WEEK 13 NFL PREVIEWS

Week 13 NFL Betting Previews
Atlanta (7-4-0) at Carolina (8-3-0)
Sunday, December 04, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Bank of America Stadium
Carolina are 3 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 43.5.
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Atlanta looks to extend its run of 4 straight road wins at the expense of the Carolina Panthers Sunday. Atlanta brings a 7-4 overall mark (1-1 in the division) into this game versus a Carolina team carrying an 8-3 record. Atlanta comes in as a small road dog, as the line opened at 3 in favor of the host Panthers, who are 6-5 ATS this season. The Falcons are 6-5. The OVER/UNDER has been set at 43.5. Last time out, the Falcons defeated Detroit 27-7 as 3-point favorites. That contest went under the closing total. Meanwhile, at Ralph Wilson Stadium, the favorite Panthers were winning against Buffalo 13-9. The game was a Carolina cover and an under play. Carolina's defence has given its offence plenty of extra chances with the ball this season. They have forced 2.5 turnovers per game this season, rated 2nd in the league.

Some trends to consider:
Atlanta is 1-6-0 ATS in its last 7 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Atlanta is 2-7-1 OU in its last 10 games against Carolina
Atlanta is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 games away against Carolina
Atlanta is 7-18-0 OU in its last 25 away
Carolina is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites
Carolina is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Carolina is 4-1-0 SU in its last 5 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites
Carolina is 7-3-0 OU in its last 10 games

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Green Bay (2-9-0) at Chicago (8-3-0)
Sunday, December 04, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Soldier Field
Chicago are 6.5 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 32.
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If revenge is for suckers, the Bears will be looking to suck it up against the Packers, who beat them 31-14 in their last meeting. The Bears look to avenge an earlier 31-14 loss at the hands of the Packers. Oddsmakers like the Bears in this one, opening the line at 6.5 in favor of Chicago. They are 7-3-1 ATS this season, while the Packers are 5-6. The total, which is 5-6 to the OVER in Bears games and 4-7 to the OVER in Packers games, has been set at 32. The Packers come off a 19-14 loss against Philadelphia, a game where they were 4-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 41.5. Lovie Smith's troops were at Tampa Bay last game and came away with a 13-10 win, a game that went under 31. Oddsmakers had them as 3-point underdogs in that one. Green Bay's ground game hasn't been much to write home about, averaging just 75.5 yards per game on the season, 31st place in the league. They need a better effort from their running backs to be effective in moving the ball and keeping the Bears offence off the field.

Some trends to consider:
Green Bay is 1-5-0 OU in its last 6 games
Green Bay is 1-5-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Green Bay is 2-4-0 ATS in its last 6 games
Green Bay is 2-4-0 OU in its last 6 away
Chicago is 5-0-0 SU in its last 5 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Chicago is 5-1-0 OU in its last 6 games against Green Bay
Chicago is 9-3-0 OU in its last 12 games at home against Green Bay
Chicago is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games

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Jacksonville (8-3-0) at Cleveland (4-7-0)
Sunday, December 04, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Cleveland Browns Stadium
Cleveland are 2.5 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 34.
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The Browns look to extend their home winning streak to 3 games when they tangle this week with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jacksonville brings an 8-3 overall mark (2-1 in the division) into this game versus a Cleveland team carrying a 4-7 record. The Jaguars are favored slightly by the bookmakers, who opened the game at -2.5. They are 6-4-1 ATS on the season, while their hosts bring a 5-6 ATS mark to the table. The total has been set at 34. Last time out, the Jaguars defeated Arizona 24-17 as 3.5-point favorites. That contest went under the closing total. Romeo Crennel's team was busy last game losing to Minnesota 24-12 as 4-point underdogs. The 36 points sent that game under the total of 37.5. Jacksonville takes care of the ball on offence, seldom turning it over. The Browns' defence may need to put on their "ball-hawk" hats to give themselves some additional possessions on offence.

Some trends to consider:
Jacksonville is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites
Jacksonville is 2-4-1 OU in its last 7 games against Cleveland
Jacksonville is 7-15-0 ATS in its last 22 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
Jacksonville is 6-2-0 ATS in its last 8 away games
Cleveland is 3-6-0 ATS in its last 9 home games
Cleveland is 2-5-0 ATS in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 2-5-0 ATS in its last 7 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs
Cleveland is 2-4-1 OU in its last 7 games against Jacksonville

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Minnesota (6-5-0) at Detroit (4-7-0)
Sunday, December 04, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Ford Field
Detroit are 3 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 37.5.
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The Vikings will take aim at their fifth straight win this weekend, when they head up to Detroit to meet the Lions. Sporting a 4-7 overall record and a 1-3 mark within the division, the Lions aim to knock the Vikings (3-1 in the division) for a loss. The Vikings (6-5 ATS) opened as 3-point favorites and they face a Lions team that has covered 6 of their 11 games this season. The total opened at 37.5. The Vikings come off a 24-12 win against Cleveland, a game where they were 4-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 37.5. It was an ugly offensive display last game by Detroit, who managed just 7 points against Atlanta. The Lions vow a better showing on the offensive side of the ball Sunday, after they lost as 3-point underdogs.

Some trends to consider:
Minnesota is 1-8-0 OU in its last 9 away
Minnesota is 1-8-0 SU in its last 9 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites
Minnesota is 3-11-0 OU in its last 14 games
Minnesota is 3-8-0 ATS in its last 11 away games
Detroit is 6-1-0 SU in its last 7 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
Detroit is 5-1-0 OU in its last 6 games at home against Minnesota
Detroit is 8-3-0 ATS in its last 11 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
Detroit is 7-3-0 ATS in its last 10 games against Minnesota

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Tennessee (3-8-0) at Indianapolis (11-0-0)
Sunday, December 04, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of RCA Dome
Indianapolis are 15 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 50.
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The Colts have won 5 in a row at home. The Titans want to hand them a 1-game losing streak instead. Sporting an 11-0 overall record and a 4-0 mark within the division, the Colts aim to knock the Titans (1-2 in the division) for a loss. The Colts are huge favorites in this one, opening at 15.0-point chalk. The total opened at a high 50. Tennessee won at home against San Francisco last game as 9-point favorites, tallying a score of 33-22. The total sailed over. Meanwhile, at RCA Dome, the favorite Colts were winning against Pittsburgh 26-7. The game was an Indianapolis cover and an under play. Expect the league's #1 offence to get points on the board and generate trouble for the Titans defence. Averaging 30.1 points per game, the Colts can run up the score if they get on a roll.

Some trends to consider:
Tennessee is 1-5-0 ATS in its last 6 games after scoring 31 to 40 points
Tennessee is 1-4-0 SU in its last 5 games after scoring 31 to 40 points
Tennessee is 2-6-0 ATS in its last 8 away games
Tennessee is 2-5-0 OU in its last 7 games away against Indianapolis
Indianapolis is 5-0-0 ATS in its last 5 games against Tennessee
Indianapolis is 12-1-0 SU in its last 13 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites
Indianapolis is 7-1-0 ATS in its last 8 games
Indianapolis is 7-1-0 SU in its last 8 games after scoring 21 to 30 points

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Buffalo (4-7-0) at Miami (4-7-0)
Sunday, December 04, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Dolphins Stadium
Miami are 3 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 35.
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AFC East rivals Miami and Buffalo renew hostilities Sunday when the Bills visit the Dolphins at Dolphins Stadium. Sporting a 4-7 overall record and a 0-3 mark within the division, the Dolphins aim to knock the Bills (2-1 in the division) for a loss. Oddsmakers like the Dolphins in this one, opening the line at 3 in favor of Miami. They are 4-7 ATS this season, while the Bills are 5-6. The total, which is 7-4 to the OVER in Dolphins games and 4-7 to the OVER in Bills games, has been set at 35. Mike Mularkey's team hopes to rebound from a 13-9 loss at the hands of Carolina. They were 3.5-point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game went under the total. Nick Saban's troops were at Oakland last game and came away with a 33-21 win, a game that went over 41.5. Oddsmakers had them as 7-point underdogs in that one.

Some trends to consider:
Buffalo is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 away games
Buffalo is 7-16-0 SU in its last 23 games after scoring less than 10 points
Buffalo is 8-18-0 OU in its last 26 away
Buffalo is 7-13-2 ATS in its last 22 games after scoring less than 10 points
Miami is 7-3-0 OU in its last 10 at home
Miami is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 games at home against Buffalo
Miami is 2-5-0 ATS in its last 7 games against Buffalo
Miami is 2-6-0 ATS in its last 8 games

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Tampa Bay (7-4-0) at New Orleans (3-8-0)
Sunday, December 04, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Tiger Stadium
New Orleans are 3.5 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 40.
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The Buccaneers will look to avoid their second straight loss when they visit the Saints this weekend. Sporting a 7-4 overall record and a 1-1 mark within the division, the Buccaneers aim to knock the Saints (1-1 in the division) for a loss. Oddsmakers like the Buccaneers in this one, opening the line at 3.5 in favor of Tampa Bay. They are 5-6 ATS this season, while the Saints are 5-5-1. The total, which is 5-6 to the OVER in Saints games and 4-7 to the OVER in Buccaneers games, has been set at 40. Last time out, the Buccaneers lost to Chicago 13-10 as 3-point favorites. That contest went under the closing total. New Orleans won at New York last game as a 2.5-point underdog against New York, winning 21-19. The total sailed over.

Some trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 1-5-0 OU in its last 6 away
Tampa Bay is 1-5-0 ATS in its last 6 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Tampa Bay is 2-8-0 ATS in its last 10 away games
Tampa Bay is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 games against New Orleans
New Orleans are 5-1-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
New Orleans are 5-1-0 ATS in its last 6 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
New Orleans are 13-6-0 ATS in its last 19 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
New Orleans are 4-2-0 ATS in its last 6 games against Tampa Bay