Pacers-Wizards PReview

The Indiana Pacers and the Washington Wizards will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Verizon Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Wizards listed as 2-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pacers lost 121-103 to the Bucks last time out, as 4.5-point road underdogs. The 224 points sailed OVER the posted total of 206.
T.J. Ford went for a game-high 27 points, five rebounds and six assists in the loss.
The Wizards lost 104-89 as a 5.5-point underdog to the 76ers last time out. The game’s combined 193 points fell UNDER the posted total of 195.5.
Antawn Jamison scored 17 points and hauled down nine rebounds in the loss.
Current streak:
Indiana has lost 6 straight games.
Washington has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana: 7-16 SU, 11-11-1 ATS
Washington: 4-17 SU, 9-12 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Golden State are 7-3
After playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After a loss are 2-8

Washington most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Indiana’s last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana’s last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Indiana is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Indiana
Washington is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Indiana
Next up:
Indiana home to Golden State, Wednesday, December 17
Washington at Detroit, Wednesday, December 17

 

Bobcats-Hawks Preview

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Monday when the Charlotte Bobcats and the Atlanta Hawks meet at Philips Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 8-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Bobcats fell 90-86 to the Pistons last time out, as 1.5-point underdogs. That game’s 176 points fell UNDER the posted total of 184.
Gerald Wallace had 22 points and nine rebounds in a losing effort.
The Hawks rallied in the fourth quarter to come away with a 97-92 win over the Cavaliers on Saturday. The Hawks won the game as 4-point underdogs, while the 187 points went as a PUSH against the posted total of 187.
Mike Bibby paced the Hawks with 24 points, six rebounds and five assists. Marvin Williams added 19 points in the win.
Current streak:
Charlotte has lost 6 straight games.
Atlanta has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Charlotte: 7-17 SU, 13-11 ATS
Atlanta: 14-9 SU, 13-10 ATS
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Monday are 2-7
Before playing Chicago are 6-4
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 6-4
After playing Cleveland are 3-7
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte’s last 5 games on the road
Charlotte is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Charlotte is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Charlotte’s last 21 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 6 games
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Next up:
Charlotte home to Chicago, Tuesday, December 16
Atlanta home to Boston, Wednesday, December 17

 

Browns-Eagles Preview

The Cleveland Browns and the Philadelphia Eagles will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Lincoln Financial Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Eagles listed as 16-point favorites versus the Browns, while the game’s total is sitting at 40.
The Browns lost to Tennessee 28-9 as a 14-point underdog last week. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (37).
Ken Dorsey threw for 150 yards with an interception for Cleveland and Jamal Lewis was held to seven yards on seven carries.
The Eagles defeated the Giants 20-14 as a 7-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43).
Brian Westbrook rushed for 131 yards with a touchdown run and a TD reception for Philadelphia, while Donovan McNabb passed for 191 yards with a touchdown in the win.
Current streak:
Cleveland has lost 3 straight games.
Philadelphia has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 4-9 SU, 7-6 ATS
Philadelphia: 7-5-1 SU, 8-5 ATS
Cleveland most recently:
When playing in December are 3-7
When playing on grass are 2-8
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 4-6

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing in December are 8-2
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing on outside the division are 7-2-1

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Cleveland’s last 19 games
Cleveland is 16-8 ATS in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland’s last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 8 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Cleveland home to Cincinnati, Sunday, December 21
Philadelphia at Washington, Sunday, December 21

 

Giants-Cowboys Preview

The fans at Texas Stadium will be treated to a game between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cowboys listed as 3-point favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total is sitting at 46.
The Giants lost to Philadelphia 20-14 as a 7-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43).
Eli Manning threw for 123 yards with a touchdown for the Giants and Brandon Jacobs rushed for 52 yards on 10 carries.
The Cowboys lost to Pittsburgh 20-13 as a 4-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (38.5).
Tony Romo threw for 210 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions for Dallas, while Terrell Owens caught three passes for 32 yards with a touchdown.
Team records:
New York: 11-2 SU, 10-3 ATS
Dallas: 8-5 SU, 6-7 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on turf are 8-2
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing within the division are 7-3

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

A few trends to consider:
NY Giants are 16-1 SU in their last 17 games on the road
NY Giants are 13-1 ATS in their last 14 games on the road
NY Giants are 15-2 SU in their last 17 games
NY Giants are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Dallas’s last 14 games when playing at home against NY Giants
Dallas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas’s last 6 games
Next up:
NY Giants home to Carolina, Sunday, December 21
Dallas home to Baltimore, Saturday, December 20

 

Patriots-Raiders Preview

The New England Patriots and the Oakland Raiders will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at McAfee Coliseum.
Oddsmakers currently have the Patriots listed as 7-point favorites versus the Raiders, while the game’s total is sitting at 39½.
The Patriots defeated Seattle 24-21 as a 7.5-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (43).
Matt Cassel passed for 268 yards with a touchdown for New England and Wes Welker caught 12 passes for 134 yards.
The Raiders were defeated 34-7 by the Chargers last time out, as 9-point road underdogs. The 41 points went as a PUSH against the posted total of 41.
Zach Miller had 64 yards receiving off eight catches.
Current streak:
Oakland has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New England: 8-5 SU, 6-7 ATS
Oakland: 3-10 SU, 5-8 ATS
New England most recently:
When playing in December are 9-1
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 6-4

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:
New England is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New England’s last 5 games
New England is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
New England is 17-7 ATS in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 games at home
Oakland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Oakland is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
New England home to Arizona, Sunday, December 21
Oakland home to Houston, Sunday, December 21

 

Broncos-Panthers Preview

The Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Bank of America Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Panthers listed as 8-point favorites versus the Broncos, while the game’s total is sitting at 48.
The Broncos defeated Kansas City 24-17 as a 9-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (49).
Brandon Marshall caught 11 passes for 91 yards with a pair of touchdowns for Denver, while Jay Culter passed for 286 yards with two touchdowns and an interception.
The Panthers scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter on Monday night to knock off the rival Buccaneers 38-23.
The Panthers managed to cover the 3-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night’s posted total (40.5).
Current streak:
Denver has won 2 straight games.
Carolina has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Denver: 8-5 SU, 4-8-1 ATS
Carolina: 10-3 SU, 7-5-1 ATS
Denver most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the division are 6-4

Carolina most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Denver’s last 13 games on the road
Denver is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver’s last 6 games
Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Carolina is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Carolina’s last 14 games at home
Next up:
Denver home to Buffalo, Sunday, December 21
Carolina at NY Giants, Sunday, December 21

 

Steelers-Ravens Preview

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at M & T Bank Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Ravens listed as 3-point favorites versus the Steelers, while the game’s total is sitting at 34.
The Steelers defeated Dallas 20-13 as a 4-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (38.5).
Ben Roethlisberger passed for 204 yards with a touchdown for Pittsburgh and Santonio Holmes caught three passes for 82 yards.
The Ravens defeated Washington 24-20 as a 6.5-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (35).
Joe Flacco passed for 134 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Baltimore, while Le’Ron McClain rushed for 61 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has won 4 straight games.
Baltimore has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 10-3 SU, 7-6 ATS
Baltimore: 9-4 SU, 10-3 ATS
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing within the division are 9-1

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

A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Baltimore is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Baltimore is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Pittsburgh at Tennessee, Sunday, December 21
Baltimore at Dallas, Saturday, December 20

 

Vikings-Cardinals Preview

The Minnesota Vikings and the Arizona Cardinals will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 3-point favorites versus the Vikings, while the game’s total is sitting at 46½.
The Vikings defeated Detroit 20-16 as a 10-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (45.5).
Tarvaris Jackson completed 8-of-10 passes for 105 yards with a touchdown after replacing an injured Gus Frerotte for Minnesota, while Adrian Peterson rushed for 102 yards on 23 carries in the win.
The Cardinals defeated St. Louis 34-10 as a 14.5-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (48.5).
Kurt Warner passed for 279 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Arizona, while Larry Fitzgerald caught six passes for 73 yards and a touchdown in the win.
Current streak:
Minnesota has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 8-5 SU, 5-8 ATS
Arizona: 8-5 SU, 8-5 ATS
Minnesota most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on grass are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 5-5

Arizona most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 7 games
Arizona is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona’s last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Arizona is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Minnesota home to Atlanta, Sunday, December 21
Arizona at New England, Sunday, December 21

 

Buccaneers-Falcons Preview

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Georgia Dome.
Oddsmakers currently have the Falcons listed as 4-point favorites versus the Buccaneers, while the game’s total is sitting at 44.
The Buccaneers got two touchdown strikes from Jeff Garcia on Monday night in their 38-23 loss to the Panthers.
The Panthers managed to cover the 3-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night’s posted total (40.5).
The Falcons lost to New Orleans 29-25 as a 3-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (51.5).
Matt Ryan threw for 315 yards with a touchdown and an interception as well as a TD run for Atlanta, while Michal Turner rushed for 61 yards and a TD on 18 carries.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 9-4 SU, 7-6 ATS
Atlanta: 8-5 SU, 8-5 ATS
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing in December are 3-7
When playing on turf are 3-7
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing within the division are 7-3

Atlanta most recently:
When playing in December are 2-8
When playing on turf are 6-4
When playing within the division are 3-7
Before playing Minnesota are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Tampa Bay’s last 11 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
Tampa Bay is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta’s last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta’s last 11 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to San Diego, Sunday, December 21
Atlanta at Minnesota, Sunday, December 21

 

Titans-Texans Preview

The fans at Reliant Stadium will be treated to a game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Titans listed as 3-point favorites versus the Texans, while the game’s total is sitting at 45.
The Titans defeated Cleveland 28-9 as a 14-point favorite last week. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (37).
Chris Johnson rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries for Tennessee and Kerry Collins passed for 155 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in the win.
The Texans defeated Green Bay 24-21 as a 6-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (47.5).
Matt Schaub passed for 414 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Houston, while Ken Walter caught six passes for 146 yards with a touchdown in the win.
Current streak:
Tennessee has won 2 straight games.
Houston has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Tennessee: 12-1 SU, 11-1-1 ATS
Houston: 6-7 SU, 7-6 ATS
Tennessee most recently:
When playing in December are 8-2
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the division are 8-2

Houston 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 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tennessee is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Tennessee is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing Tennessee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing at home against Tennessee
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Tennessee home to Pittsburgh, Sunday, December 21
Houston at Oakland, Sunday, December 21

 

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