WEEK 8 NFL PREVIEWS

Week 8 NFL Previews
Minnesota (2-4-0) at Carolina (4-2-0)
Sunday, October 30, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Bank of America Stadium
Carolina are 7 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 44.
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Fresh off a victory last game over Detroit, Carolina can stay on a roll Sunday by handling the Minnesota Vikings. Oddsmakers like the Panthers' chances in this one, as they've been opened as 8-point home favorites. The total opened at 44.5 points. Last time out, at Metrodome against Green Bay, the Vikings as underdogs defeated Green Bay 23-20. The game was a Minnesota cover and an under play. The Panthers come off a 21-20 win against Detroit, a game where they were 3-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 40.5. It's not Christmas yet, but when it comes to gift giving, Minnesota is charitable with the turnovers. The Vikings have turned it over 3.0 times per game this year, rated 31st in the league.

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

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Arizona (2-4-0) at Dallas (4-3-0)
Sunday, October 30, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Texas Stadium
Dallas are 7.5 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 40.5.
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Arizona can build on last game's 20-10 win against Tennessee Sunday when they battle the Cowboys at Texas Stadium. Sporting a 4-3 overall record and a 2-1 mark within the division, the Cowboys aim to knock the Cardinals (1-2 in the division) for a loss. Dallas opened as a 9-point home favorite in this contest, while oddsmakers have the opening total sitting at 40.5. Arizona won at home against Tennessee last game as 3-point favorites, tallying a score of 20-10. The total sailed under. The Cowboys got the ATS result they wanted last game, but they are looking for the straight-up result as well this week at home. They lost 13-10 to Seattle as 3.5-point underdogs. The battle for the total went under. Arizona's ground game hasn't been much to write home about, averaging just 71.2 yards per game on the season, 31st in the league. They need a better effort from their running backs to be effective in moving the ball and keeping the Cowboys offense off the field.

Some trends to consider:
Arizona is 1-6-1 OU in its last 8 games away against Dallas
Arizona is 1-6-0 ATS in its last 7 away games against Dallas
Arizona is 1-5-0 ATS in its last 6 games against Dallas
Arizona is 2-9-0 SU in its last 11 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Dallas is 6-1-0 ATS in its last 7 home games against Arizona
Dallas is 5-1-0 ATS in its last 6 games against Arizona
Dallas is 5-2-0 ATS in its last 7 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Dallas is 6-3-0 SU in its last 9 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs

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Chicago (3-3-0) at Detroit (3-3-0)
Sunday, October 30, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Ford Field
Detroit are 3 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 33.
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The Lions can build on last week's win against Cleveland Sunday when they host the Bears at Ford Field. Chicago takes its 3-3 mark to Detroit to tackle the 3-3 Lions. Detroit opened as a 3-point home favorite versus Chicago, while bookmakers opened the game's total at a low 32.5. Chicago won at home against Baltimore last game as 1-point favorites, tallying a score of 10-6. The total sailed under. Steve Mariucci's team hopes to build upon a 13-10 win over Cleveland. They were 2-point underdogs and covered the spread. The game went under the total. The Bears need some production from their passing game. They rank 30th in the league, averaging 123.8 yards per game through the air. The receivers need to make some plays this week.

Some trends to consider:
Chicago is 1-6-0 OU in its last 7 games away against Detroit
Chicago is 1-5-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Chicago is 1-5-0 OU in its last 6 games
Chicago is 2-7-0 OU in its last 9 games against Detroit
Detroit is 5-0-0 SU in its last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
Detroit is 5-1-0 ATS in its last 6 home games
Detroit is 5-1-0 ATS in its last 6 games
Detroit is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs

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Green Bay (1-5-0) at Cincinnati (5-2-0)
Sunday, October 30, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Paul Brown Stadium
Cincinnati are 7.5 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 46.
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The Green Bay Packers look to rebound from a 23-20 loss to Minnesota Sunday when they take the field in Cincinnati. Sporting a 5-2 overall record and a 1-1 mark within the division, the Bengals aim to knock the Packers (0-2 in the division) for a loss. The Bengals will need to do a lot of work to cover in this one, as they opened as a 9-point favorite. The total opened at 46 points. Last time out, the Packers lost to Minnesota 23-20 as 1-point favorites. That contest went under the closing total. Meanwhile, at Paul Brown Stadium, the favorite Bengals were losing to Pittsburgh 27-13. The game was a Pittsburgh cover and an under play. The Bengals have earned the reputation of being a team that can strip your chances by forcing turnovers on defense. Green Bay knows all about their opponent's first-place rank in takeaways and will be looking to protect the ball when they visit this week.

Some trends to consider:
Green Bay is 3-7-0 ATS in its last 10 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Green Bay is 13-6-0 OU in its last 19 games
Green Bay is 18-8-0 SU in its last 26 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Green Bay is 7-3-0 OU in its last 10 away
Cincinnati is 5-2-0 SU in its last 7 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Cincinnati is 4-2-0 SU in its last 6 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Cincinnati is 4-5-3 ATS in its last 12 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Cincinnati is 6-12-0 ATS in its last 18 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites

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Miami (2-4-0) at New Orleans (2-5-0)
Sunday, October 30, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Tiger Stadium
New Orleans are 2 point favorites. No total yet available on this game.
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The Miami Dolphins will be looking to rebound from a 30-20 loss to Kansas City Sunday when they take the field versus the New Orleans Saints at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. Miami brings a 2-4 overall mark (0-2 in the division) into this game versus a New Orleans team carrying a 2-5 record. Oddsmakers opened the Saints as 2-point favorites in this contest. The game's total opened at 41 points. Last time out, the Dolphins lost to Kansas City 30-20 as 1-point favorites. That contest went over the closing total. The Saints lost to St. Louis 28-17 as 3-point underdogs. That contest went under the closing total.

Some trends to consider:
Miami is 1-6-0 SU in its last 7 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
Miami is 1-6-0 ATS in its last 7 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
Miami is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Miami is 2-4-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
New Orleans are 12-5-0 ATS in its last 17 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
New Orleans are 2-4-0 ATS in its last 6 games
New Orleans are 2-5-0 OU in its last 7 at home
New Orleans are 4-11-0 OU in its last 15 games

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Washington (4-2-0) at NY Giants (4-2-0)
Sunday, October 30, 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 40.5.
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The Giants opened as 2-point favorites in this contest, while oddsmakers set the opening total at 42 points. Joe Gibbs' team hopes to build upon a 52-17 win over San Francisco. They were 11.5-point favorites and covered the spread. The game went over the total. The Giants come off a 24-23 win against Denver. The game went over the closing total of 46.5. Expect the league's #1 offense to get points on the board and generate trouble for the Redskins defense. Averaging 28.8 points per game, the Giants can run up the score if they get on a roll.

Some trends to consider:
Washington is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 games away against New York
Washington is 3-8-0 OU in its last 11 away
Washington is 7-17-1 ATS in its last 25 away games against New York
Washington is 4-2-0 ATS in its last 6 away games
New York are 5-0-0 OU in its last 5 at home
New York are 5-0-0 ATS in its last 5 home games
New York are 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
New York are 7-1-1 ATS in its last 9 games

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Jacksonville (4-2-0) at St. Louis (3-4-0)
Sunday, October 30, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Edward Jones Dome
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Jacksonville brings a 4-2 overall mark (0-1 in the division) into this game versus a St. Louis team carrying a 3-4 record. No line or total had been posted for this game as of Tuesday morning. Jack Del Rio's team was busy last game winning against Pittsburgh 23-17 as 3-point underdogs. The 40 points sent that game over the total of 33. St. Louis came back from a 14-7 score after three quarters to beat New Orleans last game. That rally, as 3-point favorites, gives them confidence heading into Sunday's game. If Jacksonville has been ignoring their pass defense in practise this week, it could prove to be a big mistake. St. Louis will challenge them with a passing attack that has averaged 276.7 yards per game this season.

Some trends to consider:
Jacksonville is 4-12-0 SU in its last 16 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
Jacksonville is 6-12-0 ATS in its last 18 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
Jacksonville is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 games
Jacksonville is 8-2-1 ATS in its last 11 games
St. Louis is 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 10-4-0 SU in its last 14 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
St. Louis is 7-16-0 SU in its last 23 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
St. Louis is 5-16-1 ATS in its last 22 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites

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Oakland (2-4-0) at Tennessee (2-5-0)
Sunday, October 30, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of The Coliseum
No line yet available on this game. No total yet available on this game.
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Sporting a 2-4 overall record and a 0-2 mark within the division, the Raiders aim to knock the Titans (1-1 in the division) for a loss. No line or total had been posted for this game as of Tuesday morning. Norv Turner's troops hosted Buffalo last game and came away with a 38-17 win, a game that went over 40.5. Oddsmakers had them as 3-point favorites in that one. The Titans lost to Arizona 20-10 as 3-point underdogs. That contest went under the closing total. Oakland 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:
Oakland is 1-8-0 SU in its last 9 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Oakland is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 games
Oakland is 2-7-0 ATS in its last 9 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Oakland is 3-8-0 ATS in its last 11 games against Tennessee
Tennessee is 5-0-0 ATS in its last 5 home games against Oakland
Tennessee is 8-3-0 ATS in its last 11 games against Oakland
Tennessee is 9-4-0 OU in its last 13 games
Tennessee is 4-2-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring 10 to 20 points

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Kansas City (4-2-0) at San Diego (3-4-0)
Sunday, October 30, 2005 4:05:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Qualcomm Stadium
San Diego are 4.5 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 49.5.
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Both teams have a chance to improve their showing within the AFC West division. San Diego is 3-4 (1-1 in the division), while the Chiefs sit at 4-2 (1-1 in the division). San Diego opened as a 6-point home favorite in this contest. Oddsmakers set the opening total at a high 50 points. Last time out, the Chiefs defeated Miami 30-20 as 1-point underdogs. That contest went over the closing total. The Chargers lost to Philadelphia 20-17 as 4-point underdogs. That contest went under the closing total. Expect the league's #2 offense to get points on the board and generate trouble for the Chiefs defense. Averaging 27.6 points per game, the Chargers can run up the score if they get on a roll.

Some trends to consider:
Kansas City is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 games against San Diego
Kansas City is 2-5-0 ATS in its last 7 away games against San Diego
Kansas City is 8-4-0 OU in its last 12 games
Kansas City is 4-2-0 ATS in its last 6 away games
San Diego is 5-0-0 SU in its last 5 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
San Diego is 5-0-0 ATS in its last 5 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
San Diego is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 games against Kansas City
San Diego is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 games

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Philadelphia (4-2-0) at Denver (5-2-0)
Sunday, October 30, 2005 4:15:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of INVESCO Field at Mile High
Denver are 3 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 44.
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Coming off a disappointing 24-23 loss last time out, Denver has a chance to get back on the winning track Sunday at home. Denver brings a 5-2 overall mark (2-0 in the division) into this game versus a Philadelphia team carrying a 4-2 record. Oddsmakers opened the Broncos as 3.5-point favorites versus the Eagles, with the opening total sitting at 43 points. Last time out, at Lincoln Financial Field against San Diego, the Eagles as favorites defeated San Diego 20-17. The game was a San Diego cover and an under play. Meanwhile, at Giants Stadium, the Broncos were losing to New York 24-23. The game was a New York cover and an over play. Expect the Broncos to pound the ball along the ground, as they come in with the league's #2 rushing attack, averaging 158.7 yards per contest.

Some trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 1-5-0 OU in its last 6 away
Philadelphia is 1-5-0 ATS in its last 6 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Philadelphia is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 away games
Philadelphia is 2-7-0 OU in its last 9 games
Denver is 9-2-0 SU in its last 11 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
Denver is 8-3-0 OU in its last 11 games
Denver is 6-1-2 ATS in its last 9 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
Denver is 9-13-4 ATS in its last 26 games

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Tampa Bay (5-1-0) at San Francisco (1-5-0)
Sunday, October 30, 2005 4:15:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Monster Park
San Francisco are 10 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 37.
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San Francisco brings a 1-5 overall mark (1-1 in the division) into this game versus a Tampa Bay team carrying a 5-1 record. Tampa Bay opened as an 11-point favorite in this one, with the opening total sitting at 36.5. Last time out, the Buccaneers defeated Miami 27-13 as 3-point favorites. That contest went over the closing total. San Francisco's defence was ripped for 52 points last game by Washington's attack and Mike Nolan must make adjustments to keep the Buccaneers in check and keep his weary defenders on the sidelines as much as possible.

Some trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 1-7-0 ATS in its last 8 away games
Tampa Bay is 1-6-0 OU in its last 7 away
Tampa Bay is 1-6-0 OU in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 2-10-0 OU in its last 12 games against San Francisco
San Francisco is 8-1-0 OU in its last 9 at home
San Francisco is 5-1-0 OU in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 games after being 10.5 to 14 point underdogs
San Francisco is 5-2-0 ATS in its last 7 home games against Tampa Bay

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Buffalo (3-4-0) at New England (3-3-0)
Sunday, October 30, 2005 8:30:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Gillette Stadium
New England are 7 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 43.5.
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Buffalo brings a 3-4 overall mark (2-0 in the division) into this game versus a New England team carrying a 3-3 record. The Pats opened as 8.5-point home favorites in this contest, while the books set the opening total at 44 points. Last time out, at Network Associates Coliseum against Oakland, the Bills as underdogs lost to Oakland 38-17. The game was an Oakland cover and an over play. New England, on the other hand, are home to shake off a loss last time out against Denver. They were 3-point underdogs and ended up on the wrong end of a 28-20 score, in a game that went over the closing total of 47.5. New England will look to air it out this week and they continue to boast one of the league's best passing games. They are averaging 295.5 yards per game through the air and boast the #2-rated passing game.

Some trends to consider:
Buffalo is 1-11-0 OU in its last 12 games against New England
Buffalo is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 away games against New England
Buffalo is 1-5-0 ATS in its last 6 games against New England
Buffalo is 2-6-0 SU in its last 8 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
New England is 5-0-0 OU in its last 5 games
New England is 12-1-0 SU in its last 13 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
New England is 5-1-0 ATS in its last 6 games against Buffalo
New England is 9-2-0 ATS in its last 11 games after scoring 10 to 20 points

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Baltimore (2-4-0) at Pittsburgh (4-2-0)
Monday, October 31, 2005 9:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Heinz Field
Pittsburgh are 8.5 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 33.5.
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The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers will renew hostilities this week when they meet on Monday Night Football. Pittsburgh brings a 4-2 overall mark (1-0 in the division) into this game versus a Baltimore team carrying a 2-4 record. The Steelers opened as big, 9.5-point home favorites in this contest. The opening total sits at 33 points. Baltimore looks to get its offense in gear this week, after a lame display last game resulted in a 10-6 loss against Chicago. The Ravens were underdogs in that game, which went under the closing total of 32. Pittsburgh won at Cincinnati last game as a 1.5-point underdog against Cincinnati, winning 27-13. The total sailed under.

Some trends to consider:
Baltimore is 2-12-0 OU in its last 14 away
Baltimore is 1-5-0 OU in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games after scoring less than 10 points
Baltimore is 2-7-0 ATS in its last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0-0 OU in its last 5 at home
Pittsburgh is 12-2-0 SU in its last 14 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
Pittsburgh is 5-1-0 ATS in its last 6 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
Pittsburgh is 13-4-0 ATS in its last 17 home games against Baltimore