Pistons-Knicks Preview

The Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pistons listed as 7-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pistons lost 96-91 to the 76ers last time out, as 8-point favorites at home. That game’s 187 points fell UNDER the posted total of 189.
Richard Hamilton tossed in 19 points for the Pistons, and Allen Iverson added 17 in the loss.
The Knicks lost a hard-fought 98-95 decision to the Hawks last time out, as 10.5-point underdogs. The 193 points went UNDER the posted total of 215.5.
Al Harrington tossed in a game-high 27 points, and hauled down seven boards in a losing effort.
Current streak:
New York has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 11-7 SU, 9-9 ATS
New York: 8-11 SU, 9-10 ATS
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing Philadelphia are 8-2
After a loss are 7-3

New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Chicago are 2-8
After playing Atlanta are 1-9
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit’s last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 6 games when playing New York
Detroit is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing New York
Detroit is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York’s last 6 games when playing Detroit
New York is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York’s last 5 games
Next up:
Detroit at Washington, Tuesday, December 9
New York at Chicago, Tuesday, December 9

 

Redskins-Ravens Preview

The Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Ravens will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at M & T Bank Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Ravens listed as 6-point favorites versus the Redskins, while the game’s total is sitting at 35½.
The Redskins lost to the Giants 23-7 as a 3.5-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41).
Jason Campbell passed for 232 yards with an interception for Washington and Chris Cooley caught six passes for 71 yards.
The Ravens defeated Cincinnati 34-3 as a 7-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (36).
Mark Clayton caught five passes for 164 yards and a touchdown and he also threw for 32-yard touchdown pass for Baltimore, while Joe Flacco passed for 280 yards with two touchdown passes in the win.
Current streak:
Baltimore has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 7-5 SU, 5-6-1 ATS
Baltimore: 8-4 SU, 9-3 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 7-3

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore’s last 7 games
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Washington at Cincinnati, Sunday, December 14
Baltimore home to Pittsburgh, Sunday, December 14

 

Cowboys-Steelers Preview

The Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh Steelers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Heinz Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Steelers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Cowboys, while the game’s total is sitting at 38½.
Tony Romo threw for 331 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Cowboys to a 34-9 win over the Seahawks in Week 13. The Cowboys covered the 12.5-point spread, while the 43 points fell UNDER the posted total of 47.5.
Jason Witten caught nine passes for 115 yards and a TD.
The Steelers defeated New England 33-10 as a 1-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (39).
Ben Roethlisberger passed for 179 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Pittsburgh, while Hines Ward caught five passes for 37 yards with a touchdown.
Current streak:
Dallas has won 3 straight games.
Pittsburgh has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Dallas: 8-4 SU, 6-6 ATS
Pittsburgh: 9-3 SU, 6-6 ATS
Dallas most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 8-2

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Dallas is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 8 games at home
Pittsburgh is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Pittsburgh’s last 16 games
Next up:
Dallas home to NY Giants, Sunday, December 14
Pittsburgh at Baltimore, Sunday, December 14

 

Rams-Cardinals Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the St. Louis Rams and the Arizona Cardinals meet at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 14-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game’s total is sitting at 48½.
The Rams lost to Miami 16-12 as a 9-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (44).
Stephen Jackson rushed for 94 yards on 21 carries for St. Louis and Marc Bulger passed for 149 yards with three interceptions.
The Cardinals were pounded 48-20 by the Eagles last time out, as 3-point underdogs. The 68 points sailed OVER the posted total of 49.
Kurt Warner completed 21-of-39 for 235 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions in the loss.
Current streak:
St. Louis has lost 6 straight games.
Arizona has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
St. Louis: 2-10 SU, 4-8 ATS
Arizona: 7-5 SU, 7-5 ATS
St. Louis most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on grass are 4-6
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing within the division are 1-9

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of St. Louis’s last 24 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 6 games when playing Arizona
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona’s last 5 games at home
Arizona is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona’s last 9 games
Next up:
St. Louis home to Seattle, Sunday, December 14
Arizona home to Minnesota, Sunday, December 14

 

Patriots-Seahawks Preview

The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Qwest Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Patriots listed as 7-point favorites versus the Seahawks, while the game’s total is sitting at 43.
The Patriots lost to Pittsburgh 33-10 as a 1-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (39).
Matt Cassel threw for 169 yards with two interceptions and two lost fumbles for New England and Sammy Morris rushed for 45 yards and a TD on 10 carries.
The Seahawks were crushed 34-9 by the Cowboys last time out, as 12.5-point underdogs. The combined 43 points fell UNDER the posted total of 47.5.
John Carlson had six receptions for 105 yards in the loss.
Current streak:
Seattle has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
New England: 7-5 SU, 6-6 ATS
Seattle: 2-10 SU, 4-7-1 ATS
New England most recently:
When playing in December are 9-1
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 7-3
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 1-9

A few trends to consider:
New England is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games on the road
New England is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
New England is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New England’s last 7 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle’s last 5 games
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing New England
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 when playing New England
Next up:
New England at Oakland, Sunday, December 14
Seattle at St. Louis, Sunday, December 14

 

Jets-49ers Preview

The fans at Candlestick Park will be treated to a game between the New York Jets and the San Francisco 49ers when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Jets listed as 4½-point favorites versus the 49ers, while the game’s total is sitting at 44½.
The Jets lost to Denver 34-17 as an 8-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (47.5).
Thomas Jones rushed for 138 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries for Denver and Brett Favre passed for 247 yards with an interception.
The 49ers upset Buffalo 10-3 as a 7-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (42).
Shaun Hill passed for 161 yards with a touchdown for San Francisco, while Frank Gore rushed for 66 yards on 24 carries in the win.
Team records:
New York: 8-4 SU, 7-5 ATS
San Francisco: 4-8 SU, 5-7 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 6-4

San Francisco most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on grass are 4-6
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing outside the division are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Jets last 6 games
NY Jets are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
NY Jets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games
NY Jets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games on the road
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Jets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games when playing NY Jets
Next up:
NY Jets home to Buffalo, Sunday, December 14
San Francisco at Miami, Sunday, December 14

 

Chiefs-Broncos Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos meet at INVESCO Field at Mile High.
Oddsmakers currently have the Broncos listed as 9-point favorites versus the Chiefs, while the game’s total is sitting at 49.
The Chiefs defeated Oakland 20-13 as a 3-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41.5).
Larry Johnson rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries for Kansas City, while Tyler Thigpen passed for 162 yards with an interception in the win.
The Broncos defeated the Jets 34-17 as an 8-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (47.5).
Jay Culter passed for 357 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Denver, while Peyton Hillis rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries.
Team records:
Kansas City: 2-10 SU, 6-6 ATS
Denver: 7-5 SU, 4-7-1 ATS
Kansas City most recently:
When playing in December are 2-8
When playing on grass are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing within the division are 4-6

Denver most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the division are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Kansas City’s last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Kansas City’s last 14 games when playing Denver
Kansas City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Denver is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Denver’s last 14 games when playing Kansas City
Next up:
Kansas City home to San Diego, Sunday, December 14
Denver at Carolina, Sunday, December 14

 

Dolphins-Bills Preview

The Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills will meet on the gridiron at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Sunday in a battle of division rivals.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dolphins listed as 1-point favorites versus the Bills, while the game’s total is sitting at 42½.
The Dolphins defeated St. Louis 16-12 as a 9-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (44).
Ronnie Brown rushed for 48 yards with a touchdown on 15 carries for Miami, while Chad Pennington passed for 166 yards with no touchdowns.
The Bills defeated San Francisco 10-3 as a 7-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (42).
Trent Edwards passed for 112 yards with no touchdowns for Buffalo, while Marshawn Lynch rushed for 134 yards on 16 carries.
Team records:
Miami: 7-5 SU, 5-7 ATS
Buffalo: 6-6 SU, 5-7 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing in December are 2-8
When playing on turf are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the division are 2-8

Buffalo most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the division are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami’s last 5 games when playing Buffalo
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Buffalo is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Miami
Buffalo is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
Buffalo is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
Buffalo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Next up:
Miami home to San Francisco, Sunday, December 14
Buffalo at NY Jets, Sunday, December 14

 

Falcons-Saints Preview

The division rival Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Louisiana Superdome.
Oddsmakers currently have the Saints listed as 3-point favorites versus the Falcons, while the game’s total is sitting at 51½.
The Falcons upset San Diego 22-16 as a 5.5-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (48).
Matt Ryan passed for 207 yards with a pair of touchdowns for Atlanta, while Michael Turner rushed for 120 yards on 31 carries in the win.
The Saints lost to Tampa Bay 23-20 as a 4.5-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (44.5).
Drew Brees threw for296 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions for New Orleans and Marques Colston had six receptions for 106 yards.
Current streak:
Atlanta has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 8-4 SU, 8-4 ATS
New Orleans: 6-6 SU, 8-4 ATS
Atlanta most recently:
When playing in December are 3-7
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the division are 3-7

New Orleans most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the division are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
New Orleans is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New Orleans’s last 11 games at home
New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Next up:
Atlanta home to Tampa Bay, Sunday, December 14
New Orleans at Chicago, Thursday, December 11

 

Vikings-Lions preview

The Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Ford Field.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Vikings defeated Chicago 34-14 as a 3.5-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42).
Adrian Peterson rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries for Minnesota, while Gus Frerotte passed for 210 yards with a touchdown and an interception and a TD run in the win.
The Lions lost their 12th straight with a 47-10 defeat at the hands of the powerful Titans in Week 13, as 11-point underdogs. The game’s 57 points sailed OVER the posted total of 44.
Daunte Culpepper threw for 134 yards with a touchdown in the loss.
Current streak:
Minnesota has won 2 straight games.
Detroit has lost 12 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 7-5 SU, 5-7 ATS
Detroit: 0-12 SU, 4-8 ATS
Minnesota most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing within the division are 6-4

Detroit most recently:
When playing in December are 2-8
When playing on turf are 1-9
After being outgained are 0-10
When playing within the division are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Detroit’s last 14 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 6 games at home
Detroit is 5-15 ATS in its last 20 games
Next up:
Minnesota at Arizona, Sunday, December 14
Detroit at Indianapolis, Sunday, December 14