NFL BETTING PREVIEWS WEEK 4

Denver (2-1-0) at Jacksonville (2-1-0)
Sunday, October 02, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of ALLTEL Stadium
Jacksonville are 4 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 37.
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Denver can build on last game's 30-10 win against Kansas City Sunday when they battle the Jaguars at ALLTEL Stadium. Denver takes its 2-1 mark to Jacksonville to tackle the 2-1 Jaguars. Oddsmakers like the Jags' chances at home in this one, opening them as 4-point favorites. The total opened at 37. Mike Shanahan's troops hosted Kansas City last game and came away with a 30-10 win, a game that went under 47.5. Oddsmakers had them as 3-point favorites in that one. Jacksonville came back from a 14-13 score after three quarters to beat New York last game. That rally, as 2.5-point underdogs, gives them confidence heading into Sunday's game. Jacksonville's defense has given its offense plenty of extra chances with the ball this season. They have forced 3.0 turnovers per game this season, rated third in the league.

Some trends to consider:
Denver is 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 away games
Denver is 2-4-1 ATS in their last 7 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Jacksonville is 5-0-0 SU in their last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
Jacksonville is 5-0-0 ATS in their last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs

Philadelphia (2-1-0) at Kansas City (2-1-0)
Sunday, October 02, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Arrowhead Stadium
No line yet available on this game. No total yet available on this game.
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Coming off a disappointing 30-10 loss last time out, Kansas City has a chance to get back on the winning track Sunday at home. Philadelphia takes its 2-1 mark to Kansas City to tackle the 2-1 Chiefs. Eagles K David Akers is questionable for this game, but QB Donovan McNabb should be able to play. The Chiefs opened as a slight 2-point home favorite. Oddsmakers expect to see some scoring in this one, and opened the total at 46. Grabbing the SU win, but failing to cover in their last outing - a 23-20 win against Oakland at home - Philadelphia looks to do both this week. The Chiefs, meanwhile, will try to forget last week's 30-10 loss at the hands of Denver, a game where they were underdogs by 3 points. The total score was an UNDER play. Philadelphia will look to air it out this week and they continue to boast one of the league's best aerial attacks. They are averaging 352.7 yards per game through the air and boast the top-ranked pass offense.

Some trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 1-5-0 OU in their last 6 away
Philadelphia is 1-5-0 OU in their last 6 games
Kansas City is 5-2-0 OU in their last 7 at home
Kansas City is 10-5-0 ATS in their last 15 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs

San Diego (1-2-0) at New England (2-1-0)
Sunday, October 02, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Gillette Stadium
New England are 5.5 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 46.
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San Diego can build on last game's 45-23 win against the New York Giants Sunday when they battle the Patriots at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots are favored, opening as 5.5-point chalk, with an opening total of 46. They are 2-1 ATS this season and 1-2 OU. The Chargers are 1-1-1 ATS and are 2-1 OU. Marty Schottenheimer's team hopes to build upon a 45-23 win over New York. They were 6.5-point favorites and covered the spread. The game went over the total. New England came back from a 13-10 score after three quarters to beat Pittsburgh last game. That rally, as 3-point underdogs, gives them confidence heading into Sunday's game. San Diego better work on their passing defense this week in practice, as New England will hit them with an aerial assault that has averaged 300.3 yards per game this season.

Some trends to consider:
San Diego is 1-5-0 ATS in their last 6 games against New England
San Diego is 2-6-0 OU in their last 8 away
New England is 14-1-0 SU in their last 15 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
New England is 13-2-0 ATS in their last 15 games after scoring 21 to 30 points

Buffalo (1-2-0) at New Orleans (1-2-0)
Sunday, October 02, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Alamodome
New Orleans are even odds. The total for this game has been set at 39.
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The Saints want to avoid a repeat of last game's result - a 33-16 loss to Minnesota - when they host the Bills Sunday at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Sporting a 1-2 overall record and a 1-0 mark within the division, the Saints aim to knock the Bills (0-0 in the division) for a loss. This game opened as a pick'em, with oddsmakers pegging the total at 39. Last time out, at Ralph Wilson Stadium against Atlanta, the Bills as favorites lost to Atlanta 24-16. The game was an Atlanta cover and an over play. Meanwhile, New Orleans comes off a 33-16 loss against Minnesota, a game where they were a 4.5-point underdog. The game went over the closing total of 44.5. The Bills need some production from their passing game. They rank 31st in the league, averaging 100.0 yards per game through the air. The receivers need to make some plays this week.

Some trends to consider:
Buffalo is 1-5-0 SU in their last 6 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Buffalo is 2-4-0 SU in their last 6 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
New Orleans are 5-2-0 ATS in their last 7 games
New Orleans are 2-4-0 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring 10 to 20 points

St. Louis (2-1-0) at NY Giants (2-1-0)
Sunday, October 02, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Giants Stadium
NY Giants are 3 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 46.
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Fresh off a victory last time out over Tennessee, St. Louis can keep their momentum going with a win Sunday on the road at New York. Sporting a 2-1 overall record and a 1-1 mark within the division, the Rams aim to knock the Giants (0-0 in the division) for a loss. St. Louis comes in as a small road dog, as the line opened at 3 in favor of the host Giants, who are 2-1 ATS this season. The Rams are 1-2. The OVER/UNDER has been set at 46. Mike Martz's team was busy last game winning against Tennessee 31-27 as 7-point favorites. The 58 points sent that game over the total of 45.5. New York's defense was ripped for 45 points last game by San Diego's attack and Tom Coughlin must make adjustments to keep the Rams in check and keep his weary defenders on the sidelines as much as possible. Expect the league's top offense to get points on the board and generate trouble for the Rams' defense. Averaging 30.7 points per game, the Giants can run up the score if they get on a roll.

Some trends to consider:
St. Louis are 1-4-0 OU in their last 5 games away against New York
St. Louis are 2-7-0 ATS in their last 9 away games
New York are 5-1-0 ATS in their last 6 games
New York are 6-2-0 OU in their last 8 games

Detroit (1-1-0) at Tampa Bay (3-0-0)
Sunday, October 02, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Raymond James Stadium
Tampa Bay are 6 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 35.
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Coming off a disappointing 38-6 loss last time out, Detroit hits the road with a chance to get on the winning track Sunday at Tampa Bay. Detroit brings a 1-1 overall mark (1-1 in the division) into this game versus a Tampa Bay team carrying a 3-0 record. The Buccaneers (2-1 ATS) are 6-point favorites and they host a Lions team that has covered 1 of their 2 games this season. The total opened at 35. Detroit looks to get its offense in gear this week, after a lame display last game resulted in a 38-6 loss against Chicago. The Lions were favorites in that game, which went over the closing total of 33. mpa Bay was victorious at Green Bay last game as a 3-point favorite against the Packers, winning 17-16. The total sailed under. Tampa Bay brings one of the league's best running games into this contest. They are averaging 166.0 yards per game and boast the No. 2 ranked running game.

Some trends to consider:
Detroit is 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Detroit is 1-7-0 SU in their last 8 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Tampa Bay is 5-2-0 ATS in their last 7 home games
Tampa Bay is 4-2-0 SU in their last 6 games after scoring 10 to 20 points

Indianapolis (3-0-0) at Tennessee (1-2-0)
Sunday, October 02, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of The Coliseum
Tennessee are 6.5 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 45.
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Indianapolis can extend its winning streak to four games Sunday, while the host Titans, who might be missing RB Travis Henry, will be looking to snap it.Tennessee brings a 1-2 overall mark (0-0 in the division) into this game versus an Indianapolis team carrying a 3-0 record.Oddsmakers like the Colts in this one, opening the line at 6.5 in favor of Indianapolis. They are 1-2 ATS this season, while the Titans are 2-1. The total, which is 0-3 to the OVER in Titans games and 0-3 to the OVER in Colts games, has been set at 45.Indianapolis won at home against Cleveland last game as 14.5-point favorites, tallying a score of 13-6. The total sailed under. Meanwhile, Tennessee comes off a 31-27 loss against St. Louis, a game where they were a 7-point underdog. The game went over the closing total of 45.5. Indianapolis takes care of the ball on offense, seldom turning it over. The Titans' defense may need to put on their "ball-hawk" hats to give themselves some additional possessions on offense.

Some trends to consider:
Indianapolis are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Indianapolis are 1-4-0 OU in their last 5 away
Tennessee is 5-1-0 OU in their last 6 games at home against Indianapolis
Tennessee is 4-1-0 ATS in their last 5 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs

Seattle (2-1-0) at Washington (2-0-0)
Sunday, October 02, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of FedEx Field
Washington are 2.5 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 36.
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The Redskins will look to keep their perfect record in tact when they welcome the Seahawks at FedEx Field. The Redskins play into revenge Sunday, after handing Seattle a 27-20 defeat in their last meeting back on November 9, 2003. Oddsmakers like the Redskins in this one, opening the line at 2.5 in favor of Washington. They are 1-1 ATS this season, while the Seahawks are 2-1. The total, which is 1-1 to the OVER in Redskins games and 2-1 to the OVER in Seahawks games, has been set at 36. The Seahawks come off a 37-12 win against Arizona, a game where they were 6-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 42. Joe Gibbs' team was busy last game winning against Dallas 14-13 as 5.5-point underdogs. The 27 points sent that game under the total of 35. You can't expect much in the way of offensive fireworks from Washington. Saddled with the 30th-ranked offense and averaging just 11.5 PPG, the Redskins' offense needs to give its defensive unit some help Sunday in order to have a chance against the Seahawks.

Some trends to consider:
Seattle is 1-6-0 ATS in their last 7 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites
Seattle is 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring 31 to 40 points
Washington is 6-2-0 ATS in their last 8 games
Washington is 6-3-0 ATS in their last 9 games against Seattle

NY Jets (1-2-0) at Baltimore (0-2-0)
Sunday, October 02, 2005 4:05:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of M & T Bank Stadium
Baltimore are 7.5 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 32.5.
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The New York Jets will be looking to rebound from a 26-20 loss to Jacksonville Sunday when they take to the field in Baltimore. But they'll have to do it without the injured Chad Pennington in the pocket. The Jets will try and pull out a win as 7.5-point road underdogs. Oddsmakers expect this one to be a defensive battle and have opened the total at 32.5. Last time out, at Giants Stadium against Jacksonville, the Jets as favorites lost to Jacksonville 26-20. The game was a Jacksonville cover and an over play. Brian Billick's troops were at Tennessee last game and came away with a 25-10 loss, a game that went under 36.5. Oddsmakers had them as 3.5-point favorites in that one. With the league's #31-ranked offense, Baltimore either needs a breakout game on the ground or through the air or it's up to the defense to keep them in this one. The Ravens average just 8.5 PPG and just 291.5 yards of total offense.

Some trends to consider:
New York are 2-5-0 OU in their last 7 away
New York are 4-8-0 OU in their last 12 games
Baltimore is 5-0-0 ATS in their last 5 games against New York
Baltimore is 5-0-0 ATS in their last 5 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites

Minnesota (1-2-0) at Atlanta (2-1-0)
Sunday, October 02, 2005 4:15:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Georgia Dome
Atlanta are 5.5 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 45.
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Fresh off a victory last game over Buffalo, Atlanta can stay on a roll Sunday by handling the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota brings a 1-2 overall mark (0-0 in the division) into this game against an Atlanta team carrying a 2-1 record. The Falcons (2-1 ATS) are 5.5-point favorites and they host a Vikings team that has covered 1 of their 3 games this season. The total opened at 45. Mike Tice's troops hosted New Orleans last game and came away with a 33-16 win, a game that went over 44.5. Oddsmakers had them as 4.5-point favorites in that one. The Falcons defeated Buffalo 24-16 as 3-point underdogs. That contest went over the closing total. It's not Christmas yet, but when it comes to gift giving, Minnesota is charitable with the turnovers. The Vikings have turned it over 4.0 times per game this year, rated 32nd in the league.

Some trends to consider:
Minnesota is 1-7-0 SU in their last 8 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites
Minnesota is 1-5-0 OU in their last 6 away
Minnesota is 1-5-0 OU in their last 6 games
Minnesota is 1-5-0 ATS in their last 6 away games
Atlanta is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 home games
Atlanta is 4-2-0 ATS in their last 6 games

Dallas (2-1-0) at Oakland (0-3-0)
Sunday, October 02, 2005 4:15:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Network Associates Coliseum
Oakland are 3 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 46.
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Fresh off a victory last time out over San Francisco, Dallas can keep their momentum going with a win Sunday on the road at Oakland. Dallas brings a 2-1 overall mark (0-1 in the division) into this game against an Oakland team carrying an 0-3 record. The Raiders are favored slightly by the bookmakers, who opened the game at -3. They are 1-2 ATS on the season, while the Cowboys bring a 1-2 ATS mark to the table. The total has been set at 46. Bill Parcells' troops went to San Francisco last game and came away with a 34-31 win, a game that went over 40.5. Oddsmakers had them as 6.5-point favorites in that one. After squandering a halftime lead last game at Philadelphia against the Eagles, the Raiders need to find a way to grab a lead and hold onto it this week. The final of that one was 23-20, which went under the total of 46.5. Oakland has struggled with its ground game, averaging just 61.3 yards per game on the season, 31st in the league. They need more production from their backfield, plain and simple.

Some trends to consider:
Dallas are 2-6-0 SU in their last 8 games after scoring 31 to 40 points
Dallas are 3-5-2 ATS in their last 10 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites
Oakland is 4-1-0 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Oakland is 4-8-0 SU in their last 12 games after scoring 10 to 20 points

San Francisco (1-2-0) at Arizona (0-3-0)
Sunday, October 02, 2005 8:30:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Azteca Stadium --- 100,000 Seat Stadium
Arizona are 3 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 42.
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The Arizona Cardinals will be looking for their first win of the season Sunday when they take on the San Francisco 49ers at Azteca Stadium down in Mexico City. San Francisco gets its chance to win as a dog after the line opened with them as 3-point underdogs. They are 2-1 ATS, while the Cardinals are 0-3. The total opened at 42. The 49ers led after the half last game, then watched their advantage disappear in the second half against Dallas. They lost as 6.5-point underdogs. The closing total of 40.5 played over. nnis Green's team was busy last game losing to Seattle 37-12 as 6-point underdogs. The 49 points sent that game over the total of 42. This game marks the first time that the NFL has staged a regular season contest outside of the United States. Cards QB Kurt Warner will miss this contest with a groin injury, so Josh McCown will be the team's starter.

Some trends to consider:
San Francisco is 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring 31 to 40 points
San Francisco is 5-14-3 ATS in their last 22 away games
Arizona is 6-2-0 ATS in their last 8 home games against San Francisco
Arizona is 10-4-0 ATS in their last 14 home games

Green Bay (0-3-0) at Carolina (1-2-0)
Monday, October 03, 2005 9:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Bank of America Stadium
Carolina are 7.5 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 43.
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The Carolina Panthers will welcome Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packer to town for a Monday night mactup. Their last meeting was September 13, 2004 and the Panthers have been waiting for their chance to avenge that 24-14 loss ever since. Sporting an 0-3 overall record and an 0-1 mark within the division, the Packers aim to knock the Panthers (0-1 in the division) for a loss. Oddsmakers like the Panthers in this one, opening the line at 7.5 in favor of Carolina. They are 1-2 ATS this season, while the Packers are 1-2. The total, which is 1-2 to the OVER in Panthers games and 1-2 to the OVER in Packers games, has been set at 43. The Packers come off a 17-16 loss against Tampa Bay, a game where they were 3-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 37. Meanwhile, Carolina comes off a 27-24 loss against Miami, a game where they were a 3-point favorite. The game went over the closing total of 36.

Some trends to consider:
Green Bay is 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
Green Bay is 3-6-0 ATS in their last 9 games
Carolina is 4-1-0 SU in their last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Carolina is 4-1-0 ATS in their last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites