NFL Betting, the Early Card Betting Advice

Here is the official sports info gameday. The NFL injury report, perfect for fantasy football players as well (fantasy football betting odds) will be up shortly, but here are key news and notes for football betting on the early card. If you are making predictions against the Vegas NFL odds, you must read the objective rundown of the top betting picks from the top sports betting services.

Panthers-Buccaneers

Tampa is 2-0 at home this year straight up and 8-2 since last year. Yet, Carolina has won five straight in Tampa Bay by an average of 10 points per game. The injury report will update, but it appears Jeff Garcia is about 55 percent to start at QB ahead of the injured Brian Griese.

Rams-Redskins

Going back to last year, the Rams have lost eight straight by a combined 288-110. The top football handicapper of all time, Mike Godsey of GodsTips reminds those who bet on sports, “Midseason coaching changes generally have positive short-term results” as the Rams play with interim head coach Jim Haslett. He takes over for the fired Scott Linehan.

The Redskins have won eight of their last nine contests going back to late last year. The Skins are tied with the Tennessee Titans in leading the NFL in turnover ratio.

Bears-Falcons

The home team is 14-7 straight up in Atlanta‘s last 21 games. For those who bet quarter lines, note that Atlanta is outscoring teams 48-14 in the first, but they are outscored 93-69 in the other three.

Dolphins-Texans

The nation’s top NFL handicapping service, GodsTips has a free winner on this game. Miami has 851 yards of total offense in their last two games, their best since 1995. Houston is 3-0 straight up all-time in the series. Miami has outscored teams 24-0 in the fourth quarter.

Houston will likely start Matt Schaub at QB. He was 3-2 straight up at home last year and this is his first home start in 2008.

Ravens-Colts

Baltimore has allowed the fewest first quarter points, just three. The Colts have scored just 44 points this year in the first three quarters, but 38 in the final frame. The Colts are last in rushing yards per game on offense and last on defense in rushing yards per game allowed. They face a Ravens team that has gone 23 straight games without allowing a 100-yard rusher.

Lions-Vikings

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Detroit is 0-4 straight up by an average of 20.3 points per game. Will this be a big moneyline upset? Not likely as Minnesota is 11-1 straight up in the series, but remember that Minnesota is coming off the short week after beating the New Orleans Saints on MNF, another GodsTips Wise Guy winner.

Raiders-Saints

Oakland blew a 15 point lead to the Chargers two weeks ago, but had off last week. The Saints, off a short week, have lost 7-of-8 to the AFC.

Bengals-Jets

Cincinnati will likely not start Carson Palmer at QB, but the injury report is up coming. Brett Favre, the New York QB (you may have heard) is 6-1 straight up his last seven following a bye. The Jets average field position is tops in the NFL.

NFL Betting Notes

Here is the official sports info gameday.
The NFL injury report, perfect for fantasy football players as well (fantasy football
betting odds
) will be up shortly, but here are key news and notes for football
betting on the early card. If you are making predictions against the Vegas NFL
odds, you must read the objective rundown of the
top betting picks
from the top sports betting services.

Panthers-Buccaneers

Tampa is 2-0
at home this year straight up and 8-2 since last year. Yet, Carolina
has won five straight in Tampa Bay
by an average of 10 points per game. The injury report will update, but it
appears Jeff Garcia is about 55 percent to start at QB ahead of the injured
Brian Griese.

Rams-Redskins

Going back to last year, the Rams have lost eight straight
by a combined 288-110. The top football handicapper of all time, Mike Godsey of
GodsTips reminds those who bet on sports, “Midseason coaching changes generally
have positive short-term results” as the Rams play with interim head coach Jim
Haslett. He takes over for the fired Scott Linehan.

The Redskins have won eight of their last nine contests
going back to late last year. The Skins are tied with the Tennessee Titans in
leading the NFL in turnover ratio.

Bears-Falcons

The home team is 14-7 straight up in Atlanta’s
last 21 games. For those who bet quarter lines, note that Atlanta
is outscoring teams 48-14 in the first, but they are outscored 93-69 in the
other three.

Dolphins-Texans

The nation’s top NFL handicapping service, GodsTips has a free
winner
on this game. Miami has
851 yards of total offense in their last two games, their best since 1995. Houston
is 3-0 straight up all-time in the series. Miami
has outscored teams 24-0 in the fourth quarter.

Houston will
likely start Matt Schaub at QB. He was 3-2 straight up at home last year and
this is his first home start in 2008.

Ravens-Colts

Baltimore has
allowed the fewest first quarter points, just three. The Colts have scored just
44 points this year in the first three quarters, but 38 in the final frame. The
Colts are last in rushing yards per game on offense and last on defense in
rushing yards per game allowed. They face a Ravens team that has gone 23
straight games without allowing a 100-yard rusher.

Lions-Vikings

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Detroit is 0-4
straight up by an average of 20.3 points per game. Will this be a big moneyline
upset? Not likely as Minnesota is
11-1 straight up in the series, but remember that Minnesota
is coming off the short week after beating the New Orleans Saints on MNF,
another GodsTips Wise Guy winner.

Raiders-Saints

Oakland blew a
15 point lead to the Chargers two weeks ago, but had off last week. The Saints,
off a short week, have lost 7-of-8 to the AFC.

Bengals-Jets

Cincinnati will
likely not start Carson Palmer at QB, but the injury report is up coming. Brett
Favre, the New York QB (you may have heard) is 6-1 straight up his last seven
following a bye. The Jets average field position is tops in the NFL.


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NFL

Miami-Houston OVER 44.5

With 390 total yards against San Diego in Week 5, the Dolphins have 851 yards combined in their last two contests. Again, Houston has a rare case where their underrated offense is pretty healthy.

There is zero question with a healthy Ronnie Brown, Ricky Williams out of the gutter, and Chad Pennington improving on one of the worst quarterbacked teams in decades, the Fins have easily the most improved offense from last year.

Houston gets 5.4 yards per play against teams normally allowing, but they are horrific on defense allowing 4.5 yards per rush to teams normally getting 3.7 and 7.1 yards per pass to 6.3. This amounts to 5.8 yards per play to 5.1. Houston has given up 30 points in every game this season, but has scored 27 in two straight.

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Phillies-Dodgers Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday when they battle the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Jamie Moyer in this game. Moyer has a 16-8 record and a 3.73 ERA this season.
It’ll be Hiroki Kuroda toeing the rubber for the Dodgers in this contest. Righthander Kuroda is 10-10 with a 3.61 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game’s total is sitting at 8.
The Phillies scored four runs in two consecutive innings on Friday, as they defeated the Dodgers 8-5 in Game 2 of the NLCS. The Phillies won the game as a -105 pick’em, while the 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Shane Victorino had two hits and drove in four runs to lead the Phillies, while Brett Myers had three RBIs. Myers earned the win, and Brad Lidge notched his second straight save in the best-of-seven series.
Manny Ramirez belted a three-run homer in a losing effort for the Dodgers. Chad Billingsley surrendered all eight runs and was saddled with the loss.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 92-70 SU
Los Angeles: 84-78 SU
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing LA Dodgers are 6-4
After playing LA Dodgers are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Philadelphia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
LA Dodgers are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Dodgers’s last 11 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers’s last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Next up:
LA Dodgers home to Philadelphia, Monday, October 13
 

Patriots-Chargers Preview

The New England Patriots 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 5-point favorites versus the Patriots, while the game’s total is sitting at 44.
The Patriots defeated San Francisco 30-21 as a 3-point favorite in Week 5. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41).
Kevin Faulk rushed for 32 yards and a pair of touchdowns on seven carries for New England, while Matt Cassel passed for 259 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in the win.
The Chargers lost to Miami 17-10 as a 6-point favorite in Week 5. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (44.5).
Philip Rivers passed for 159 yards with a touchdown for San Diego, while LaDainian Tomlinson was held to only 35 yards on 12 carries in the loss.
Team records:
New England: 3-1 SU, 2-2 ATS
San Diego: 2-3 SU, 2-2-1 ATS
New England most recently:
When playing in October are 10-0
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the division are 9-1

San Diego most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New England is 21-2 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New England’s last 5 games on the road
New England is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
San Diego is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego’s last 5 games
San Diego is 11-2-1 ATS in its last 14 games
Next up:
New England home to Denver, Monday, October 20
San Diego at Buffalo, Sunday, October 19
 

Eagles-49ers Preview

The Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Candlestick Park.
Oddsmakers currently have the Eagles listed as 5-point favorites versus the 49ers, while the game’s total is sitting at 42½.
The Eagles lost to Washington 23-17 as a 6.5-point favorite in Week 5. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (42).
Donovan McNabb passed for 196 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions for Philadelphia, while Brian Westbrook rushed for 33 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.
The 49ers lost to New England 30-21 as a 3-point underdog in Week 5. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41).
J.T. O’Sullivan threw for 130 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions for San Francisco and Isaac Bruce caught three passes for 49 yards and two touchdowns.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games.
San Francisco has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 2-3 SU, 3-2 ATS
San Francisco: 2-3 SU, 2-3 ATS
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6
When playing on grass are 5-5
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing outside the division are 6-4

San Francisco most recently:
When playing in October are 2-8
When playing on grass are 4-6
After being outgained are 0-10
When playing outside the division are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing San Francisco
Philadelphia is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Francisco’s last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Atlanta, Sunday, October 26
San Francisco at NY Giants, Sunday, October 19
 

Packers-Seahawks Preview

The Green Bay Packers 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 Seahawks listed as 3-point favorites versus the Packers, while the game’s total is sitting at 46.
The Packers lost to Atlanta 27-24 as a 5-point favorite in Week 5. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).
Aaron Rodgers threw for 313 yards with three touchdowns and an interception for Green Bay and Greg Jennings had four receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown.
The Seahawks lost to the Giants 44-6 as a 6.5-point underdog in Week 5. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (43.5).
Matt Hasselbeck recorded only 105 passing yards with an interception for Seattle, while Julius Jones was held to 61 rushing yards on 17 carries in the loss.
Current streak:
Green Bay has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Green Bay: 2-3 SU, 2-3 ATS
Seattle: 1-3 SU, 1-3 ATS
Green Bay most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the division are 5-5

Seattle most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Green Bay’s last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Green Bay’s last 7 games on the road
Green Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Green Bay’s last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle’s last 5 games
Seattle is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Seattle is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
Green Bay home to Indianapolis, Sunday, October 19
Seattle at Tampa Bay, Sunday, October 19
 

Cowboys-Cardinals Preview

The Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cowboys listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total is sitting at 52.
The Cowboys defeated Cincinnati 31-22 as a 16-point favorite in Week 5. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (46).
Tony Romo passed for 176 yards with thee touchdowns and an interception for Dallas, while Felix Jones rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown on nine carries.
The Cardinals defeated Buffalo 41-17 as a 2.5-point favorite in Week 5. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (44.5).
Kurt Warner passed for 250 yards with two touchdowns for Arizona, while Larry Fitzgerald caught seven passes for 52 yards with a pair of touchdowns in the win.
Team records:
Dallas: 4-1 SU, 2-3 ATS
Arizona: 3-2 SU, 3-2 ATS
Dallas most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the division are 9-1

Arizona most recently:
When playing in October are 2-8
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Dallas is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Dallas is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas’s last 6 games when playing Arizona
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona’s last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona’s last 6 games when playing Dallas
Arizona is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Dallas at St. Louis, Sunday, October 19
Arizona at Carolina, Sunday, October 26
 

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