that Locker gives the Titans the best chance to win the AFC South comes true.

Tennessee plays Arizona on Thursday during preseason play, and Locker will be starting, hoping to fine-tune everything prior to the regular season kickoff against New England on September 9th (Check the available Odds on NFL here).

Sports bettors concerned that Locker’s accuracy counterbalances his solid size, arm strength, and athleticism shouldn’t worry too much. The Titans QB is backed by a solid offensive line.

Chris Johnson is famous for turning a bad play into a big play thanks to his speed and quick reaction time. Unfortunately, while he ran for over a thousand yards, only four rushing touchdowns were scored.

In terms of wide receivers, Kenny Brit is solid with an amazing leaping ability that could give the Titans a significant edge, assuming his knee holds up (he’s coming off an injury).

But sports bettors looking for some real action should look at the Titans’ defensive line before dropping their money on Tennessee. In 2011, a lack of run defense contributed to some poor results for sports bettors who took Tennessee. The Titans gave up a 128.3 per game rushing average. That said, the linebacking unit is solid, with Akeem Ayers and Colin McCarthy both looking promising.

Overall, it looks like offense is solid, but a weaker defensive line up front could lead to trouble for the Titans. At the end of the season, bettors will be thanking Munchak for picking Locker or cursing him with every loss for not going with Hasselbeck.

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