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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
Marc Bulger threw for 227 yards with a touchdown and an interception for
The Falcons defeated
Matt Ryan passed for 134 yards with a touchdown for
Current streak:
Team records:
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: 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
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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
Tyler Thigpen threw for 320 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions for
The Bengals defeated
Ryan Fitzpatrick passed for only 55 yards with a touchdown for
Current streak:
Team records:
Cincinnati: 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: 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
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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
Dan Orlovsky threw for 125 yards with two interceptions for
Aaron Rodgers threw for two touchdowns in Green Bay’s 20-17 loss to
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:
Team records:
Green Bay: 5-10 SU, 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: 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
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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
Matt Cassel passed for 345 yards with three touchdowns for
The Bills defeated
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:
Team records:
Buffalo: 7-8 SU, 7-8 ATS 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
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
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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
Matt Schaub passed for 255 yards with an interception for
Current streak:
Team records:
Houston: 7-8 SU, 8-7 ATS 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
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
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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
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
Tarvaris Jackson passed for 233 yards with two touchdowns for
Team records:
Minnesota: 9-6 SU, 6-9 ATS 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
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
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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
Ken Dorsey passed for 68 yards with three interceptions for
The Steelers lost to
Ben Roethlisberger threw for 331 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions for
Current streak:
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 11-4 SU, 8-7 ATS 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 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 |
Raiders-Buccaneers Preview
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The Oakland Raiders and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Raymond James Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Buccaneers listed as 13-point favorites versus the Raiders, while the game’s total is sitting at 39½.
The Raiders upset
JaMarcus Russell passed for 236 yards with a pair of touchdowns for
The Buccaneers lost to
Jeff Garcia threw for 232 yards with a touchdown, two interceptions and a TD run for
Current streak:
Team records:
Oakland most recently:
When playing in December are 2-8 When playing on grass are 3-7 After outgaining opponent are 2-8 When playing outside the division are 2-8 Tampa Bay most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay Oakland is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games Oakland is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games when playing Oakland Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland |
Panthers-Saints Preview
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The division rival Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Louisiana Superdome.
Oddsmakers currently have the Panthers listed as 2-point favorites versus the Saints, while the game’s total is sitting at 51½.
The Panthers lost to the Giants 34-28 in overtime as a 4-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (38).
DeAngelo Williams rushed for 108 yards and four touchdowns for the Giants and Jake Delhomme passed for 185 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.
The Saints defeated
Drew Brees passed for 351 yards with a pair of touchdowns for
Team records:
New Orleans: 8-7 SU, Carolina most recently:
When playing in December are 7-3 When playing on turf are 6-4 After being outgained are 9-1 When playing within the division are 5-5 New Orleans most recently: A few trends to consider:
Carolina is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Carolina’s last 8 games when playing New Orleans The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina’s last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Orleans’s last 8 games when playing Carolina New Orleans is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home New Orleans is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home New Orleans is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games |
Sunday’s Great Betting Card
Several NFL teams will be looking for the wins that put them into the playoffs on Sunday, while the Lions only seek win No. 1. The stock market is having its worst year since the Great Depression yet the sports betting marketplace has been sensational as sharp players are winning more than ever and squares losing more. Here is today’s rundown of week 17 NFL picks, the Independence Bowl, NBA and college basketball betting.
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The Gridiron Spotlight
The Falcons and Panthers will battle for top spot in the NFC South division on separate fronts on Sunday afternoon, with Atlanta hosting St. Louis and Carolina playing in New Orleans (in a pair of 1:00pm ET kickoffs). The Panthers are in first place in the NFC South at 11-4 straight-up (and
The Vikings are 7-point home favorites against the Giants in another
Other early-afternoon contests include
The other two contending AFC East teams are in action at
Other Notable Events
There’s just one college football game on the schedule for Sunday, with
The Rest of the Schedule
The Lakers got some revenge on the Celtics with a 92-83 win on Christmas Day, which put them at 24-5 SU and 13-16 ATS on the season.
Top-ranked
Finally, the NHL has six games on tap for Sunday, including the Ottawa Senators continuing their western swing with a game in
A Peek at the Future
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