Dolphins-Cardinals Preview

The Miami Dolphins and the Arizona Cardinals will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 7-point favorites versus the Dolphins, while the game’s total is sitting at 39.
The Dolphins lost to the Jets 20-14 as a 3-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (37).
Chad Pennington passed for 251 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Miami and Anthony Fasano caught eight passes for 84 yards with a TD.
The Cardinals defeated San Francisco 23-13 as a 2.5-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43).
Kurt Warner passed for 197 yards with a touchdown and Edgerrin James rushed for 100 yards on 26 carries.
Team records:
Miami: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Arizona: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing in September are 2-8
When playing on grass are 1-9
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing outside the division are 1-9

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

A few trends to consider:
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami’s last 6 games
Miami is 5-10-2 ATS in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games at home
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Miami at New England, Sunday, September 21
Arizona at Washington, Sunday, September 21

 

Falcons-Buccaneers Preview

The Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Raymond James Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Buccaneers listed as 7-point favorites versus the Falcons, while the game’s total is sitting at 37½.
The Falcons defeated Detroit 34-21 as a 3-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41).
Matt Ryan passes for 161 yards with a 62-yards TD pass to Michael Jenkins for Atlanta in the win
The Buccaneers lost to New Orleans 24-20 as a 3-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).
Jeff Garcia passed for 221 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Tampa Bay and Joey Galloway caught six passes for 56 yards.
Team records:
Atlanta: 1-0 SU, 1-0
ATS
Tampa Bay
: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Atlanta most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing within the division are 2-8

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 5-5
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the division are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Atlanta’s last 13 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Atlanta’s last 20 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Atlanta
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Tampa Bay’s last 20 games when playing Atlanta
Next up:
Atlanta home to Kansas City, Sunday, September 21
Tampa Bay at Chicago, Sunday, September 21

 

49ers-Seahawks Preview

The San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Qwest Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Seahawks listed as 7-point favorites versus the 49ers, while the game’s total is sitting at 38.
The 49ers lost to Arizona 23-13 as a 2.5-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43).
J.T. O’Sullivan threw for 195 yards with an interception for San Francisco and Frank Gore rushed for 96 yards on 14 carries with a touchdown.
The Seahawks lost to Buffalo 34-10 as a 1.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (37.5).
Matt Hasselbeck threw for 190 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Seattle, while Nate Burleson caught five passes for 60 yards and a TD.
Team records:
San Francisco: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Seattle: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
San Francisco most recently:
When playing in September are 3-7
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the division are 4-6

Seattle most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on turf are 7-3
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing within the division are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Seattle
San Francisco is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Seattle
San Francisco is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Seattle is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games
Seattle is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco
Next up:
San Francisco home to Detroit, Sunday, September 21
Seattle home to St. Louis, Sunday, September 21

 

Raiders-Chiefs Preview

The Oakland Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Arrowhead Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Chiefs listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Raiders, while the game’s total is sitting at 36.
JaMarcus Russell was 17-of-26 for 180 yards with two touchdowns for Oakland in its 41-14 loss to Denver in Week 1 action on Monday night.
Denver covered as 1-point road favorites as the teams played over the 41.5-point total posted by oddsmakers.
The Chiefs lost to New England 17-10 as a 16-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43).
Damon Huard completed 8-of-12 passes for 118 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Kansas City and Larry Johnson rushed for 74 yards on 22 carries.
Team records:
Oakland: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Kansas City: 0-1 SU, 1-0 ATS
Oakland most recently:
When playing in September are 2-8
When playing on grass are 2-8
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing within the division are 2-8

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland’s last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 games on the road
Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 6 games when playing Oakland
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland
Next up:
Oakland at Buffalo, Sunday, September 21
Kansas City at Atlanta, Sunday, September 21

 

Saints-Redskins Pointers

The New Orleans Saints and the Washington Redskins will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at FedExField.
Oddsmakers currently have the Saints listed as 1-point favorites versus the Redskins, while the game’s total is sitting at 42.
The Saints defeated Tampa Bay 24-20 as a 3-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).
Drew Brees passed for 343 yards with three touchdowns and an interception for New Orleans, while Reggie Bush caught eight passes for 112 yards with a touchdown in the win.
The Redskins lost their season opener 16-7 to the Giants last time out, as 5-point underdogs. The 23 combined points fell UNDER the posted total of 41.
Jason Campbell threw for 133 yards with a touchdown for the Redskins in that loss.
Team records:
New Orleans: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Washington: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
New Orleans most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing outside the division are 4-6

Washington most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 5-5
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans’s last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans’s last 7 games on the road
New Orleans is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing New Orleans
Washington is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing New Orleans
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Next up:
New Orleans at Denver, Sunday, September 21
Washington home to Arizona, Sunday, September 21

 

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