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INDIANAPOLIS -9.5 Chicago
Peyton Manning practices fully and we expect him to be 100 percent. It’s not like he played a ton in previous preseasons, so rust is not a large worry. How has it affected the Horses? The past three years, the Colts have started 7-0, 9-0 and 13-0. They’ve won 12 straight games in September—their last September loss was in the ’04 season opener at New England—and 21 straight in September/October.
During the September/October 21-game winning streak, the Colts have averaged 29.4 points per game. They’ve turned the ball over only 17 times. The opposition: 15.8 points per game, 43 turnovers. With a new stadium opening up and on national television, the Colts will get another reason to make a statement.
Speaking of streaks, the Colts have won nine straight home games against NFC opposition. Generally, they’ve been showcases for the Peyton Manning-led offense.
During that nine-game stretch, Manning has compiled a 129.4 passer rating by completing 72.5 percent of his passes with 26 touchdowns and just two interceptions.
Kyle Orton gets the start for Chicago behind center. All we have to ask is how bad is a guy who sat behind Rex Grossman?
Tommy Harris is banged up on defense for the Bears. Sorry Bears fans, but the Colts are a much better team and the Bears just don’t have the firepower.
The Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts will both be looking to go 1-0 on the season when they meet at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Colts listed as 10-point favorites versus the Bears, while the game’s total is sitting at 44.
Team records: Chicago: 7-9 SU, 7-9 ATS Indianapolis: 13-3 SU, 9-7 ATS
Chicago most recently: When playing in September are 5-5 When playing on turf are 5-5 After being outgained are 5-5 When playing outside the division are 5-5
Indianapolis most recently: When playing in September are 10-0 When playing on turf are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When playing outside the division are 7-3
A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago’s last 7 games Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Indianapolis Chicago is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road Chicago is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games Indianapolis is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games at home Indianapolis is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indianapolis’s last 7 games Indianapolis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Next up: Chicago at Carolina, Sunday, September 14 Indianapolis at Minnesota, Sunday, September 14
The fans at Cleveland Browns Stadium will be treated to a game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Cleveland Browns when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cowboys listed as 6-point favorites versus the Browns, while the game’s total is sitting at 49.
Team records: Dallas: 13-3 SU, 9-7 ATS Cleveland: 10-6 SU, 12-4 ATS
Dallas most recently: When playing in September are 8-2 When playing on grass are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When playing outside the division are 9-1
Cleveland most recently: When playing in September are 3-7 When playing on grass are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing outside the division are 7-3
A few trends to consider: Dallas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas’s last 5 games Dallas is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas’s last 8 games on the road Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 5 games Cleveland is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games
Next up: Dallas home to Philadelphia, Monday, September 15 Cleveland home to Pittsburgh, Sunday, September 14
The Carolina Panthers and the San Diego Chargers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Qualcomm Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Chargers listed as 9-point favorites versus the Panthers, while the game’s total is sitting at 41.
Team records: Carolina: 7-9 SU, 8-8 ATS San Diego: 11-5 SU, 11-5 ATS
Carolina most recently: When playing in September are 4-6 When playing on grass are 3-7 After outgaining opponent are 2-8 When playing outside the division are 4-6
San Diego most recently: When playing in September are 4-6 When playing on grass are 9-1 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing outside the division are 7-3
A few trends to consider: Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games Carolina is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road Carolina is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Carolina’s last 13 games San Diego is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home San Diego is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home San Diego is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Next up: Carolina home to Chicago, Sunday, September 14 San Diego at Denver, Sunday, September 14
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Arizona Cardinals and the San Francisco 49ers meet at CandlestickPark.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 3-point favorites versus the 49ers, while the game’s total is sitting at 42.
Team records: Arizona: 8-8 SU, 8-7-1 ATS San Francisco: 5-11 SU, 5-10-1 ATS
Arizona most recently: When playing in September are 3-7 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing within the division are 6-4
San Francisco most recently: When playing in September are 4-6 When playing on grass are 3-7 After being outgained are 0-10 When playing within the division are 5-5
A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona’s last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona’s last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona’s last 9 games when playing San Francisco Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco San Francisco is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Arizona The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Francisco’s last 9 games when playing Arizona The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco’s last 8 games at home San Francisco is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing Arizona
Next up: Arizona home to Miami, Sunday, September 14 San Francisco at Seattle, Sunday, September 14
The fans at Louisiana Superdome will be treated to a game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New Orleans Saints when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Saints listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Buccaneers, while the game’s total is sitting at 42½.
Team records: TampaBay: 9-7 SU, 9-7 ATS New Orleans: 7-9 SU, 6-10 ATS
Tampa Bay most recently: When playing in September are 6-4 When playing on turf are 3-7 After being outgained are 5-5 When playing within the division are 5-5
New Orleans most recently: When playing in September are 5-5 When playing on turf are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 3-7 When playing within the division are 6-4
A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games when playing New Orleans Tampa Bay is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans’s last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans’s last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay New Orleans is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Next up: Tampa Bay home to Atlanta, Sunday, September 14 New Orleans at Washington, Sunday, September 14
The New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins will both be looking to go 1-0 on the season when they meet at Dolphin Stadium on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Jets listed as 3-point favorites versus the Dolphins, while the game’s total is sitting at 36.
Team records: New York: 4-12 SU, 6-9-1 ATS Miami: 1-15 SU, 5-9-2 ATS
New York most recently: When playing in September are 4-6 When playing on grass are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing within the division are 4-6
Miami 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 1-9
A few trends to consider: NY Jets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami NY Jets are 8-0-1 ATS in their last 9 games when playing Miami NY Jets are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing Miami The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the NY Jets last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami’s last 5 games when playing NY Jets The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami’s last 8 games at home Miami is 5-9-2 ATS in its last 16 games
Next up: NY Jets home to New England, Sunday, September 14 Miami at Arizona, Sunday, September 14
The Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tennessee Titans will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at LP Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Jaguars listed as 3-point favorites versus the Titans, while the game’s total is sitting at 36½.
Team records: Jacksonville: 11-5 SU, 11-5 ATS Tennessee: 10-6 SU, 8-8 ATS
Jacksonville most recently: When playing in September are 7-3 When playing on grass are 8-2 After being outgained are 7-3 When playing within the division are 4-6
Tennessee most recently: When playing in September are 3-7 When playing on grass are 6-4 After being outgained are 9-1 When playing within the division are 7-3
A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 11 of Jacksonville’s last 12 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of Jacksonville’s last 8 games on the road Jacksonville is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games Jacksonville is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games Tennessee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home Tennessee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee’s last 6 games when playing Jacksonville Tennessee is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Jacksonville
Next up: Jacksonville home to Buffalo, Sunday, September 14 Tennessee at Cincinnati, Sunday, September 14
The Houston Texans and the Pittsburgh Steelers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Heinz Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Steelers listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Texans, while the game’s total is sitting at 43.
Team records: Houston: 8-8 SU, 8-8 ATS Pittsburgh: 10-6 SU, 8-8 ATS
Houston most recently: When playing in September are 3-7 When playing on grass are 5-5 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing outside the division are 7-3
Pittsburgh most recently: When playing in September are 6-4 When playing on grass 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 OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston’s last 10 games on the road Houston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road Houston is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games Pittsburgh is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home Pittsburgh is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games at home The total has gone OVER in 17 of Pittsburgh’s last 25 games at home
Next up: Houston home to Baltimore, Sunday, September 14 Pittsburgh at Cleveland, Sunday, September 14
Lincoln Financial Field has a Week 1 contest on tap for Sunday as the St. Louis Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles play their season openers.
Oddsmakers currently have the Eagles listed as 8-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game’s total is sitting at 44.
Team records: St. Louis: 3-13 SU, 5-11 ATS Philadelphia: 8-8 SU, 8-8 ATS
St. Louis most recently: When playing in September are 4-6 When playing on grass are 5-5 After being outgained are 1-9 When playing outside the division are 2-8
Philadelphia most recently: When playing in September are 5-5 When playing on grass are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing outside the division are 6-4
A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis’s last 8 games on the road St. Louis is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing St. Louis Philadelphia is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Next up: St. Louis home to NY Giants, Sunday, September 14 Philadelphia at Dallas, Monday, September 15
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