WEEK 9 NFL PREVIEWS

Week 9 NFL Previews
Tennessee (2-6-0) at Cleveland (2-5-0)
Sunday, November 06, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Cleveland Browns Stadium
Cleveland are 3 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 38.5.
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The Cleveland Browns have lost three games in a row overall. They do not want to make it four against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Sporting a 2-6 overall record and a 1-1 mark within the division, the Titans aim to knock the Browns (0-2 in the division) for a loss. The Browns (3-4 ATS) opened as 3-point favorites and they host a Titans team that has covered only 3 of their 8 games this season. The total opened at 38.5. The Titans come off a 34-25 loss against Oakland, a game where they were 2-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 46. After squandering a halftime lead last game at Houston against the Texans, the Browns need to find a way to grab a lead and hold onto it. The final of that one was 19-16, which went under the total of 37.

Some trends to consider:
Tennessee is 1-6-0 ATS in its last 7 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
Tennessee is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Tennessee is 2-5-0 ATS in its last 7 away games
Tennessee is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 games against Cleveland
Cleveland is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 games against Tennessee
Cleveland is 5-11-0 ATS in its last 16 games
Cleveland is 1-6-0 ATS in its last 7 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Cleveland is 1-6-0 SU in its last 7 games after scoring 10 to 20 points

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Houston (1-6-0) at Jacksonville (4-3-0)
Sunday, November 06, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of ALLTEL Stadium
Jacksonville are 11 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 37.5.
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The Houston Texans hope they get more respect from the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday than they do from Vegas oddsmakers, who have pegged them as huge underdogs. The Texans ride high into this game; they picked up their first win of the season versus the Browns last week. The Jaguars are favored, opening as 11-point chalk, with an opening total of 37.5. They are 4-2-1 ATS this season and 3-4 OU. The Texans are 2-5 ATS and are 3-4 OU. Last time out, the Texans defeated Cleveland 19-16 as a pick'em. That contest went under the closing total. Jack Del Rio's troops were at St. Louis last game and came away with a 24-21 loss, a game that went over 43.5. Oddsmakers had them as 3-point favorites in that one. The Texans need some production from their passing game. They rank 32nd in the league, averaging 91.9 yards per game through the air. The receivers need to make some plays this week.

Some trends to consider:
Houston is 1-5-0 OU in its last 6 away
Houston is 1-4-0 SU in its last 5 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Houston is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Houston is 2-6-0 ATS in its last 8 games
Jacksonville is 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 games
Jacksonville is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Jacksonville is 8-3-1 ATS in its last 12 games
Jacksonville is 6-13-0 ATS in its last 19 games after scoring 21 to 30 points

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Oakland (3-4-0) at Kansas City (4-3-0)
Sunday, November 06, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City are 4.5 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 51.
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Expect offense to rule Sunday when the Raiders visit Kansas City, a game that sees Vegas oddsmakers favoring lots of scoring by posting a total of 51. Sporting a 4-3 overall record and a 1-2 mark within the division, the Chiefs aim to knock the Raiders (0-2 in the division) for a loss. The Chiefs (4-3 ATS) opened as 4.5-point favorites and they host a Raiders team that has covered 4 of their 7 games this season. The total opened at 51. Norv Turner's troops went to Tennessee last game and came away with a 34-25 win, a game that went over 46. Oddsmakers had them as 2-point favorites in that one. Kansas City, on the other hand, are home to shake off a loss last time out against San Diego. They were 4.5-point underdogs and ended up on the wrong end of a 28-20 score, in a game that went under the closing total of 49.5. Don't expect Oakland to beat itself with turnovers this week. They have allowed just 1.0 turnovers per game so far this season, rated 3rd in the league, meaning the Chiefs can expect no gifts.

Some trends to consider:
Oakland is 1-4-0 SU in its last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Oakland is 7-17-1 ATS in its last 25 games against Kansas City
Oakland is 3-7-0 ATS in its last 10 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Oakland is 2-4-0 OU in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 5-1-0 OU in its last 6 at home
Kansas City is 16-6-0 SU in its last 22 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs
Kansas City is 17-7-1 ATS in its last 25 games against Oakland
Kansas City is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 games at home against Oakland

Next up:
Oakland home to Denver, Sunday, November 13
Kansas City at Buffalo, Sunday, November 13

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Atlanta (5-2-0) at Miami (3-4-0)
Sunday, November 06, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Dolphins Stadium
Miami are 2.5 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 39.
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The Atlanta Falcons will be looking to follow up last game's win at home with another Sunday when they visit Miami to battle the Dolphins. Atlanta takes its 5-2 mark to Miami to tackle the 3-4 Dolphins. Oddsmakers like the Falcons in this one, opening the line at 2.5 in favor of Atlanta. They are 4-3 ATS this season, while the Dolphins are 3-4. The total, which is 6-1 to the OVER in Dolphins games and 4-3 to the OVER in Falcons games, has been set at 39. Last time out, the Falcons defeated the New York Jets 27-14 as 8-point favorites. That contest went over the closing total. Nick Saban's team was busy last game winning against New Orleans 21-6 as 2-point underdogs. The 27 points sent that game under the total of 41. The Falcons bring one of the league's best running games into this contest. They average 188.1 yards per game, tops in the National Football League.

Some trends to consider:
Atlanta is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 games against Miami
Atlanta is 2-5-0 ATS in its last 7 away games
Atlanta is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games after being 7.5 to 10 point favorites
Atlanta is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games after being 7.5 to 10 point favorites
Miami is 7-1-0 OU in its last 8 at home
Miami is 13-5-0 OU in its last 18 games
Miami is 2-4-0 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami is 2-4-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring 21 to 30 points

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San Diego (4-4-0) at NY Jets (2-5-0)
Sunday, November 06, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Giants Stadium
NY Jets are 5 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 42.
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Drew Brees and the San Diego Chargers look to follow up last game's win at home with another on Sunday when they visit the New York Jets at Giants Stadium. Oddsmakers like the Chargers in this one, opening the line at 5 in favor of San Diego. They are 5-2-1 ATS this season, while the Jets are 2-5. The total, which is 3-4 to the OVER in Jets games and 3-5 to the OVER in Chargers games, has been set at 42. The Chargers come off a 28-20 win against Kansas City, a game where they were 4.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 49.5. Meanwhile, at the Georgia Dome two weeks ago, the underdog Jets were losing to Atlanta 27-14. The game was an Atlanta cover and an over play. With the league's #31-ranked offense, New York 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 Jets average just 13.1 PPG and just 242.7 yards of total offense.

Some trends to consider:
San Diego is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 games against New York
San Diego is 1-4-0 SU in its last 5 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
San Diego is 3-8-0 OU in its last 11 away
New York are 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 games against San Diego
New York are 4-2-0 ATS in its last 6 home games
New York are 7-16-1 OU in its last 24 at home
New York are 1-4-0 SU in its last 5 games after scoring 10 to 20 points

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Carolina (5-2-0) at Tampa Bay (5-2-0)
Sunday, November 06, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Raymond James Stadium
Tampa Bay are 1 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 36.5.
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NFC South rivals Tampa Bay and Carolina renew hostilities Sunday when the Panthers visit the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Both teams have a chance to improve their showing within the NFC South division. Tampa Bay is 5-2 (0-0 in the division), while the Panthers sit at 5-2 as well (0-1 in the division). Carolina gets its chance to win as a road dog after the line opened with them as 1-point underdogs. They are 3-4 ATS, while the Buccaneers are 3-4. The total opened at 36.5. Last time out, the Panthers defeated struggling Minnesota 38-13 as 7-point favorites. That contest went over the closing total. The Buccaneers, meanwhile, will try to forget last week's 15-10 loss at the hands of San Francisco, a game where they were favorites by 10 points. That combined score went under the total.

Some trends to consider:
Carolina is 2-7-0 OU in its last 9 games against Tampa Bay
Carolina is 9-4-0 SU in its last 13 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites
Carolina is 11-3-1 ATS in its last 15 away games
Carolina is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites
Tampa Bay is 6-3-0 ATS in its last 9 home games
Tampa Bay is 6-3-0 SU in its last 9 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Tampa Bay is 4-13-0 OU in its last 17 at home
Tampa Bay is 2-7-0 OU in its last 9 games against Carolina

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Detroit (3-4-0) at Minnesota (2-5-0)
Sunday, November 06, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Metrodome
Minnesota are 1.5 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 37.
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The Vikings want to avoid a repeat of last game's ugly result - a 38-13 loss to Carolina - when they host the Lions on Sunday. Sporting a 3-4 overall record and a 1-2 mark within the division, the Lions aim to knock the Vikings (1-1 in the division) for a loss. The Lions know Minnesota will be looking to prove oddsmakers, who made them 1.5-point home underdogs, made a mistake in this one. Minnesota is 2-5 ATS, while the Lions are 5-2 ATS. The total opened at 37. Last time out, the Lions lost to Chicago 19-13 as 3-point favorites in a first-place showdown. That contest went under the closing total. The Vikings lost to Carolina 38-13 as 7-point underdogs, and lost starting QB Daunte Culpepper for the season in the process. That contest went over the closing total. Detroit's defense has given the offense lots of extra time with the ball this season. They have forced 2.7 turnovers per game this season, rated 3rd in the league.

Some trends to consider:
Detroit is 1-9-0 SU in its last 10 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Detroit is 1-5-0 OU in its last 6 away
Detroit is 2-9-0 OU in its last 11 games away against Minnesota
Detroit is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Minnesota is 4-1-0 SU in its last 5 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs
Minnesota is 5-2-0 ATS in its last 7 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs
Minnesota is 2-7-0 OU in its last 9 at home
Minnesota is 3-11-0 ATS in its last 14 games

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Seattle (5-2-0) at Arizona (2-5-0)
Sunday, November 06, 2005 4:05:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Sun Devil Stadium
Arizona are 4.5 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 44.
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The Arizona Cardinals want to avoid a repeat of last game's result - a 34-13 loss to Dallas - when they host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Both teams have a chance to improve their showing within the NFC West division. Arizona is 2-5 (1-2 in the division), while the Seahawks sit at 5-2 (2-0 in the division). The Seahawks are road favorites, opening as 4.5-point chalk, with an opening total of 44. They are 4-3 ATS this season and 5-2 OU. The Cardinals are 2-5 ATS and are 2-5 OU. Mike Holmgren's troops hosted Dallas last game and came away with a 13-10 win, a game that went under 44.5. Oddsmakers had them as 4.5-point favorites in that one. Arizona, on the other hand, are home to shake off a loss last time out against Dallas. They were 7.5-point underdogs and ended up on the wrong end of a 34-13 score, in a game that went over the closing total of 40.5. Arizona knows that beating the Seahawks depends on stopping the run. Seattle will hit them with a ground game that has averaged 152.6 yards per game this season, #3 in the league.

Some trends to consider:
Seattle is 1-7-0 ATS in its last 8 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites
Seattle is 6-15-0 ATS in its last 21 games
Seattle is 2-4-0 ATS in its last 6 away games
Seattle is 2-4-0 ATS in its last 6 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Arizona is 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 12-5-0 ATS in its last 17 home games
Arizona is 2-4-0 OU in its last 6 at home
Arizona is 2-4-0 ATS in its last 6 games against Seattle

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NY Giants (5-2-0) at San Francisco (2-5-0)
Sunday, November 06, 2005 4:05:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Monster Park
San Francisco are 10 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 43.
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The New York Giants can build on last game's 36-0 win against Washington Sunday when they battle the San Francisco 49ers at Monster Park. The 49ers get a huge 10-point advantage as a home underdog. San Francisco is 3-4 ATS, while the road favorites, who are 4-2-1 ATS for the year, need to cover 10 points to take the cash. The total has been opened at 43. Last time out, the Giants defeated Washington 36-0 as 3-point favorites. That contest went under the closing total. San Francisco won at home last game as a 10-point underdog against Tampa Bay, winning 15-10. The total sailed under. On the surface, this shapes up as a possible whooping. San Francisco can't stop anyone (32nd in the league allowing 31.7 PPG) and New York can score with the best of them. Neither scenario appears to bode well for San Francisco.

Some trends to consider:
New York are 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 away games
New York are 3-7-0 OU in its last 10 away
New York are 5-11-0 OU in its last 16 games against San Francisco
New York are 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games against San Francisco
San Francisco is 8-2-0 OU in its last 10 at home
San Francisco is 8-3-0 OU in its last 11 games
San Francisco is 3-6-0 ATS in its last 9 home games
San Francisco is 2-4-0 ATS in its last 6 games after scoring 10 to 20 points

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Pittsburgh (5-2-0) at Green Bay (1-6-0)
Sunday, November 06, 2005 4:15:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Lambeau Field
Green Bay are 6.5 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 42.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers look to follow up Monday night's win at home with another Sunday when they visit Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers. Sporting a 5-2 overall record and a 2-0 mark within the division, the Steelers aim to knock the Packers (0-2 in the division) for a loss. Oddsmakers like the Steelers' chances in this one, opening them as 6-point favorites on the road. The total opened at 41. Last time out, at Heinz Field against Baltimore, the Steelers as favorites defeated Baltimore 20-19. The game was a Baltimore cover and an over play. Meanwhile, Green Bay comes off a 21-14 loss against Cincinnati, a game where they were a 7.5-point underdog. The game went under the closing total of 46. Green Bay has struggled with its ground game, averaging just 72.9 yards per game on the season, 30th in the league. They need more production from their backfield, plain and simple.

Some trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 2-6-0 OU in its last 8 away
Pittsburgh is 7-3-0 OU in its last 10 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 away games
Pittsburgh is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Green Bay is 5-0-0 SU in its last 5 games after being 7.5 to 10 point underdogs
Green Bay is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games after being 7.5 to 10 point underdogs
Green Bay is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Green Bay is 7-3-0 OU in its last 10 at home

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Chicago (4-3-0) at New Orleans (2-6-0)
Sunday, November 06, 2005 4:05:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Tiger Stadium
New Orleans are 3 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 34.
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Fresh off a big divisional win last time out over the Detroit Lions, Chicago can keep their momentum going with a win Sunday on the road versus the Saints at Baton Rouge. New Orleans brings a 2-6 overall mark (1-1 in the division) into this game versus a Chicago team carrying a 4-3 record. The Bears sit as 3-point road favorites in this one, with oddsmakers pegging the total at a low 34 points. The Bears come off a 19-13 win against Detroit, a game where they were 3-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 33. Meanwhile, at LSU's Tiger Stadium, the favorite Saints were losing to Miami 21-6. The game was a Miami cover and an under play.

Some trends to consider:
Chicago is 1-8-0 SU in its last 9 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
Chicago is 1-5-0 ATS in its last 6 games against New Orleans
Chicago is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 away games against New Orleans
Chicago is 2-5-0 SU in its last 7 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
New Orleans are 5-1-0 ATS in its last 6 games against Chicago
New Orleans are 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 home games against Chicago
New Orleans are 6-2-0 ATS in its last 8 games after scoring less than 10 points
New Orleans are 4-8-0 ATS in its last 12 home games

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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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The Washington Redskins will try to shake off a 36-0 drubbing at the hands of the New York Giants on Sunday when they play host to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles come in as slight 1-point road favorites and look to improve on their 2-5 ATS mark. The Redskins, 4-3 ATS, will try to bite big as a home dog. Totals bettors see the line opened at 40.5. Andy Reid's troops went to Denver last game and came away with a 49-21 loss, a game that went over 44. Oddsmakers had them as 3-point underdogs in that one. The Redskins lost to New York 36-0 as 3-point underdogs. That contest went under the closing total. Washington could have its hands full slowing down the passing game of the Eagles, who bring top-ranked passing stats to this game.

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

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Indianapolis (7-0-0) at New England (4-3-0)
Monday, November 07, 2005 9:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Gillette Stadium
New England are 3 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 46.
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The New England Patriots will play host to the undefeated Indianapolis Colts on Monday night in the most anticipated game of the season to date. New England brings a 4-3 overall mark (1-0 in the division) into this game versus an Indianapolis team carrying a 7-0 record. The Colts know New England will be looking to prove oddsmakers, who made them 3-point home underdogs, made a mistake in this one. New England is 3-4 ATS, while the Colts are 5-2 ATS. The total opened at 46. Last time out, the Colts defeated Houston 38-20 as 14-point favorites. That contest went over the closing total. Meanwhile, at Gillette Stadium, the favorite Patriots were winning against Buffalo 21-16. The game was a Buffalo cover and an under play. 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 279.0 yards per game through the air, 2nd best in the league.

Some trends to consider:
Indianapolis is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 away
Indianapolis is 2-6-0 OU in its last 8 games
Indianapolis is 3-7-0 OU in its last 10 games away against New England
Indianapolis is 2-4-0 ATS in its last 6 games after being 10.5 to 14 point favorites
New England is 8-0-1 ATS in its last 9 games against Indianapolis
New England is 8-1-0 SU in its last 9 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites
New England is 14-2-0 SU in its last 16 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
New England is 6-1-0 OU in its last 7 games