WEEK 15 NFL PREVIEWS

Week 15 NFL Betting Previews
Kansas City (8-5-0) at NY Giants (9-4-0)
Saturday, December 17, 2005 5:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Giants Stadium
NY Giants are 3 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 45.5.
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Fresh off a victory last game over Philadelphia, New York can stay on a roll Saturday by handling the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs look to avenge an earlier 13-3 loss at the hands of the Giants. The Giants (8-4-1 ATS) opened as 3-point favorites and they host a Chiefs team that has covered 8 of their 13 games this season. The total opened at 45.5. Dick Vermeil's team blew a lead in the fourth-quarter last game and look to bounce back with stronger play down the stretch. They lost 31-28 versus Dallas in a game that saw anyone betting over win their wager. Tom Coughlin's team was busy last game winning against Philadelphia 26-23 as 3.5-point favorites. The 49 points sent that game over the total of 40. New York'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:
Kansas City is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
Kansas City is 6-12-1 ATS in its last 19 away games
Kansas City is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
New York are 5-0-0 ATS in its last 5 games against Kansas City
New York are 5-1-0 ATS in its last 6 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
New York are 7-2-0 ATS in its last 9 home games
New York are 5-2-0 ATS in its last 7 games

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Denver (10-3-0) at Buffalo (4-9-0)
Saturday, December 17, 2005 8:30:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Ralph Wilson Stadium
Buffalo are 7.5 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 35.
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Buffalo has lost 4 in a row overall. They do not want to make it 5 against Denver Saturday. Buffalo brings a 4-9 overall mark (2-3 in the division) into this game versus a Denver team carrying a 10-3 record. Oddsmakers like the Broncos in this one, opening the line at 7.5 in favor of Denver. They are 8-4-1 ATS this season, while the Bills are 6-7. The total, which is 6-7 to the OVER in Bills games and 8-5 to the OVER in Broncos games, has been set at 35. Denver won at home against Baltimore last game as 14-point favorites, tallying a score of 12-10. The total sailed under. Meanwhile, Buffalo comes off a 35-7 loss against New England, a game where they were 3.5-point underdog. The game went over the closing total of 38. If there's an area Denver should be able to take advantage of the Bills this week, its the running game. The Broncos are 2nd in the league with their ground game, while the Bills give up a whopping 141.7 yards per game, rated 31st in the league.

Some trends to consider:
Denver is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Denver is 4-2-0 ATS in its last 6 away games against Buffalo
Denver is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games after being 10.5 to 14 point favorites
Denver is 6-2-0 ATS in its last 8 games
Buffalo is 6-1-0 ATS in its last 7 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs
Buffalo is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 games after scoring less than 10 points
Buffalo is 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 games against Denver
Buffalo is 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 games at home against Denver

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Arizona (4-9-0) at Houston (1-12-0)
Sunday, December 18, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Reliant Stadium
Houston are 1 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 43.5.
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Houston has lost 6 in a row overall. They do not want to make it 7 against Arizona Sunday. Sporting a 4-9 overall record and a 3-3 mark within the division, the Cardinals aim to knock the Texans (0-5 in the division) for a loss. Oddsmakers like the Cardinals in this one, opening the line at 1 in favor of Arizona. They are 4-9 ATS this season, while the Texans are 6-7. The total, which is 9-4 to the OVER in Texans games and 8-5 to the OVER in Cardinals games, has been set at 43.5. Dennis Green's team was busy last game losing to Washington 17-13 as 3-point underdogs. The 30 points sent that game under the total of 41.5. Dom Capers's troops were at Tennessee last game and came away with a 13-10 loss, a game that went under 44. Oddsmakers had them as 6.5-point underdogs in that one. Arizona 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 277.4 yards per game through the air and boast the #1 pass offence.

Some trends to consider:
Arizona is 1-5-0 SU in its last 6 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
Arizona is 1-4-0 SU in its last 5 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Arizona is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Arizona is 6-17-0 ATS in its last 23 away games
Houston is 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 at home
Houston is 5-2-0 ATS in its last 7 games
Houston is 4-2-0 ATS in its last 6 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Houston is 8-4-0 ATS in its last 12 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs

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San Diego (8-5-0) at Indianapolis (13-0-0)
Sunday, December 18, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of RCA Dome
Indianapolis are 7.5 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 51.
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San Diego looks to extend its run of 2 straight road wins at the expense of the Indianapolis Colts Sunday. San Diego brings an 8-5 overall mark (3-1 in the division) into this game versus an Indianapolis team carrying a 13-0 record. The Colts are favored, opening as 7.5-point chalk, with an opening total of 51. They are 10-3 ATS this season and 5-8 OU. The Chargers are 8-4-1 ATS and are 5-8 OU. Last time out, the Chargers lost to Miami 23-21 as 13-point favorites. That contest went under the closing total. The Colts defeated Jacksonville 26-18 as 7.5-point favorites. That contest went over the closing total.

Some trends to consider:
San Diego is 2-7-0 OU in its last 9 games
San Diego is 4-9-0 OU in its last 13 away
San Diego is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 games away against Indianapolis
San Diego is 8-3-0 ATS in its last 11 games against Indianapolis
Indianapolis is 5-0-0 SU in its last 5 games after being 7.5 to 10 point favorites
Indianapolis is 9-1-0 ATS in its last 10 games
Indianapolis is 8-1-0 SU in its last 9 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
Indianapolis is 6-1-0 OU in its last 7 games against San Diego

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San Francisco (2-11-0) at Jacksonville (9-4-0)
Sunday, December 18, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of ALLTEL Stadium
Jacksonville are 14.5 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 39.5.
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The San Francisco 49ers look to rebound from a 41-3 loss to Seattle Sunday, when they take the field in Jacksonville. Sporting a 9-4 overall record and a 2-2 mark within the division, the Jaguars aim to knock the 49ers (1-4 in the division) for a loss. The Jaguars are favored, opening as 14.5-point chalk, with an opening total of 39.5. They are 7-5-1 ATS this season and 5-8 OU. The 49ers are 5-8 ATS and are 7-6 OU. After giving up 41 points in a loss against Seattle, San Francisco fans expect their defence to hold the fort better against the Jaguars. If not, this one will go into the books as a loss. Jack Del Rio's team was busy last game losing to Indianapolis 26-18 as 7.5-point underdogs. The 44 points sent that game over the total of 43. The 49ers need some production from their passing game. They rank 32nd in the league, averaging 118.8 yards per game through the air. The receivers need to make some plays this week.

Some trends to consider:
San Francisco is 1-6-0 ATS in its last 7 away games
San Francisco is 1-5-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring less than 10 points
San Francisco is 2-5-0 OU in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 7-17-0 ATS in its last 24 games
Jacksonville is 6-3-0 OU in its last 9 games
Jacksonville is 2-5-0 SU in its last 7 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Jacksonville is 4-13-0 OU in its last 17 at home
Jacksonville is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 home games

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NY Jets (3-10-0) at Miami (6-7-0)
Sunday, December 18, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Dolphins Stadium
Miami are 7.5 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 35.5.
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The latest battle in the long-running war between the Jets and the Dolphins kicks off Sunday at Dolphins Stadium. Miami brings a 6-7 overall mark (1-3 in the division) into this game versus a New York team carrying a 3-10 record. The Dolphins (5-8 ATS) opened as 7.5-point favorites and they host a Jets team that has covered 4 of their 13 games this season. The total opened at 35.5. Herman Edwards's troops hosted Oakland last game and came away with a 26-10 win, a game that went under 39.5. Oddsmakers had them as 2.5-point underdogs in that one. The Dolphins come off a 23-21 win against San Diego, a game where they were 13-point underdog. The game went under the closing total of 45. New York's ground game hasn't been much to write home about, averaging just 85.2 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 Dolphins offence off the field.

Some trends to consider:
New York are 1-6-0 SU in its last 7 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
New York are 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 games
New York are 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 games
New York are 2-8-0 OU in its last 10 games against Miami
Miami is 8-3-0 OU in its last 11 at home
Miami is 2-4-0 ATS in its last 6 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
Miami is 3-7-0 ATS in its last 10 games
Miami is 2-5-0 OU in its last 7 games

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Pittsburgh (8-5-0) at Minnesota (8-5-0)
Sunday, December 18, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Metrodome
Minnesota are 3 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 42.
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The Vikings look to extend their home winning streak to 6 games when they tangle this week with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sporting an 8-5 overall record and a 4-1 mark within the division, the Vikings aim to knock the Steelers (3-2 in the division) for a loss. Oddsmakers like the Steelers in this one, opening the line at 3 in favor of Pittsburgh. They are 7-6 ATS this season, while the Vikings are 8-5. The total, which is 8-5 to the OVER in Vikings games and 6-7 to the OVER in Steelers games, has been set at 42. Bill Cowher's team was busy last game winning against Chicago 21-9 as 4-point favorites. The 30 points sent that game under the total of 31.5. Mike Tice's team was busy last game winning against St. Louis 27-13 as 7-point favorites. The 40 points sent that game under the total of 46.5. Minnesota'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:
Pittsburgh is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 games against Minnesota
Pittsburgh is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
Pittsburgh is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 games against Minnesota
Pittsburgh is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites
Minnesota is 5-0-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 5-0-0 ATS in its last 5 home games
Minnesota is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 games against Pittsburgh
Minnesota is 4-1-0 SU in its last 5 games after scoring 21 to 30 points