WEEK 16 NFL PREVIEWS

Week 16 NFL Betting Previews
Buffalo (4-10-0) at Cincinnati (11-3-0)
Saturday, December 24, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Paul Brown Stadium
Cincinnati are 13 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 44.
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The Buffalo Bills look to rebound from a 28-17 loss to Denver Saturday, when they take the field in Cincinnati. Sporting an 11-3 overall record and a 5-1 mark within the division, the Bengals aim to knock the Bills (2-3 in the division) for a loss. The Bengals are favored, opening as 13-point chalk, with an opening total of 44. They are 8-5-1 ATS this season and 5-9 OU. The Bills are 6-8 ATS and are 7-7 OU. Mike Mularkey's team was busy last game losing to Denver 28-17 as 8-point underdogs. The 45 points sent that game over the total of 36. Meanwhile, at Ford Field, the favorite Bengals were winning against Detroit 41-17. The game was a Cincinnati cover and an over play. Cincinnati's defence has given its offence plenty of extra chances with the ball this season. They have forced 3.0 turnovers per game this season, rated 1st in the league.

Some trends to consider:
Buffalo is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Buffalo is 3-9-0 SU in its last 12 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Buffalo is 3-7-0 ATS in its last 10 away games against Cincinnati
Buffalo is 2-4-0 ATS in its last 6 away games
Cincinnati is 5-1-0 OU in its last 6 games at home against Buffalo
Cincinnati is 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 5-2-0 SU in its last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points
Cincinnati is 5-2-0 ATS in its last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points

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Pittsburgh (9-5-0) at Cleveland (5-9-0)
Saturday, December 24, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Cleveland Browns Stadium
Cleveland are 6.5 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 33.
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The newest battle in the annual war between the Browns and Steelers kicks off Saturday at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Sporting a 5-9 overall record and a 0-4 mark within the division, the Browns aim to knock the Steelers (3-2 in the division) for a loss. Don't expect fireworks on offence in this one. Oddsmakers opened the total at 33, hinting they expect the defences to control the game. The Browns, 7-7 ATS, opened as a 6.5-point home dog to the 8-6 ATS Steelers. Pittsburgh won at Minnesota against Minnesota last game as 4.5-point favorites, tallying a score of 18-3. The total sailed under. Romeo Crennel's team was busy last game winning against Oakland 9-7 as 3-point underdogs. The 16 points sent that game under the total of 38.

Some trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 1-3-1 OU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 1-3-1 OU in its last 5 games away against Cleveland
Pittsburgh is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 games against Cleveland
Pittsburgh is 6-2-0 ATS in its last 8 away games
Cleveland is 4-2-0 ATS in its last 6 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
Cleveland is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 games against Pittsburgh
Cleveland is 3-7-0 ATS in its last 10 home games
Cleveland is 3-8-0 SU in its last 11 games after scoring less than 10 points

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Jacksonville (10-4-0) at Houston (2-12-0)
Saturday, December 24, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Reliant Stadium
Houston are 6 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 38.
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The Jaguars will look to continue to make their run towards the playoffs when they meet up with the Houston Texans in an AFC South matchup on Saturday. Sporting a 2-12 overall record and a 0-5 mark within the division, the Texans aim to knock the Jaguars (2-2 in the division) for a loss. The Jaguars are road favorites, opening as 6-point chalk, with an opening total of 38. They are 8-5-1 ATS this season and 8-6 OU. The Texans are 7-7 ATS and are 10-4 OU. Grabbing the SU win, but failing to cover in their last outing - a 10-9 win against San Francisco at home - Jacksonville looks to do both this week. Dom Capers's team was busy last game winning against Arizona 30-19 as 3-point underdogs. The 49 points sent that game over the total of 42. Houston has battled to get its passing game on track to no avail so far. They average just 127.0 yards per game through the air, among the bottom three in the league. More production is needed from the receivers this week.

Some trends to consider:
Jacksonville is 1-6-0 ATS in its last 7 games against Houston
Jacksonville is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 games against Houston
Jacksonville is 4-2-0 ATS in its last 6 games
Jacksonville is 7-2-0 ATS in its last 9 away games
Houston is 6-1-0 ATS in its last 7 games against Jacksonville
Houston is 5-1-0 OU in its last 6 at home
Houston is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
Houston is 7-2-0 ATS in its last 9 games after scoring 21 to 30 points

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San Diego (9-5-0) at Kansas City (8-6-0)
Saturday, December 24, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City are 1 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 50.
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The Chiefs, who are outsiders looking in when it comes to the playoff picture, will need a win against San Diego on Saturday if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive. Sporting an 8-6 overall record and a 3-2 mark within the division, the Chiefs aim to knock the Chargers (3-1 in the division) for a loss. The Chiefs are favored slightly by the bookmakers, who opened the game at -1. They are 8-5-1 ATS on the season, while the Chargers bring a 9-4-1 ATS mark to the table. The total has been set at 50. San Diego won at Indianapolis against the Colts last game as 6.5-point underdogs, tallying a score of 26-17 to end Indy's perfect season. The total wnet under. The Chiefs, meanwhile, will try to forget last week's 27-17 loss at the hands of New York, a game where they were underdogs by 3 points. The total score went under the total.

Some trends to consider:
San Diego is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 away
San Diego is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 away games against Kansas City
San Diego is 4-11-0 SU in its last 15 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs
Kansas City is 5-1-0 ATS in its last 6 home games
Kansas City is 6-3-0 OU in its last 9 at home
Kansas City is 1-4-0 SU in its last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
Kansas City is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs

Week 16 NFL Betting Previews
Tennessee (4-10-0) at Miami (7-7-0)
Saturday, December 24, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Dolphins Stadium
Miami are 5.5 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 43.
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The Dolphins will look to extend their home winning streak to three games when they host the Titans on Saturday. The Dolphins look to avenge an earlier 17-7 loss at the hands of the Titans. Oddsmakers like the Dolphins in this one, opening the line at 5.5 in favor of Miami. They are 5-9 ATS this season, while the Titans are 6-8. The total, which is 10-4 to the OVER in Dolphins games and 8-6 to the OVER in Titans games, has been set at 43. Tennessee won and lost last week, losing SU 28-24 to Seattle, but taking the ATS result as a 7-point underdogs. The total went over. Meanwhile, the Dolphins won but couldn't cover in their last time out versus New York. They won 24-20 as an 8.5-point favorite, in a game that went over 35.5.

Some trends to consider:
Tennessee is 1-8-0 SU in its last 9 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
Tennessee is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 games against Miami
Tennessee is 2-7-0 ATS in its last 9 away games
Tennessee is 2-7-0 ATS in its last 9 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
Miami is 9-3-0 OU in its last 12 at home
Miami is 4-2-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
Miami is 4-2-0 ATS in its last 6 games after being 7.5 to 10 point favorites
Miami is 2-5-0 ATS in its last 7 games after scoring 21 to 30 points

Week 16 NFL Betting Previews
Detroit (4-10-0) at New Orleans (3-11-0)
Saturday, December 24, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Alamodome
New Orleans are 2.5 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 37.5.
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The Saints want to avoid a repeat of last game's result - a 27-10 loss to Carolina - when they host the Lions Saturday. The Saints look to avenge an earlier 26-21 loss at the hands of the Lions. The Saints are favored slightly by the bookmakers, who opened the game at -2.5. They are 5-8-1 ATS on the season, while the Lions bring a 7-7 ATS mark to the table. The total has been set at 37.5. Last time out, the Lions lost to Cincinnati 41-17 as 9-point underdogs. That contest went over the closing total. Jim Haslett's team was busy last game losing to Carolina 27-10 as 9.5-point underdogs. The 37 points sent that game under the total of 40.

Some trends to consider:
Detroit is 1-4-0 SU in its last 5 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Detroit is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 away
Detroit is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 games
New Orleans are 4-2-0 SU in its last 6 games after being 7.5 to 10 point underdogs
New Orleans are 7-15-0 OU in its last 22 games
New Orleans are 2-6-0 OU in its last 8 at home
New Orleans are 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games

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San Francisco (2-12-0) at St. Louis (5-9-0)
Saturday, December 24, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Edward Jones Dome
St. Louis are 10 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 42.
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The Rams want to avoid a repeat of last game's result - a 17-16 loss to Philadelphia - when they host the 49ers Saturday. San Francisco takes its 2-12 mark to St. Louis to tackle the 5-9 Rams. The roadies are big underdogs here, getting 10 on the betting line. The Rams sport a 4-10 ATS record, while the 49ers are 6-8. The total opened at 42. Mike Nolan's team was busy last game losing to Jacksonville 10-9 as 16-point underdogs. The 19 points sent that game under the total of 36.5. Meanwhile, St. Louis comes off a 17-16 loss against Philadelphia, a game where they were 3-point favorite. The game went under the closing total of 43.5. The 49ers need some production from their passing game. They rank 32nd in the league, averaging 118.0 yards per game through the air. The receivers need to make some plays this week.

Some trends to consider:
San Francisco is 1-3-2 ATS in its last 6 away games against St. Louis
San Francisco is 2-6-0 ATS in its last 8 away games
San Francisco is 8-17-0 ATS in its last 25 games
San Francisco is 9-17-0 ATS in its last 26 games after being more than 14 point underdogs
St. Louis is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 games at home against San Francisco
St. Louis is 2-4-0 OU in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 8-17-0 SU in its last 25 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
St. Louis is 3-7-0 SU in its last 10 games after scoring 10 to 20 points