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My advice to you as a Philly resident: bet against the Phillies. I don't care how well they are currently playing or how horribly dysfunctional the Mets look right now, don't trust the Phils. 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After the long summer, we are finally approaching the gambler's equivalent to Christmas. And in reality, most gamblers will spread nearly as much money this weekend as they do at Christmas. Not only is it the first full week of the NFL season, but this week's college football slate might be the best of the season. 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