New Orleans Bowl: Troy vs. Southern Miss Preview

Sun Belt champion Troy opened as small favorites to beat the Southern Miss Golden Eagles December 21 when they battle at the Louisiana Superdome in the New Orleans Bowl.
Troy will be trying for its second bowl win in three years when it plays a ‘home’ game in the Big Easy against the Conference USA’s Eagles.
Oddsmakers currently have the Trojans listed as 5-point favorites versus the Golden Eagles, while the game’s total is sitting at 55.
Troy earned a bowl berth with a 35-9 win over Arkansas State in their regular-season finale.
Troy covered the 12-point spread, but the 44 points went UNDER the posted total of 53.
Levi Brown threw for 181 yards with three touchdowns to lead the way.
Austin Davis threw for two touchdowns to lead Southern Miss to a 28-12 win SMU in Week 14.
The Eagles covered the 14-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the posted total of 59.
Team records:
Troy: 8-4 SU, 7-4 ATS
Southern Miss: 6-6 SU, 7-5 ATS
Troy most recently:
When playing in December are 4-2
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 4-6

Southern Miss most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Troy is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Troy’s last 6 games
Troy is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Southern Miss is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Southern Miss is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

 

Panthers-Giants Preview

The Carolina Panthers and the New York Giants will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Giants Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 3-point favorites versus the Panthers, while the game’s total is sitting at 37.
The Panthers defeated Denver 30-10 as a 7-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (47.5).
Jake Delhomme passed for 253 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Carolina, while Steve Smith caught nine passes for 165 yards with a touchdown in the win.
The Giants lost to Dallas 20-8 as a 3-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (46.5).
Eli Manning threw for 191 yards with two interceptions for the Giants and Derrick Ward rushed for 64 yards on 14 carries.
Current streak:
Carolina has won 3 straight games.
New York has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Carolina: 11-3 SU, 8-5-1 ATS
New York: 11-3 SU, 10-4 ATS
Carolina most recently:
When playing in December are 7-3
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 8-2

New York most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on turf are 8-2
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing outside the division are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Carolina is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Carolina’s last 9 games on the road
Carolina is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
NY Giants are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
NY Giants are 15-3 SU in their last 18 games
NY Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games at home
NY Giants are 16-4 ATS in their last 20 games
Next up:
Carolina at New Orleans, Sunday, December 28
NY Giants at Minnesota, Sunday, December 28

 

Falcons-Vikings Preview

The Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at The Metrodome.
Oddsmakers currently have the Vikings listed as 3-point favorites versus the Falcons, while the game’s total is sitting at 43.
The Falcons defeated Tampa Bay 13-10 in overtime as a 5.5-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43.5).
Michael Turner rushed for 152 yards and a touchdown on 32 carries for Atlanta and Matt Ryan passed for 206 yards with a pair of interceptions.
The Vikings upset Arizona 35-14 as a 4.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (46.5).
Tavaris Jackson passed for 163 yards with four touchdown passes for Minnesota, while Adrian Peterson rushed for 164 yards on 28 carries.
Current streak:
Minnesota has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 9-5 SU, 8-6 ATS
Minnesota: 9-5 SU, 6-8 ATS
Atlanta most recently:
When playing in December are 2-8
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 7-3

Minnesota most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Atlanta’s last 20 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 9 games
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 8 games
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Next up:
Atlanta home to St. Louis, Sunday, December 28
Minnesota home to NY Giants, Sunday, December 28

 

Eagles-Redskins Preview

The division rival Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at FedExField.
Oddsmakers currently have the Eagles listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Redskins, while the game’s total is sitting at 37.
Donovan McNabb threw for two touchdowns and Philadelphia had little trouble handing Cleveland a 30-10 loss in Week 15.
The Eagles covered the 16-point spread, while the final score was a push against the posted total.
The Redskins lost to Cincinnati 20-13 as a 6.5-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (36.5).
Jason Campbell passed for 167 yards with a touchdown for Washington and Santana Moss hauled in seven passes for 72 yards with a TD.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 3 straight games.
Washington has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 8-5-1 SU, 9-5 ATS
Washington: 7-7 SU, 5-8-1 ATS
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing in December are 8-2
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the division are 3-7

Washington most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the division are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington’s last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Dallas, Sunday, December 28
Washington at San Francisco, Sunday, December 28

 

Jets-Seahawks Preview

The New York Jets and the Seattle Seahawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Qwest Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Jets listed as 4-point favorites versus the Seahawks, while the game’s total is sitting at 42.
The Jets defeated Buffalo 31-27 as an 8-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41).
Thomas Jones rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries for the Jets, while Brett Favre passed for 207 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in the win.
The Seahawks defeated St. Louis 23-20 as a 1.5-point favorite last week. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (43).
T.J. Duckett scored the Seahawks lone offensive touchdown while rushing for four yards on three carries, while Seneca Wallace passed for 226 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions in the win.
Team records:
New York: 9-5 SU, 7-7 ATS
Seattle: 3-11 SU, 6-7-1 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 6-4

Seattle most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on turf are 2-8
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing outside the division are 0-10

A few trends to consider:
NY Jets are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Jets last 6 games
NY Jets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing Seattle
NY Jets are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle’s last 7 games
Seattle is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Seattle is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing NY Jets
Next up:
NY Jets home to Miami, Sunday, December 28
Seattle at Arizona, Sunday, December 28

 

Texans-Raiders Preview

The Houston Texans and the Oakland Raiders will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at McAfee Coliseum.
Oddsmakers currently have the Texans listed as 7-point favorites versus the Raiders, while the game’s total is sitting at 44.
The Texans upset Tennessee 13-12 as a 3-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (45).
Andre Johnson caught 11 passes for 207 yards and a touchdown for Houston, while Matt Schaub passed for 284 yards with a touchdown in the win.
The Raiders lost to New England 49-26 as a 7-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (38.5).
JaMarcus Russell threw for 242 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Oakland, while Darren McFadden rushed for 46 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.
Current streak:
Houston has won 4 straight games.
Oakland has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 7-7 SU, 8-6 ATS
Oakland: 3-11 SU, 5-9 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing in December are 8-2
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 7-3

Oakland most recently:
When playing in December are 1-9
When playing on grass are 3-7
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing outside the division are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland’s last 7 games
Oakland is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Oakland is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Houston home to Chicago, Sunday, December 28
Oakland at Tampa Bay, Sunday, December 28

 

Bills-Broncos Preview

The Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at INVESCO Field at Mile High.
Oddsmakers currently have the Broncos listed as 7-point favorites versus the Bills, while the game’s total is sitting at 45.
The Bills lost to the Jets 31-27 as an 8-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41).
J.P. Losman threw for 148 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions for Buffalo and Marshawn Lynch rushed for 127 yards on 21 carries.
The Broncos lost to Carolina 30-10 as a 7-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (47.5).
Jay Cutler threw for 172 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Denver and P.J. Pope rushed for 51 yards on seven carries with a touchdown reception.
Current streak:
Buffalo has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Buffalo: 6-8 SU, 6-8 ATS
Denver: 8-6 SU, 4-9-1 ATS
Buffalo most recently:
When playing in December are 3-7
When playing on grass are 4-6
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing outside the division are 6-4

Denver most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on grass are 5-5
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo’s last 7 games when playing Denver
Buffalo is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo’s last 6 games on the road
Buffalo is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver’s last 5 games at home
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver’s last 7 games when playing Buffalo
Next up:
Buffalo home to New England, Sunday, December 28
Denver at San Diego, Sunday, December 28

 

Chargers-Buccaneers Preview

The fans at Raymond James Stadium will be treated to a game between the San Diego Chargers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Buccaneers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Chargers, while the game’s total is sitting at 42½.
The Chargers defeated Kansas City 22-21 as a 6-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41).
Philip River passed for 346 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for San Diego, while LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for 39 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries.
The Buccaneers lost to Atlanta 13-10 in overtime as a 5.5-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43.5).
Brian Griese threw for 269 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Tampa Bay, while Antonio Bryant caught eight passes for 108 yards with a touchdown.
Current streak:
San Diego has won 2 straight games.
Tampa Bay has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Diego: 6-8 SU, 5-8-1
ATS
Tampa Bay
: 9-5 SU, 8-6 ATS
San Diego most recently:
When playing in December are 10-0
When playing on grass are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the division are 2-8

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing in December are 3-7
When playing on grass are 8-2
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego’s last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
San Diego is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Diego’s last 10 games
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay’s last 10 games
Next up:
San Diego home to Denver, Sunday, December 28
Tampa Bay home to Oakland, Sunday, December 28

 

Saints-Lions Preview

The New Orleans Saints and the Detroit Lions will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Ford Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Saints listed as 7-point favorites versus the Lions, while the game’s total is sitting at 50.
The Saints forced overtime against the Bears in Week 15, but fell 27-24 as 3-point underdogs. The 51 points made it OVER the posted total of 46.
Pierre Thomas ran for 87 yards and a TD, while catching seven passes with a touchdown in the loss.
The Lions lost to Indianapolis 31-21 as a 17-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (45).
Dan Orlovsky threw for 233 yards with a touchdown for Detroit and Calvin Johnson caught nine passes for 110 yards and a touchdown.
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 14 straight games.
Team records:
New Orleans: 7-7 SU, 9-4-1 ATS
Detroit: 0-14 SU, 6-8 ATS
New Orleans most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 5-5

Detroit most recently:
When playing in December are 2-8
When playing on turf are 0-10
After being outgained are 0-10
When playing outside the division are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
New Orleans is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Orleans’s last 9 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 14 of New Orleans’s last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans’s last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit’s last 9 games when playing New Orleans
Detroit is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games
Detroit is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
New Orleans home to Carolina, Sunday, December 28
Detroit at Green Bay, Sunday, December 28

 

Dolphins-Chiefs Preview

The fans at Arrowhead Stadium will be treated to a game between the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dolphins listed as 4-point favorites versus the Chiefs, while the game’s total is sitting at 38.
The Dolphins defeated San Francisco 14-9 as a 5.5-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41).
Chad Pennington passed for 156 yards with two touchdowns for Miami, while David Martin caught two passes for 66 yards and a touchdown in the win.
The Chiefs lost to San Diego 22-21 as a 6-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41).
Tyler Thigpen threw for 171 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Kansas City and Larry Johnson rushed for 55 yards on 17 carries and he also threw a TD pass.
Current streak:
Miami has won 3 straight games.
Kansas City has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Miami: 9-5 SU, 6-8 ATS
Kansas City: 2-12 SU, 8-6 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing in December are 3-7
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing outside the division are 6-4

Kansas City most recently:
When playing in December are 2-8
When playing on grass are 2-8
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing outside the division are 0-10

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami’s last 8 games
Miami is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 6 games at home
Kansas City is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 6 games
Kansas City is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Next up:
Miami at NY Jets, Sunday, December 28
Kansas City at Cincinnati, Sunday, December 28