The Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Louisiana Superdome.
Oddsmakers currently have the Saints listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Vikings, while the game’s total is sitting at 47.
The Vikings lost to Tennessee 30-17 as a 3-point underdog in Week 4. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (36).
Gus Frerotte passed for 266 yards with an interception for Minnesota, while Adrian Peterson rushed for 80 yards on 18 carries with two touchdowns.
The Saints defeated San Francisco 31-17 as a 7-point favorite in Week 4. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (48.5).
Drew Brees passed for 363 yards with three touchdowns and an interception for New Orleans, while Lance Moore caught seven passes for 101 yards with two touchdowns in the win.
Team records:
Minnesota: 1-3 SU, 1-3 ATS New Orleans: 2-2 SU, 3-1 ATS Minnesota most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6 When playing on turf are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing outside the division are 5-5 New Orleans most recently: A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing New Orleans Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 8 games when playing New Orleans Minnesota is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 8 of New Orleans’s last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans’s last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans’s last 8 games when playing Minnesota New Orleans is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Next up:
Minnesota home to Detroit, Sunday, October 12 New Orleans home to Oakland, Sunday, October 12 |
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Angels-Red Sox Pointers
The fans at U.S. Cellular Field will be treated to a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Chicago White Sox when they take their seats on Monday.
The Rays will trot Andy Sonnanstine out to the mound in this one. Righthander Sonnanstine has a 13-9 record and a 4.38 ERA this season.
Sonnanstine’s opponent in this one will be Gavin Floyd. The White Sox righthander has a 3.84 ERA to go along with a 17-8 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The White Sox stated alive on Sunday with a 5-3 win over Tampa Bay as a -130 favorite in Game 3 of the ALDS. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
John Danks allowed three runs in 6 2-3 innings with seven strikeouts for Chicago, while Dewayne Wise drove in a pair of runs in the win.
B.J. Upton hit a two-run home run for the Rays and Matt Garza took the loss after giving up five runs in six innings.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 97-65 SU Chicago: 88-74 SU Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4 After playing Chi White Sox are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox Tampa Bay is 4-10 SU in their last 14 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home Chi White Sox are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games Chi White Sox are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay The Los Angeles Angels and the Boston Red Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Fenway Park.
The Angels will trot ace John Lackey out to the mound in this one. Righthander Lackey has a 12-6 record and a 3.71 ERA this season.
Lackey’s opponent in this one will be Jon Lester. The Red Sox lefthander has a 3.11 ERA to go along with a 17-6 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Angels stayed alive on Sunday with a 5-4 win over Boston in extra innings as a +135 underdog. The nine runs scored caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (9).
Erick Aybar delivered an RBI single in the 12th inning to plate the game-winner for the Angels, while Mike Napoli was 3-5 with two home runs and three RBI in the win.
Jacoby Ellsbury was 2-5 with three RBI for Boston and Javier Lopez was tagged with the loss after surrendering the game-winning run in the 12th inning.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 100-62 SU Boston: 95-67 SU Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4 After playing Boston are 8-2 After a win are 6-4 Boston most recently: A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston LA Angels are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games on the road LA Angels are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games when playing Boston LA Angels are 14-7 SU in their last 21 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 6 games at home Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games Boston is 2-9 SU in their last 11 games when playing LA Angels Boston is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels |
Rays-White Sox Pointers
The fans at U.S. Cellular Field will be treated to a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Chicago White Sox when they take their seats on Monday.
The Rays will trot Andy Sonnanstine out to the mound in this one. Righthander Sonnanstine has a 13-9 record and a 4.38 ERA this season.
Sonnanstine’s opponent in this one will be Gavin Floyd. The White Sox righthander has a 3.84 ERA to go along with a 17-8 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The White Sox stated alive on Sunday with a 5-3 win over Tampa Bay as a -130 favorite in Game 3 of the ALDS. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
John Danks allowed three runs in 6 2-3 innings with seven strikeouts for Chicago, while Dewayne Wise drove in a pair of runs in the win.
B.J. Upton hit a two-run home run for the Rays and Matt Garza took the loss after giving up five runs in six innings.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 97-65 SU Chicago: 88-74 SU Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4 After playing Chi White Sox are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox Tampa Bay is 4-10 SU in their last 14 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home Chi White Sox are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games Chi White Sox are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay |
NFL Injury Alerts and Late NFL Reports
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Patriots-49ers
Steelers-Jaguars
The big story is injuries. Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger will probably start, but they are without their top two running backs Rashard Mendenhall and Fast Willie Parker. If Roethlisberger can’t play, totally immobile backup Byron Leftwich would play behind an Our official outlaw line is that has allowed a league high 15 sacks this year and 108 since the start of last year, second worst in the NFL.
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Seattle-NY Giants
Giants WR Plaxico Burress is suspended.
Chargers-Dolphins
TE Antonio Gates practiced fully Thursday and Friday and will start.
Titans-Ravens
The Ravens RB Willis McGahee is a game time decision but “did not practice well this week,” reports the top NFL handicapping expert in the world Mike Godsey of GodsTips, anchor of OffshoreInsiders.com
Lendale White is probable for the Titans, but Chris Johnson will get most of the carries.
Falcons-Packers
All indications are that Aaron Rogers is a true game time decision. Cy McCormick of MasterLockLine.com assures us, “All of my sources indicate even the Packers are not sure. He is a true 50/50 decision, but I’d be shocked if he’s 100 percent affective.”
Redskins-Eagles
Eagles RB Brian Westbrook is probable. TE L.J. Smith will also likely play, but the Eagles will be without WR Kevin Curtis and Pro Bowl G Shawn Andrews. Donovan McNabb will also start.
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Chiefs-Panthers
Some may argue the relevance of who starts at QB for the Chiefs, but starter Brodie Croyle is out, meaning Damon Huard starts.
Late games
Bills-Cardinals
There is not any question as to who covers the pointspread in this game. A former
Bengals-Cowboys
Desperate for offense, the Bengals activated WR Chris Henry following his drug suspension. Carson Palmer is probable to start at QB for Marvin Lewis’ boys. However, a sore elbow is likely to affect
Steelers-Jaguars
The Jags though should get back the services of LB Justin Durant. Yikes, things are much worse for
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The Chiefs had just 32 points in their first three games, but scored 33 last week against
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Indianapolis QB Peyton Manning is 11-1 all-time to
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Redskins-Eagles
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Angels-Red Sox Preview
The fans at Fenway Park will be treated to a game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Boston Red Sox when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Angels will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Joe Saunders in this game. Saunders has a 17-7 record and a 3.41 ERA this season.
It’ll be ace Josh Beckett toeing the rubber for the Red Sox in this contest. Righthander Beckett is 12-10 with a 4.03 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game’s total is sitting at 9.
J.D. Drew belted a two-run homer in the ninth inning on Friday as the Red Sox defeated the Angels 7-5 in Game 2 of this series.
The Red Sox won that game as +125 underdogs, while the 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Drew finished 3-for-5 with three RBIs for the Red Sox. Jonathan Papelbon tossed two scoreless innings to earn the victory in relief.
Mark Teixeira went 3-for-3 at the plate with one RBI for the Angels, who were favored at -135 in that game. Francisco Rodriguez gave up two runs off four hits in relief and suffered the loss.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 100-62 SU Boston: 95-67 SU Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5 After playing Boston are 8-2 After a loss are 6-4 Boston most recently: A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston LA Angels are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games on the road LA Angels are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing Boston The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels’s last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games at home Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston’s last 7 games Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home |
Rays-White Sox Preview
The Chicago White Sox will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays at U.S. Cellular Field.
The Rays will give the ball to starter Matt Garza in this one. Righthander Garza is 11-9 this season with a 3.70 ERA.
Starting this game for the White Sox will be John Danks. The lefthander has a 3.32 ERA to go along with a 12-9 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 142-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total is sitting at 8½.
The Rays scored three runs in the eighth inning on Friday as they defeated the White Sox 6-2 to take a 2-0 lead in this series.
The Rays won the game as -170 favorites, while the eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Dioner Navarro went 2-for-4 with two RBIs in leading the Rays. Scott Kazmir allowed two runs off eight hits over 5 1-3 innings in the win.
Jermaine Dye had four hits in five trips to the plate for the White Sox, who were +150 underdogs in that game. Mark Buehrle gave up five runs off 10 hits over seven innings in the loss.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 97-65 SU Chicago: 88-74 SU Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5 After playing Chi White Sox are 6-4 After a win are 7-3 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Tampa Bay’s last 17 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Chi White Sox’s last 17 games when playing Tampa Bay Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games at home Chi White Sox are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay |
Phillies-Brewers Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Miller Park.
Joe Blanton will be the starting pitcher for the Phillies on this day. Righthander Blanton is 9-12 this season with a 4.69 ERA.
The Brewers will counter Blanton with Jeff Suppan. Righthander Suppan has a 4.96 ERA to go along with a 10-10 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Brewers scored early and staved off elimination by defeating the Phillies 4-1 in Game 3 on Saturday, as a -105 pick’em. The five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
J.J. Hardy went 3-for-4 at the plate with one RBI, and Mike Cameron scored twice with one RBI for the Brewers. Dave Bush went 5 1-3 innings on the mound for the win, and Salomon Torres notched his first save of the postseason.
Ryan Howard had two hits and drove in the only run for the Phillies. Jamie Moyer surrendered two runs off four hits over four innings in the loss.
Team records: Philadelphia: 92-70 SU Milwaukee: 90-72 SU Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 After playing Milwaukee are 9-1 After a loss are 7-3 Milwaukee most recently: A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Milwaukee Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road Philadelphia is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee Milwaukee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home Milwaukee is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Philadelphia Milwaukee is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games Milwaukee is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Philadelphia |
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We were shocked at the success the Pats had last year without a running game, this year, we smell a .500 year. LaMont
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Meanwhile, their offense gets 5.8 yards per pass attempt against teams normally allowing 7.5 and 4.8 yards per play against teams normally allowing 5.8. The only reason they are road favorites is that their name is the Patriots.
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