Patriots-Colts Preview

The New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Colts listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Patriots, while the game’s total is sitting at 44.
The Patriots defeated St. Louis 23-16 as a 9-point favorite in Week 8. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41).
Matt Cassel passed for 267 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions for New England and Wes Welker caught seven passes for 79 yards.
Peyton Manning went 26-of-41 for 223 yards with two TD passes and two interceptions for Indianapolis in its 31-21 loss to Tennessee on Monday night.
Tennessee covered as 3-point home favorites as the game played over the 42-point total set by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
New England has won 2 straight games.
Indianapolis has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New England: 5-2 SU, 3-4 ATS
Indianapolis: 3-4 SU, 2-5 ATS
New England most recently:
When playing in November are 7-3
When playing on turf are 9-1
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing outside the division are 8-2

Indianapolis most recently:
When playing in November are 7-3
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
New England is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games on the road
New England is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
New England is 14-2-1 ATS in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New England’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indianapolis’s last 5 games
Indianapolis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New England
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indianapolis’s last 5 games when playing at home against New England
Indianapolis is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games at home
Next up:
New England home to Buffalo, Sunday, November 9
Indianapolis at Pittsburgh, Sunday, November 9

 

Falcons-Raiders Preview

The fans at McAfee Coliseum will be treated to a game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Oakland Raiders when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Falcons listed as 3-point favorites versus the Raiders, while the game’s total is sitting at 42.
The Falcons lost to Philadelphia 27-14 as a 9.5-point underdog in Week 8. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (45).
Matt Ryan threw for 277 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions for Atlanta and Roddy White caught eight passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns.
The Raiders lost to Baltimore 29-10 as an 8-point underdog in Week 8. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (34.5).
JaMarcus Russell threw for 228 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Baltimore and Justin Fargas was held to 24 yards on 12 carries.
Team records:
Atlanta: 4-3 SU, 4-3 ATS
Oakland: 2-5 SU, 3-4 ATS
Atlanta most recently:
When playing in November are 3-7
When playing on grass are 2-8
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 6-4

Oakland most recently:
When playing in November are 2-8
When playing on grass are 4-6
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing outside the division are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Atlanta’s last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Atlanta’s last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Oakland’s last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland’s last 6 games at home
Oakland is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Next up:
Atlanta home to New Orleans, Sunday, November 9
Oakland home to Carolina, Sunday, November 9

 

Eagles-Seahawks Preview

The Philadelphia Eagles and the Seattle Seahawks will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Qwest Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Eagles listed as 7-point favorites versus the Seahawks, while the game’s total is sitting at 43.
The Eagles defeated Atlanta 27-14 as a 9.5-point favorite in Week 8. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (45).
Brian Westbrook rushed for 167 yards with a pair of touchdowns on 22 carries for Philadelphia, while Donovan McNabb passed for 253 yards with a touchdown run in the win.
The Seahawks defeated San Francisco 34-13 as a 5.5-point underdog in Week 8. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41.5).
Seneca Wallace racked up 222 passing yards with a pair of touchdowns for Seattle, while Leonard Weaver caught four passes for 116 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 4-3 SU, 5-2 ATS
Seattle: 2-5 SU, 3-4 ATS
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing in November are 4-6
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 7-3

Seattle most recently:
When playing in November are 8-2
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia’s last 8 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Seattle’s last 10 games
Seattle is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Seattle is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle’s last 7 games at home
Next up:
Philadelphia home to NY Giants, Sunday, November 9
Seattle at Miami, Sunday, November 9

 

Cowboys-Giants Preview

The fans at Giants Stadium will be treated to a game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 9-point favorites versus the Cowboys, while the game’s total is sitting at 42.
The Cowboys defeated Tampa Bay 13-9 as a 1.5-point favorite in Week 8. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (40.5).
Brad Johnson passed for 122 yards with a touchdown pass to Roy Williams for Dallas in the win.
The Giants defeated Pittsburgh 21-14 as a 3-point underdog in Week 8. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41).
Eli Manning passed for 199 yards with a touchdown pass to Kevin Boss for the Giants, while John Carney kicked four field goals in the win.
Current streak:
New York has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Dallas: 5-3 SU, 3-5 ATS
New York: 6-1 SU, 5-2 ATS
Dallas most recently:
When playing in November are 8-2
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the division are 5-5

New York most recently:
When playing in November are 3-7
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the division are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas’s last 5 games
Dallas is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Dallas is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas’s last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Giants
NY Giants are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games
NY Giants are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games
NY Giants are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
NY Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games at home
Next up:
Dallas at Washington, Sunday, November 16
NY Giants at Philadelphia, Sunday, November 9

 

Dolphins-Broncos Preview

The fans at INVESCO Field at Mile High will be treated to a game between the Miami Dolphins and the Denver Broncos when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Broncos listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Dolphins, while the game’s total is sitting at 50½.
The Dolphins defeated Buffalo 25-16 as a 1-point favorite in Week 8. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41.5).
Chad Pennington passed for 314 yards with a touchdown for Miami, while Ted Ginn Jr. caught seven passes for 175 yards in the win.
Jay Cutler went 17-of-26 for 168 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions for Denver in its 41-7 loss to New England in Week 7.
New England covered as 3-point home favorites as the teams played over the 46-point total set by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Denver has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Miami: 3-4 SU, 4-3 ATS
Denver: 4-3 SU, 1-5-1 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on grass are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing outside the division are 2-8

Denver most recently:
When playing in November are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Miami is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Denver
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami’s last 5 games on the road
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Denver
Denver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Denver’s last 17 games at home
Denver is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Next up:
Miami home to Seattle, Sunday, November 9
Denver at Cleveland, Thursday, November 6

 

Lions-Bears Preview

The Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears will meet on the gridiron at Soldier Field on Sunday in a battle of division rivals.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bears listed as 13-point favorites versus the Lions, while the game’s total is sitting at 43½.
The Lions lost to Washington 25-17 as a 7-point underdog in Week 8. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (42).
Dan Orlovsky threw for 223 yards with a touchdown for Detroit and Rudi Johnson rushed for 21 yards on eight carries with a touchdown.
Kyle Orton passed for 283 yards and two TDs in Week 7 as the Bears topped the Vikings by a score of 48-41.
The Bears managed to cover the 3-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score went well OVER the day’s posted total (37.5).
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 7 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 0-7 SU, 2-5 ATS
Chicago: 4-3 SU, 4-2-1 ATS
Detroit most recently:
When playing in November are 2-8
When playing on grass are 2-8
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing within the division are 3-7

Chicago most recently:
When playing in November are 7-3
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing within the division are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit’s last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Detroit’s last 15 games when playing Chicago
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago’s last 5 games at home
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chicago is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
Next up:
Detroit home to Jacksonville, Sunday, November 9
Chicago home to Tennessee, Sunday, November 9

 

Jets-Bills Preview

The New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bills listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Jets, while the game’s total is sitting at 42.
The Jets defeated Kansas City 28-24 as a 14-point favorite in Week 8. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41).
Brett Favre threw for 290 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions for New York, while Leon Washington rushed for 67 yards and a touchdown on three carries and caught a TD pass in the win.
The Bills lost to Miami 25-16 as a 1-point underdog in Week 8. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41.5).
Trent Edward threw for 227 yards with an interception for Buffalo and Lee Evans had seven receptions for 116 yards.
Team records:
New York: 4-3 SU, 3-4 ATS
Buffalo: 5-2 SU, 4-3 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing in November are 3-7
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing within the division are 4-6

Buffalo most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on turf are 8-2
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the division are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Jets last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the NY Jets last 8 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the NY Jets last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Jets last 7 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Buffalo’s last 7 games at home
Buffalo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Buffalo is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Jets
Buffalo is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Jets
Next up:
NY Jets home to St. Louis, Sunday, November 9
Buffalo at New England, Sunday, November 9

 

Ravens-Browns Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Baltimore Ravens and the Cleveland Browns meet at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Browns listed as 2-point favorites versus the Ravens, while the game’s total is sitting at 36½.

The Ravens defeated Oakland 29-10 as an 8-point favorite in Week 8. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (34.5).

Joe Flacco passed for 140 yards with a touchdown and he also ran in for a score for Baltimore, while Willis McGahee rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries in the win.

The Browns defeated Jacksonville 23-17 as a 7-point underdog in Week 8. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (42).

Derek Anderson passed for 246 yards with a touchdown for Cleveland, while Jamal Lewis rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries in the win.

Current streak:
Baltimore has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Baltimore: 4-3 SU, 5-2 ATS
Cleveland: 3-4 SU, 5-2 ATS

Baltimore most recently:
When playing in November are 4-6
When playing on grass are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing within the division are 4-6

Cleveland most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on grass are 5-5
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing within the division are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Baltimore is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Baltimore’s last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 7 games on the road
Cleveland is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cleveland’s last 13 games
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 6 games at home

Next up:
Baltimore at Houston, Sunday, November 9
Cleveland home to Denver, Thursday, November 6

Packers-Titans Preview

 The Green Bay Packers and the Tennessee Titans will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at LP Field.

Oddsmakers currently have the Titans listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Packers, while the game’s total is sitting at 41.

Ryan Grant ran for 105 yards and a touchdown in Week 7 as the Packers blasted the Colts by a final score of 34-14.

The Packers had been pegged as 1.5-point home underdogs in that contest, while the combined score went just OVER the day’s posted total (47).

Rob Bironas’ 48-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter put Tennessee up for good, as the Titans took down the Colts 31-21 on Monday night.

Tennessee covered as 3-point home favorites as the game played over the 42-point total set by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
Green Bay has won 2 straight games.
Tennessee has won 7 straight games.

Team records:
Green Bay: 4-3 SU, 4-3 ATS
Tennessee: 7-0 SU, 7-0 ATS

Green Bay most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on grass are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3

Tennessee most recently:
When playing in November are 4-6
When playing on grass are 8-2
After being outgained are 10-0
When playing outside the division are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Green Bay’s last 11 games
Green Bay is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Green Bay is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Green Bay’s last 8 games on the road
Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Tennessee is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Tennessee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Next up:
Green Bay at Minnesota, Sunday, November 9
Tennessee at Chicago, Sunday, November 9

Cardinals-Rams Preview

The Arizona Cardinals and the St. Louis Rams will meet
on the gridiron at Edward Jones Dome on Sunday in a
battle of division rivals.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as
3-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game's
total is sitting at 48½.
The Cardinals lost to Carolina 27-23 as a 5.5-point
underdog in Week 8. The combined score went OVER the
posted over/under total (43).
Kurt Warner posted 381 passing yards with two
touchdowns and an interception for Arizona, while
Anquan Boldin caught nine passes for 63 yards and two
TDs.
The Rams lost to New England 23-16 as a 9-point
underdog in Week 8. The combined score fell UNDER the
posted over/under total (41).
Marc Bulger threw for 301 yards with a touchdown and
an interception for St. Louis, while Donnie Avery
caught six passes for 163 yards with a touchdown.
Team records:
Arizona: 4-3 SU, 5-2 ATS
St. Louis: 2-5 SU, 3-4 ATS
Arizona most recently:
When playing in November are 4-6
When playing on turf are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the division are 7-3

St. Louis most recently:
When playing in November are 4-6
When playing on turf are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the division are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games
when playing on the road against St. Louis
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing St.
Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6
games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6
games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5
games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6
games
Next up:
Arizona home to San Francisco, Monday, November 10
St. Louis at NY Jets, Sunday, November 9