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Jets-Seahawks Preview

The New York Jets and the Seattle Seahawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Qwest Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Jets listed as 4-point favorites versus the Seahawks, while the game’s total is sitting at 42.
The Jets defeated Buffalo 31-27 as an 8-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41).
Thomas Jones rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries for the Jets, while Brett Favre passed for 207 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in the win.
The Seahawks defeated St. Louis 23-20 as a 1.5-point favorite last week. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (43).
T.J. Duckett scored the Seahawks lone offensive touchdown while rushing for four yards on three carries, while Seneca Wallace passed for 226 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions in the win.
Team records:
New York: 9-5 SU, 7-7 ATS
Seattle: 3-11 SU, 6-7-1 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
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 0-10

A few trends to consider:
NY Jets are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Jets last 6 games
NY Jets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing Seattle
NY Jets are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
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
Seattle is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Seattle is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing NY Jets
Next up:
NY Jets home to Miami, Sunday, December 28
Seattle at Arizona, Sunday, December 28

 

Texans-Raiders Preview

The Houston Texans and the Oakland Raiders will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at McAfee Coliseum.
Oddsmakers currently have the Texans listed as 7-point favorites versus the Raiders, while the game’s total is sitting at 44.
The Texans upset Tennessee 13-12 as a 3-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (45).
Andre Johnson caught 11 passes for 207 yards and a touchdown for Houston, while Matt Schaub passed for 284 yards with a touchdown in the win.
The Raiders lost to New England 49-26 as a 7-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (38.5).
JaMarcus Russell threw for 242 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Oakland, while Darren McFadden rushed for 46 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.
Current streak:
Houston has won 4 straight games.
Oakland has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 7-7 SU, 8-6 ATS
Oakland: 3-11 SU, 5-9 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing in December are 8-2
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 7-3

Oakland most recently:
When playing in December are 1-9
When playing on grass are 3-7
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing outside the division are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland’s last 7 games
Oakland is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Oakland is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Houston home to Chicago, Sunday, December 28
Oakland at Tampa Bay, Sunday, December 28

 

Bills-Broncos Preview

The Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at INVESCO Field at Mile High.
Oddsmakers currently have the Broncos listed as 7-point favorites versus the Bills, while the game’s total is sitting at 45.
The Bills lost to the Jets 31-27 as an 8-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41).
J.P. Losman threw for 148 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions for Buffalo and Marshawn Lynch rushed for 127 yards on 21 carries.
The Broncos lost to Carolina 30-10 as a 7-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (47.5).
Jay Cutler threw for 172 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Denver and P.J. Pope rushed for 51 yards on seven carries with a touchdown reception.
Current streak:
Buffalo has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Buffalo: 6-8 SU, 6-8 ATS
Denver: 8-6 SU, 4-9-1 ATS
Buffalo most recently:
When playing in December are 3-7
When playing on grass are 4-6
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing outside the division are 6-4

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo’s last 7 games when playing Denver
Buffalo is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo’s last 6 games on the road
Buffalo is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver’s last 5 games at home
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver’s last 7 games when playing Buffalo
Next up:
Buffalo home to New England, Sunday, December 28
Denver at San Diego, Sunday, December 28

 

Chargers-Buccaneers Preview

The fans at Raymond James Stadium will be treated to a game between the San Diego Chargers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Buccaneers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Chargers, while the game’s total is sitting at 42½.
The Chargers defeated Kansas City 22-21 as a 6-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41).
Philip River passed for 346 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for San Diego, while LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for 39 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries.
The Buccaneers lost to Atlanta 13-10 in overtime as a 5.5-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43.5).
Brian Griese threw for 269 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Tampa Bay, while Antonio Bryant caught eight passes for 108 yards with a touchdown.
Current streak:
San Diego has won 2 straight games.
Tampa Bay has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Diego: 6-8 SU, 5-8-1
ATS
Tampa Bay
: 9-5 SU, 8-6 ATS
San Diego most recently:
When playing in December are 10-0
When playing on grass are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the division are 2-8

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego’s last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
San Diego is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Diego’s last 10 games
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay’s last 10 games
Next up:
San Diego home to Denver, Sunday, December 28
Tampa Bay home to Oakland, Sunday, December 28

 

Saints-Lions Preview

The New Orleans Saints and the Detroit Lions will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Ford Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Saints listed as 7-point favorites versus the Lions, while the game’s total is sitting at 50.
The Saints forced overtime against the Bears in Week 15, but fell 27-24 as 3-point underdogs. The 51 points made it OVER the posted total of 46.
Pierre Thomas ran for 87 yards and a TD, while catching seven passes with a touchdown in the loss.
The Lions lost to Indianapolis 31-21 as a 17-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (45).
Dan Orlovsky threw for 233 yards with a touchdown for Detroit and Calvin Johnson caught nine passes for 110 yards and a touchdown.
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 14 straight games.
Team records:
New Orleans: 7-7 SU, 9-4-1 ATS
Detroit: 0-14 SU, 6-8 ATS
New Orleans most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 5-5

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

A few trends to consider:
New Orleans is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Orleans’s last 9 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 14 of New Orleans’s last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans’s last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit’s last 9 games when playing New Orleans
Detroit is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games
Detroit is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
New Orleans home to Carolina, Sunday, December 28
Detroit at Green Bay, Sunday, December 28

 

Dolphins-Chiefs Preview

The fans at Arrowhead Stadium will be treated to a game between the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dolphins listed as 4-point favorites versus the Chiefs, while the game’s total is sitting at 38.
The Dolphins defeated San Francisco 14-9 as a 5.5-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41).
Chad Pennington passed for 156 yards with two touchdowns for Miami, while David Martin caught two passes for 66 yards and a touchdown in the win.
The Chiefs lost to San Diego 22-21 as a 6-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41).
Tyler Thigpen threw for 171 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Kansas City and Larry Johnson rushed for 55 yards on 17 carries and he also threw a TD pass.
Current streak:
Miami has won 3 straight games.
Kansas City has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Miami: 9-5 SU, 6-8 ATS
Kansas City: 2-12 SU, 8-6 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing in December are 3-7
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing outside the division are 6-4

Kansas City most recently:
When playing in December are 2-8
When playing on grass are 2-8
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing outside the division are 0-10

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami’s last 8 games
Miami is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 6 games at home
Kansas City is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 6 games
Kansas City is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Next up:
Miami at NY Jets, Sunday, December 28
Kansas City at Cincinnati, Sunday, December 28

 

Cardinals-Patriots Preview

The Arizona Cardinals and the New England Patriots will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Gillette Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Patriots listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total is sitting at 43.
The Cardinals lost to Minnesota 35-14 as a 4.5-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (46.5).
Kurt Warner passed for 270 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Arizona and Jerheme Urban caught three passes for 82 yards and a TD.
The Patriots defeated Oakland 49-26 as a 7-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (38.5).
Matt Cassel passed for 218 yards with four touchdowns and an interception for New England, while Sammy Morris rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries in the win.
Current streak:
New England has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Arizona: 8-6 SU, 8-6 ATS
New England: 9-5 SU, 7-7 ATS
Arizona most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 4-6

New England most recently:
When playing in December are 10-0
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games when playing New England
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Arizona’s last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Arizona’s last 19 games on the road
Arizona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New England’s last 5 games
New England is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games at home
New England is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
New England is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
Next up:
Arizona home to Seattle, Sunday, December 28
New England at Buffalo, Sunday, December 28

 

49ers-Rams Preview

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the San Francisco 49ers and the St. Louis Rams meet at Edward Jones Dome.
Oddsmakers currently have the 49ers listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game’s total is sitting at 43.
The 49ers lost to Miami 14-9 as a 5.5-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41).
Shaun Hill threw for 233 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions for San Francisco, while Isaac Bruce caught seven passes for 71 yards.
The Rams lost to Seattle 23-20 as a 1.5-point underdog last week. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (43).
Marc Bulger threw for 207 yards with a touchdown for St. Louis and Steven Jackson rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries.
Current streak:
St. Louis has lost 8 straight games.
Team records:
San Francisco: 5-9 SU,
7-7 ATS
St.
Louis: 2-12 SU, 4-10 ATS
San Francisco most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the division are 4-6

St. Louis most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on turf are 1-9
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the division are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing St. Louis
San Francisco is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games when playing St. Louis
San Francisco is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing San Francisco
St. Louis is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against San Francisco
St. Louis is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against San Francisco
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
Next up:
San Francisco home to Washington, Sunday, December 28
St. Louis at Atlanta, Sunday, December 28

 

Steelers-Titans Preview

The fans at LP Field will be treated to a game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tennessee Titans when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Steelers listed as 2-point favorites versus the Titans, while the game’s total is sitting at 34.
The Steelers defeated Baltimore 13-9 as a 3-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (34).
Ben Roethlisberger passed for 246 yards with a touchdown for Pittsburgh, while Hines Ward caught eight passes for 107 yards in the win.
The Titans lost to Houston 13-12 as a 3-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (45).
Kerry Collins threw for 181 yards with an interception for Tennessee, while Chris Johnson rushed for 65 yards on 13 carries.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 11-3 SU, 8-6 ATS
Tennessee: 12-2 SU, 11-2-1 ATS
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 6-4

Tennessee most recently:
When playing in December are 7-3
When playing on grass are 8-2
After being outgained are 10-0
When playing outside the division are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games when playing Tennessee
Tennessee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Tennessee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Tennessee is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tennessee’s last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Cleveland, Sunday, December 28
Tennessee at Indianapolis, Sunday, December 28

 

Bengals-Browns Preview

The division rival Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Browns listed as 3-point favorites versus the Bengals, while the game’s total is sitting at 32.
The Bengals upset Washington 20-13 as a 6.5-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (36.5).
Ryan Fitzpatrick passed for 209 yards with a touchdown pass and a touchdown run for Cincinnati, while Chris Henry caught four passes for 54 yards and a touchdown in the win.
Brandon McDonald’s 24-yard interception return for a score late in the game was the only TD for Cleveland as they lost 30-10 to Philadelphia in Week 15.
The Browns did not cover the 16-point spread, while the final score was a push against the posted total.
Current streak:
Cleveland has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Cincinnati: 2-11-1 SU, 5-9 ATS
Cleveland: 4-10 SU, 7-7 ATS
Cincinnati most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on grass are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 2-7-1
When playing within the division are 2-8

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cincinnati is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Cincinnati is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland’s last 9 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Cleveland is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland’s last 10 games at home
Next up:
Cincinnati home to Kansas City, Sunday, December 28
Cleveland at Pittsburgh, Sunday, December 28