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Bills-Jaguars Pointers

The Buffalo Bills and the Jacksonville Jaguars will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Jaguars listed as 5-point favorites versus the Bills, while the game’s total is sitting at 37.
The Bills defeated Seattle 34-10 as a 1.5-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (37.5).
Marshawn Lynch rushed for 76 yards on 18 carries with a touchdown for Buffalo, while Trent Edwards passed for 215 yards with a touchdown in the win.
The Jaguars lost to Tennessee 17-10 as a 3-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (37).
David Garrard passes for 215 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions for Jacksonville, while Fred Taylor was held to 18 yards on nine carries.
Team records:
Buffalo: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Jacksonville: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Buffalo most recently:
When playing in September are 3-7
When playing on grass are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the division are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo’s last 6 games on the road
Buffalo is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games
Buffalo is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Jacksonville
Buffalo is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Jacksonville is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Jacksonville’s last 13 games
Jacksonville is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Jacksonville’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
Buffalo home to Oakland, Sunday, September 21
Jacksonville at Indianapolis, Sunday, September 21

 

Bears-Panthers Pointers

The fans at Bank of America Stadium will be treated to a game between the Chicago Bears and the Carolina Panthers when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Panthers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Bears, while the game’s total is sitting at 37.
The Bears upset Indianapolis 29-13 as a 10.5-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43).
Matt Forte rushed for 123 yards in 23 carries with a touchdown for the Bears, while the Chicago defense recorded and safety and ran back a fumbled recovery for a touchdown.
The Panthers upset San Diego 26-24 as a 9-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41).
Jake Delhomme hit Dante Rosario on 14-yard touchdown pass as time expired in the fourth quarter, while John Kasay kicked four field goals for Carolina in the win.
Team records:
Chicago: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Carolina: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Chicago most recently:
When playing in September are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 6-4

Carolina most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 2-8
When playing outside the division are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago’s last 6 games on the road
Chicago is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Carolina’s last 7 games at home
Carolina is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina’s last 6 games
Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Chicago home to Tampa Bay, Sunday, September 21
Carolina at Minnesota, Sunday, September 21

 

Titans-Bengals Pointers

The fans at Paul Brown Stadium will be treated to a game between the Tennessee Titans and the Cincinnati Bengals when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bengals listed as 1-point favorites versus the Titans, while the game’s total is sitting at 37.
The Titans defeated Jacksonville 17-10 as a 3-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (37).
Chris Johnson rushed for 93 yards on 15 carries and also caught a touchdown pass for Tennessee, while Vince Young completed 12-of-22 passes for 110 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in the win.
The Bengals lost to Baltimore 17-10 as a 2-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (37.5).
Carson Palmer passed for 99 yards with an interception for Cincinnati, while the Bengals lone TD came on a 65-yards fumble return by Jonathan Joseph.
Team records:
Tennessee: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Cincinnati: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Tennessee most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 5-5

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Tennessee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tennessee’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tennessee’s last 5 games
Tennessee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games when playing at home against Tennessee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games when playing Tennessee
Next up:
Tennessee home to Houston, Sunday, September 21
Cincinnati at NY Giants, Sunday, September 21

 

Packers-Lions Preview

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions meet at Ford Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Packers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Lions, while the game’s total is sitting at 45½.
Aaron Rodgers was 18-of-22 for 178 yards with a touchdown to lead the Packers over the Vikings 24-19 in Week 1 action on Monday night.
Green Bay covered as 3-point home favorites as the game played over the 39-point total listed by oddsmakers.
The Lions lost to Atlanta 34-21 as a 3-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41).
Jon Kitna passed for 262 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Detroit and Kevin Smith rushed for 48 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries.
Team records:
Green Bay: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Detroit: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Green Bay most recently:
When playing in September are 6-4
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing within the division are 8-2

Detroit most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the division are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Green Bay’s last 5 games
Green Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Green Bay is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games
Green Bay is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit’s last 8 games when playing at home against Green Bay
Detroit is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Green Bay
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Green Bay
Next up:
Green Bay home to Dallas, Sunday, September 21
Detroit at San Francisco, Sunday, September 21

 

Giants-Rams Preview

The New York Giants and the St. Louis Rams will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Edward Jones Dome.
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 9-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game’s total is sitting at 41½.
Eli Manning rushed for a touchdown in Week 1, as the Giants opened the season with a 16-7 win over the Redskins. The Giants covered the 5-point spread, while the 23 points fell UNDER the posted total of 41.
Manning completed 19-of-35 pass attempts for 216 yards with one interception in that win.
The Rams lost to Philadelphia 38-3 as an 8.5-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43.5).
Marc Bulger threw for 158 yards with no touchdowns for St. Louis, while Steven Jackson was held to 40 yards on 14 carries.
Team records:
New York: 1-0 SU,
1-0 ATS
St.
Louis: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the division are 8-2

St. Louis most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 2-8
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing outside the division are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
NY Giants are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
NY Giants are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games
NY Giants are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
NY Giants are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Giants
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing at home against NY Giants
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of St. Louis’s last 13 games when playing NY Giants
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
NY Giants home to Cincinnati, Sunday, September 21
St. Louis at Seattle, Sunday, September 21

 

Colts-Vikings Preview

The Indianapolis Colts 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 Colts listed as 2-point favorites versus the Vikings, while the game’s total is sitting at 43.
The Colts lost to Chicago 29-13 as a 10.5-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43).
Peyton Manning passed for 257 yards with a touchdown for Indianapolis and Reggie Wayne caught 10 passes for 86 yards with a touchdown.
Tavaris Jackson went 16-of-35 for 178 yards with a TD and an interception for Minnesota in its 24-19 loss to Green Bay on Monday night.
Green Bay covered as 3-point home favorites as the game played over the 39-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Indianapolis: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Minnesota: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Indianapolis most recently:
When playing in September are 9-1
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing outside the division are 6-4

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

A few trends to consider:
Indianapolis is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Indianapolis is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Indianapolis’s last 10 games on the road
Indianapolis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 7 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Next up:
Indianapolis home to Jacksonville, Sunday, September 21
Minnesota home to Carolina, Sunday, September 21

 

Bowling Green-Boise State Preview

The Bowling Green Falcons and the Boise State Broncos will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Bronco Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Broncos listed as 17-point favorites versus the Falcons, while the game’s total is sitting at 58.
Minnesota put up three touchdowns in the fourth quarter in Week 2 en route to a 42-17 win over Bowling Green.
The Falcons had been favored by 5 points in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night’s posted total (56.5).
Team records:
Bowling Green: 1-1 SU, 1-1
ATS
Boise State
: 1-0 SU, 0-0 ATS
Bowling Green most recently:
When playing in September are 6-4
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 4-6

Boise State most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Bowling Green’s last 5 games on the road
Bowling Green is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Bowling Green is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Bowling Green is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Boise State is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games at home
Boise State is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
Next up:
Bowling Green at Wyoming, Saturday, September 27
Boise State at Oregon, Saturday, September 20

 

North Texas-LSU Preview

The North Texas Mean Green and the LSU Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Tiger Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 42-point favorites versus the Mean Green, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Giovanni Vizza tossed two late TD passes in North Texas’ 56-26 loss to Tulsa in Week 2.
Tulsa easily covered the 22-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went well OVER the night’s posted total (66.5).
Current streak:
North Texas has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
North Texas: 0-2 SU, 0-2 ATS
LSU: 1-0 SU, 0-0 ATS
North Texas most recently:
When playing in September are 1-9
When playing on grass are 2-8
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing outside the conference are 1-9

LSU most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When playing outside the conference are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of North Texas’s last 5 games on the road
North Texas is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
North Texas is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
North Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
LSU is 23-1 SU in its last 24 games at home
LSU is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games
Next up:
North Texas at Rice, Saturday, September 27
LSU at Auburn, Saturday, September 20

 

Utah-Utah State Preview

The Utah Utes and the Utah State Aggies will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Romney Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Utes listed as 24½-point favorites versus the Aggies, while the game’s total is sitting at 51.
Utah trailed early in Week 2, but they bounced back to earn a 42-21 win over UNLV.
Utah failed to cover the 21.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night’s posted total (43).
Utah State was thumped 66-24 by Oregon on September 6th, as 35.5-point underdogs. The combined 90 points sailed OVER the posted total of 51.
Diondre Borel threw for 172 yards and two touchdowns in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Utah has won 2 straight games.
Utah State has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Utah: 2-0 SU, 1-1
ATS
Utah State
: 0-2 SU, 1-1 ATS
Utah most recently:
When playing in September are 6-4
When playing on turf are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

Utah State most recently:
When playing in September are 0-10
When playing on turf are 1-9
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing outside the conference are 0-10

A few trends to consider:
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Utah State
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Utah State
Utah is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah State’s last 5 games at home
Utah State is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Utah
Utah State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
Utah State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Utah at Air Force, Saturday, September 20
Utah State home to Idaho, Saturday, September 20

 

San Diego State-San Jose State Preview

The San Diego State Aztecs and the San Jose State Spartans will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Spartan Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Spartans listed as 6-point favorites versus the Aztecs, while the game’s total is sitting at 43.
San Jose State was crushed 35-12 in Week 2 by Nebraska, as 27-point road underdogs. The 47 points fell UNDER the posted total of 56.
Kyle Reed threw for 161 yards and ran for another 44 with a touchdown in the loss.
Current streak:
San Diego State has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Diego State: 0-2 SU, 1-0
ATS
San Jose State
: 1-1 SU, 1-0 ATS
San Diego State most recently:
When playing in September are 2-8
When playing on grass are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 1-9

San Jose State most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
San Diego State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Jose State
San Diego State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Jose State
San Diego State is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games on the road
San Diego State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
San Jose State is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home
San Jose State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Diego State
San Jose State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego State
Next up:
San Diego State home to Idaho, Saturday, September 27
San Jose State at Stanford, Saturday, September 20