Spread And Ready

Tom Brady is probably the dullest star quarterback the NFL has ever produced, and as a lifelong anti-Beantowner I'd be rooting against the Patriots under any circumstances. But like most Americans, I expect the Eagles are going to be crushed on Sunday.

So I'm surprised that the Eagles are only getting 6.5 to 7 points. The Philly Daily News speculates (reg. req.) that oddsmakers are trying to avoid "middling." Go figure.