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Dolphins-Jets Preview

The Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Giants Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Jets listed as 3-point favorites versus the Dolphins, while the game’s total is sitting at 43.
The Dolphins defeated Kansas City 38-31 as a 3.5-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (37.5).
Chad Pennington passed for 235 yards with three touchdowns and an interception for Miami, while Anthony Fasano caught three passes for 47 yards with two touchdowns in the win.
The Jets lost to Seattle 13-3 as a 3.5-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41).
Brett Favre passed for 187 yards with two interceptions for the Jets, while Thomas Jones rushed for 67 yards on 17 carries.
Current streak:
Miami has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Miami: 10-5 SU, 7-8 ATS
New York: 9-6 SU, 7-8 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on turf are 4-6
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the division are 3-7

New York most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
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:
Miami is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami’s last 9 games
NY Jets are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Miami
NY Jets are 9-0-1 ATS in their last 10 games when playing Miami
NY Jets are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Miami
NY Jets are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home

 

Cowboys-Eagles Preview

The division rival Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Lincoln Financial Field.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Cowboys were upset 33-24 by the Ravens as 5-point favorites last time time out. The combined 57 points sailed OVER the posted total of 39.
Tony Romo completed 24-of-45 pass attempts for 252 yards with two touchdowns in a losing effort.
The Eagles lost to Washington 10-3 as a 6-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (37.5).
Donovan McNabb threw for 230 yards with no touchdown and no interceptions for Philadelphia and Brian Westbrook rushed for 45 yards on 12 carries.
Team records:
Dallas: 9-6 SU, 7-8 ATS
Philadelphia: 8-6-1 SU, 9-6 ATS
Dallas most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the division are 5-5

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Dallas is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas’s last 6 games
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games when playing at home against Dallas
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Dallas
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

 

NFL Playoff Odds: 2008 Wild Card Betting Lines

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Rams-Falcons Preview

The St. Louis Rams and the Atlanta Falcons will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Georgia Dome.
Oddsmakers currently have the Falcons listed as 14-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game’s total is sitting at 44½.
The Rams lost to San Francisco 17-16 as a 3.5-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (42).
Marc Bulger threw for 227 yards with a touchdown and an interception for St. Louis, while Steve Jackson rushed for 108 yards.
The Falcons defeated Minnesota 24-17 as a 3-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43.5).
Matt Ryan passed for 134 yards with a touchdown for Atlanta, while Michael Turner rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries.
Current streak:
St. Louis has lost 9 straight games.
Atlanta has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
St. Louis: 2-13 SU, 5-10 ATS
Atlanta: 10-5 SU, 9-6 ATS
St. Louis most recently:
When playing in December are 3-7
When playing on turf are 1-9
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 2-8

Atlanta most recently:
When playing in December are 3-7
When playing on turf are 8-2
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games
St. Louis is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 12 of St. Louis’s last 16 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 8 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home

 

Chiefs-Bengals Preview

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Paul Brown Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bengals listed as 3-point favorites versus the Chiefs, while the game’s total is sitting at 40.
The Chiefs lost to Miami 38-31 as a 3.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (37.5).
Tyler Thigpen threw for 320 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions for Kansas City and Larry Johnson rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.
The Bengals defeated Cleveland 14-0 as a 2-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (31.5).
Ryan Fitzpatrick passed for only 55 yards with a touchdown for Cincinnati, while Cedric Benson rushed for 171 yards on 38 carries in the win.
Current streak:
Kansas City has lost 3 straight games.
Cincinnati has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Kansas City: 2-13 SU, 8-7 ATS
Cincinnati: 3-11-1 SU, 6-9 ATS
Kansas City most recently:
When playing in December are 2-8
When playing on turf are 1-9
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 0-10

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on turf are 2-7-1
After outgaining opponent are 3-6-1
When playing on outside the division are 3-6-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Kansas City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati’s last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games
Cincinnati is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Kansas City

 

Lions-Packers Preview

The Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Lambeau Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Packers listed as 11-point favorites versus the Lions, while the game’s total is sitting at 42½.
The Lions lost to New Orleans 42-7 as a 7-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (50.5).
Dan Orlovsky threw for 125 yards with two interceptions for Detroit, while Kevin Smith rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries.
Aaron Rodgers threw for two touchdowns in Green Bay’s 20-17 loss to Chicago in Week 16.
The Bears failed to cover the 4.5-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night’s posted total (40).
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 15 straight games.
Green Bay has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 0-15 SU, 6-9 ATS
Green Bay: 5-10 SU, 7-7-1 ATS
Detroit most recently:
When playing in December are 2-8
When playing on grass are 1-9
After being outgained are 0-10
When playing within the division are 2-8

Green Bay most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on grass are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing within the division are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Detroit’s last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing Green Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Green Bay
Green Bay is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Green Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Green Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Green Bay’s last 5 games when playing Detroit

 

Patriots-Bills Preview

The fans at Ralph Wilson Stadium will be treated to a game between the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Patriots listed as 6-point favorites versus the Bills, while the game’s total is sitting at 35.
The Patriots defeated Arizona 47-7 as an 8-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41).
Matt Cassel passed for 345 yards with three touchdowns for New England and Randy Moss caught two passes for 87 yards with a touchdown in the win.
The Bills defeated Denver 30-23 as a 6.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (46.5).
Trent Edwards passed for 193 yards with a touchdown for the Bills, while Fred Jackson rushed for 43 yards and a touchdowns on 10 carries in the win.
Current streak:
New England has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
New England: 10-5 SU, 8-7 ATS
Buffalo: 7-8 SU, 7-8 ATS
New England most recently:
When playing in December are 10-0
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the division are 8-2

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New England’s last 5 games
New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
New England is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
New England is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Buffalo’s last 19 games when playing New England
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Buffalo’s last 10 games when playing at home against New England
Buffalo is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Buffalo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

 

Bears-Texans Preview

The Chicago Bears and the Houston Texans will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Reliant Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Texans listed as 3-point favorites versus the Bears, while the game’s total is sitting at 46½.
Robbie Gould’s overtime field goal gave the Bears a 20-17 win over the Packers in Week 16.
The Bears failed to cover the 4.5-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night’s posted total (40).
The Texans lost to Oakland 27-16 as a 7-point favorite last week. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (43).
Matt Schaub passed for 255 yards with an interception for Houston and Steve Slaton rushed for 66 yards on 18 carries.
Current streak:
Chicago has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 9-6 SU, 6-7-2 ATS
Houston: 7-8 SU, 8-7 ATS
Chicago most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing outside the division are 6-4

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago’s last 8 games on the road
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 7 games
Chicago is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

 

Giants-Vikings Preview

The New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at The Metrodome.
Oddsmakers currently have the Vikings listed as 7-point favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total is sitting at 41½.
The Giants defeated Carolina 34-28 in overtime as a 4-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (38).
Brandon Jacobs scored three touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime for the Giants, while Derrick Ward rushed for 215 yards on 15 carries in the win.
The Vikings lost to Atlanta 20-13 as a 3-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (46.5).
Tarvaris Jackson passed for 233 yards with two touchdowns for Minnesota and Visanthe Shiancoe caught seven passes for 136 yards with two touchdowns.
Team records:
New York: 12-3 SU, 11-4 ATS
Minnesota: 9-6 SU, 6-9 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the division are 9-1

Minnesota most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
NY Giants are 16-2 SU in their last 18 games on the road
NY Giants are 13-2 ATS in their last 15 games on the road
NY Giants are 16-3 SU in their last 19 games
NY Giants are 17-4 ATS in their last 21 games
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 9 games
Minnesota is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home

 

Browns-Steelers Preview

The Cleveland Browns 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 11½-point favorites versus the Browns, while the game’s total is sitting at 34.
The Browns lost to Cincinnati 14-0 as a 2-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (31.5).
Ken Dorsey passed for 68 yards with three interceptions for Cleveland and Jamal Lewis had 76 rushing yards on 16 carries.
The Steelers lost to Tennessee 31-14 as a 3-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (34).
Ben Roethlisberger threw for 331 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions for Pittsburgh and Hines Ward caught seven passes for 109 yards and a touchdown in the loss.
Current streak:
Cleveland has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 4-11 SU, 7-8 ATS
Pittsburgh: 11-4 SU, 8-7 ATS
Cleveland most recently:
When playing in December are 3-7
When playing on grass are 2-8
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing within the division are 4-6

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the division are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Cleveland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Cleveland’s last 21 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Pittsburgh is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland