WEEK 14 NFL PREVIEWS

Week 14 NFL Betting Previews
Tampa Bay (8-4-0) at Carolina (9-3-0)
Sunday, December 11, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Bank of America Stadium
Carolina are 5 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 37.
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Fresh off a victory last time out over New Orleans, Tampa Bay can keep their momentum going with a win Sunday on the road at Carolina. Tampa Bay takes its 8-4 mark to Carolina to tackle the 9-3 Panthers. The Panthers (7-5 ATS) opened as 5-point favorites and they host a Buccaneers team that has covered 6 of their 12 games this season. The total opened at 37. Last time out, at Tiger Stadium against New Orleans, the Buccaneers as favorites defeated New Orleans 10-3. The game was a Tampa Bay cover and an under play. The Panthers defeated Atlanta 24-6 as 3-point favorites. That contest went under the closing total. 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 3rd in the league.

Some trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 1-6-0 OU in its last 7 away
Tampa Bay is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 away games against Carolina
Tampa Bay is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 games away against Carolina
Tampa Bay is 5-14-0 ATS in its last 19 away games
Carolina is 5-0-0 ATS in its last 5 games against Tampa Bay
Carolina is 5-0-0 SU in its last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Carolina is 5-1-0 ATS in its last 6 games
Carolina is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 home games against Tampa Bay

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Cleveland (4-8-0) at Cincinnati (9-3-0)
Sunday, December 11, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Paul Brown Stadium
Cincinnati are 12 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 41.
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The Cleveland Browns look to rebound from a 20-14 loss to Jacksonville Sunday, when they take the field in Cincinnati. Cincinnati brings a 9-3 overall mark (4-1 in the division) into this game versus a Cleveland team carrying a 4-8 record. The Bengals are favored, opening as 12-point chalk, with an opening total of 41. They are 7-4-1 ATS this season and 5-7 OU. The Browns are 5-7 ATS and are 3-9 OU. Last time out, at Cleveland Browns Stadium against Jacksonville, the Browns as underdogs lost to Jacksonville 20-14. The game was a Jacksonville cover and an over play. Meanwhile, at Heinz Field, the underdog Bengals were winning against Pittsburgh 38-31. The game was a Cincinnati cover and an over play. The Bengals have earned the reputation of being a team that can strip your chances by forcing turnovers on defence. Cleveland knows all about their opponent's 1st place rank in takeaways and will be looking to protect the ball when they visit this week.

Some trends to consider:
Cleveland is 1-4-0 SU in its last 5 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Cleveland is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 away
Cleveland is 2-8-0 OU in its last 10 games
Cleveland is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 away games
Cincinnati is 5-0-0 SU in its last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
Cincinnati is 6-1-0 ATS in its last 7 games after scoring 31 to 40 points
Cincinnati is 6-1-0 SU in its last 7 games after scoring 31 to 40 points
Cincinnati is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs

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Indianapolis (12-0-0) at Jacksonville (9-3-0)
Sunday, December 11, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of ALLTEL Stadium
Jacksonville are 7.5 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 43.
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The latest battle in the long-running war between the Colts and the Jaguars kicks off Sunday at ALLTEL Stadium. Sporting a 12-0 overall record and a 5-0 mark within the division, the Colts aim to knock the Jaguars (2-1 in the division) for a loss. Oddsmakers like the Colts in this one, opening the line at 7.5 in favor of Indianapolis. They are 9-3 ATS this season, while the Jaguars are 7-4-1. The total, which is 4-8 to the OVER in Jaguars games and 5-7 to the OVER in Colts games, has been set at 43. Last time out, at RCA Dome against Tennessee, the Colts as favorites defeated Tennessee 35-3. The game was an Indianapolis cover and an under play. The Jaguars come off a 20-14 win against Cleveland, a game where they were 3-point favorite. The game went over the closing total of 31. Don't expect the Jaguars to beat itself with turnovers this week. They have allowed just 1.1 turnovers per game so far this season, among the very best teams in the league in that category.

Some trends to consider:
Indianapolis is 2-5-0 ATS in its last 7 games against Jacksonville
Indianapolis is 2-4-0 OU in its last 6 games against Jacksonville
Indianapolis is 4-2-0 ATS in its last 6 games after scoring 31 to 40 points
Indianapolis is 5-2-0 OU in its last 7 games
Jacksonville is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Jacksonville is 5-2-0 ATS in its last 7 games against Indianapolis
Jacksonville is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 home games
Jacksonville is 2-4-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring 10 to 20 points

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St. Louis (5-7-0) at Minnesota (7-5-0)
Sunday, December 11, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Metrodome
Minnesota are 7 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 46.5.
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Fresh off a victory last game over Detroit, Minnesota can stay on a roll Sunday by handling the St. Louis Rams. Minnesota brings a 7-5 overall mark (4-1 in the division) into this game versus a St. Louis team carrying a 5-7 record. The hosts are favored by a touchdown and look to improve on their 7-5 ATS Mark. The Rams, 4-8 ATS, get 7 points to work with as they try to work some magic as a road dog. Totals bettors see the line opened at 46.5. Last time out, the Rams lost to Washington 24-9 as 3.5-point underdogs. That contest went under the closing total. The Vikings defeated Detroit 21-16 as 3-point favorites. That contest went under the closing total. St. Louis will look to air it out this week and they continue to boast one of the league's best aerial attacks games. They are averaging 265.1 yards per game through the air and boast the #2 pass offence.

Some trends to consider:
St. Louis is 1-4-0 SU in its last 5 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs
St. Louis is 3-10-0 ATS in its last 13 away games
St. Louis is 2-6-0 SU in its last 8 games after scoring less than 10 points
St. Louis is 2-6-0 ATS in its last 8 games after scoring less than 10 points
Minnesota is 5-0-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 5-0-0 OU in its last 5 games against St. Louis
Minnesota is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 home games
Minnesota is 4-2-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring 21 to 30 points

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Oakland (4-8-0) at NY Jets (2-10-0)
Sunday, December 11, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Giants Stadium
NY Jets are 2.5 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 39.5.
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The Jets will look to snap a seven-game losing streak when they host the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. Oakland brings a 4-8 overall mark (0-5 in the division) into this game versus a New York team carrying a 2-10 record. The Raiders are road favorites, opening as 2.5-point chalk, with an opening total of 39.5. They are 5-7 ATS this season and 5-7 OU. The Jets are 3-9 ATS and are 8-4 OU. Last time out, the Raiders lost to San Diego 34-10 as 12.5-point underdogs. That contest went under the closing total. Meanwhile, New York comes off a 16-3 loss against New England, a game where they were 10.5-point underdog. The game went under the closing total of 40.5. You can't expect much in the way of offensive fireworks from New York. Saddled with the 32nd-ranked offence and averaging just 11.9 PPG, the Jets' offence needs to give its defensive unit some help Sunday in order to have a chance against the Raiders.

Some trends to consider:
Oakland is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Oakland is 1-4-0 SU in its last 5 games after being 10.5 to 14 point underdogs
Oakland is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 away
Oakland is 8-16-0 ATS in its last 24 away games
New York are 9-16-1 ATS in its last 26 games after scoring less than 10 points
New York are 9-17-0 SU in its last 26 games after scoring less than 10 points
New York are 9-16-1 OU in its last 26 at home
New York are 4-9-1 ATS in its last 14 games against Oakland

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Chicago (9-3-0) at Pittsburgh (7-5-0)
Sunday, December 11, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Heinz Field
Pittsburgh are 4 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 31.5.
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They say revenge is best served cold. The Bears can put payback on the menu Sunday, recalling their 17-12 lossback on September 13, 1998, when they face the Steelers at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh brings a 7-5 overall mark (3-2 in the division) into this game versus a Chicago team carrying a 9-3 record. Oddsmakers like the Steelers in this one, opening the line at 4 in favor of Pittsburgh. They are 6-6 ATS this season, while the Bears are 8-3-1. The total, which is 12-0 to the OVER in Steelers games and 2-10 to the OVER in Bears games, has been set at 31.5. Chicago won at home against Green Bay last game as 6-point favorites, tallying a score of 19-7. The total sailed under. The Steelers lost to Cincinnati 38-31 as 3-point favorites. That contest went over the closing total. The Bears need some production from their passing game. They rank 32nd in the league, averaging 122.1 yards per game through the air. The receivers need to make some plays this week.

Some trends to consider:
Chicago is 1-9-0 OU in its last 10 games
Chicago is 1-7-0 OU in its last 8 away
Chicago is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites
Chicago is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 away games
Pittsburgh is 5-0-0 OU in its last 5 at home
Pittsburgh is 5-0-0 SU in its last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Pittsburgh is 5-0-0 ATS in its last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Pittsburgh is 5-1-0 ATS in its last 6 games after scoring 31 to 40 points

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Houston (1-11-0) at Tennessee (3-9-0)
Sunday, December 11, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of The Coliseum
Tennessee are 6.5 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 44.
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The newest battle in the annual war between the Titans and Texans kicks off Sunday at The Coliseum. Sporting a 3-9 overall record and a 1-3 mark within the division, the Titans aim to knock the Texans (0-4 in the division) for a loss. The Titans (5-7 ATS) opened as 6.5-point favorites and they host a Texans team that has covered 5 of their 12 games this season. The total opened at 44. After losing last week, Dom Capers's team looks to bounce back with a solid showing on the road Sunday in Tennessee. They were 7.5 point underdogs in that game, which went under the total of 39. The Titans lost to Indianapolis 35-3 as 16-point underdogs. That contest went under the closing total. The Texans need some production from their passing game. They rank 30th in the league, averaging 130.2 yards per game through the air. The receivers need to make some plays this week.

Some trends to consider:
Houston is 1-8-0 SU in its last 9 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Houston is 2-7-0 OU in its last 9 away
Houston is 2-6-0 SU in its last 8 games after being 7.5 to 10 point underdogs
Houston is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games after being 7.5 to 10 point underdogs
Tennessee is 5-0-0 SU in its last 5 games after scoring less than 10 points
Tennessee is 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 at home
Tennessee is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games after scoring less than 10 points
Tennessee is 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 games against Houston