NFL Trends and Indexes - Week 7 (Thursday, October 22 - Monday, October 26)

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Thursday, October 22 - Monday, October 26

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Oddsmakers spill on what goes into the NFL Week 7 opening odds

Dez Bryant could return to action for the Dallas Cowboys versus the New York Giants, who could be between 4.5 and 6-point favorites Sunday.

In Week 1 of the NFL season, the Dallas Cowboys rallied to edge the visiting New York Giants 27-26 on a touchdown in the waning seconds. But Dallas lost superstar wideout Dez Bryant to a broken foot during that game.

And in Week 2, Cowboys QB Tony Romo broke his collarbone in a 20-10 victory at Philadelphia. Dallas (2-3 SU, 1-4 ATS) hasn’t won since, dropping three in a row SU and ATS, including a 30-6 shellacking at home at the hands of the New England Patriots as an 8-point underdog on Oct. 11.

But the Cowboys had their bye last week to recover from the wipeout, and though it’ll still be a few weeks until Romo returns, they might have Bryant back for a key Week 7 road game against the Giants.

New York (3-2 SU and ATS) got out of the gate slow, blowing that opener at Dallas, followed by a home loss to Atlanta. But the Giants then won three in a row, and they’ll wrap up Week 7 in the NFL when they travel to Philadelphia for the Monday night game.

With that game still pending, so is the opening line. But John Lester, senior lines manager for Bookmaker.eu, said all things being equal, the Giants will be a 6-point favorite.

“There are plenty of new working pieces for the Cowboys coming off the bye, and it will be interesting to see if Dez Bryant is able to get back on the field,” Lester said. “The Giants are the best team in this subpar division right now, and if there aren’t any significant injuries Monday night, we will open them around 6-point chalk. This will be a massive handle for us, given the marquee teams and being one of only two late-afternoon games.”

Dallas will have Matt Cassel at quarterback in an effort to end its slide.

“The Cowboys will try someone new behind center this week,” said John Avello, executive director of race and sports for Wynn Las Vegas. Avello thinks the number may start a little lower. “I’ll try to take a stab at making a line on this one and start the bidding at Giants -4.5.”

New York Jets at New England Patriots (-10)

As midseason approaches, the defending Super Bowl champion Patriots look like a good bet to get back to the Super Bowl. In the Sunday night game, New England (5-0 SU, 3-2 ATS) held off Indianapolis 34-27, but fell short as an 8-point road fave.

The Jets (4-1 SU and ATS), under new head coach Todd Bowles, are off to a solid start as well. On Sunday, New York coasted past Washington 34-20 laying 7.5 points at home.

“Can anybody knock off the mighty Pats?” Avello said. “The Jets will give it a shot as they are off to their best start since 2010.”

Again, early-bird bettors had to wait for the line, but Lester expected the Pats to be a healthy favorite. And they are, opening as 10-point home favorites in Week 7.

“If the Patriots play the part and stay healthy Sunday night, then we’ll look to make them at least touchdown favorites,” he said. “This will really be the first defense the Pats have seen that is capable of limiting their offense. It could be a big statement game for Todd Bowles and the surprising Jets. I expect to see a lot of sharp money on New York.”

Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers (+4)

The two-time defending NFC champion Seahawks have been well off their game far this season, but they had similar struggles early last year, then made it all the way back to the Super Bowl before losing to New England. Seattle (2-4 SU, 1-4-1 ATS), laying seven points at home against Carolina Sunday, blew a sizable lead for the second straight week, letting a 20-7 advantage slip away in a 27-23 loss.

San Francisco (2-4 SU, 3-3 ATS) is also having its struggles, looking nothing like the team that reached three straight NFC Championship games from 2011 to 20113 and the Super Bowl in 2012. On Sunday, the Niners regained a little ground, topping Baltimore 25-20 as 2.5-point home underdogs.

“This is a division rivalry that’s lost a lot of luster in less than a year,” Lester said. “Seattle is certainly feeling the pressure, and it’s safe to call this a must-win situation for that squad. Of course, the Niners have showed some life the last couple of weeks, as the play from Colin Kaepernick has been much improved. I expect them to be very motivated as well. Early money came in on the road chalk, but I anticipate equal action for this matchup.

Said Avello, “Seattle finds itself tied with the 49ers in the NFC West cellar. They're 0-3 on the road and not playing much better at home. The 49ers are a mess, but have looked much better the past two weeks. But that's not saying much.”

Baltimore Ravens at Arizona Cardinals (-7)

Baltimore (1-5 SU, 0-5-1 ATS) is having a very un-Ravens type of season, and it won’t get any easier as the Ravens play in the Pacific time zone for the second straight week. On Sunday at San Francisco, Baltimore fell 25-20 as a 2.5-point road chalk.

Arizona (4-2 SU and ATS), which won by double digits while cashing in its first three games, is just 1-2 SU and ATS since then. The Cards couldn’t get their offense going Sunday as a 5.5-point road favorite against Pittsburgh, losing outright 25-13.

“Although all their games have been very close, the Ravens find themselves almost out of contention for any chance of a playoff spot, and we're only in October,” Avello said. “The Cardinals are back home, where they clearly play their best football.”

Lester pulled no punches in describing Baltimore.

“This is the worst Ravens team we’ve seen since John Harbaugh took over nearly a decade ago,” he said. “The offense is severely lacking playmakers, and the line is awful, which makes Joe Flacco look terrible. He’s the only reason they can keep games competitive. Arizona looked flat in a tough spot (at Pittsburgh), but I expect a very good effort here at home under the prime-time lights on Monday night.”

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Don't miss your window to get the best of these NFL Week 7 odds

With the Seattle Seahawks facing three straight losses, expect their odds against the 49ers to move before kickoff Thursday.

Spread to bet now

Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers (+4.5)

The Seahawks have now lost back-to-back games for the second time this season and at 2-4 they really have to start winning division games. They did get off to a similar (3-3) start last season, and had to go belly button to the wall in the late going to win the NFC West.

A division loss on the road this Thursday will make a second straight climb all the more difficult, even in the weak NFC West. Over the last two years, Seattle has seemed to win the vast majority of games that it has absolutely needed (last February’s Super Bowl notwithstanding), and the Seahawks are once again in the same spot. This line will only move in Seattle’s direction, so money now makes sense if you are on the defending NFC champs.

Spread to wait on

Baltimore Ravens at Arizona Cardinals (-7.5)

Early money is down in Arizona on this one as the Ravens’ 0-5-1 record ATS has given Baltimore backers plenty of reason to not put their hands back on that stove. The Ravens have fallen all the way to 25th in the league in overall defense, and the offense has still not completely recovered from that 19-13 loss to Denver in the opener.

Now the Ravens – who lost at San Francisco Sunday – face the prospect of another near-cross country fight to take on a Cardinals team that feels it can win the NFC West and make an elongated playoff run. Not likely the spread moves in this one, but there could be variation from the standard dime line over the course of the week.

Total to watch

Atlanta Falcons at Tennessee Titans (47.5)

So, the Falcons offense comes completely unhinged at New Orleans, held to seven points over three and a half quarters by a Saints team that was dead last in the league in total defense. Were the Falcons overrated? Football bettors should find out for sure Sunday at Tennessee, where the Titans have an excellent defense but hardly anything (1-4 SU) to show for it.

This will be Tennessee’s fourth straight home game (with a bye week, five straight weeks without traveling), and it should be ready to make life hard for Atlanta for the second straight week. It’s hard to see a lot of points on the board in this one as Titans make adjustments following a poor effort against Miami.

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NFL
Long Sheet

Thursday, October 22

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SEATTLE (2 - 4) at SAN FRANCISCO (2 - 4) - 10/22/2015, 8:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 29-58 ATS (-34.8 Units) in October games since 1992.
SEATTLE is 38-62 ATS (-30.2 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 5-0 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 4-1 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Sunday, October 25

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BUFFALO (3 - 3) vs. JACKSONVILLE (1 - 5) - 10/25/2015, 9:30 AM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 1-0 against the spread versus JACKSONVILLE over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 1-0 straight up against JACKSONVILLE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (2 - 4) at ST LOUIS (2 - 3) - 10/25/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 145-183 ATS (-56.3 Units) in all games since 1992.
ST LOUIS is 145-183 ATS (-56.3 Units) in all lined games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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PITTSBURGH (4 - 2) at KANSAS CITY (1 - 5) - 10/25/2015, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 against the spread versus KANSAS CITY over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 straight up against KANSAS CITY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (2 - 4) at MIAMI (2 - 3) - 10/25/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 45-66 ATS (-27.6 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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NY JETS (4 - 1) at NEW ENGLAND (5 - 0) - 10/25/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ENGLAND is 169-129 ATS (+27.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 107-76 ATS (+23.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
NY JETS are 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) in road games versus division opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY JETS is 4-0 against the spread versus NEW ENGLAND over the last 3 seasons
NEW ENGLAND is 3-1 straight up against NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (3 - 2) at DETROIT (1 - 5) - 10/25/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) in home games revenging a loss against opponent since 1992.
MINNESOTA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in October games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 3-2 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (5 - 1) at TENNESSEE (1 - 4) - 10/25/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 43-24 ATS (+16.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1992.
TENNESSEE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in October games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) after 2 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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TAMPA BAY (2 - 3) at WASHINGTON (2 - 4) - 10/25/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 54-85 ATS (-39.5 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 76-105 ATS (-39.5 Units) in home games since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 76-105 ATS (-39.5 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 76-105 ATS (-39.5 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 52-75 ATS (-30.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (2 - 4) at INDIANAPOLIS (3 - 3) - 10/25/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANAPOLIS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANAPOLIS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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OAKLAND (2 - 3) at SAN DIEGO (2 - 4) - 10/25/2015, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 121-155 ATS (-49.5 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
OAKLAND is 33-72 ATS (-46.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 3-1 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO is 3-1 straight up against OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (2 - 3) at NY GIANTS (3 - 3) - 10/25/2015, 4:25 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 3-2 against the spread versus NY GIANTS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-0 straight up against NY GIANTS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (3 - 3) at CAROLINA (5 - 0) - 10/25/2015, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0 against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Monday, October 26

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BALTIMORE (1 - 5) at ARIZONA (4 - 2) - 10/26/2015, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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[Udog]

NFL
Short Sheet

Week 7

Thursday - Oct, 22

Seattle at San Francisco, 8:25 ET
Seattle: 0-6 ATS in road games off 1 or more straight overs
San Francisco: 8-2 ATS after having lost 2 out of their last 3 games


Sunday - Oct, 25

Buffalo at Jacksonville, 9:30 AM ET
Buffalo: 8-1 UNDER after 1 or more consecutive losses
Jacksonville: 1-9 ATS off 1 or more straight overs

Cleveland at St Louis, 1:00 ET
Cleveland: 9-1 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses
St Louis: 39-62 ATS after scoring 14 points or less last game

Pittsburgh at Kansas City, 1:00 ET
Pittsburgh: 6-1 ATS off a upset win as an underdog
Kansas City: 20-28 ATS after allowing 99 or less rush yards in 2 straight games

Houston at Miami, 1:00 ET
Houston: 17-9 ATS off 3 or more consecutive overs
Miami: 4-14 ATS off a upset win by 14 points or more as an underdog

NY Jets at New England, 1:00 ET
New York: 5-18 ATS after gaining 6.5 or more yards/play in previous game
New England: 6-0 ATS after allowing 400 or more total yards in previous game

Minnesota at Detroit, 1:00 ET
Minnesota: 11-2 ATS off 1 or more consecutive unders
Detroit: 8-20 ATS after gaining 7 or more yards/play in previous game

Atlanta at Tennessee, 1:00 ET
Atlanta: 31-11 OVER off a road loss against a division rival
Tennessee: 0-8 ATS off a home loss

Tampa Bay at Washington, 1:00 ET
Tampa Bay: 30-13 ATS after scoring 30 points or more last game
Washington: 25-44 ATS at home where the total is between 42.5 and 49

New Orleans at Indianapolis, 1:00 ET
New Orleans: 62-36 OVER off a home win
Indianapolis: 11-3 ATS at home where the total is greater than or equal to 45.5

Oakland at San Diego, 4:05 ET
Oakland: 121-155 ATS in games played on a grass field
San Diego: 18-7 ATS off a cover where the team lost as an underdog

Dallas at NY Giants, 4:25 ET
Dallas: 11-2 ATS in road games after a loss by 21 or more points
New York: 0-6 ATS off a road blowout loss by 14 points or more

Philadelphia at Carolina, 8:30 ET
Philadelphia: 16-6 UNDER after gaining 150 or more rush yards in 2 games
Carolina: 14-3 ATS after playing their last game on the road
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Monday - Oct, 26

Baltimore at Arizona, 8:30 ET
Baltimore: 22-10 UNDER after gaining 300 or more passing yards in last game
Arizona: 8-0 ATS off a non-conference game

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Week 7

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Thursday, October 22

8:25 PM
SEATTLE vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Seattle is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
Seattle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle


Sunday, October 25

9:30 AM
BUFFALO vs. JACKSONVILLE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 7 games when playing Jacksonville
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Buffalo's last 22 games
Jacksonville is 8-15-2 ATS in its last 25 games
Jacksonville is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

1:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. INDIANAPOLIS
New Orleans is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Indianapolis
New Orleans is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Indianapolis is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing New Orleans
Indianapolis is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing New Orleans

1:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. ST. LOUIS
Cleveland is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games
St. Louis is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

1:00 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. WASHINGTON
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games on the road
Washington is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games
Washington is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games

1:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. KANSAS CITY
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

1:00 PM
NY JETS vs. NEW ENGLAND
NY Jets are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
NY Jets are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
New England is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New England's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Jets

1:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. MIAMI
Houston is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Houston
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston

1:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. TENNESSEE
Atlanta is 1-3-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tennessee
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing Tennessee
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tennessee's last 9 games when playing Atlanta
Tennessee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta

1:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Minnesota is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games at home
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

4:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. SAN DIEGO
Oakland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 9 games at home

4:25 PM
DALLAS vs. NY GIANTS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Giants
Dallas is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Giants
NY Giants are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Giants last 6 games at home

8:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. CAROLINA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games on the road
Carolina is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Carolina's last 8 games at home


Monday, October 26

8:30 PM
BALTIMORE vs. ARIZONA
Baltimore is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games at home

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NFL

Wednesday, October 21


Roethlisberger to practice, Steelers prepare Jones to start

Landry Jones is preparing to start for the Pittsburgh Steelers but will do so in the shadow of the team's franchise quarterback.

Ben Roethlisberger plans to wrap his injured knee and participate fully in Wednesday's practice. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Jones is preparing to start.

"He's the one that's healthy," Tomlin said.

Roethlisberger is recovering from a sprained medial collateral ligament and bone bruise. If he practices without limitations and is cleared medically, Tomlin would not stand in the way of his return.

Backup quarterback Mike Vick started in Roethlisberger's absence but he left the Week 6 win over the Arizona Cardinals in the third quarter with a hamstring injury and was replaced by Jones, who led four second-half scoring drives to help the Steelers win.

. Since the beginning of the 2010 season, when Roethlisberger was suspended for four games by the NFL, the Steelers are 7-4 with a slew of backups, including Vick.


Bills QB Taylor aiming to return Sunday

Quarterback Tyrod Taylor is pushing to start Sunday's game when the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars square off in London.

Taylor missed the Bills' loss last week with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee.

"My body feels good," Taylor said Tuesday in London at a team public relations function. "I'm looking forward to getting back out there practicing."

Taylor was injured Week 5 in a win over the Tennessee Titans. He said the injury has "progressed each and every day."

The Bills began last week's game without Taylor (knee), running back Karlos Williams (concussion), and wide receiver Percy Harvin (hip). During the game they lost wide receiver Sammy Watkins (ankle), who had just returned from a two-game absence, wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (ribs), and offensive tackle Seantrel Henderson (concussion). On defense, tackle Kyle Williams (knee) went down in the fourth quarter, joining safety Aaron Williams (neck), who is on short-term injured reserve.

"It hurts," said wide receiver Robert Woods. "That's a lot of weapons who went down."

Although it's early, it looks as if Watkins, Harvin and Kyle Williams will definitely be absent for the game in London against Jacksonville. Goodwin was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.


Bills WR Harvin not in London for 'personal reasons'

The Buffalo Bills traveled to London for this week's game without wide receiver Percy Harvin because of "personal issues."

Harvin was out of the Bills' lineup last week with a hip injury and isn't expected to be available Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

"He's pretty much excused for personal reasons, so I'll just leave it at that," coach Rex Ryan said Wednesday in Hertfordshire, England, declining to say how much time Harvin might miss.

Ryan said Harvin's situation isn't related to the hip.

"No, I think right now this is a personal thing right now," Ryan said. "That's where it is. ... We know he was battling the hip and things but this is a personal issue."

Running back Karlos Williams and right tackle Seantrel Henderson are both dealing with concussions and didn't make the trip, along with defensive tackle Kyle Williams after he suffered a knee injury during the 34-21 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

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NFL
Dunkel

Week 7


Seattle @ San Francisco

Game 303-304
October 22, 2015 @ 8:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
136.178
San Francisco
126.292
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 10
39
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
by 6 1/2
42
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-6 1/2); Under




NFL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week7

Thursday's game
Seahawks (2-4) @ 49ers (2-4)-- Seattle blew 4th quarter lead in each of its last four losses; they've been outscored by 34 points in 4th quarter this year, but they're 5-1 in last six vs 49ers, with four of five wins by 10+ points. Seahawks are 0-3 on road, giving up average of 29.3 ppg; they're 2-4 in last six games as road favorite. Since '09, 49ers are 4-1-1 as home underdogs, 2-1 this year; Niners are giving up 13.3 ppg at home, 40 ppg on the road; they passed for 682 yards last two games (171.3 ypg first four). Primetime dogs are 12-6 vs the spread this season. Divisional home underdogs are 4-4. Four of last five 49er games went over the total. Seattle swept 49ers LY, 17-7/19-3, converting on 13-28 third down plays.

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NFL

Thursday, October 22

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Thursday Night Football Betting Preview: Seahawks at 49ers
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The Seahawks are just 1-4-1 ATS thtough six weeks after going 31-16-1 ATS over the past three seasons.

Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers (+6.5, 42)

The Seattle Seahawks will look to reverse a disturbing trend of late-game collapses when they visit the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night in a matchup of bitter NFC West division rivals. The Seahawks have dropped two straight games, blowing a 17-point fourth-quarter lead in an overtime defeat at Cincinnati before allowing two late TDs in last week's 27-23 setback versus Carolina.

"Our expectations are that we should be winning all of these games," Seattle coach Pete Carroll said. "We should be 6-0 and we should be rolling right now." The 49ers snapped a four-game losing streak with their best performance since the season opener in a 25-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Although the loser of the game will fall into the division cellar, San Francisco coach Jim Tomsula said his club is not approaching the game like a matchup between also-rans. "Anytime you play Seattle, it’s a big deal," he said. "So I wouldn’t expect that we’ve got to get anybody pumped up for this game.”

TV: 8:25 p.m. ET, CBS, NFL Network.

LINE HISTORY: The 49ers opened as 4.5-point home dogs and have been steadily bet down to the current number of +6.5. The total opened at 41.5 and has been bet up slightly to 42.0.

INJURY REPORT:

Seahawks - CB T. Smith (probable Thursday, hip), CB M. Burley (probable Thursday, hand), DE F. Clark (probable Thursday, hamstring), CB R. Sherman (probable Thursday, ankle), LB B. Wagner (probable Thursday, pectoral), C P. Lewis (questionable Thursday, ankle), T G. Gilliam (questionable Thursday, ankle), DE D. Dobbs (questionable Thursday, shoulder), WR P. Richardson (questionable Thursday, knee), DT J. Hill (questionable Thursday, quad), LB B. Croyle (I-R, knee).

49ers - RB R. Bush (probable Thursday, calf), WR A. Boldin (probable Thursday, hamstring), RB C. Hyde (probable Thursday, foot), G A. Boone (questionable Thursday, shoulder), G E. Pears (questionable Thursday, back), T J. Staley (questionable Thursday, knee), G B. Thomas (questionable Thursday, ankle), WR B. Ellington (questionable Thursday, calf).

WEATHER REPORT: It should be a great night for football in Santa Clara with temperatures in the low 70's and just a very slight three percent chance of rain. There will also be a moderate seven mile per hour wind blowing towards the southern end zone.
POWER RANKINGS: Seahawks (-1.5) - 49ers (+4.5) + home field (-3) = 49ers +3

ABOUT THE SEAHAWKS (2-4, 1-4-1 ATS, 3-3 O/U): Although quarterback Russell Wilson was sacked four times last week to boost his league-leading total to 26, he finally established a strong connection with tight end Jimmy Graham, who had eight receptions for 140 yards. Running back Marshawn Lynch returned from a two-game injury absence to rush for 54 yards on seven carries, but middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (pectoral) missed the game and is questionable for Thursday. Seattle's Legion of Boom secondary has been gashed by tight ends in consecutive games, including the game-winning TD to a wide-open Greg Olsen on a blown coverage.

ABOUT THE 49ERS (2-4, 3-3 ATS, 4-2 O/U): Colin Kaepernick is coming off his best game of the season, throwing for 340 yards and a pair of TDs on Sunday, but he has struggled against the Seahawks with only three scoring passes versus nine interceptions. In addition, two of Kaepernick's top weapons are hurting - leading rusher Carlos Hyde is dealing with a foot injury while veteran wideout Anquan Boldin is nursing an ailing hamstring after registering consecutive 100-yard games the past two weeks. San Francisco's pass defense has been especially vulnerable, ranking last in the league with 306.2 yards allowed per game.

TRENDS:

* Seahawks are 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven meetings.
* Under is 5-0 in the last five meetings.
* 49ers are 0-4-1 ATS in the last five games versus the NFC West.
* Under is 7-1 in 49ers last eight Thursday games.

CONSENSUS: The public is split down the middle for this NFC West clash, with 50.64 percent of wagers giving the Seahawks the slightest of edges.

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[Udog]

NCAAF

Thursday, October 22


Bills QB Taylor, WRs Watkins, Harvin out vs. Jaguars

EJ Manuel will start for the Buffalo Bills in London on Sunday.

Head coach Rex Ryan said Thursday that starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor is out because of a sprained left knee and the team's top two wide receivers -- Sammy Watkins and Percy Harvin -- also won't play. Harvin isn't in London and Ryan categorized his absence as a personal matter having nothing to do with an ongoing hip injury.

Defensive tackle Kyle Williams was also ruled out by Ryan. Williams is nursing a left knee injury.

Taylor started the first five games of the season. He was injured Week 5 in a win over the Tennessee Titans. Taylor said Tuesday the injury has "progressed each and every day" but Ryan said he's not close to being ready.

Manuel is 6-9 as a starter and was at the helm for last week's 34-21 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.


Mariota hopeful of playing this week

NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Titans are hopeful that quarterback Marcus Mariota can play on Sunday, but they still won't know until later in the week how strong that possibility is.

Mariota suffered a sprained MCL in his left knee in last Sunday's loss to the Miami Dolphins, but stayed in the game until it was out of hand late. That said, an MRI revealed the sprain, and Mariota missed practice on Wednesday to try and rest and heal. The knee had swelling on Monday after the game, but Mariota was walking without a knee brace on Wednesday.

[Udog]

NFL
Dunkel

Week 7


Oakland @ San Diego

Game 469-470
October 25, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
126.015
San Diego
133.241
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 7
50
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
by 4
47
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(-4); Over

Dallas @ NY Giants

Game 471-472
October 25, 2015 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
130.792
NY Giants
131.667
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Giants
by 1
40
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Giants
by 3 1/2
45
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+3 1/2); Under

Buffalo @ Jacksonville

Game 451-452
October 25, 2015 @ 9:30 am

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
127.445
Jacksonville
124.537
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Buffalo
by 3
35
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Buffalo
by 6
42
Dunkel Pick:
Jacksonville
(+6); Under

Philadelphia @ Carolina

Game 473-474
October 25, 2015 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
133.116
Carolina
138.520
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Carolina
by 5 1/2
50
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Carolina
by 3
46
Dunkel Pick:
Carolina
(-3); Over

Cleveland @ St. Louis

Game 453-454
October 25, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
126.591
St. Louis
135.698
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 9
37
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
by 5 1/2
41 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-5 1/2); Under

Pittsburgh @ Kansas City

Game 455-456
October 25, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
137.835
Kansas City
131.731
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 6
38
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
N/A

Houston @ Miami

Game 457-458
October 25, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
126.496
Miami
134.035
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 7 1/2
38
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 4
44 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-4); Under

NY Jets @ New England

Game 459-460
October 25, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Jets
136.999
New England
142.873
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New England
by 6
54
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New England
by 9
48
Dunkel Pick:
NY Jets
(+9); Over

Atlanta @ Tennessee

Game 463-464
October 25, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
131.446
Tennessee
129.321
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 2
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 4 1/2
48
Dunkel Pick:
Tennessee
(+4 1/2); Over

Minnesota @ Detroit

Game 461-462
October 25, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
134.763
Detroit
130.368
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 4 1/2
41
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 2 1/2
44 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-2 1/2); Under

Tampa Bay @ Washington

Game 465-466
October 25, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
123.758
Washington
124.556
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
38
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 3 1/2
43
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+3 1/2); Under

New Orleans @ Indianapolis

Game 467-468
October 25, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
125.480
Indianapolis
134.012
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indianapolis
by 8 1/2
57
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indianapolis
by 4 1/2
52
Dunkel Pick:
Indianapolis
(-4 1/2); Over



Baltimore @ Arizona

Game 475-476
October 26, 2015 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
130.782
Arizona
137.408
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 6 1/2
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
by 10
48 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+10); Under

[Udog]

NFL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week7

Sunday's games
Bills (3-3) vs Jaguars (1-5) (@ London)-- This is third year in row Jaguars played a home game in London; they lost 42-10/31-17 here last two years. Buffalo won every other week so far; they gave up 14 or less points in all three wins, 24+ in all three losses, but struggled with Manuel at QB LW, in place of injured Taylor. Underdogs covered four of their five games that had a favorite. Bills are 7-6 in series, winning last two games by 16-7; Bills are 4-2 in last six visits here, winning 27-20 in last visit here, in '13. Jaguars lost their last four games; they are 4-7-1 in last 12 games as road underdog, allowing 35 ppg this year in road losses by 34-3-7 points- they allowed a defensive TD in last two games and three of six.

Browns (2-4) @ Rams (2-3)-- Cleveland's last three games were all decided by 3 points on last play of game, with Browns losing twice; they're 10-3 as underdogs with Pettine, 7-2-1 on road- they allowed 30+ points in all three road games so far. St Louis scored 24-34 in its two wins, 10 or less in three losses; Rams' two wins this year are by total of five points- they're 6-2 vs spread in last eight post-bye games- they were dogs in seven of them (1-0 as F); they're 5-6 as home favorites under Fisher (0-0 in '15). NFC North teams are 10-5-1 vs spread outside their division; NFC West teams are 7-9, 4-4 as favorites. Rams won three of four series games, with Browns splitting pair here, with last visit to Golden Arch in 2007.

Steelers (4-2) @ Chiefs (1-5)-- KC lost RB Charles, has QB who can't stretch field; they've lost last five games, 17-10 points in last two games- they're 0-2 at home, blowing both in last minute. Pitt won its last two games, scoring 24-25 points using backup QBs in both games; Jones gave offense balance LW in 25-13 win over Arizona (8-12/168 thru air)- they scored last five times (two TDs, three FGs) they had ball. Since '07, Steelers are 14-23-1 as road favorites, 1-0 this year. KC scored total of 34 points in losing last three series games; they kicked three FGs on four red zone drives in 20-12 loss at Heinz Field LY. Last four Pittsburgh games stayed under total. Since 2010, Chiefs are 10-5 vs spread as a home dog.

Texans (2-4) @ Dolphins (2-3)-- Miami got interim coach Campbell off to good start LW in Nashville, running ball for 180 yards after averaging 79.3 in first four games- defense had six sacks, four takeaways vs rookie QB. Dolphins lost last seven games vs Houston, with four of seven losses by 3 or less points. Texans won last three visits here by 1-7-10; they were +3 in turnovers last week, after being -8 in first five games. Miami lost its only home game 41-14 to Buffalo; since '07, they're 10-25 as home favorite. Since 2010, Houston is 10-13-1 as road underdog (1-2 this year). AFC South teams are 1-6 vs spread on road vs non-divisional foes. Last three Houston games, three of last four Miami games went over.

Jets (4-1) @ Patriots (5-0)-- NE won seven of last eight series games; five of last six were decided by 3 or less points; Jets lost last four visits here by 9-3-3-2 points. Three of five Patriot TD drives in LY's games were less than 50 yards; Jets were 14-29 on third down in the two games. Gang Green is 8-11-2 in last 21 games as road dog, but since '07, Jets are 12-5 as a divisional road dog. Last eight years, Patriots are 11-13 as home favorite vs AFC East foes. NE outscored last three opponents 62-23 in second half. Jets ran ball for 221-207 yards last two games. NFL-wide, divisional home favorites are 4-14 vs spread, 0-8 in AFC. Three of last four Jet games stayed under; three of last four Patriot games went over.

Vikings (3-2) @ Lions (1-5)-- Minnesota is 3-0 at home, 0-2 on road; they ran ball for 199 yards in 26-16 (-2.5) home win over Lions back in Week 2 (Detroit dropped back to pass 54 times, ran it 16). Vikings lost four of last five visits here, losing by 7-6-10-2. Lions got first win last week, in OT vs Bears; they allowed 76 points last two games, have given up 7.3+ ypa in each of last five games. Detroit is 1-4-1 in last six games as home underdog; Minnesota is 0-3 as road favorite the last 4+ years, 5-10 in NFC North road games last five seasons. Vikings are 14-6 in last 20 games where spread was 3 or less points; Lions are 3-9 in last 12 such games. Minnesota lost eight of last nine road games, with only win in OT at Tampa Bay last October.

Falcons (5-1) @ Titans (2-4)-- Atlanta trailed in 4th quarter in four of its five wins; its not like they've been dominant during 5-1 start. This is Falcons' second outdoor game, first on natural grass this season- they're 7-8-1 in last 16 games as road fave. Tennessee is playing 4th home game in row with a bye in between; they haven't been on road since Week 2, losing last four games, scoring 13-10 in last two games (two TDs on 21 drives). Titans are 2-7-1 in last ten games as a home dog. Four of five Titan games, three of last four Atlanta games went over total. NFC South non-divisional favorites are 7-2 vs spread, 3-0 on road. AFC South teams are 4-9 outside division, 2-1 if a home dog. Titans won five of last six in this series; Falcons' only win at Oilers/titans came in Houston, in 1981

Buccaneers (2-3) @ Redskins (2-4)-- Tampa scored 26-38 points in its two wins, 15.3 in its three losses- they averaged 8+ ypa in both wins. Washington has injury problems on OL; they won last two home games- since '07, they're 10-19-1 as home favorite- this will be first time this year they're favored. Bucs lost three of last four post-bye games, but are 6-2 vs spread in last eight tries as post-bye underdog. Tampa is 6-4 as road dogs under Smith, splitting pair of road games this year. Bucs won four of last six series games; eight of last nine in series were decided by 7 or less points. NFC East teams are 4-8 vs sprea dout of division, 1-3 if favored; NFC South teams are 2-3 as road underdogs. Under is 3-0 in Washington home games this season.

Saints (2-4) @ Colts (3-3)-- Last three times Indy lost to Patriots in regular season, they covered spread next week. NO is 0-3 on road, allowing 32.3 ppg; all three games got over total. Last 8+ years, Saints are 9-16-2 as road dogs (1-2 in '15). Indy won three of last four games but lost two of three at home; they're 10-8-1 in last 19 games as home favorite, 0-2 so far this year. Saints had extra time to prep after upsetting Falcons last week; they won seven of last nine series games, winning 62-7 at home in '11; previous meeting was 31-17 NO win in Super Bowl two years before. Saints scored 26-31 points in their wins, 19.3 in losses. Three of last four Indy games went over. Colts may only be 3-3, but they're atop AFC South, which is the most important thing.

Raiders (2-3) @ Chargers (2-4)-- Oakland is 1-11 SU in last 12 post-bye games, but 3-0 vs spread in last three, all of which were decided by 3 points; Raiders lost seven of last eight vs San Diego, losing last three visits here by 3-13-7 points. Last four Oakland games were decided by 7 or less points; since '11, they're 18-14 as road dogs, but 1-5 in last six AFC West road games. San Diego allowed 27.3 ppg in splitting last four games; they're 2-7 in last nine games as a divisional home favorite. Divisional home favorites are 4-14 vs spread NFL-wide this season. Chrgers allowed average of 145.4 rushing ypg over last five weeks; average second half total in a San Diego game this season is 27.7. Oakland's last two losses were by a total of eight points.

Cowboys (2-3) @ NJ Giants (3-3)-- Journeyman QB Cassel (34-38 as NFL starter, 0-0 as college starter) gets nod here in place of Weeden-- Cowboys lost his three starts, by 11-6-24 points. Dallas won last five games vs Giants with an average total of 49; they edged Big Blue 27-26 (-6.5) in Week 1, rallying from double digit deficit in 4th quarter, but that was with Romo at QB. Pokes won last four visits here by 13-7-3-3 points, covered last five as a post-bye underdog. Giants are 2-1 at home; they're 11-6 as home favorite (1-2 this year). Since '09, Dallas is 19-9 as road underdog (1-1 in '15); they won SU at Philly, lost in OT at Superdome in only '15 road games. Three of last four Cowboy games stayed under total.

Eagles (3-3) @ Panthers (5-0)-- Carolina stayed unbeaten with win at Seattle LW; they're 2-0 at home, winning 24-17/27-22- they were -2 in turnovers LW, after being +8 first four games. Panthers are 8-3-2 in last 13 games as home favorite. Eagles won three of last four after an 0-2 start; last 8+ years, they're 21-10 as road underdogs. Philly won four of last five series games; three of four Ws were by 22+ points; they led Panthers 31-7 at half LY in 45-21 (-6) Monday nite win, scoring on both defense/punt return, with a +5 TO ratio. Eagles were outscored 39-3 in first half of their losses; they have 41-21 edge in their wins. Carolina ran ball for 139.5 ypg in last four games; Eagles held three of last four opponents under 100 rushing yards.

Monday's game
Ravens (1-5) @ Cardinals (4-2)-- All six Baltimore games were decided by 6 or less points; Ravens haven't forced turnover in last three games- they've scored 10+ points in 2nd half of all six games (outscored 81-50 in 1st half). Arizona was -3 in turnovers in both losses; they're 9-3-1 as home fave under Arians, 2-1 this year. Ravens are 5-9-1 in last 15 tilts as a road dog; they won last four series games; three of last five series games were decided by 3 points- this is their first visit here since '03, before Arizona was good. This is fourth time in six weeks Ravens are playing west of Rockies. Four of last five Raven games, five of six Arizona games went over total. AFC North teams are 10-5-1 vs spread out of its division; NFC West non-divisional favorites are 4-4.

[Udog]

NFL's biggest betting mismatches: Week 7

The last time the Eagles faced Cam Newton, he was pretty much playing on one foot. The Panthers' dual-threat QB looks to exploit the Philly defense on Sunday Night Football.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Redskins (-3.5, 44)

Buccaneers’ slow starts vs. Redskins’ first-quarter defense

Having a rookie quarterback under center has its challenges. That’s something the Bucs have learned in the first chunk of NFL schedule.

That learning curve for Jameis Winston has been especially steep in the first quarter of games, with Tampa Bay failing to score a single touchdown in the opening 15 minutes all year. The Bucs are averaging only 1.8 points per first quarter – ranked fourth worst in the league.

The Redskins defense has come out hitting in the opening frame. Washington not only ranks ninth in first-quarter defense – giving up just 3.2 points per first quarter – but tops the league in first-half defense as well, allowing opponents to post an average of just 5.8 points in the opening 30 minutes.

This works well against Tampa Bay, which has actually been a much better second-quarter team, doing their bulk of the scoring in that frame (9.4 of total 22 ppg scored in second quarter).

Daily fantasy watch: Buy - Washington D/ST, Fade – QB Jameis Winston


Cleveland Browns at St. Louis Rams (-6, 41.5)

Browns rushing defense vs. Rams’ RB Todd Gurley

Cleveland has been bullied on the ground by opponents this season, giving up almost 150 rushing yards per game on an average of five yards per carry. So basically, run two times versus the Browns and you’ve got yourself a first down.

Teams have gone for the throat when facing Cleveland’s soft stop unit, running the ball 44.69 percent of the time, including Denver’s depressing run game which turned out 152 yards on 32 runs in Week 6 after posting an average of only 77 rushing yards per game heading into that contest.

Gurley set the league on fire in Weeks 4 and 5, rumbling for 146 yards against Arizona and 159 yards versus Green Bay, before enjoying a bye week last Sunday. That’s given the rookie runner time to sharpen his skill set while also rest his surgically repaired knee, which kept him out of action for the first two games and limited him in Week 3.

Gurley is picking up 5.7 yards an attempt and, while he has yet to hit pay dirt, he faces a Browns defense that has been bowled over for six rushing scores this season – tied for fourth most. Cleveland has also been gashed for huge gains on the ground, watching 23 runs go for 10-plus yards, eight of which have gone 20 or more gains.

Daily fantasy watch: Buy – RB Todd Gurley, Fade – Cleveland D/ST


Oakland Raiders at San Diego Chargers (-3.5, 46.5)

Raiders’ big secondary vs. Chargers’ reliance on towering targets

Philip Rivers has been making it rain on opposing secondaries the past three weeks, averaging 396.3 yards through the air in that span including a monster 503-yard performance against the Packers last Sunday. A lot of that success has to do with his receivers making some tough catches in traffic, something the Bolts do well since they have one of the biggest receiving corps in the entire NFL.

Wideouts Keenan Allen (6-foot-2), Stevie Johnson (6-foot-2), Malcolm Floyd (6-foot-5), Jacoby Jones (6-foot-4), and Dontrelle Inman (6-foot-3) along with tight ends Antonio Gates (6-foot-4) and Ladarius Green (6-foot-6) can bully defenders and win most battles based on size and strength.

Oakland’s secondary doesn’t have much to be happy about this season, getting exploited for more than 299 passing yards per game – second most in the league. However, the Raiders have a bigger pass defense than most teams, especially when compared to the Bolts’ last three opponents – Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Green Bay.

The Silver & Black line up well against San Diego’s taller receivers, and have the aggressiveness to match to girth. Corner D.J. Haden is the smallest member if the Oakland secondary at 5-foot-11, but the rest of the regular crew runs 6-foot-1 and above. You can add Neiron Ball (6-foot-3) to that list, as the fleet-footed linebacker was used to cover tight ends versus the Broncos. The last time the Raiders faced Rivers, they checked him to just 193 yards (22 for 34) and a single touchdown in a 13-6 loss last November.

Daily fantasy watch: Buy - Raiders D/ST, Sell - WR Keenan Allen, TE Antonio Gates


Philadelphia Eagles at Carolina Panthers (-3.5, 46)

Eagles’ defending dual-threat QBs vs. Panthers’ QB Cam Newton

The last time Philadelphia faced Cam Newton, the quarterback wasn’t in a good place. He was basically playing on one foot and nursing a list of injuries that would rival Samuel L. Jackson’s “Mr.Glass” in Unbreakable. Newton was held to six yards rushing on two attempts (while passing for 306 yards, two touchdowns and three INTs) and sacked nine times.

You can take that boxscore and throw it in the trash, next to your copy of Unbreakable. Newton is healthy once again and mounting a one-man attack in Carolina, racking up 1,078 passing yards and 225 rushing yards with a combined 11 touchdowns on the year (8 passing, 3 rushing). Superman scrambled for 30 yards and a rushing TD versus Seattle last week and had 51 yards on the ground versus the Bucs the week before.

The Eagles are focusing their fire on shutting down Newton’s legs but haven’t had much practice. Philadelphia hasn’t faced a weapon like Cam this season, taking on a who’s-who of molasses-like QBs through six games. They’re most recent taste of a semi-mobile passer was practicing against Tim Tebow during training camp.

Going back to last season, Philadelphia has had a tough time containing (healthy) dual-threat quarterbacks. The Eagles allowed 48 yards and a touchdown to Seattle QB Russell Wilson in Week 14, 32 yards on three runs from Aaron Rodgers in Week 11, 30 yards on three carries from the Rams’ Austin Davis in Week 5, and 58 yards on seven runs from Colin Kaepernick in Week 4. Philadelphia was just 1-3 SU and ATS in those games.

Daily fantasy watch: Buy - QB Cam Newton, Sell - Eagles D/ST

[Udog]

NFL

Friday, October 23


NFL injury report on Sunday's games

ATLANTA FALCONS at TENNESSEE TITANS

ATLANTA FALCONS

--Probable: LB Justin Durant (elbow), WR Leonard Hankerson (ribs, hamstring), S William Moore (hand), C Mike Person (ankle), WR Eric Weems (knee), WR Roddy White (foot)

TENNESSEE TITANS

--Out: CB Perrish Cox (hamstring), WR Harry Douglas (ribs), QB Marcus Mariota (knee)

--Questionable: S Michael Griffin (knee), DT Sammie Lee Hill (knee)

--Probable: RB Dexter McCluster (illness), LB Avery Williamson (hamstring)

BUFFALO BILLS at JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

BUFFALO BILLS

--Out: WR Marquise Goodwin (ribs), WR Percy Harvin (not injury related), T Seantrel Henderson (concussion), G John Miller (not injury related), QB Tyrod Taylor (knee), WR Sammy Watkins (ankle), RB Karlos Williams (concussion), DT Kyle Williams (knee)

--Questionable: WR Marcus Easley (shoulder)

--Probable: CB Corey Graham (groin), RB LeSean McCoy (hamstring)

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

--Out: WR Marqise Lee (hamstring)

--Doubtful: S James Sample (shoulder)

--Questionable: TE Clay Harbor (abdomen), RB T.J. Yeldon (groin)

--Probable: DE Chris Clemons (not injury related), S Johnathan Cyprien (calf), WR Allen Hurns (ankle, thigh), DT Sen'Derrick Marks (knee), T Jermey Parnell (shoulder), WR Allen Robinson (shin), TE Julius Thomas (chest, hand)

CLEVELAND BROWNS at ST. LOUIS RAMS

CLEVELAND BROWNS

--Out: CB Joe Haden (concussion, finger), TE Rob Housler (hamstring)

--Doubtful: S Tashaun Gipson (ankle)

--Questionable: LB Tank Carder (shoulder), DE John Hughes (knee), WR Marlon Moore (hamstring), LB Craig Robertson (ankle), DT Danny Shelton (knee)

--Probable: TE Gary Barnidge (ankle), QB Johnny Manziel (right elbow), LB Nate Orchard (groin)

ST. LOUIS RAMS

--Out: DE Chris Long (knee), LB Alec Ogletree (ankle)

--Questionable: WR Tavon Austin (thigh), TE Lance Kendricks (hand), RB Tre Mason (ankle)

--Probable: CB Janoris Jenkins (concussion), DE Robert Quinn (knee)

DALLAS COWBOYS at NEW YORK GIANTS

DALLAS COWBOYS

--Doubtful: WR Dez Bryant (foot)

--Questionable: TE James Hanna (ankle)

--Probable: WR Brice Butler (hamstring), DE Randy Gregory (ankle), DE Greg Hardy (illness), DE David Irving (back), S Danny McCray (not injury related)

NEW YORK GIANTS

--Out: CB Prince Amukamara (pectoral), WR Victor Cruz (calf)

--Questionable: WR Odell Beckham (hamstring), LB Jonathan Casillas (neck), CB Trumaine McBride (groin), CB Brandon McGee (back), LB Uani' Unga (neck)

--Probable: DE Robert Ayers (hamstring), LB Jon Beason (knee), DT Johnathan Hankins (calf), LB Devon Kennard (hamstring), WR Rueben Randle (hamstring), CB Trevin Wade (concussion)

HOUSTON TEXANS at MIAMI DOLPHINS

HOUSTON TEXANS

--Out: CB Kareem Jackson (ankle), LB Benardrick McKinney (concussion), WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring)

--Questionable: G Brandon Brooks (toe), LB Jadeveon Clowney (ankle), S Quintin Demps (hamstring)

--Probable: G Oday Aboushi (toe), RB Alfred Blue (toe), T Duane Brown (hand), LB Brian Cushing (ankle), LB Akeem Dent (hamstring), RB Arian Foster (groin), RB Jonathan Grimes (hamstring), S Andre Hal (shin), C Ben Jones (toe), T Derek Newton (knee, toe), LB Brian Peters (hamstring), RB Chris Polk (knee), WR Nate Washington (hamstring)

MIAMI DOLPHINS

--Doubtful: CB Brice McCain (knee)

--Probable: T Branden Albert (hamstring), CB Zackary Bowman (not injury related), DT A.J. Francis (back), CB Brent Grimes (knee, ribs), S Reshad Jones (shoulder), QB Matt Moore (nose), DT Jordan Phillips (ankle), C Mike Pouncey (hip), WR Kenny Stills (back), DE Cameron Wake (hamstring)

MINNESOTA VIKINGS at DETROIT LIONS

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

--Out: DT Sharrif Floyd (knee, ankle), DE Justin Trattou (foot)

--Probable: RB Matt Asiata (rib), T T.J. Clemmings (knee), DE Everson Griffen (illness), WR Charles Johnson (rib), CB Captain Munnerlyn (thumb), CB Terence Newman (ankle), RB Adrian Peterson (finger), WR Jarius Wright (hand)

DETROIT LIONS

--Out: LB DeAndre Levy (hip), TE Brandon Pettigrew (knee, elbow)

--Questionable: CB Josh Wilson (concussion)

--Probable: RB Joique Bell (ankle), LB Josh Bynes (hip), TE Eric Ebron (knee), S James Ihedigbo (quadricep), WR Calvin Johnson (ankle), DE Jason Jones (neck), P Sam Martin (left knee), DT Haloti Ngata (calf), RB Theo Riddick (groin), WR Golden Tate (ankle), LB Tahir Whitehead (shoulder)

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS at INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

--Out: CB Keenan Lewis (hip, illness), T Andrus Peat (knee), CB Damian Swann (concussion)

--Probable: T Terron Armstead (knee), S Jairus Byrd (knee), WR Marques Colston (shoulder), LB Dannell Ellerbe (hip), LB Ramon Humber (thigh), G Tim Lelito (shoulder), LB Michael Mauti (foot), P Thomas Morstead (right quadricep)

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

--Out: S Mike Adams (hamstring)

--Doubtful: S Clayton Geathers (knee)

--Probable: LB Jerrell Freeman (groin), LB Nate Irving (knee)

NEW YORK JETS at NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

NEW YORK JETS

--Out: RB Bilal Powell (ankle)

--Doubtful: S Jaiquawn Jarrett (knee)

--Questionable: G Willie Colon (knee)

--Probable: S Dion Bailey (elbow), LB Quinton Coples (elbow), WR Eric Decker (knee), QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (right elbow), DT Damon Harrison (finger), WR Brandon Marshall (calf), WR Chris Owusu (knee), CB Buster Skrine (concussion), CB Marcus Williams (hamstring)

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

--Out: T Marcus Cannon (toe), LB Rufus Johnson (illness), DE Jabaal Sheard (ankle)

--Questionable: RB Brandon Bolden (hamstring), DE Trey Flowers (shoulder, knee), LB Dont'a Hightower (ribs), G Josh Kline (shoulder), RB Dion Lewis (abdomen), WR Keshawn Martin (hamstring), G Shaquille Mason (knee), WR Matt Slater (knee)

OAKLAND RAIDERS at SAN DIEGO CHARGERS

OAKLAND RAIDERS

--Out: DT Denico Autry (concussion)

--Doubtful: DT Justin Ellis (ankle)

--Probable: RB Taiwan Jones (foot), RB Latavius Murray (shoulder), S Charles Woodson (shoulder, knee)

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS

--Out: CB Craig Mager (hamstring), S Eric Weddle (groin), LB Tourek Williams (foot)

--Doubtful: LB Manti Te'o (ankle)

--Questionable: WR Keenan Allen (hip), T King Dunlap (concussion), TE Antonio Gates (knee), RB Melvin Gordon (ankle), T Chris Hairston (ankle), WR Steve Johnson (hamstring), C Chris Watt (groin, concussion)

PITTSBURGH STEELERS at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

--Out: S Will Allen (ankle), DE Stephon Tuitt (knee), QB Michael Vick (hamstring)

--Questionable: CB Cortez Allen (knee), QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee)

--Probable: CB Antwon Blake (thumb), CB William Gay (not injury related), LB James Harrison (not injury related), LB Jarvis Jones (hip), LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder), TE Matt Spaeth (not injury related)

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

--Out: DE Mike Devito (concussion)

--Doubtful: LB Ramik Wilson (knee, ankle)

--Questionable: LB Tamba Hali (knee), WR Jeremy Maclin (concussion), LB Joshua Mauga (groin, Achilles), DT Dontari Poe (ankle)

--Probable: S Husain Abdullah (biceps), LB Justin Houston (elbow), TE Travis Kelce (facial laceration), K Cairo Santos (right foot), QB Alex Smith (right thumb)

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS at WASHINGTON REDSKINS

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

--Out: T Reid Fragel (concussion), DT Tony McDaniel (groin), TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins (shoulder)

--Questionable: LB Bruce Carter (thigh), G Logan Mankins (groin), WR Russell Shepard (hamstring), C Evan Smith (ankle)

--Probable: CB Johnthan Banks (knee), S Chris Conte (ankle), DE George Johnson (ribs), DT Gerald McCoy (shoulder), TE Luke Stocker (hip)

WASHINGTON REDSKINS

--Out: CB Chris Culliver (knee), CB DeAngelo Hall (toe), WR DeSean Jackson (hamstring), C Kory Lichtensteiger (neck)

--Doubtful: RB Chris Thompson (back)

--Questionable: DE Jason Hatcher (knee), DE Stephen Paea (back), TE Jordan Reed (concussion), LB Keenan Robinson (heel), T Trent Williams (concussion)

--Probable: CB Bashaud Breeland (knee), RB Matt Jones (toe), T Ty Nsekhe (foot), WR Andre Roberts (thumb), S Trenton Robinson (ankle)

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at CAROLINA PANTHERS on Sunday night

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

--Out: WR Nelson Agholor (ankle), LB Kiko Alonso (knee)

--Questionable: DE Brandon Bair (groin), WR Riley Cooper (knee), LB Mychal Kendricks (hamstring), LB DeMeco Ryans (hamstring)

--Probable: WR Josh Huff (knee)

CAROLINA PANTHERS

--Out: TE Richie Brockel (hamstring), DT Dwan Edwards (ankle), LB Shaq Thompson (knee), T Daryl Williams (knee)

--Probable: DE Jared Allen (back), LB A.J. Klein (concussion), CB Teddy Williams (concussion)

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NFL

Sunday, October 25

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Sunday Night Football betting preview: Eagles at Panthers
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The Panthers have gone 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 games in October.

Philadelphia Eagles and Carolina Panthers (-3, 45.5)

The Carolina Panthers will be bidding for the first 6-0 start in franchise history when they play host to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night. The Panthers answered questions about the relative strength of their early-season schedule by scoring a pair of touchdowns in the final 3:55 in a come-from-behind victory at Seattle last weekend.

“This was one of the bigger victories that we have had since I have been here,” Carolina coach Ron Rivera said after his club erased a nine-point deficit in the 27-23 win. “One of the things that stood out was the resiliency." The Panthers have a score to settle with the Eagles after absorbing a 45-21 drubbing at Philadelphia last season. The Eagles stumbled out of the gate with three losses in their first four games but are coming off impressive lopsided victories over New Orleans and the New York Giants to move into a tie atop the NFC East. “We have a long way to go but we know where we want to be at,” running back DeMarco Murray said.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBC.

LINE HISTORY: Books opened Carolina as a 3.5-point home fave, but that has moved to -3. The total is down to 45.5. from 46.5.

INJURY REPORT:

Eagles - LB Mychal Kendricks (Probable, hamstring), WR Riley Cooper (Questionable, knee), DE Brandon Blair (Questionable, groin), LB DeMeco Ryans (Questionable, hamstring), LB Kiko Alonso (Doubtful, knee), WR Nelson Agholor (Doubtful, ankle), T Andrew Gardner (I-R, foot), K Cody Parkey (I-R, groin), LB Travis Long (I-R, knee), C David Molk (I-R, bicep), DB JaCorey Shepherd (I-R, knee).

Panthers - DT Dwan Edwards (Questionable, ankle), T Daryl Williams (Questionable, knee), LB A.J. Klein (Questionable, concussion), LB Jared Allen (Questionable, back), LB Shaq Thompson (Questionable, knee), DE Frank Alexander (Out for season, Achilles), TE Richie Brockel (I-R, hamstring), DE Charles Johnson (I-R, hamstring), T Nate Chandler (I-R, knee), DE Arthur Miley (I-R, knee), WR Kelvin Benjamin (I-R, knee).

WEATHER: Temperatures in the mid-60s with a 21 percent chance of rain.

POWER RANKINGS: Eagles (-2) + Panthers (-3) + home field (-3) = Panthers -4

WHAT CAPPERS SAY: "Sam Bradford has thrown three red zone interceptions in the last two weeks; not exactly ?QB of the Future? material for Chip Kelly and the Eagles braintrust. There?s no other word to describe Cam Newton?'s performance at Seattle other than ?clutch?, as he led the team on a pair of 80 yard TD drives with the clock winding down in the 4th quarter."

ABOUT THE EAGLES (3-3 SU, 3-3 ATS, 1-5 O/U): Murray had an ugly start to his career in Philadelphia by rushing for 11 yards on 21 carries in the first two games, but he ran for 112 yards last week and scored a touchdown for the second straight contest. Quarterback Sam Bradford continues to struggle, throwing a season-worst three interceptions last week - his fourth game with multiple picks - to boost his season total to nine. Philadelphia's defense, which has forced 16 turnovers, has registered eight of its 14 sacks in the past two weeks while limiting the Giants to 247 total yards.

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (5-0 SU, 4-1 ATS, 3-1-1 O/U): Carolina beat Seattle at its own game by putting together four 80-yard touchdown drives as Newton overcame a pair of interceptions to throw for 269 yards and one TD while running for another score. Jonathan Stewart is coming off a season-high 78 yards and his first two rushing scores while tight end Greg Olsen has three touchdowns, 17 interceptions and a pair of 100-yard games in his last three. Pro Bowl middle linebacker Luke Kuechly returned from a concussion last week for a defense that is yielding only 338.0 yards per game.

TRENDS:

* Over is 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings.
* Eagles are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games in Week 7.
* Panthers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games in October.

CONSENSUS: Fifty-seven percent of users are backing the Panthers.

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