NFL Betting: Seahawks vs 49ers

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers meet at Candlestick Park.
Oddsmakers currently have the 49ers listed as 1-point favorites versus the Seahawks, while the game’s total is sitting at 39½.
The Seahawks defeated St. Louis 28-0 as a 7-point favorite in Week 1. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41).
Matt Hasselbeck passed for 279 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions for Seattle, while John Carlson caught six passes for 95 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
The 49ers defeated Arizona 20-16 as a 4.5-point underdog in Week 1. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (45).
Shaun Hill passed for 209 yards with a touchdown for San Francisco, while Frank Gore rushed for 30 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries and caught three passes for 18 yards and a TD
Team records:
Seattle: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
San Francisco: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Seattle most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on grass are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the division are 7-3

San Francisco most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 5-5
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the division are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Seattle is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Seattle is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing San Francisco
Seattle is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 6 games
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Next up:
Seattle home to Chicago, Sunday, September 27
San Francisco at Minnesota, Sunday, September 27

 

 

NFL Betting: Buccaneers vs Bills

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Buffalo Bills will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bills listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Buccaneers, while the game’s total is sitting at 42.

The Buccaneers lost to Dallas 34-21 as a 5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (40).

Byron Leftwich passed for 276 yards with a touchdown for Tampa Bay and Cadillac Williams rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries.

Trent Edwards was 15-of-25 for 212 yards with two touchdown strikes for Buffalo in its 25-24 loss to New England in Week 1.

New England couldn’t cover as 10-point home favorites, while the game played OVER the 46.5-point total set by oddsmakers.

Team records:
Tampa Bay: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Buffalo: 0-1 SU, 1-0 ATS

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

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

A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Tampa Bay’s last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo’s last 6 games at home
Buffalo is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Buffalo is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Buffalo is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay

Next up:
Tampa Bay home to NY Giants, Sunday, September 27
Buffalo home to New Orleans, Sunday, September 27

NFL Point Spread: Panthers vs Falcons

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the Carolina Panthers and the Atlanta Falcons meet at Georgia Dome.
Oddsmakers currently have the Falcons listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Panthers, while the game’s total is sitting at 42½.
The Panthers lost to Philadelphia 38-10 as a 2.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (43.5).
Jake Delhomme passed for 73 yards with four interceptions for Carolina and DeAngelo Williams rushed for 37 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries.
The Falcons defeated Miami 19-7 as a 4-point favorite in Week 1. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (44.5).
Matt Ryan passed for 229 yards with a pair of touchdowns for Atlanta, while Tony Gonzalez caught five passes for 73 yards and a touchdown.
Team records:
Carolina: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Atlanta: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Carolina most recently:
When playing in September are 6-4
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 9-1
When playing within the division are 6-4

Atlanta most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing within the division are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Carolina’s last 9 games
Carolina is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
Atlanta is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing at home against Carolina
Atlanta is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Carolina
Next up:
Carolina at Dallas, Monday, September 28
Atlanta at New England, Sunday, September 27

 

NFL Football Handicapping: Vikings vs Lions

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions meet at Ford Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Vikings listed as 10-point favorites versus the Lions, while the game’s total is sitting at 45.
The Vikings defeated the Browns 34-20 as a 4.5-point favorite in Week 1. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (40).
Adrian Peterson rushed for 180 yards and three touchdowns on 25 carries for Minnesota and Brett Favre passed for 110 yards with a touchdown pass to Percy Harvin for Minnesota in the win.
The Lions lost to New Orleans 45-27 as a 14-point underdog in Week 1. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (50).
Matt Stafford passed for 205 yards with three interceptions and a TD run for Detroit, while Calvin Johnson caught three passes for 90 yards.
Team records:
Minnesota: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Detroit: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Minnesota most recently:
When playing in September are 3-7
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the division are 7-3

Detroit most recently:
When playing in September are 3-7
When playing on turf are 0-10
After being outgained are 0-10
When playing within the division are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota’s last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit’s last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Detroit’s last 15 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Detroit is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Next up:
Minnesota home to San Francisco, Sunday, September 27
Detroit home to Washington, Sunday, September 27

 

NFL Odds: Bengals vs Packers

The fans at Lambeau Field will be treated to a game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Green Bay Packers when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Packers listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Bengals, while the game’s total is sitting at 42.
The Bengals lost to Denver 12-7 as a 5-point favorite in Week 1. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41).
Carson Palmer passed for 247 yards with two interceptions for Cincinnati and Cedric Benson rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries.
The Packers defeated Chicago 21-15 as a 5-point favorite in Week 1. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (47).
Aaron Rodgers passed for 184 yards with a 50-yard touchdown pass to Greg Jennings in the fourth quarter, while Ryan Grant rushed for 61 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries.
Team records:
Cincinnati: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Green Bay: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Cincinnati most recently:
When playing in September are 3-7
When playing on grass are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 4-5-1
When playing on outside the division are 3-6-1

Green Bay most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on grass are 4-6
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-12-1 SU in its last 17 games
Cincinnati is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Green Bay is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Green Bay’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Green Bay’s last 14 games at home
Green Bay is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
Next up:
Cincinnati home to Pittsburgh, Sunday, September 27
Green Bay at St. Louis, Sunday, September 27

 

NFL Betting Picks: Cardinals vs Jaguars

The Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Jaguars listed as 3-point favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total is sitting at 42½.
The Cardinals lost to San Francisco 20-17 as a 4.5-point favorite in Week 1. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (45).
Kurt Warner passed for 288 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions for Arizona and Tim Hightower caught 12 passes for 121 yards.
The Jaguars lost to Indianapolis 14-12 as a 6-point underdog in Week 1. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (45).
David Garrard threw for 122 yards for Jacksonville and Maurice Jones-Drew rushed for 97 yards with a touchdown on 21 carries.
Team records:
Arizona: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Jacksonville: 0-1 SU, 1-0 ATS
Arizona most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on grass are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the division are 4-6

Jacksonville most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 3-7
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona’s last 8 games
Arizona is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Jacksonville’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Jacksonville’s last 12 games at home
Jacksonville is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Jacksonville is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Arizona home to Indianapolis, Sunday, September 27
Jacksonville at Houston, Sunday, September 27

 

NFL Handicapping: Raiders vs Chiefs

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 3-point favorites versus the Raiders, while the game’s total is sitting at 38½.
JaMarcus Russell was 12-of-30 for 208 yards with a touchdown and two picks for Oakland in its 24-20 loss to San Diego in Week 1.
San Diego couldn’t cover as 7-point road favorites, while the game resulted in a PUSH on the 44-point total set by oddsmakers.
The Chiefs lost to Baltimore 38-24 as a 13-point underdog in Week 1. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (36.5).
Brodie Croyle threw for 177 yards with two touchdowns for Kansas City and Dwayne Bowe caught four passes for 40 yards and a TD.
Team records:
Oakland: 0-1 SU, 1-0 ATS
Kansas City: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Oakland most recently:
When playing in September are 3-7
When playing on grass are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing within the division are 4-6

Kansas City most recently:
When playing in September are 3-7
When playing on grass are 1-9
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing within the division are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oakland’s last 8 games when playing Kansas City
Oakland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Oakland is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Oakland is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City’s last 8 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City’s last 7 games at home
Kansas City is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Oakland
Kansas City is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games when playing at home against Oakland
Next up:
Oakland home to Denver, Sunday, September 27
Kansas City at Philadelphia, Sunday, September 27

 

NFL Football Betting: Patriots vs Jets

The division rival New England Patriots and New York Jets are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Giants Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Patriots listed as 4-point favorites versus the Jets, while the game’s total is sitting at 45.
Tom Brady’s 16-yard touchdown pass to Benjamin Watson with 0:50 on the clock lifted the Patriots over the Bills 25-24 in Week 1.
New England couldn’t cover as 10-point home favorites, while the game played OVER the 46.5-point total set by oddsmakers.
The Jets upset Houston 24-7 as a 4.5-point underdog in Week 1. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (45).
Thomas Jones rushed for 107 yards on 20 carries with a pair of touchdowns for the Jets and Mark Sanchez passed for 272 yards with a touchdowns and an interception in his NFL debut.
Team records:
New England: 1-0 SU, 0-1 ATS
New York: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
New England most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the division are 8-2

New York most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the division are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
New England is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Jets
New England is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Jets
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New England’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Jets last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Jets last 5 games at home
NY Jets are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games at home
NY Jets are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
Next up:
New England home to Atlanta, Sunday, September 27
NY Jets home to Tennessee, Sunday, September 27

 

NFL Bet Picks: Saints vs Eagles

The fans at Lincoln Financial Field will be treated to a game between the New Orleans Saints and the Philadelphia Eagles when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Saints listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Eagles, while the game’s total is sitting at 45½.
The Saints defeated Detroit 45-27 as a 14-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (50).
Drew Brees passed for 358 yards with six touchdowns and an interception for New Orleans and Jeremy Shockey caught four passes for 31 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
The Eagles defeated Carolina 38-10 as a 2.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (43..5).
Donovan McNabb passed for 79 yards with two touchdown passes and a TD run for Philadelphia, while Brent Celek caught six passes for 37 yards with a touchdown.
Team records:
New Orleans: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Philadelphia: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
New Orleans most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 7-3

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing on outside the division are 7-2-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans’s last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
New Orleans is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans’s last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing New Orleans
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
New Orleans at Buffalo, Sunday, September 27
Philadelphia home to Kansas City, Sunday, September 27