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    *** HOME/ROAD DICHOTOMY!***
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    Just when you thought the Dolphins might get themselves back in the playoff hunt with last week’s road win at New York, an unfortunate scheduling nightmare is about to unfold – the Dolphins head back to South Florida for a two-game homestand. Unfortunate because Miami is 1-7 SU in its last eight home games and 1-8 ATS at home after allowing seven or less points. The Fish are also an inconceivable 1-21 ATS as December division favorites.

    "That’s worth repeating: 1-21 ATS!" Series history also favors Buffalo, who will be looking to avenge a 15-10 season-opening loss, as the Bills are 4-1 SU and a perfect 5-0 ATS on the road in this series when the Dolphins arrive off a SU dog win. The bottom line is: "Thanks to HC Tony Sparano’s ridiculous home (7-16 ATS) / road (17-6 ATS) dichotomy – including 2-9 ATS as a home favorite – there’s really only one way to look this afternoon in Sun Life Stadium!"

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    Stan 'The Man has Turned-Up the Heat on the Gridiron with his RED~HOT 65-22-4, (74.7%) ATS Run, along with his impressive 132-56-2 (70.2%) mark for the season, in MLB action! But most Importantly, Yours Truly has delivered the cash in Forty-One of the last Forty-Four, and in Seventy-Five of the last Seventy-Nine Weeks, Dating back to Last Season!

    Fresh off a Spectacular 6-2, (75.0%) Performance Last Week Past, (and once again thanks to all that signed-up) Stan released to all that called, his *4-Star 'MNF Dynamite Super Situational Play' with New England (-2.5, 1rst Half), that was supported by an Amazing Winning Angle inside the game.

    --PLAY ON - Favorites vs. the 1rst half line - an excellent offensive team (>=27 PPG) against a good defensive team (14-18 PPG) after 8+ games, after a win by 21 or more points. ATS W-L Record 24-5 (82.8% +18.5 units) Since 1983.

    --Result: The New England Patriots made a statement Monday night, pummeling the New York Jets, 45-3, to seize control of the AFC East in impressive fashion. Both teams drove into field goal range on their opening drives. New England's Shayne Graham had enough leg for a 41-yarder through a bitter wind 4:03 in, while Nick Folk missed wildly on a 53-yard try a little later.

    Folk scored the visitors' only points early in the second quarter on a 39-yard field goal, capping an eight-play, 46-yard drive. It stayed 24-3 at the break, and the Jets had a promising march thwarted when Brandon Spikes picked off Sanchez in the red zone early in the third.

    After taking most of the week off, “The Man Continued to Sizzle with his 'ROCK~SOLID' Roll in NBA Action on Friday, dishing out yet another Huge Top *5-Star Winner (San Antonio -8.5) that was back by this ‘Incredible Super Situational System’ - PLAY ON: Favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points - off 2 consecutive home wins by 10 points or more against opponent off a home win scoring 110 or more points. ATS W-L Record 25-4 (86.2%, +20.6 units) Since 1996.

    --Result: Richard Jefferson scored 18 points and hit three straight three-point shots in a fourth-quarter display, leading the red-hot San Antonio Spurs to a 108-92 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Jefferson went 6-of-8 from the field and 5-of-6 from long distance for the Spurs, who have won 18 of their last 20 games to improve to an NBA-best 19-3. With the win, it extended Stan's season record on the NBA hardwood to 20-3, (86.9%) with his last twenty-three top rated selections.

    Wrapping up the week Sunday, which saw us here at Stat/Systems Sports go 4-1, (80.0%) overall, we got the ball rolling in Charlotte, NC with Atlanta (-4.5 1rst Half). Michael Turner ran for three touchdowns and the Atlanta Falcons continued their quest for the top seed in the NFC with a 31-10 victory over the lowly Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.

    Trailing 17-0 after Matt Bryant made a 39-yard field goal in the second frame, Carolina, which totaled only 33 yards and two first downs through the first half, reached the end zone on its opening possession of the third quarter. Goodson capped the five-play, 81-yard drive with a 13-yard dash.

    Stan 'The Man didn't Stop There - As he came right back with another Huge Top *5-Star (Miami/NY Jets Under 19.5 1rst Half) 'Totally Incredible Situational' Winner, Improving his NFL mark to 26-9-2, (74.2%) on the 2010 season.

    - PLAY UNDER: Any team where the first half total is between 18 and 21 - team outrushing opponents by 60+ YPG against an average rushing team (+/- 30 RY/G) after 8+ games, after gaining 150 or more rushing yards in 2 straight games. W-L Record 25-5 Since 1983, (83.3%, +19.5 units).

    --Result: Chad Henne found Brandon Marshall for the game's only touchdown in the first quarter, and the Dolphins pulled out a gritty 10-6 win over the New York Jets in rainy conditions at New Meadowlands Stadium. The Dolphins were out gained in yards, 280-131, but took advantage of two Mark Sanchez turnovers in the opening quarter to come away with their third straight road win against their AFC East rival.

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    ***** SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19TH NFL INFORMATION *****
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    (All results ATS) - Against The Spread - and most recent, unless noted otherwise. Content contained in this report remains exclusive private property of Stat/Systems Sports. Database information may not be reused or disseminated in any form without express written consent of the publisher.
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    • 2-MINUTE DRILL
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    --Kansas City SERIES: 4-0 L4/3-0 L3 A... 8-1 non div RD's off DD SU loss (1-0 this year)... 1-6 non conf RF's (1-0 this year)... 2-5 aft Chargers (1-0 this year)... HALEY: 8-3 A vs opp off SU loss... 7-1 O/U Game Fourteen
    --ST. LOUIS 5-0 vs opp off SUATS loss... 5-1 off SU loss... 2-7 H off DD SU loss vs opp off SUATS loss (1-0 this year)... 2-7 Game Fourteen

    --Houston SERIES: 3-1 L4/1-3 L4 A... 2-9 1st BB RG's (0-1 this year)... 0-3 O/U Game Fourteen
    --TENNESSEE 1-4 aft Colts... 6-1 O/U Game Fourteen

    --Jacksonville SERIES: 5-1 L6 A... 7-0 .500 > vs .500 > opp off BB ATS losses... 1-7 dogs off BB SU wins vs opp w/rev (1-0 this year)... 1-12 A off SU win vs div opp off div... DEC: 1-8 A vs opp off div w/rev... 2-12 vs opp w/rev off SU win (1-1 this year)... 2-7 aft scoring 35 > pts vs div opp (1-1 this year)... 3-1 O/U Game Fourteen
    --INDIANAPOLIS 7-1 SU Game Fourteen... 2-10 div HF's w/rev (1-0 this year)... CALDWELL: 9-2-1 vs opp off SUATS win

    --Arizona SERIES: 4-1 L5 A... 0-5 Game Fourteen... 2-9 vs NFC South (1-2 this year)... 3-9 A after scoring 35 > pts (1-0 this year)
    --CAROLINA 9-0 H off SUATS loss & BB dog roles vs < .500 opp... 6-0 favs off DD ATS loss... 4-0 favs < 5 pts vs opp off SU dog win... 5-1 H off DD SU loss vs opp off SU dog win (0-1 this year)... 5-1 Game Fourteen

    --Cleveland SERIES: 4-1 L5... 8-0 A vs .250 < opp... 7-0 A off SU loss vs opp off 3 SU losses... 4-1 Game Fourteen... DEC: 0-7 vs < .500 div opp... 1-10 off non div vs div opp w/rev... (0-1 this year)... 1-6 A vs div opp w/rev (0-1 this year)
    --CINCINNATI 0-8-1 favs off DD SU loss... 1-9 aft Steelers (1-0 this year)... 3-16 H vs div opp off SU loss (0-1 this year)... 1-3 SU Game Fourteen

    --Buffalo 10-2 < .500 vs div opp off SU dog win (0-1 this year)... 6-2 Game Fourteen
    --MIAMI SERIES: 4-1 L5... 0-5 vs .250 < div opp... 0-4 aft allowing 7 < pts... DEC: 1-21 div favs... DEC: 1-9 H off SU dog win... 1-8 vs < .500 opp off SU win (0-1 this year)... 1-7 off SU dog win vs div opp off SUATS win... 2-9 H off SU dog win (1-2 this year)

    --Philadelphia SERIES: 5-0 L5/3-0 L3 A... 8-0 SU Game Fourteen... 0-4 L4 turf... 1-5 L6 dog... 6-3 O/U after Cowboys
    --NY GIANTS 0-5 L5 H fav 0.5/3.0... 8-2 O/U L10 vs. NFC East… 8-2 O/U Game Fourteen... 4-1 O/U off Monday gm

    --Washington SERIES: 8-3 L11/3-0 L3 A... DEC: 10-2 dogs off SU loss vs opp w/rev (1-0 this year)... DEC: 13-3 < .500 A off SU loss (0-1 this year)... SHANAHAN: 10-0 < .500 dog vs opp off SU loss (1-0 this year)... 1-3 O/U Game Fourteen
    --DALLAS DEC: 9-0 H vs div opp off non div (1-0 this year)... 9-1 < .500 H vs div opp off dog role... 0-3 O/U Game Fourteen

    --Detroit SERIES: 6-1 L7/7-2 L9 A... 0-14 SU Game Fourteen... 0-8 dogs < 9 pts off DD ATS win... 0-6 off SU dog win vs conf opp... 0-6 dogs 7 < pts off SU dog win
    --TAMPA BAY 4-0 Game Fourteen... 1-9 vs non div opp off SUATS win (1-2 this year)

    --New Orleans 6-0 non div dogs vs .500 > opp... DEC: 1-8 off DD & BB SU wins... 1-8-1 1st BB RG's... 1-5 SU Game Fourteen... PAYTON: 7-1 dog w/rev vs .500 > opp
    --BALTIMORE SERIES: 4-1 L5/3-1 L4 H... 1-7 off Monday (0-1 this year)

    --Atlanta SERIES: 3-1 L4 A... 8-2 aft Panthers... 1-10 Game Fourteen... 1-6 off BB SU wins vs opp off SU div loss (1-0 this year)... 3-8 off SU win 21 > pts (1-0 this year)
    --SEATTLE DEC: 11-1 H vs .500 > non div opp... DEC: 8-1 < .500 dogs < 7 pts... 1-9 vs non div opp off 3 + SU wins (0-1 this year)... 1-5 Game Fourteen

    --NY Jets SERIES: 3-1 L4/1-4 L5 A... 5-0 RD's 8 < pts vs non div opp w/rev off SUATS win... DEC: 12-3 dogs vs opp w/rev (0-1 this year)... 3-10 aft Dolphins (1-0 this year)... 1-3 O/U Game Fourteen
    --PITTSBURGH 10-1 2nd BB HG's vs non div opp (1-0 this year)... 5-1 favs < 9 pts off div HG (0-1 this year)... 5-1 SU Game Fourteen

    --Denver 5-0 RD's 7 < pts off BB SU losses vs div opp... 0-3 Game Fourteen
    --OAKLAND SERIES: 7-2 L9/2-5 L7 H... 1-13 1st BB HG's vs < .500 opp... 1-13 L14 favs (1- 2 this year)... 2-11 < .500 H vs div opp w/rev (1-0 this year)... 1-11 H vs opp off BB SU losses... 1-4 SU Game Fourteen... 3-9 vs div opp w/rev (2-0 this year)

    --Green Bay SERIES: 4-1 L5/3-0 L3 A... 5-0 dogs 13 < pts off SU fav loss... 3-1 Game Fourteen... 1-5 aft scoring < 10 pts vs non div opp (1-0 this year)... 1-7 aft Lions... 7-0 O/U L7 road
    --NEW ENGLAND 12-0 H vs opp off SU fav loss... 10-2 HF's > 3 pts vs .600 > opp (1-1 this year)... 9-2 vs .666 > non conf opp (1-0 this year)... 3-1 Game Fourteen... 2-8 H aft allowing 10 < pts... BELICHICK: 19-2 H vs opp off SU div loss (1-0 this year)... 6-0 O/U L6 off a SU win
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    *** SUNDAY'S QUICK HITS ***
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    • #303 CHIEFS (8-5) @ #304 RAMS (6-7) - Who would’ve thought this would be battle of first place teams? Big question is whether Cassel (appendix) is well enough to play, and if so, can he play well? Chiefs won last four games in seldom-played intrastate series, but got crushed in San Diego last week (TY 426-67), as backup QB Croyle is now 0-10 as NFL starter. First-place Rams won four of last five home games, are home for first time in four weeks after 2-1 road trip. Rams didn’t score first half TD in last two games; they’ve got to get better in red zone (39 net points on last 13 RZ drives). AFC West road teams are 7-11 vs spread in non-division games. NFC West home teams are 9-7. Four of last five Chief road games went over the total.

    • #305 TEXANS (5-8) @ #306 TITANS (5-8) - Houston is first team in NFL history to lose four games in same season where they rallied to tie/take lead after trailing by 14+ points; they blanked Rusty Smith-led Titans 20-0 at home three weeks ago, holding crippled visitors to 162 yards, nine first downs- that was only game this year that Texans held foe under 20 points. Tennessee won eight of last ten series games, winning six of last eight played here, but they’ve lost last six games overall (1-5 vs. spread), scoring four TDs on last 38 drives. Five of last six Houston games went over total. Titans did four more days to prepare than Houston did, thanks to primetime dates for both last week. AFC South home teams are 6-2 in divisional play.

    • #307 JAGUARS (8-5) @ #308 COLTS (7-6) - Jags (+6.5) upset Indy 31-28 at home in Week 4, outrushing Colts 174-58; expect them to try more of same here. Jax won five of last six games (6-0 vs. spread-- lost 24-20 @ Giants), running ball for 207-258-234 yards- they converted 21 of last 43 3rd down plays. Jags are 5-4 vs. spread as underdog, 4-2 on road. Colts lost three of last four games, allowing 158.8 rushing ypg; only once in last eight games has Indy won by more than six points. Indy was +2 in turnovers last week, after being -12 in three previous games- they did have three extra days to prepare for this after holding off Titans last week, 30-28. Home teams are 6-2 vs. spread in AFC South divisional games. Five of last seven Jaguar games went over total.

    • # 309 CARDINALS (3-10) @ #310 PANTHERS (1-12) - Our Gamblers’ Anonymous Game of the Week; if you invest in this game, get professional help. That said, Panthers are 7-3 in series, but all three losses were here at home, as visitor won four of last five in series. Rookie QB Skelton was just 15-38/146 in his first NFL start last week (it was Arizona’s first win in last eight games); his first road start will be played in front of thousands of empty seats. Redbirds are 2-3 as road underdog this year; Panthers are 0-2 as favorite. Carolina lost its last seven games; when was last time a team on 7-game losing skid was favored? Over is 8-3 in last 11 Arizona games, 4-1 in last five Carolina tilts. Average total in last three series games was 50.3, but Warner was playing QB for Cardinals in those games.

    • #311 BROWNS (5-8) @ #312 BENGALS (2-11) - Cleveland allowed one offensive TD in each of last three games, but has only one TD itself on offense the last two weeks. Cincy is 9-3 in last 12 series games, but lost 23-20 (-2) back in Week 4, game that started Bengals on current 10-game tailspin. Cincy outgained Browns 413-295 that day, but turned ball over twice and lost field position by average of 8 yards. Three of last four Bengal losses were by 16+ points. Cleveland is on road for third week in row, most always a bad spot (see Rams last week); they’re 2-5 on road, 3-3-1 as road dog. Underdogs are 5-3 vs spread in AFC North divisional games. Browns lost five of last six visits here, with average total in last three played here 29.3. Wouldn’t risk your money on Delhomme.

    • #313 BILLS (3-10) @ #314 DOLPHINS (7-6) - Buffalo is 3-2 in last five games after 0-8 start, as they foul up their draft position. Miami is 6-1 on road, 1-5 at home, with only home win 29-17 (+1) in Week 10 vs. Tennessee; Dolphins (-3) won season opener 15-10 in Buffalo, outrushing Bills 132-50, their fourth win in last five series games. Bills lost here last two years, 25-16/38-10. Buffalo is 5-2-1 vs. spread in last eight games; they’re 4-2 as true road underdog this year, with only one loss (38-14 @ Minnesota) in last eight games by more than three points. Home teams are 2-6 vs spread in AFC East divisional games, 1-4 if home favorite. Fish scored 10 or less points in four of last six games (five TDs on last 49 drives). Five of last seven games for both teams stayed under total.

    • #315 EAGLES (9-4) @ #316 GIANTS (9-4) - Since 1988, Eagles are 10-1 in second game of season against Giants if they won the first meeting. Don’t think unexpected short work week will be detriment to Giants after uplifting performance Monday night, but Philly won last five series games, beating Big Blue 27-17 (-3) four weeks ago, outrushing Giants 148-61 (TY 392-208). Reid won four of last five series games in Swamp. Over last six games, Giants outsacked opponents 16-1; they’re +6 in turnovers last three games and only allowed one TD on 25 drives in last two games, albeit vs non-contenders. Eagles are 5-1 since their bye, scoring average of 34.7 ppg; Last four Giant games stayed under total; eight of last nine Eagle games went over.

    • #317 REDSKINS (5-8) @ #318 COWBOYS (4-9) - Pokes (-3.5) lost season opener 13-7 at Washington, despite outgaining Skins by 130 yards (Dallas has 12 penalties, two empty red zone trips); Redskins lost five of last six games overall- eight of their 13 games were decided by 5 or less points (underdogs are 7-3-3 vs spread in their ’10 games). Skins lost 12 of last 14 visits here; rumors were flying they almost benched McNabb again late in Tampa game, so tensions have to be high there, plus they cut punter who muffed snap on game-losing missed PAT. Dallas is 5-0 vs spread since Garrett took over, 1-0 as favorite; their last three games were all decided by 3 points. Last ten Cowboy games went over total. Teams are 4-8 week after playing Bucs, despite being favored in eight of the 12 games.

    • #319 LIONS (3-10) @ #320 BUCCANEERS (8-5) - Tampa Bay is 8-0 vs losing teams, 0-5 vs winning teams; five of its eight wins are by 3 or less points. Lions are 0-6 on road, 4-2 as road dogs, losing by 5-14-2-8-2-16 points- they’re 8-3 overall as a dog this year. Bucs still in thick of playoff hunt, need this game and Seattle home game next week, since they finish at Superdome. Tampa is 1-1-2 as favorite this year. Bucs won seven of last nine games in what used to be divisional rivalry; Lions lost three of last four visits here, losing by 7-3-4 points. NFC South home favorites are 7-5-1 vs spread in non-divisional games; NFC North road dogs are also 7-5-1. Eight of last ten Detroit games went over total. Dogs are 5-2-1 vs spread in last eight Buccaneer games.

    • #321 SAINTS (10-3) @ #322 RAVENS (9-4) - Red-hot defending champs won last six games, scoring 30+ points in last five; they’re underdog for first time this year, against Raven squad playing on short week after dramatic OT win late Monday night. Only red flag on Saint win streak is that last five victims all have losing records. Ravens are 5-1 at home, but ran ball for just 92-43-63 yards in last three games- they were +2 in turnovers Monday, had 18-yard edge in field position, still needed defensive score to win in OT. Keep in mind that in Saints’ three losses, they were -2/-3/-4 in turnovers. Underdogs are 5-2 vs spread week after playing the Rams. AFC North home favorites are just 3-9 vs spread in non-divisional games. Lot of urgency on both sides, since neither team leads their division.

    • #323 FALCONS (11-2) @ #324 SEAHAWKS (6-7) - Atlanta won last seven games, covered last five; they’re 4-1 as road favorite this year, but this is their third straight road game, historically a tough spot. All seven Seahawk losses are by 15+ points; they’re 4-2 at home, 2-2 as home dogs, with home losses 41-7 to Giants, 42-24 to Chiefs. Seattle is 8-3 in series, winning four of last five, with three wins by 3 or less points, or in OT; average total in last four series games, 58.0. Falcons lost four of five visits here. Teams are 2-7 week after playing the 49ers; favorites are 1-4 vs. spread week after playing Carolina. NFC South road favorites are 2-5-1 vs spread in non-divisional games; NFC West home underdogs are 6-3. Over is 6-0 in last six Seattle games, 6-2 in Falcons’ last eight games.

    • #325 JETS (9-4) @ #326 STEELERS (10-3) - Jets have never won in Steel City, losing all seven tries, with five of last six losses there by 11+ points. Jets also haven’t scored TD in last two games (or in any of their four losses)- they’ve been outscored 41-9 in first half of last three games. Jury is out on whether Sanchez can play in bad weather, and also on whether Brunell is still capable backup (or is he just playing because his finances went bad?). Steelers won last four games, but stumbled through last three, scoring two TDs on last 29 drives- their defense scored or directly set up (9-yard game-winning drive in Baltimore) their last three TDs. Last four Pittsburgh games stayed under total. Jets only have two INTs in last eight games, while Sanchez has thrown 12 in those same eight games.

    • #327 BRONCOS (4-9) @ #328 RAIDERS (6-7) - Oakland led 38-7 at half of 59-14 (+7.5) trouncing of Denver at Invesco back in Week 7; Raiders had 328 rushing yards in that game, were+3 in turnovers, averaged 8.2 ypa. Hard to imagine anything different this time; Broncos lost four in row, eight of last nine games- they gave up 185-211 rushing yards in last two games (@ Chiefs/@ Cardinals), classic sign of team in tank (they gave up 43 points last week to team starting its #3 QB for first time), and this is Denver’s third straight week on road, historically a soft spot for anyone. Raiders are 4-2 at home (2-2 as HF), with wins by 2-8-30-3 points. Home favorites are just 16-22 vs spread in divisional games this year, 3-3 in AFC West. Four of last five Oakland home games went over total.

    • #329 PACKERS (8-5) @ #330 PATRIOTS (11-2) - Fourth road game in five weeks for Packer squad that hasn’t lost a game all year by more than 4 points; they’re 1-1 as underdog, and had scored 14 TDs in 37 drives before last week’s debacle in Detroit. Patriots won last five games, covered last three, winning last two weeks by combined 81-10 against pair of division leaders (Jets/Bears)- they’re 3-2-1 as home favorite, winning in Foxboro by 14-8-3-10-3-42 points. In his last three games, Brady averaged 12.1/9.5/8.2 ypa. Patriots are +12 in turnovers in last four games. Under is 9-4 in Green Bay games this year; last seven Patriot games went over total. Expect Rodgers to play here, meaning if he doesn’t play, no reason to read analysis like this, just bet against Flynn.
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    • AWESOME ANGLE OF THE WEEK
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    The troubled Jets find themselves traveling via Route 666 this afternoon as they look to get back on the winning track at the expense of a battered and bruised Big Ben and his cast of Steelers. The Flyboys also landed nicely in the Steel City as our 'AWESOME ANGLE OF THE WEEK' - PLAY ON: Any .666 > NFL road underdog of more than four points during the final four games of the season versus a .666 > opponent off a SU and ATS win. ATS W-L Record Since 1980: 15-3, 83.0%.

    Good news for New York fans is head coach Rex Ryan’s sterling 6-1 SU and ATS log as dog of less than 7 points. While Pittsburgh has been winning the stats by an average 105 YPG over the 2nd half of the season, the fact is Mike Tomlin is only 9-9 SU and 5-13 ATS in games in which he is favored by 7 or less points when playing off a SU and ATS win. “Look for the Jets to improve to 4-1 ATS in this series as the points become the play in this playoff preview!”
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    • NFL SYSTEM OF THE WEEK
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    Christmas has come one week early as the Bengals, losers of 10 straight encounters have been given the label this afternoon as a home favorite. (Carolina and Cincinnati were both favored in the same week only once this season – Oct. 10th – and both lost outright). Cleveland’s loss last week at Buffalo may have you a little gun shy about backing the Brownies this week but don’t be, as they check in as our 'NFL SYSTEM OF THE WEEK' which tells us to: PLAY AGAINST - Any NFL Game Fourteen division home favorite off a loss of more than 10 points. ATS W-L Record Since 1980: 11-3, 78.6%.

    According to our always trust worthy data base we find the Browns are 8-1-1 ATS on the road versus .250 or less opposition and 7-1-1 ATS away off a loss versus an opponent off three or more losses. Meanwhile, the Bengals are 1-9 ATS in their last ten scuffles when laying points and 1-9 ATS after battling the Steelers. Our Stat/Sheets also remind us that Cincinnati is 1-8 ‘ITS’ over the last nine games and has been losing the stats battle by an average of 90 YPG over the second half of the season!

    Even our NFL Coaches League has a say in the matter as Marvin Lewis is 4-8-1 ATS at home in the final four games of the season while Eric Mangini is a perfect 5-0 ATS as a road dog in the final quarter of the season. "The Bengals 5-14 SU and 3-16 ATS mark at home versus a division opponent off a loss, including 1-11 ATS when both teams are off a loss, clinches it!"
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    • INCREDIBLE STATS OF THE WEEK
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    We’ll stay in the AFC this week where a Jacksonville win would give the Jags their first-ever AFC South title. In reality, it’s all or nothing for both of these squads this afternoon in Peyton’s Place as an Indy win would put the Colts in control of all division tie-breakers with just Oakland and Tennessee left on the slate. Jacksonville is riding a 6-game ATS win streak and their current 5-1 ATS series run in this building is a cause for concern. But our Rock-Solid database reminds us that the Jaguars are just 4-11 SU and 1-11-2 ATS on the division road versus a foe off a division confrontation.

    We should also point out that Indianapolis HC Jim Caldwell is 9-2-1 ATS versus an opponent off a SU and ATS win. If the post-season started today, the Jets and Ravens would be the AFC Wild Card entrants while the Colts and Bolts would be with us watching the playoffs. It does not. The demise of Peyton Manning has been greatly exaggerated. If you disagree, check out his 'INCREDIBLE STATS' - 20-0 SU and 17-3 ATS mark in his last 20 tussles when playing with revenge off a win. "In what amounts to a one and done, we know who we want buttering our bread!"
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    • AMAZING SITUATIONAL TRENDS
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    The hottest team in the NFC, the Falcons, take a seven-game win streak into Starbucks city where Seattle looks to serve up a steamed concoction of their own in this battle of division leaders. Atlanta takes to the road in its third-straight away game with sour numbers: 2-8 SU and 1-9 ATS off BB SU and ATS wins in non-division games, and just 1-10 ATS in Game Fourteens. Next to Seattle’s 'AMAZING' 11-1 ATS mark at home in December in games against .500 or greater non-division foes, expect the Falcons to come flatter than a day old cup of coffee.

    The clincher is the Falcons are caught dead in the middle of a classic NFL division sandwich: off back-to-back division games with back-to-back division encounters on deck. Teams in this role are 13-41 ATS when playing off an ATS victory against an opponent off a loss. "With the Seahawks tied with Rams atop the NFC West and the 49ers lurking one game back, we can taste it now!"
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    *** KANSAS CITY @ ST LOUIS (-3, O/U 42) ***
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    GAME BREAKDOWN: These two division leaders find themselves in a must-win game. Both were blown out on the road in Week 14, though the Chiefs could point to the absence of QB Matt Cassel, who will likely be questionable this weekend after an appendectomy. K.C. has not looked good on the road lately, losing four of five SU and two of three ATS, but their strong running game matches up well against a Rams D that’s allowing 5.1 yards per carry over their past four games. St. Louis has been good at home, winning four of five SU and ATS. Series History – Last 5 seasons: St Louis is 0-1 ATS (0-1 SU) vs. Kansas City (0-1 ATS, 0-1 SU at home.)

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      --ST LOUIS is 47-72 ATS off 1 or more consecutive unders since 1992.
      --ST LOUIS is 28-46 ATS off a road loss since 1992.
      --ST LOUIS is 26-46 ATS after scoring 14 points or less last game since 1992.

      --KANSAS CITY is 16-37 ATS away after having won 2 out of their last 3 games since 1992.
      --KANSAS CITY is 20-6 ATS away after a loss by 10 or more points since 1992.
      --KANSAS CITY is 17-6 ATS against NFC West division opponents since 1992.

      • BETTING SYSTEM: Play Over - Any team where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points - in a game involving two average teams (within +/- 40 YPG of their opponents) after 8+ games, after being outgained by 150+ total yards in their previous game.
      (24-5 over the last 10 seasons.) (82.8%, +18.5 units. Rating = 4*)
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      *** HOUSTON @ TENNESSEE (-1.5, O/U 47.5) ***
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      GAME BREAKDOWN: These AFC South rivals are just about playing out the string. Houston has won three of their past four meetings, SU and ATS, including a 20-0 win at home in Week 12, when the Titans were starting rookie QB Rusty Smith. The Titans offense was better last week with Kerry Collins back and Chris Johnson running well. Houston has the passing game to take advantage of a struggling Titans secondary, and they figure to turn Andre Johnson loose on Cortland Finnegan, his punching bag at the end of their last meeting. Series History – Last 5 seasons: Tennessee is 7-4 ATS (8-3 SU) vs. Houston (3-2 ATS, 4-1 SU at home.)

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      --TENN is 1-8 ATS vs. mistake free teams - 42 or less penalty yds/game over L2 seasons.
      --TENN is 18-6 ATS after failing to cover in 5 or 6 out of their last 7 games since 1992.
      --TENN is 11-2 OVER at home after having lost 5 or 6 out of their last 7 games since 1992.

      --HOUSTON is 7-0 UNDER vs. teams with losing records in 2nd half of year over L3 seasons.
      --Gary Kubiak is 19-9 OVER versus division opponents as coach of HOUSTON.
      --HOUSTON is 1-10 against the 1H line away after 1st month of season over the L2 seasons.

      • BETTING SYSTEM: Play On - Home teams vs. the 1rst half line - after being beaten by the spread by 35 or more points total in their last five games, in the last 4 weeks of the regular season.
      (24-5 over the last 5 seasons.) (82.8%, +18.5 units. Rating = 4*)
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      *** JACKSONVILLE @ INDIANAPOLIS (-4.5, O/U 48) ***
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      GAME BREAKDOWN: This game is crucial in the AFC South race, the biggest game the Jaguars have played in a long time. Jacksonville always seem to push the Colts in Indy. Each of the teams’ past six games have been decided by a touchdown or less, including the Jags’ Week 4 win in Jacksonville on a 59-yard Josh Scobee field goal. The Colts will try to make this a shootout against the Jags’ weak secondary, while Jacksonville will try to control the clock against an Indy defense that can’t stop the run. Series History – Last 5 seasons: Indianapolis is 4-6 ATS (8-3 SU) vs. Jacksonville (1-4 ATS, 4-1 SU at home.)

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      --INDY is 37-18 ATS after scoring 25 points or more in 2 straight games since 1992.
      --INDY is 8-1 ATS vs. teams averaging >=4.5 rushing yards/carry over the L2 seasons.
      --INDY is 27-13 ATS revenging a loss where opponent scored 28 or more points since 1992.

      --JACKSONVILLE is 27-9 OVER away after having won 4 or 5 of last 6 games since 1992.
      --JACKSONVILLE is 43-21 OVER after having won 4 or 5 of last 6 games since 1992.
      --JACKSONVILLE is 16-30 against the 1H line away off a home win since 1992.

      • BETTING SYSTEM: Play Under - Any team against the total - excellent rushing team (>=150 RY/G) against a poor rushing defense (125-150 RY/G) after 8+ games, after outrushing opponent by 75 or more yards last game.
      (41-12 since 1983.) (77.4%, +27.8 units. Rating = 3*)
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      *** ARIZONA @ CAROLINA (-3, O/U 37) ***
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      GAME BREAKDOWN: This one is a bit like the old paradox: a stoppable force versus a moveable object. Both teams have struggled in their search for a quarterback, and therefore haven’t been able to move the ball with any consistency. But then, neither defense has been able to stop anyone else. The Panthers have been downright dreadful at home, not only going 1-6 (SU and ATS) this year, but they’ve topped 13 points just once and all six losses have been by 13 points or more. Series History – Last 5 seasons: Carolina is 3-2 ATS (4-1 SU) vs. Arizona (0-2 ATS, 1-1 SU at home.)

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      --CAROLINA is 2-9 ATS in games played on a grass field this season.
      --CAROLINA is 2-9 ATS when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.
      --CAROLINA is 7-0 UNDER as a home favorite over the L2 seasons.

      --ARIZONA is 12-27 ATS in road games where total is 35.5-38 points since 1992.
      --ARIZONA is 8-0 UNDER after allowing 3 points or less in 1st half last game over L3 years.
      --ARIZONA is 7-0 OVER after gaining 150 or less pass yds in last game over the L3 seasons.

      • BETTING SYSTEM: Play Against - Road teams vs. the 1rst half line - after a win by 14 or more points against opponent after a loss by 21 or more points.
      (23-4 over the last 5 seasons.) (85.2%, +18.6 units. Rating = 4*)
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      *** CLEVELAND @ CINCINNATI (-1, O/U 40) ***
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      GAME BREAKDOWN: Both Ohio teams are playing out the string, but certainly the understated Browns are outplaying the flashy Bengals right now. The Browns won in Cleveland when the teams met earlier this year, back in Week 4, despite being outgained 413-295 as the always-sloppy Bengals lost two fumbles and picked up 79 penalty yards. Cleveland could get QB Colt McCoy back in the lineup, a big upgrade over the consistently awful Jake Delhomme. The Browns have covered the past three meetings between these teams. Series History – Last 5 seasons: Cincinnati is 5-6 ATS (8-3 SU) vs. Cleveland (2-3 ATS, 4-1 SU at home.)

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      --CINCINNATI is 0-8 ATS as a home favorite over the L2 seasons.
      --CINCINNATI is 0-8 ATS when playing team with a losing record over the L2 seasons.
      --CINCINNATI is 10-24 ATS against conference opponents over the L3 seasons.

      --CLEVELAND is 51-33 UNDER in games where the line is +3 to -3 since 1992.
      --CLEVELAND is 32-18 UNDER in games played on turf since 1992.
      --CLEVELAND is 6-0 UNDER away after allowing 175+ rush yds last game over L3 seasons.

      • BETTING SYSTEM: Play Under - Any team where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points - in a game involving two average offensive teams (18-23 PPG) after 8 or more games, after scoring 17 points or less in 2 straight games.
      (24-4 over the last 10 seasons.) (85.7%, +19.6 units. Rating = 4*)
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      *** BUFFALO @ MIAMI (-4.5, O/U 39.5) ***
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      GAME BREAKDOWN: The Dolphins have been road warriors this year, but they’ve been miserable at home where, dating back to last year, they’ve lost six of seven SU and five of seven ATS. While the Bills have lost six of seven road games SU, they’ve won four of five ATS. Miami will try to establish their running game against a weak Bills front seven. They ran for 132 in Buffalo in a 15-10 Week 1 victory, and they have lost all trust in QB Chad Henne. The Bills offense has been better of late, but the Miami D will be one of the better units they’ve faced. Series History – Last 5 seasons: Miami is 4-7 ATS (5-6 SU) vs. Buffalo (2-3 ATS, 3-2 SU at home.)

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      --MIAMI is 0-7 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the L3 seasons.
      --MIAMI is 2-11 ATS at home off an upset win over a division rival as underdog since 1992.
      --MIAMI is 8-22 ATS at home off a upset win as an underdog since 1992.

      --BUFFALO is 13-32 ATS away after covering the spread in 2 of last 3 games since 1992.
      --BUFFALO is 5-17 ATS away after covering the spread in 3 of last 4 games since 1992.
      --BUFFALO is 32-52 ATS after covering the spread in 2 out of their last 3 games since 1992.

      • BETTING SYSTEM: Play Against - Home favorites of 3.5 to 10 points - after having won 2 out of their last 3 games, a marginal winning team (51% to 60%) playing a losing team in the second half of the season.
      (24-5 over the last 10 seasons.) (82.8%, +18.5 units. Rating = 4*)
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      *** PHILADELPHIA @ NY GIANTS (-3, O/U 47) ***
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      GAME BREAKDOWN: The Eagles are looking to continue their impressive run against the Giants. Philly has won five in a row SU and ATS against their rivals, though their Week 11 match-up was an adventure; even at home and with five Giants turnovers, Philly trailed with five minutes to go before a long LeSean McCoy TD run won it. The cold and wind of the Meadowlands could have an effect on two teams that like to air it out deep. Series History – Last 5 seasons: NY Giants are 6-7 ATS (6-7 SU) vs. Philadelphia (2-4 ATS, 2-4 SU at home.)

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      --NY GIANTS are 1-8 ATS vs. teams scoring 24 or more points/game over the L2 seasons.
      --NY GIANTS are 15-5 OVER against conference opponents over the L2 seasons.
      --NY GIANTS are 6-0 OVER at home vs. teams averaging >=130 rush yds/gm over L3 years.

      --PHILLY is 7-0 ATS after road game where both teams scored 24+ pts over the L3 years.
      --PHILLY is 140-99 ATS against conference opponents since 1992.
      --PHILLY is 35-20 ATS off 2 or more consecutive overs since 1992.

      • BETTING SYSTEM: Play On - All teams where the line is +3 to -3 - revenging a loss against opponent, in a game involving two good teams (60% to 75%) in the second half of the season.
      (26-4 over the last 10 seasons.) (86.7%, +21.6 units. Rating = 4*)
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      *** WASHINGTON @ DALLAS (-7, O/U 44.5) ***
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      GAME BREAKDOWN: The Redskins will be facing a much different Cowboys team than the penalty-plagued mess they saw in Week 1, when the ‘Skins won 13-7. Dallas has hung with some tough opponents in recent weeks, and they shouldn’t have trouble holding up against a Redskins team that continues to play mediocre football on both sides of the ball. Before this season, Dallas had won three in a row SU and two of three ATS against the Redskins. Series History – last 5 seasons: Dallas is 3-8 ATS (5-6 SU) vs. Washington (1-4 ATS, 3-2 SU at home.)

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      --DALLAS is 10-0 OVER after the first month of the season this season.
      --DALLAS is 9-0 OVER in games played on turf this season.
      --DALLAS is 8-0 OVER off 2 or more consecutive overs this season.

      --WASHINGTON is 16-3 ATS away vs. teams averaging 12+ yards/punt return since 1992.
      --WASHINGTON is 13-3 UNDER off 2 or more consecutive unders over the L3 seasons.
      --WASHINGTON is 131-98 UNDER against conference opponents since 1992.

      • BETTING SYSTEM: Play Over - Road teams where the first half total is between 21.5 and 24.5 - after failing to cover the spread in 4 or 5 out of their last 6 games, in the last 4 weeks of the regular season.
      (29-7 over the last 5 seasons.) (80.6%, +21.3 units. Rating = 4*)
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      *** DETROIT @ TAMPA BAY (-4, O/U 43) ***
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      GAME BREAKDOWN: Both the teams are playing well, Tampa’s record shows it while the Lions have had a lot of close-but-no-cigar games. Tampa has been better on the road than they’ve been at home, going 3-3 SU and 2-4 ATS at Raymond James Stadium. But they’ve beaten the three teams with losing records they’ve faced (Carolina, St. Louis and Cleveland). Detroit will likely have Drew Stanton under center again, meaning they’ll rely on the running game, something the Tampa D has struggled to stop this year. Series History – last 5 seasons: Tampa Bay is 1-2 ATS (2-1 SU) vs. Detroit (0-1 ATS, 1-0 SU at home.)

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      --TAMPA BAY is 1-9 ATS at home when playing with 6 or less days rest over the L2 seasons.
      --TAMPA BAY is 2-10 ATS in home lined games over the L2 seasons.
      --TAMPA BAY is 1-8 ATS at home after playing their last game on the road over L2 seasons.

      --DETROIT is 3-15 ATS away off a upset win as an underdog since 1992.
      --DETROIT is 1-10 ATS away off an upset win as a home underdog since 1992.
      --DETROIT is 3-13 ATS away after outrushing opponent by 75+ yards last game since 1992.

      • BETTING SYSTEM: Play Over - Road teams vs. the 1rst half total - off a close wins by 7 points or less over a division rival, in the last 4 weeks of the regular season.
      (25-6 over the last 5 seasons.) (80.6%, +18.4 units. Rating = 4*)
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      *** NEW ORLEANS @ BALTIMORE (-1.5, O/U 44) ***
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      GAME BREAKDOWN: The Saints have hit their groove, scoring six consecutive SU wins, but they haven’t exactly been blowing teams out on the road. They won in Dallas by three thanks to a late Cowboys fumble, and won by four in Cincinnati on what was a, well, typically stupid Bengals play. The Ravens’ secondary will be tested by Drew Brees. The Ravens are 2-4 ATS at home this year, and only two of their home opponents currently have winning records. They lost to Pittsburgh in Week 13, and won but failed to cover against Tampa in Week 12. Series History – Last 5 seasons: Baltimore is 1-0 ATS (1-0 SU) vs. New Orleans (0-0 ATS, 0-0 SU at home.)

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      --BALTIMORE is 24-13 ATS in games played on a grass field over the L3 seasons.
      --BALTIMORE is 23-11 ATS at home in December games since 1992.
      --John Harbaugh is 9-2 UNDER at home playing against a team with a winning record.

      --NEW ORLEANS is 10-2 ATS in non-conference games over the L3 seasons.
      --NEW ORLEANS is 48-24 OVER off a home win since 1992.
      --NEW ORLEANS is 17-6 OVER after 1 or more consecutive wins ATS over the L3 seasons.

      • BETTING SYSTEM: Play Over - Road teams where the first half total is between 21.5 and 24.5 - excellent offensive team (>=370 YPG) against an average defense (295 to 335 YPG) after 8+ games.
      (33-13 over the last 10 seasons.) (71.7%, +18.7 units. Rating = 3*)
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      *** ATLANTA (-6, O/U 46.5) @ SEATTLE ***
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      GAME BREAKDOWN: After an embarrassing loss in San Francisco, the Seahawks are looking forward to getting back home, where they’re 4-2 SU and ATS this year. However, they’re hosting an Atlanta squad that’s been great, especially on the road (winning five of six SU ATS), this year. Matt Ryan hasn’t put up gaudy numbers this year, but he and Roddy White should take advantage of a Seattle secondary that’s stopped no one of late. The Seahawks are 1-2, SU and ATS, at home against teams that currently have winning records. Series History – Last 5 seasons: Seattle is 1-1 ATS (1-1 SU) vs. Atlanta (1-0 ATS, 1-0 SU at home.)

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      --SEATTLE is 2-14 ATS vs. teams scoring 24 or more points/game over the L3 seasons.
      --SEATTLE is 8-1 OVER as an underdog this season.
      --SEATTLE is 6-0 OVER after failing to cover the spread in 2 of last 3 games this season.

      --ATLANTA is 16-6 ATS after the first month of the season over the L2 seasons.
      --ATLANTA is 20-9 ATS in all lined games over the L2 seasons.
      --ATLANTA is 14-5 ATS as a favorite over the L2 seasons.

      • BETTING SYSTEM: Play Over - Any team vs the 1rst half total - a very good team (>=+7 PPG diff.) against a poor team (-3 to -7 PPG diff.) after 8 or more games, after allowing 3 points or less in the first half last game.
      (23-3 over the last 10 seasons.) (88.5%, +19.7 units. Rating = 4*)
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      *** NY JETS @ PITTSBURGH (-5.5, O/U 35.5) ***
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      GAME BREAKDOWN: The Jets are going to the wrong place to try and salvage their season. After two straight disastrous performances, Mark Sanchez and the Gang Green offense will face one of the league’s elite defenses on the road in Pittsburgh. The Jets D should help ensure this is a low scoring game, especially with Ben Roethlisberger’s bad foot. The Steelers pulled away from the Bengals by forcing big mistakes by Cincy’s offense, and that’s what they’ll try to do to Sanchez. The Steelers failed to cover against the other three AFC East teams. Series History – Last 5 seasons: Pittsburgh is 0-1 ATS (0-1 SU) vs. NY Jets (0-0 ATS, 0-0 SU at home.)

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      --PITTSBURGH is 42-21 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
      --PITTSBURGH is 83-54 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
      --PITTSBURGH is 23-11 ATS at home after having won 6 or 7 last 8 games since 1992.

      --NY JETS are 22-8 ATS off a home loss against a division rival since 1992.
      --NY JETS are 32-18 ATS in a road game where total is 35.5-38 points since 1992.
      --NY JETS are 49-27 UNDER in December games since 1992.

      • BETTING SYSTEM: Play Under - Any team where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points - in a game involving two average offensive teams (18-23 PPG) after 8 or more games, after scoring 17 points or less in 2 straight games.
      (24-4 over the last 10 seasons.) (85.7%, +19.6 units. Rating = 4*)
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      *** DENVER @ OAKLAND (-7.5, O/U 41.5) ***
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      GAME BREAKDOWN: We’ve seen some interim coaches enjoy success this year, but Denver’s Eric Studesville wasn’t one of them last week as he lost his head coaching debut 43-13 against lowly Arizona. The Raiders will be desperate in this game, as they’re playing to stay alive for the playoffs, and against a hated rival. Their offense is playing as well as it has since their Super Bowl season, and should overpower a Broncos D that’s struggling badly. Series History – Last 5 seasons: Oakland is 7-4 ATS (4-7 SU) vs. Denver (2-3 ATS, 1-4 SU at home.)

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      --OAKLAND is 6-21 ATS when playing against a terrible team (Win Pct. <=25%) since 1992.
      --OAKLAND is 24-56 ATS when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
      --OAKLAND is 1-10 ATS vs. teams allowing >=350 yards/game over the L3 seasons.

      --DENVER is 3-18 ATS off 1 or more straight overs over the L3 seasons.
      --DENVER is 2-15 ATS against teams with a losing record over the L3 seasons.
      --DENVER is 1-10 ATS off a road loss over the L3 seasons.

      • BETTING SYSTEM: Play Against - Road underdogs vs. the 1rst half line - after a loss by 14 or more points against opponent after scoring 17 points or more in the first half in 2 straight games.
      (29-9 since 1983.) (76.3%, +19.1 units. Rating = 3*)
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      *** GREEN BAY @ NEW ENGLAND (-14, O/U 43.5) ***
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      GAME BREAKDOWN: The Patriots are on fire, while the Packers are on the verge of falling apart. This will all come down to whether or not Aaron Rodgers, who suffered his second concussion of the season in Week 14, can return to the lineup or not. The Packers looked shaky as they tried to establish the run with Rodgers under center early in last week’s loss at Detroit, and they looked downright hopeless after Rodgers went out. As good as the Packers defense is, Tom Brady always plays well against the blitz, Green Bay’s biggest weapon. Series History – Last 5 seasons: New England is 1-0 ATS (1-0 SU) vs. Green Bay (0-0 ATS, 0-0 SU at home.)

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      --NEW ENGLAND is 9-1 OVER off 1 or more straight overs this season.
      --NEW ENGLAND is 7-0 OVER after having won 4 or 5 of last 6 games this season.
      --NEW ENGLAND is 8-1 OVER when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.

      --GREEN BAY is 47-29 ATS in December games since 1992.
      --GREEN BAY is 54-29 OVER after gaining 75 or less rushing yards last game since 1992.
      --GREEN BAY is 29-11 OVER after scoring 3 points or less in 1st half last game since 1992.

      • BETTING SYSTEM: Play On - Road teams - average rushing team (95-125 RY/G) against an average rushing defense (95-125 RY/G) after 8+ games, after gaining 75 or less rushing yards last game.
      (26-5 over the last 5 seasons.) (83.9%, +20.5 units. Rating = 4*)
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      • HIGHEST RATED ATS SUPER SITUATIONS NFL - Display the Highest Rated Active NFL - Against the Spread Super Situations for Upcoming Games.

      Situational analysis uncovers conditions and patterns where teams have consistently outperformed or underperformed their normal levels. These systems are not team specific - the principle is that teams fall into patterns regardless of personnel (i.e. good passing teams, teams seeking revenge, cold teams on a losing streak, etc.).
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      4* ATLANTA -6 - (80.6%)
      3* TENNESSEE -1.5 - (76.3%)
      3* DETROIT +4 - (75.0%)
      3* DENVER +7.5 - (74.5%)

      --PLAY ON - Road favorites of 3.5 to 10 points (ATLANTA) - average offensive team (4.9 to 5.4 YPP) against a terrible defense (>=5.8 YPP) after 8+ games.
      (25-6 since 1983.) (80.6%, +18.4 units. Rating = 4*)

      The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (31-1)
      The average line posted in these games was: Team favored by 5.6
      The average score in these games was: Team 28.3, Opponent 14.6 (Average point differential = +13.7)
      The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 17 (53.1% of all games.)

      The situation's record this season is: (0-1).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (6-1).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (8-1).
      Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (13-4).

      --PLAY AGAINST - Underdogs or pick (HOUSTON) - with a poor defense - allowing 5.4 or more yards/play, after gaining 450 or more total yards/game over their last 2 games.
      (29-9 since 1983.) (76.3%, +19.1 units. Rating = 3*)

      The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (33-7)
      The average line posted in these games was: Team favored by 4.4
      The average score in these games was: Team 29.8, Opponent 19 (Average point differential = +10.8)
      The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 19 (47.5% of all games.)

      The situation's record this season is: (1-1).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (3-1).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (5-2).
      Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (15-4).

      --PLAY AGAINST - Home favorites of 3.5 to 10 points (TAMPA BAY) - in a game involving two average teams (+/- 3 PPG differential.), after a win by 3 or less points.
      (27-9 since 1983.) (75.0%, +17.1 units. Rating = 3*)

      The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (19-17)
      The average line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 5.2
      The average score in these games was: Team 22.6, Opponent 21.1 (Average point differential = +1.6)
      The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 15 (41.7% of all games.)

      The situation's record this season is: (0-2).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (2-2).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (6-2).
      Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (13-3).

      --PLAY AGAINST - Home favorites of 3.5 to 10 points (OAKLAND) - after allowing 30 points or more last game against opponent after scoring 14 points or less in 2 straight games.
      (38-13 since 1983.) (74.5%, +23.7 units. Rating = 3*)

      The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (23-28)
      The average line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 6.9
      The average score in these games was: Team 18.4, Opponent 19.3 (Average point differential = -1)
      The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 24 (47.1% of all games.)

      The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (4-2).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (6-3).
      Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (12-5).
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      • HIGHEST RATED OVER/UNDER SUPER SITUATIONS NFL - Display the Highest Rated Active NFL - Over/Under Super Situations for Upcoming Games.

      Situational analysis uncovers conditions and patterns where teams have consistently outperformed or underperformed their normal levels. These systems are not team specific - the principle is that teams fall into patterns regardless of personnel (i.e. good passing teams, teams seeking revenge, cold teams on a losing streak, etc.).
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      5* ATLANTA/SEATTLE UNDER 46.5 - (85.7%)
      4* GREEN BAY/NEW ENGLAND UNDER 43.5 - (84.6%)
      4* PHILADELPHIA/NY GIANTS UNDER 47 - (82.8%)
      4* KANSAS CITY/ST LOUIS OVER 42 - (82.1%)
      3* DENVER/OAKLAND UNDER 41.5 - (79.4%)
      3* JACKSONVILLE/INDIANAPOLIS UNDER 48 - (77.4%)

      --PLAY UNDER - Road teams against the total (ATLANTA) - average rushing team (95 to 125 RY/game) against a poor rushing team (70-95 RY/game), after allowing 150 or more rushing yards in 2 straight games.
      (24-4 since 1983.) (85.7%, +19.6 units. Rating = 5*)

      The average total posted in these games was: 41
      The average score in these games was: Team 16.8, Opponent 16.9 (Total points scored = 33.7)
      The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 16 (57.1% of all games.)

      The situation's record this season is: (0-1).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (4-1).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (7-1).
      Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (14-3).

      --PLAY UNDER - Home teams where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points (NEW ENGLAND) - excellent passing team (>=7.3 PYA) against an average passing defense (5.9-6.7 PYA) after 8+ games, after gaining 8 or more passing yards/attempt in 2 straight games. (22-4 since 1983.) (84.6%, +17.6 units. Rating = 4*)

      The average total posted in these games was: 45.5
      The average score in these games was: Team 24.3, Opponent 16.1 (Total points scored = 40.4)
      The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 10 (38.5% of all games.)

      The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (3-3).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (7-3).
      Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (10-4).

      --PLAY UNDER - Home teams against the total (NY GIANTS) - off 2 or more consecutive unders, a good offensive team (23-27 PPG) against a poor defensive team (23-27 PPG) after 8+ games.
      (24-5 since 1983.) (82.8%, +18.5 units. Rating = 4*)

      The average total posted in these games was: 43.2
      The average score in these games was: Team 22, Opponent 13.5 (Total points scored = 35.5)
      The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 16 (53.3% of all games.)

      The situation's record this season is: (1-0).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (3-0).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (8-1).
      Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (9-3).

      --PLAY OVER - Road teams where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points (KANSAS CITY) - good offensive team (335 to 370 YPG) against an average offensive team (295 to 335 YPG), after being outgained by opp by 100 or more total yards last game.
      (23-5 since 1983.) (82.1%, +17.5 units. Rating = 4*)

      The average total posted in these games was: 39.6
      The average score in these games was: Team 24.2, Opponent 25 (Total points scored = 49.2)
      The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 17 (58.6% of all games.)

      The situation's record this season is: (0-1).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (3-1).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (5-2).
      Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (10-2).

      --PLAY UNDER - Any team where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points (DENVER) - off an upset loss by 10 points or more as a road favorite against opponent off a road loss.
      (27-7 since 1983.) (79.4%, +19.3 units. Rating = 3*)

      The average total posted in these games was: 39.3
      The average score in these games was: Team 19.4, Opponent 15.9 (Total points scored = 35.4)
      The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 14 (42.4% of all games.)

      The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (1-2).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (3-2).
      Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (7-3).

      --PLAY UNDER - Any team against the total (JACKSONVILLE) - excellent rushing team (>=150 RY/G) against a poor rushing defense (125-150 RY/G) after 8+ games, after outrushing opponent by 75 or more yards last game.
      (41-12 since 1983.) (77.4%, +27.8 units. Rating = 3*)

      The average total posted in these games was: 42
      The average score in these games was: Team 19, Opponent 17.5 (Total points scored = 36.6)
      The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 24 (47.1% of all games.)

      The situation's record this season is: (1-0).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (2-0).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (3-2).
      Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (11-3).
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      • HIGHEST RATED FIRST HALF ATS SUPER SITUATIONS NFL - Display the Highest Rated Active NFL - First Half Line Super Situations for Upcoming Games.

      Situational analysis uncovers conditions and patterns where teams have consistently outperformed or underperformed their normal levels. These systems are not team specific - the principle is that teams fall into patterns regardless of personnel (i.e. good passing teams, teams seeking revenge, cold teams on a losing streak, etc.).
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      5* NEW ENGLAND -8 - (85.7%)
      4* TAMPA BAY -2 - (80.8%)
      4* INDIANAPOLIS -2.5 - (78.8%)
      3* OAKLAND -4 - (76.3%)
      3* SEATTLE +3 - (74.5%)
      3* CAROLINA -1.5 - (73.5%)
      3* PITTSBURGH -3 - (72.4%)

      --PLAY AGAINST - Road underdogs vs. the 1rst half line (GREEN BAY) - after beating the spread by 42 or more points total in their last five games against opponent after going over the total by 35 or more points total in their last five games.
      (24-4 since 1983.) (85.7%, +19.6 units. Rating = 5*)

      The average first half line posted in these games was: Team favored by 2.1
      The average first half score in these games was: Team 13.4, Opponent 4.9 (Average first half point differential = +8.5)

      The situation's record this season is: (2-1).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (3-1).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (6-1).
      Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (10-2).

      --PLAY AGAINST - Road underdogs of 2 to 6 points vs. the first half line (DETROIT) - off an upset win over a division rival as a home underdog, team with a losing record in the second half of the season.
      (42-10 since 1983.) (80.8%, +31 units. Rating = 4*)

      The average first half line posted in these games was: Team favored by 3.8
      The average first half score in these games was: Team 16.8, Opponent 5.8 (Average first half point differential = +10.9)

      The situation's record this season is: (1-0).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (2-0).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (4-0).
      Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (12-2).

      --PLAY AGAINST - Underdogs of 2 to 6 points vs. the first half line (JACKSONVILLE) - after 4 or more consecutive wins against the spread, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team.
      (41-11 since 1983.) (78.8%, +28.9 units. Rating = 4*)

      The average first half line posted in these games was: Team favored by 3.2
      The average first half score in these games was: Team 13.4, Opponent 6.5 (Average first half point differential = +6.9)

      The situation's record this season is: (1-0).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (4-1).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (7-2).
      Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (15-5).

      --PLAY AGAINST - Road underdogs vs. the 1rst half line (DENVER) - after a loss by 14 or more points against opponent after scoring 17 points or more in the first half in 2 straight games.
      (29-9 since 1983.) (76.3%, +19.1 units. Rating = 3*)

      The average first half line posted in these games was: Team favored by 5.7
      The average first half score in these games was: Team 16, Opponent 6.8 (Average first half point differential = +9.2)

      The situation's record this season is: (0-1).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (4-2).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (4-2).
      Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (11-4).

      --PLAY AGAINST - Road favorites vs. the 1rst half line (ATLANTA) - after allowing 14 points or less last game against opponent after allowing 40 points or more last game.
      (38-13 since 1983.) (74.5%, +23.7 units. Rating = 3*)

      The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 3.1
      The average first half score in these games was: Team 11, Opponent 10.4 (Average first half point differential = +0.6)

      The situation's record this season is: (1-0).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (6-1).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (8-1).
      Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (15-5).

      --PLAY AGAINST - Road teams vs. the 1rst half line (ARIZONA) - off an upset win by 10 or more as a home underdog, team with a losing record in the second half of the season.
      (50-18 since 1983.) (73.5%, +30.2 units. Rating = 3*)

      The average first half line posted in these games was: Team favored by 3.4
      The average first half score in these games was: Team 15.1, Opponent 6.7 (Average first half point differential = +8.4)

      The situation's record this season is: (1-0).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (4-4).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (7-4).

      --PLAY ON - Home favorites of 2 to 6 points vs. the first half line (PITTSBURGH) - excellent passing team (>=7.3 PYA) against an average passing team (5.9-6.7 PYA) after 8+ games, after gaining 7 or more passing yards/attempt last game.
      (42-16 since 1983.) (72.4%, +24.4 units. Rating = 3*)

      The average first half line posted in these games was: Team favored by 3.9
      The average first half score in these games was: Team 14.2, Opponent 6.7 (Average first half point differential = +7.5)

      The situation's record this season is: (2-1).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (6-3).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (8-4).
      Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (16-8).
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      • HIGHEST RATED FIRST HALF OVER/UNDER SUPER SITUATIONS NFL - Display the Highest Rated Active NFL - First Half Line Super Situations for Upcoming Games.

      Situational analysis uncovers conditions and patterns where teams have consistently outperformed or underperformed their normal levels. These systems are not team specific - the principle is that teams fall into patterns regardless of personnel (i.e. good passing teams, teams seeking revenge, cold teams on a losing streak, etc.).
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      4* ARIZONA/CAROLINA OVER 18.5 - (80.5%)
      3* PHILADELPHIA/NY GIANTS OVER 23.5 - (75.6%)
      3* CLEVELAND/CINCINNATI OVER 20 - (72.9%)
      3* NY JETS/PITTSBURGH UNDER 18 - (72.7%)
      3* BUFFALO/MIAMI UNDER 20 - (72.1%)

      --PLAY OVER - Road teams where the first half total is between 18 and 21 (ARIZONA) - off a home win by 10 points or more against opponent off a home loss by 10 or more points.
      (33-8 since 1983.) (80.5%, +24.2 units. Rating = 4*)

      The average first half total posted in these games was: 19.7
      The average first half score in these games was: Team 12.7, Opponent 11.8 (Total first half points scored = 24.5)

      The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (1-0).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (5-1).
      Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (9-3).

      --PLAY OVER - Any team where the first half total is between 21.5 and 24.5 (PHILADELPHIA) - after a win by 3 or less points against opponent after 2 straight wins by 10 or more points.
      (34-11 since 1983.) (75.6%, +21.9 units. Rating = 3*)

      The average first half total posted in these games was: 22.9
      The average first half score in these games was: Team 12, Opponent 15.7 (Total first half points scored = 27.7)

      The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (2-2).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (9-3).
      Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (19-6).

      --PLAY OVER - Any team where the first half total is between 18 and 21 (CLEVELAND) - after scoring 6 points or less last game against opponent after scoring 9 points or less last game.
      (51-19 since 1983.) (72.9%, +30.1 units. Rating = 3*)

      The average first half total posted in these games was: 19.1
      The average first half score in these games was: Team 11.3, Opponent 11.5 (Total first half points scored = 22.8)

      The situation's record this season is: (2-0).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (3-2).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (11-3).
      Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (19-4).

      --PLAY UNDER - Home teams where the first half total is between 18 and 21 (PITTSBURGH) - off a win by 10 points or more over a division rival, top level team, winning 75% or more of their games, in the second half of the season.
      (40-15 since 1983.) (72.7%, +23.5 units. Rating = 3*)

      The average first half total posted in these games was: 19.6
      The average first half score in these games was: Team 10.8, Opponent 6.9 (Total first half points scored = 17.7)

      The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (2-1).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (4-2).
      Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (12-3).

      --PLAY UNDER - Home teams where the first half total is between 18 and 21 (MIAMI) - off a road win against a division rival, with a winning record playing a losing team in the second half of the season.
      (44-17 since 1983.) (72.1%, +25.3 units. Rating = 3*)

      The average first half total posted in these games was: 19.3
      The average first half score in these games was: Team 12, Opponent 5.6 (Total first half points scored = 17.5)

      The situation's record this season is: (1-0).
      Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (1-1).
      Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (2-3).
      Over the last 10 seasons the situation's record is: (15-8).

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      • #18
        NFL


        Monday, December 20


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        What bettors need to know: Bears at Vikings
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        Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings (+8.5, 33)

        Current Odds


        This game was off the board all week until Saturday because of the uncertainty of both the Minnesota starting quarterback and where this game would be played. Oddsmakers finally posted a line on Saturday afternoon once Joe Webb was named the starter and the location was set at the University of Minnesota.

        The line opened with the Bears as 7-point road favorites and Chicago was almost immediately bet up to -7.5. The favorite is now being dealt between 8 and 8.5 in most locations as 56 percent of the public is favoring Chicago according to the *********** consensus.

        The total opened at 34 total points on Saturday and was quickly bet down to 33 points in most locations despite the fact 62 percent of the public is supporting the over. This game is being played outdoors and the weather forecast is calling for an 80 percent chance of snow showers on Monday night. The kickoff temperature will be 26 degrees with a wind chill of 14 degrees.

        Injury Report

        The Vikings will be forced to start rookie quarterback Joe Webb tonight as Brett Favre (shoulder) and Tarvaris Jackson (toe) are both out with injuries. Webb attempted 30 passes in four preseason games with a solid 95.3 QB rating and 126 rushing yards on 11 attempts (11.5 ypr) but he struggled in his one regular season appearance last week against the Giants (47.9 QB rating).

        The backup quarterback will be Patrick Ramsey who was just signed last week and played this preseason with the New Orleans Saints.

        Webb should have his top two offensive weapons available this week as running back Adrian Peterson (knee) and wide receiver Percy Harvin (migraine) are listed as probable and both are expected to play.

        Harvin has missed the past two games, but still leads the team in receiving with 51 receptions and 627 yards (12.3 ypc), while Peterson is the team’s leading rusher with 1,149 rushing yards (4.7 ypr) and 12 total touchdowns this season.

        The Bears are healthy and have only a few players on the injury report. Tight end Desmond Clark (neck) is questionable, while linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa (knee) is doubtful. Defensive end Marcus Harrison is probable after missing last week’s game due to an illness.

        Caught in a Webb

        The Vikings have gone from an iron man quarterback to a rookie in just a couple of weeks. Minnesota starts Joe Webb against the Bears after Brett Favre’s NFL record of 297 consecutive starts ended last week.

        Interim head coach Leslie Frazier likes what he has seen from the rookie.

        “Joe Webb had a good day today,” Frazier said. “He really seems as if this whole thing is not too big for him, and I’m really looking forward to watching him on Monday night.”

        Webb played at UAB and he put up some good numbers in college last year. He threw for 2,300 yards with 21 touchdown passes to just eight interceptions. Webb is also a mobile quarterback and his ability to create plays with his legs was also a key part of his collegiate success.

        He was actually drafted as a wide receiver, but the Vikings had no choice but to play him at quarterback after Favre’s backup, Tarvaris Jackson, was injured last week versus the Giants.

        ”It’s not all about Joe Webb,” Frazier said. “Our offense has to play well around him. Our defense has to play well; our special teams have to play well. If that’s the case, then Joe doesn’t have to feel as if I’ve got to do what Brett Favre does for our football team or what Tarvaris Jackson does for our football team.”

        Take it to the Bank

        Minnesota is playing its second straight “home” game on someone else's field because the Metrodome roof collapsed. The Vikings hosted the Giants in Detroit last week, and they’ll be hosting the Bears at TCF Bank Stadium tonight which is the home field of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers.

        The difference here is that this game will be played outdoors. The last time the Vikings played an outdoor game in Minnesota was 29 years ago to the day which is very ironic.

        It took an army of workers to clear the stadium of snow, and NFL officials are satisfied with the location. The players aren’t though, and they’ve been quite vocal about the situation.

        “Man, it’s a dictatorship,” said Bears safety Chris Harris. “What they say is the law. It doesn’t matter what I think.

        “Guys are really concerned about the field, more so than where we play. We don’t want to go out there and play on a concrete-type surface.”

        The Vikings announced a first-come, first-serve ticket policy for tonight’s game. There is no assigned seating, so it will be interesting to see how many fans turn out for this game. The stadium only holds 50,000 people, 14,000 fewer seats than the Metrodome.

        It’s a good thing no beer will served during this game or things could get ugly, especially if the Vikings play like they did last week in their 21-3 loss versus the Giants.

        Jaws on Cutler

        Chicago quarterback Jay Cutler plays either really good or really bad. There’s hardly anything in between for him. Cutler threw an NFL-high 26 interceptions last season and he has thrown 12 interceptions through 13 weeks this year.

        Former Philadelphia quarterback and current Monday Night Football commentator Ron Jaworski is known for his detailed film study of NFL quarterbacks. In preparation for this game, Jaworski broke down Cutler’s 12 interceptions on film.

        Jaws still doesn’t like what he sees from Cutler, but he has noticed some improvement under the tutelage of offensive coordinator Mike Martz.

        ”I was quite surprised,” commented Jaworski, “because 11 of the 12 were bad decisions.” Jaworski only counted one interception that was a receiver’s fault.

        “Eleven of the 12,” he said, “I would put on Jay.”

        Still, Jaworski said he has been impressed by Cutler’s potential in Martz’s offensive system.

        “I will also say some of the throws he’s made, my head exploded,” Jaworski commented. “I’m telling you, some of the best throws of the year. He’s making all kinds of plays down the field.”

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        • #19
          NFL
          Tips and Trends



          Monday, December 20

          Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings [ESPN | 8:35 PM ET]

          BEARS: (-8, O/U 33) Chicago has had an outstanding season this year, as they are 9-4 SU and in 1st place in the NFL North. Despite being badly beaten last week, the Bears are still confident they are a Super Bowl caliber team. Chicago has played better on the road than at home this season, as they are 4-1 SU and 3-2-1 ATS. Chicago will be the road favorite tonight for the 3rd time this season, where they are 0-1-1 ATS. Chicago has a paltry offense, both passing and rushing. The Bears rank in the bottom 10 in nearly every offensive statistic. Defensively, the Bears are allowing just 17.5 PPG this year, 3rd fewest in the NFL. The Bears are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 road games against a team with a losing home record. Chicago is 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games following an ATS loss. The Bears are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a SU loss. Chicago is 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games played in December. The Bears are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home.

          Bears are 4-1 ATS last 5 Monday games.
          Under is 14-2 last 16 games following a SU loss.

          Key Injuries - LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (knee) is questionable.

          Projected Score: 17


          VIKINGS: It's been an incredibly disappointing season for Minnesota, and it's not going to get any easier. The Vikings are just 5-8 SU and 4-9 ATS overall this season. Injuries are piling up on Minnesota, and team morale is likely at an all time low. The Vikings have already lost to Chicago this year, so revenge will be on the minds of those that still care. Minnesota is 4-3 SU and 3-4 ATS at home this season. Minnesota is 0-7 both SU and ATS as the listed underdog this season. The Vikings will be playing tonight as their largest underdog price of the year. Defensively, the Vikings are allowing just 309 YPG this season, 7th fewest in the NFL. The Vikings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Minnesota is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a home underdog of 3.5 to 10 points. The Vikings are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 Monday games. The Vikings are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games played in December. Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS loss. The Vikings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games played on fieldturf. Minnesota is 0-6 ATS against a team with a winning record.

          Vikings are 4-1 ATS last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.
          Over is 5-1 last 6 Monday games.

          Key Injuries - B Adrian Peterson (knee) is questionable.

          Projected Score: 13 (SIDE of the Day)

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          • #20
            Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings (+8.5, 33)

            The citizens of Minnesota have been working overtime to clear the snow from TCF Bank Stadium as the Minnesota Vikings again were forced out of the Metrodome. It’s the 50th anniversary of the Vikings and with a short week to prepare, a weakened home field advantage and a third-string starting quarterback, it might not be such a memorable anniversary.

            How Can Chicago Bears City Win?

            Don’t make any stupid mistakes. The Minnesota Vikings are a bad football team and on top of that, they have a slew of key injuries that is really going to hamper them. As long as the Bears don’t make any foolish mistakes, they should be in good shape.

            The Bears had been playing very well up until last week. They were stomped by the New England Patriots and they are sure to be furious after that loss. They should be fired up to make a much better effort in this game.

            The Bears will have the better defense of the two this Monday and against third-string starting quarterback Joe Webb, they should be able to suffocate the Vikings offense and force a mistake or two.

            How Can Minnesota Vikings Win?

            The Vikings still have the best player on either offense: running back Adrian Peterson. There were times when he was the type of player that could carry the Vikings regardless of who was at quarterback and regardless of who was blocking. The Vikings need a similar effort.

            On defense, the Vikings have a unit that can get after the quarterback and can stuff the run. Those two ingredients could be a recipe for disaster for the Bears offense, which has been very careless with the football at times this year.

            With the Vikings celebrating their 50th anniversary, they need to the emotion from the fans to charge them up. If they can win the turnover battle, run the ball and play defense, they’ll have a shot to win.

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            • #21
              Lines To Watch

              The Minnesota Vikings opened as 9-point underdogs at home against the Chicago Bears but are now listed at +8.

              Weather To Watch

              Expect snow and temperatures around 26 degrees for Monday night’s Bears-Vikings game.

              Who’s Hot

              NBA: Charlotte Bobcats have covered in eight of their last 10 meetings with the Washington Wizards.

              NBA: Dallas Mavericks have covered in nine of their last 14 overall.

              NBA: Miami Heat have won 12 straight, covering 10 times over that span.

              NHL: Philadelphia Flyers have won five games in a row.

              NHL: Carolina Hurricanes have won 10 of their last 13 meetings with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

              Who’s Not

              NBA: Orlando Magic have dropped six of their last seven against the number.

              NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers have covered in three of their last 11 games overall.

              NHL: St. Louis Blues have lost three of their last four.

              Key Stat

              10 – number of fumbles Jay Cutler has coughed up, which leads the league. The Bears quarterback has lost six of those, also the most in the NFL.

              Injury That Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

              Brandon Jennings (foot) Milwaukee Bucks – Jennings will miss Monday’s game against Portland with a foot injury. The Bucks are awaiting results on Jennings’ MRI and the point guard may not play at all this week.

              Game Of The Day

              Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings (8, 33)

              Notable Quotable

              "It's not like the Minnesota Vikings are going to be wearing ice skates, and we have on cleats," Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris said. "We're both going to have to try to find a way to play through it."

              Tips And Notes

              Stephen Curry participated in parts of Sunday's practice, but his status for Monday's game against the Houston Rockets is very much in question. Curry himself said that "it would be a stretch" to play Monday. Curry, who has missed four straight games is averaging 20.1 points and 5.6 assists per outing.

              The Phoenix Suns may be very shorthanded Monday against the Spurs after trading away Jason Richardson, Hedo Turkoglu and Earl Clark. Vince Carter, Marcin Gortat and Mickael Pietrus have 72 hours to report to the Suns so the club doesn’t expect to have them until Thursday’s game against the Heat.

              The Tampa Bay Lightning may look to sign veteran goaltender Evgeni Nabokov in an attempt to solve their issues between the pipes. Nabokov still has to clear waivers after leaving the KHL, but Tampa Bay seems like a good fit. Both Mike Smith and Dan Ellis are struggling with goals-against averages above 3.20.

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