NFL Trends and Indexes - Week 10 (Thursday, November 12 - Monday, November 16)

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NFL Trends and Indexes

Thursday, November 12 - Monday, November 16

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NFL oddsmakers pile the points on the perfect Patriots in Week 10

Tom Brady and the Patriots are touchdown favorites on the road playing the rival New York Giants in Week 10.

As Week 10 looms in the NFL, there are still three undefeated teams. But no doubt, the best of those three teams and the class of the league lies with the defending Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots.

The Pats moved to 8-0 SU (5-2-1 ATS) by rolling past Washington 27-10, cashing as healthy 13.5-point home favorites Sunday. Dating to last season’s title run, New England has won 11 in a row (7-3-1 ATS). Next up for Tom Brady & Co are the New York Giants - a team that beat the Patriots twice in Super Bowls.

New York (5-4 ATS, 5-3-1 ATS) is also atop its division, but that’s because the NFC East is lackluster at best this year, with the Giants the only team above .500. On Sunday, New York topped Tampa Bay 32-18 as a 1.5-point road chalk.

John Lester, senior lines manager for Bookmaker.eu, opened the Patriots as 7-point favorites.

“Even though the Giants have been playing pretty well, we had to open this at a full touchdown in favor of New England,” Lester said. “The Pats are just too hot and the public is pounding them like it’s 2007 all over again. If anybody can knock this team off its high horse, it’s Tom Coughlin.”

Johnny Avello, executive director of race and sports at Wynn Las Vegas, said the market forced the number.

“I never thought I would be hanging a line with the Giants a 7-point underdog at home, but that's what the market calls for at this time,” Avello said.

Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks (-3.5)

Coming off its bye week, two-time defending NFC champion Seattle is either going to tighten things up in the West Division or find itself in a very tough spot to make a run at a third straight Super Bowl berth. The Seahawks at least have a little momentum with a two-game SU win streak, including a 13-12 victory at Dallas laying 4.5 points on Nov. 1.

Arizona (6-2 SU, 5-3 ATS) leads the division and can really can take control if it can post a third straight victory. The Cardinals, also coming off a bye, bested Cleveland 34-20 giving seven points on the road Nov. 1.

“Both teams had the week off, so all personnel should be fully rested or healed,” Avello said. “Seattle is 2-1 SU at home this year, but I wouldn't consider wins over the Lions and Bears anything to get charged up about. This is a huge spot in trying to declare dominance in the division.”

Lester agreed that the contest is a yardstick game.

“The initial action came in on Arizona and the Under,” he said. “Obviously, this is a really big game for both squads. If Seattle can win, it’s right back in the thick of things as far as the division title. We actually haven’t seen these two teams play with Carson Palmer under center for Arizona since 2013, so this will be a good measurement for our NFC West ratings.”

Buffalo Bills at New York Jets (-3.5)

There are only five teams with a winning record in the AFC, and the Jets are one of them under new coach Todd Bowles. New York (5-3 SU, 4-3-1 ATS) had to hold off Jacksonville to keep its head above .500, winning 28-23 Sunday as a 7.5-point home fave.

Buffalo (4-4 SU and ATS), under new coach Rex Ryan, got back to .500 with a 33-17 victory over Miami as a 4-point favorite. The road trip will pit Ryan against the team that fired him following last season.

“It’s Homecoming for Rex, and I don’t expect to hear any boos from the Gang Green faithful,” Lester said. “He will certainly have a coaching edge, being familiar with many of the players’ tendencies and weaknesses. We immediately took action on the Bills and moved to -3.”

Avello wasn’t surprised by that action.

“Quarterback Tyrod Taylor surely makes a difference in this Bills team, as they seem to have a swagger about them when he's running the show,” said Avello, while noting Buffalo is entering a tough stretch. “This is the start of three straight road games for the Bills, and none are cakewalks.”

Minnesota Vikings at Oakland Raiders (N/A)

Minnesota is arguably one of the bigger surprises this season, finding itself tied atop the NFC North with Green Bay heading into week 10. The Vikings (6-2 SU) are No. 2 in the league at 7-1 ATS, having cashed seven in a row since losing their season opener SU and ATS at San Francisco. On Sunday, the Vikes edged St. Louis 21-18 in overtime laying two points at home.

Oakland has also looked better this season, though the record doesn’t reflect it as much. The Raiders (4-4 SU, 5-3 ATS) gave Pittsburgh all it could handle before falling short 38-35 catching six points on the road Sunday.

The line will have to wait on this game, though, as Vikes QB Teddy Bridgewater must clear concussion protocol after getting leveled in the fourth quarter against the Rams.

Lester noted some bettors were prepared for the improvement of both teams.

“These are a couple of up-and-coming teams that many of our sharp clients have been on from the outset of the season, including hammering the over in their regular-season win totals,” he said. “Oakland will be a favorite regardless of Bridgewater’s status, but we’ll wait to hang a line until we have some clarity on his concussion. Teddy is a pocket passer, but he does have mobility when needed. Backup QB Shaun Hill plays in cement.”

Added Avello, “The Raiders are so much improved, and Derek Carr is reeking confidence. We're just past the halfway point, but if the Raiders are thinking about participating in the playoffs, this appears to be a must-win.”

[Udog]

Football bettors must react quickly to these NFL Week 10 odds

There should be a sense of urgency in Green Bay this week as the team wakes up, checks the standings and realizes that they are now forced to share first place in the NFC North.

Spread to bet now

Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers (-11.5)

What’s going on with the Packers? Maybe they have hit a mid-season wall after facing undefeated teams on consecutive weeks. Lions bettors have very quickly driven the line down from 13 to 11.5, which provides a good buying opportunity for Packers backers, who believe the last two weeks were temporary blips on the radar screen.

There should be a sense of urgency in Green Bay this week as the team wakes up, checks the standings and realizes that they are now forced to share first place in the NFC North with the 6-2 Vikings. And next week it’s Green Bay at Minnesota. Yikes.

Spread to wait on

Buffalo Bills at New York Jets (-3)

Amazingly, Rex Ryan is actually downplaying his return to New York in what could turn out to be a very important game as teams head into the second half of the schedule. Neither team will catch the Patriots in the AFC East, but by the time Week 17 games are being played, there could be a wild six or seven-team scrum for two wild card playoff spots. So any game between two WC hopefuls is important.

Neither team has a great quarterback and both teams have plenty of talent at other positions. The numbers guys are figuring that this game is a push, with the Jets giving the customary three points at home. Thursday games often are sloppy, so the edge could go to the more disciplined team (Jets). It might be a good idea to hold off on this one and see if New York money changes the line closer to kickoff.

Total to watch

Houston Texans at Cincinnati Bengals (47)

Lots of indicators are pointing toward the Over in this one. Both teams will be rested, with the Texans are coming off their bye week and the Bengals will have a few extra days after playing last Thursday. And the teams are a combined 10-5-1 on the Over this season.

Toss in the fact that Houston has had more time to separate itself from the Ryan Mallett ugliness and has settled on Brian Hoyer as its QB for at least the rest of the season. It all adds up to a decent-scoring game, especially with the number at a reasonable 47.

[Udog]

NFL
Dunkel

Week 10


Buffalo @ NY Jets

Game 109-110
November 12, 2015 @ 8:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
129.161
NY Jets
134.209
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Jets
by 5
39
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Jets
by 2 1/2
43 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Jets
(-2 1/2); Under


Detroit @ Green Bay

Game 251-252
November 15, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
126.543
Green Bay
135.438
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Green Bay
by 9
45
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Green Bay
by 11 1/2
48
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+11 1/2); Under

Arizona @ Seattle

Game 273-274
November 15, 2015 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
133.982
Seattle
138.907
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 5
42
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
by 3
45
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-3); Under

Dallas @ Tampa Bay

Game 253-254
November 15, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
126.404
Tampa Bay
130.060
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 3 1/2
48
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1
43
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-1); Over

Carolina @ Tennessee

Game 255-256
November 15, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Carolina
137.643
Tennessee
124.502
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Carolina
by 13
49
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Carolina
by 5
43
Dunkel Pick:
Carolina
(-5); Over

Chicago @ St. Louis

Game 257-258
November 15, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
127.139
St. Louis
138.292
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 11
38
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
by 7
42 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-7); Under

New Orleans @ Washington

Game 259-260
November 15, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
130.013
Washington
126.545
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 3 1/2
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 1
50 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(-1); Under

Miami @ Philadelphia

Game 261-262
November 15, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
130.169
Philadelphia
134.211
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 4
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 6 1/2
47
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+6 1/2); Over

Cleveland @ Pittsburgh

Game 263-264
November 15, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
124.154
Pittsburgh
137.319
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 13
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
by 4 1/2
41
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-4 1/2); Over

Jacksonville @ Baltimore

Game 265-266
November 15, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Jacksonville
122.959
Baltimore
131.555
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 8 1/2
51
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
by 5 1/2
48
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-5 1/2); Over

Minnesota @ Oakland

Game 267-268
November 15, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
136.054
Oakland
134.688
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
48
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
by 3
44
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+3); Over

Kansas City @ Denver

Game 269-270
November 15, 2015 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
132.310
Denver
142.788
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 10 1/2
37
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 6
42
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(-6); Under

New England @ NY Giants

Game 271-272
November 15, 2015 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New England
146.141
NY Giants
135.587
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New England
by 10 1/2
50
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New England
by 7
55 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New England
(-7); Under


Houston @ Cincinnati

Game 275-276
November 16, 2015 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
128.323
Cincinnati
135.847
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 7 1/2
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
by 10 1/2
47 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(+10 1/2); Under

[Udog]

NFL
Long Sheet

Thursday, November 12

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BUFFALO (4 - 4) at NY JETS (5 - 3) - 11/12/2015, 8:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 Units) off a win against a division rival since 1992.

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

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Sunday, November 15

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DETROIT (1 - 7) at GREEN BAY (6 - 2) - 11/15/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
DETROIT is 78-106 ATS (-38.6 Units) in road games since 1992.
DETROIT is 78-106 ATS (-38.6 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
DETROIT is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points this season.
DETROIT is 58-84 ATS (-34.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1992.
DETROIT is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 36-59 ATS (-28.9 Units) in November games since 1992.
DETROIT is 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GREEN BAY is 2-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
GREEN BAY is 2-2 straight up against DETROIT 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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DALLAS (2 - 6) at TAMPA BAY (3 - 5) - 11/15/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 57-34 ATS (+19.6 Units) in November games since 1992.
DALLAS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games against conference opponents 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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CAROLINA (8 - 0) at TENNESSEE (2 - 6) - 11/15/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) against NFC South division opponents since 1992.
TENNESSEE is 45-24 ATS (+18.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1992.
CAROLINA is 149-116 ATS (+21.4 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
CAROLINA is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
CAROLINA is 76-43 ATS (+28.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
CAROLINA is 50-25 ATS (+22.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1992.
TENNESSEE is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE 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.
TENNESSEE is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CHICAGO (3 - 5) at ST LOUIS (4 - 4) - 11/15/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 147-184 ATS (-55.4 Units) in all games since 1992.
ST LOUIS is 147-184 ATS (-55.4 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
ST LOUIS is 105-145 ATS (-54.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-0 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 1-0 straight up against CHICAGO 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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NEW ORLEANS (4 - 5) at WASHINGTON (3 - 5) - 11/15/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 76-106 ATS (-40.6 Units) in home games since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 76-106 ATS (-40.6 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 76-106 ATS (-40.6 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1992.

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

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MIAMI (3 - 5) at PHILADELPHIA (4 - 4) - 11/15/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in November games 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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CLEVELAND (2 - 7) at PITTSBURGH (5 - 4) - 11/15/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 94-67 ATS (+20.3 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 3-1 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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JACKSONVILLE (2 - 6) at BALTIMORE (2 - 6) - 11/15/2015, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
JACKSONVILLE is 1-0 against the spread versus BALTIMORE over the last 3 seasons
BALTIMORE is 1-0 straight up against JACKSONVILLE 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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MINNESOTA (6 - 2) at OAKLAND (4 - 4) - 11/15/2015, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
MINNESOTA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.
OAKLAND is 38-73 ATS (-42.3 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 since 1992.
OAKLAND is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less since 1992.

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

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KANSAS CITY (3 - 5) at DENVER (7 - 1) - 11/15/2015, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NEW ENGLAND (8 - 0) at NY GIANTS (5 - 4) - 11/15/2015, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY GIANTS are 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) against AFC East division opponents since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 219-177 ATS (+24.3 Units) in all games since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 219-177 ATS (+24.3 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) in all games where the total is greater than or equal to 49.5 since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 107-76 ATS (+23.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 75-48 ATS (+22.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1992.
NY GIANTS are 32-59 ATS (-32.9 Units) in November games since 1992.
NY GIANTS are 30-54 ATS (-29.4 Units) in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.

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

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ARIZONA (6 - 2) at SEATTLE (4 - 4) - 11/15/2015, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-1 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 3-1 straight up against ARIZONA 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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Monday, November 16

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HOUSTON (3 - 5) at CINCINNATI (8 - 0) - 11/16/2015, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
CINCINNATI is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points this season.
CINCINNATI is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) against conference opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-0 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 1-0 straight up against HOUSTON 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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[Udog]

NFL
Short Sheet

Week 10

Thursday - Nov, 12

Buffalo at NY Jets, 8:25 ET
Buffalo: 9-26 ATS off a win by 10 points or more over a division rival
New York: 14-4 ATS off a no-cover where the team won as a favorite


Sunday - Nov, 15

Detroit at Green Bay, 1:00 ET
Detroit: 1-7 ATS in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49
Green Bay: 9-1 ATS after playing their last game on the road

Dallas at Tampa Bay, 1:00 ET
Dallas: 7-0 ATS in games played on a grass field
Tampa Bay: 3-11 ATS in home games against conference opponents

Carolina at Tennessee, 1:00 ET
Carolina: 14-4 ATS off 1 or more straight overs
Tennessee: 0-6 ATS off a non-conference game

Chicago at St Louis, 1:00 ET
Chicago: 9-1 OVER off a non-conference game
St Louis: 64-91 ATS off 1 or more consecutive unders

New Orleans at Washington, 1:00 ET
New Orleans: 22-9 UNDER on road after 2 games with a t/o margin of -1 or worse
Washington: 10-22 ATS as an underdog

Miami at Philadelphia, 1:00 ET
Miami: 14-31 ATS after a 2 game road trip
Philadelphia: 8-1 ATS in November games

Cleveland at Pittsburgh, 1:00 ET
Cleveland: 9-2 UNDER off 1 or more consecutive unders
Pittsburgh: 8-1 ATS after having lost 2 out of their last 3

Jacksonville at Baltimore, 1:00 ET
Jacksonville: 5-17 ATS on road after gaining 6.5 or more yds/play in previous game
Baltimore: 44-27 ATS in home games off 1 or more straight overs

Minnesota at Oakland, 4:05 ET
Minnesota: 8-1 ATS off 2 or more consecutive unders
Oakland: 2-8 ATS after gaining 300 or more passing yards in 2 straight games

Kansas City at Denver, 4:25 ET
Kansas City: 1-8 ATS off 1 or more straight overs
Denver: 21-9 ATS in games played on a grass field

New England at NY Giants, 4:25 ET
New England: 23-11 ATS in games played on turf
New York: 42-24 UNDER off 2 or more consecutive overs

Arizona at Seattle, 8:30 ET
Arizona: 9-1 ATS off a non-conference game
Seattle: 9-1 UNDER after allowing 4 or less yards/play in previous game


Monday - Nov, 16

Houston at Cincinnati, 8:30 ET
Houston: 1-7 ATS when playing on Monday night
Cincinnati: 15-4 ATS in home lined games

[Udog]

NFL

Week 10

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Trend Report
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Thursday, November 12

8:25 PM
BUFFALO vs. NY JETS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 7 games when playing NY Jets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Jets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Jets last 5 games
NY Jets are 8-15 SU in their last 23 games


Sunday, November 15

1:00 PM
CAROLINA vs. TENNESSEE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games
Carolina is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Tennessee is 2-16 SU in its last 18 games
Tennessee is 6-16-1 ATS in its last 23 games

1:00 PM
DALLAS vs. TAMPA BAY
Dallas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Dallas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games when playing Dallas

1:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. WASHINGTON
New Orleans is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans

1:00 PM
DETROIT vs. GREEN BAY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games when playing Green Bay
Green Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Green Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

1:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. ST. LOUIS
Chicago is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago

1:00 PM
MIAMI vs. PHILADELPHIA
Miami is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

1:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. PITTSBURGH
Cleveland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland

1:00 PM
JACKSONVILLE vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Jacksonville's last 7 games
Jacksonville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games

4:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. OAKLAND
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oakland
Minnesota is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games at home
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

4:25 PM
NEW ENGLAND vs. NY GIANTS
New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Giants last 5 games at home
NY Giants are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home

4:25 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. DENVER
Kansas City is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Kansas City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Denver is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Denver is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home

8:30 PM
ARIZONA vs. SEATTLE
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 2-7-2 ATS in its last 11 games
Seattle is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games


Monday, November 16

8:30 PM
HOUSTON vs. CINCINNATI
Houston is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Houston is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing Houston
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston

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NFL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 10

Thursday's game
Bills (4-4) @ Jets (5-3)-- Rex Ryan returns to Swamp to face his old team; Buffalo won last three series games, all by 20+ points- six of last seven series totals were 41+. Buffalo's win here LY was its first in last five visits here. Bills won only two true road games, at Miami, Tennessee; they're 4-2 with Taylor starting at QB. Buffalo allowed 17 or less points in its wins, 24+ in losses. Jets are 3-1 at home; they're +12 in turnovers in five wins, -5 in losses. Jets had total of only 192 RY in last three games; Fitzpatrick is playing with bad ligaments in left (non-throwing) thumb. Buffalo is 6-2 in last eight games as a road dog; Jets are 2-5 in last seven games as home favorite. NFL-wide, divisional home favorites are 10-17-1 against the spread this season. Last three Buffalo games, last three Jet games all went over total.

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NFL

Thursday, November 12

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Thursday Night Football betting preview: Bills at Jets
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Rex Ryan returns to New York to take on his former team in matchup that also has playoff implications.

Buffalo Bills at New York Jets (-2.5, 42)

Rex Ryan makes his much-anticipated return to MetLife Stadium on Thursday night when he guides the Buffalo Bills into a matchup with the host New York Jets in a key AFC East tilt. The bombastic Ryan was fired by the Jets in December following a 4-12 campaign - his sixth season with the club - and was scooped up by the Bills two weeks later.

Ryan told the media on Tuesday that he's attaching no special significance to facing his former team. "What I'm telling you is the truth," Ryan said. "But at no point was I like, 'Oh, I have this one circled.' Everybody knows me, I circle the Patriots. That's what I do." Ryan did managed to tweak the Jets by naming linebacker IK Enemkpali a team captain for Thursday's matchup - a move that New York safety Calvin Pryor termed "kind of disrespectful." Enemkpali was released by the Jets after breaking quarterback Geno Smith's jaw during a locker-room skirmish in August.

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

LINE HISTORY: The Jets opened as 3-point home favorites and have been bet down slightly to the current number of Jets -2.5. The total has also been bet down, going from its opening number of 43 to its current 42.

INJURY REPORT:

Bills - DE M. Williams (probable Thursday, calf), WR S. Watkins (probable Thursday, ankle), RB L. McCoy (probable Thursday, shoulder), T S. Henderson (questionable Thursday, illness), T C. Kouandjio (questionable Thursday, knee), DT K. Williams (Late November, leg).

Jets - WR B. Marshall (probable Thursday, toe), WR E. Decker (probable Thursday, knee), DB B. Skrine (probable Thursday, shoulder), C N. Mangold (probable Thursday, neck), CB D. Milliner (questionable Thursday, wrist), RB B. Powell (doubtful Thursday, ankle), CB A. Cromartie (doubtful Thursday, thigh), S C. Pryor (out Thursday, ankle), G W. Colon (I-R, knee), K N. Folk (I-R, quadricep).

WEATHER REPORT: It could be a wet football game Thursday night in the Meadowlands. There is a 75 percent chance of rain at kickoff, but it should clear up as the night moves on. Temperatures will be in the low 50's with a 10 mile per hour wind gusting across the field.

POWER RANKINGS: Bills (-2) - Jets (-2) + home field (-3) = Jets -3

WHAT BOOKS SAY: "On Tuesday morning, we got a sharp bet on Buffalo +3, so moved Bills to current number of +2.5; This bet happened to made about 30 minutes before the news that LeSean McCoy, who is nursing a shoulder injury would be upgraded to probable. Sixty-two percent of bets and 65 percent of cash backing the Bills on the spread."

WHAT CAPPERS SAY: "Aside from the Rex Ryan meeting his former team storyline, this contest will go a long way toward playoff possibilities for both squads. Bills are getting back to healthy while the Jets are a wobbly 1-2 after its surprising 4-1 start. The bottom line is the Jets have improved 3-net games this season as compared to the first eight games last season while the Bills have regressed 1-net game over the same span. Look for a triple revenge motive to come into play for New York tonight."

ABOUT THE BILLS (4-4, 4-4 ATS, 5-3 O/U): Buffalo got some of its top players back coming of its bye week and ended a two-game skid with a 33-17 romp over Miami as quarterback Tyrod Taylor returned from a two-game absence and continually hooked up with wideout Sammy Watkins, who had eight catches for 168 yards and a score. LeSean McCoy rumbled for 112 yards and a touchdown - his first 100-yard game with the Bills - before hurting his shoulder in the fourth quarter, but Karlos Williams picked up the slack with 110 yards and a pair of scores on only nine carries. Buffalo had the league's fourth-ranked defense last season but is lagging behind the Jets in all major categories.

ABOUT THE JETS (5-3, 4-3-1 ATS, 5-3 O/U): New York was near the top of the league in a number of defensive categories before surrendering 87 points in its last three games and barely avoided a third straight defeat by holding off Jacksonville 28-23 last week. Ryan Fitzpatrick, who played four seasons with Buffalo, is playing with a torn ligament in his left thumb but still threw for 272 yards and a pair of touchdowns last week despite the fact that leading wide receiver Brandon Marshall was slowed by an ankle injury. The Jets need to find a way to get running back Chris Ivory untracked - he has been limited to 43 yards on 38 carries the past two games - an average of 1.1 yards per carry.


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NFL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 10

Lions (1-7) @ Packers (6-2)-- Lions lost last 24 games in Wisconsin; their last win here was in 1991; this is first game for Detroit since firing GM/Prez; they also fired OC/OL coaches before loss to Chiefs in London, so they're in disarray. Green Bay lost to Broncos/Panthers last two weeks, but they're 15-1 combined; Packers are 3-1 as home favorites, with wins by 10-10-14-7 points. Green Bay won 16 of last 19 games overall vs Detroit, but they were outsacked 8-0 the last two weeks. Detroit is 7-4 (8-3 vs spread) in last 11 post-bye games. Teams are 6-0 SU/ATS week after playing Carolina (were favored in four of six). Detroit is -11 in turnovers their last four games, all of which went over total; four of last five Packer games stayed under the total.

Cowboys (2-6) @ Buccaneers (3-5)-- Dallas is 0-6 since Romo got hurt; he may come back next week. Cassel played well enough to win vs Philly, but defense got gassed. Dallas has played two OT games- its offense didn't get on field in either OT. Pokes are 13-3 in last 16 games vs Tampa Bay, winning last five, three by 13+ points. Bucs are 1-3 at home, giving up 31+ points in all four games; they're +7 in turnovers in three wins, -6 in losses- they were outscored 56-25 in second half of last three games. Cowboys are 2-5 vs spread as an underdog, 1-2 on road. NFC East non-divisional underdogs are 4-7 vs spread, 2-4 on road; NFC South favorites are 8-6, 5-4 at home. Teams are 5-2 vs spread week after playing Philly, 6-2 after playing the Giants. Four of last five Tampa Bay games went over total.

Panthers (8-0) @ Titans (2-6)-- Trap game for unbeaten Carolina after a pair of primetime wins; Panthers allowed 22+ points in five of last six games- they're 3-0 on road, scoring an average of 28 ppg. Tennessee scored 13 or less points in four of last five games; they're 0-4 at home, Titans won last three series games, by 13-20-27 points; this is Panthers' first visit here since '07. NFC South non-divisional favorites are 8-6, 3-2 on road; AFC South home underdogs are 4-1 vs spread. Five of last six Carolina games went over total, as have five of six Titan games that Mariota started. Carolina averaged 152 rushing ypg in last four games. Teams are 1-5 SU the week after playing Green Bay; the only win was by Seattle against the Clausen-led Bears- teams are 5-3 SU after playing the Saints.

Bears (3-5) @ Rams (4-4)-- Chicago won in San Diego late Monday night, they've won four of last five games vs St Louis, winning two of last three visits here. Bears covered all three road games that Cutler played- their last five games were all decided by three or less points. Rams allowed two offensive TDs in four home games, winning three of them; they signed Welker this week to bolster offense that is just 18 of 90 (20%) on third down in last seven games. Teams are 5-1 vs spread the week after playing San Diego (all as dogs); favorites are 2-1 week after playing Minnesota. NFC West non-divisional favorites are 6-6 vs spread; NFC North road underdogs 4-3. Six of last seven Ram games, four of last six Chicago games stayed under total.

Saints (4-5) @ Redskins (3-5)-- New Orleans lost 27-22/39-17 in only two outdoor games this season, lost 31-19 at Arizona in only other grass game; they allowed 83 points in last two games, could be tired- its bye is next week. Washington won its last three home games, scoring 26 ppg, but they struggle running ball-- in last four games, Skins ran ball 75 times for 172 yards. Redskins won three of last four games against the Saints, last five series tilts were decided by 8 or less points. Seven of last eight series totals were 44+. Saints defense is having trouble getting off field; in last three games, opponents are 23-42 on 3rd down. NFC East non-divisional underdogs are 4-7 vs spread, 2-3 at home. Four of last five Saint games went over the total.

Dolphins (3-5) @ Eagles (4-4)-- Third week in row on road for Miami squad that allowed 266 rushing yards last week in Buffalo; they're going to get more of same from Philly team that ran ball for 172.5 ypg in its last four games. Dolphins are just 7-29 on third down last three games; they were outscored 38-7 in first half last two weeks, after leading 41-0 at half vs Houston in Week 7. Eagles won last three series games, by 7-10-16 points; this is first visit here for Fish since '07. NFC non-divisional favorites are 2-4 vs spread, 1-3 at home; AFC East non-divisional underdogs are 3-1. Miami's last four losses are all by 13+ points. Teams are 1-4 vs spread week after playing Buffalo. Five of last seven Miami games went over total; six of eight Philly games stayed under.

Browns (2-7) @ Steelers (5-4)-- Backup QB Jones gets start here for Pitt, which won eight of last ten vs Browns, who lost last ten visits here- six of their last seven visits here were losses by 10+ points. Jones has averaged 9.7 ypa in 47 passes, winning home games with Cards/Raiders in relief- he lost only start, vs Bengals. McCown is expected to return here for Browns, who lost four games in row, last three by 14+ each- they're 2-3 as road dogs, losing away games by 21-3-18-21, with win at Baltimore. Pitt is 4-0 if it scores 24+, 1-4 if it doesn't; they're 3-2 SU at home, 1-1 as home faves. Steelers ran ball for 153.5 ypg in last six games. Over is 7-2 in Cleveland games, 1-6 in last seven Steeler games. Favorites are 1-3 vs spread week after playing Oakland.

Jaguars (2-6) @ Ravens (2-6)-- Baltimore won/covered 11 of last 13 post-bye games (8-1 last nine as favorite); Ravens won eight of last ten series games; Jax lost last six visits here, with only one of six by more than eight points. Jags lost five of last six games; only one of their last four losses was by more than 7 points- they're 3-2 as dogs away from home, but also allowed 28+ points in last four games. Ravens are 0-3 as home favorites; all four games were decided by 4 or less points- they're 0-6 vs spread in last six home games. AFC North non-divisional favorites are 5-6 vs spread, 3-3 at home; AFC South road dogs are 3-5. Over is 6-1 in last seven Jax games, 5-2 in last seven Raven games. NFL-wide, teams are 13-5 vs spread coming off a bye this season, 6-1 when favored.

Vikings (6-2) @ Raiders (4-4)-- Minnesota won six of its last seven games (7-0 vs spread); they're 2-2 SU on road, 2-0 as an underdog. Bridgewater is expected to play after getting KO'd from LW's game. Oakland is 4-4 this year despite being favored only once (0-1); they scored 37-34-35 points in three post-bye games, losing on last play in Pittsburgh last week. Raiders are 10-4 in series, winning three of last four here; this is first trip here for Vikings since '03. AFC West non-divisional favorites are 5-8 vs spread, 4-5 at home. NFC North road underdogs are 4-3 vs spread. Teams are 5-3 vs spread week after playing the Steelers; dogs are 1-4 week after playing Rams. Four of last six Viking games, six of eight Oakland games went over the total.

Chiefs (3-5) @ Broncos (7-1)-- Denver stunned Chiefs 31-24 (+3) at Arrowhead in Week 2, scoring two TDs in last 0:36, winning on fumble return TD with 0:27 left. Chiefs lost last three visits here by 35-10-7 points, are 0-7 in last seven series games, but Reid is 14-2 in post-bye games, 4-1 as an underdog. Broncos don't have a takeaway (-3) in last two games; they had 17 (+6) in first six games; they lost first game LW, are 1-1 as home favorites, with home wins this year by 6-3-19 points. Chiefs ran ball for 344 yards in winning last couple pre-bye games after a 1-5 start; they're 1-3 as road dogs, losing last three away games by 10-15-6 points. NFL-wide, divisional home favorites are 10-17-1 vs spread. Favorites are 0-2-2 against the spread week after playing Indy.

Patriots (8-0) @ Giants (5-4)-- Brees threw for seven TDs against Giants, what will Brady do? Not often NE has revenge motive, but they've lost three in row to Giants- two of three were Super Bowls. Patriots scored 34.7 ppg in winning their three road games (1-1 as road favorite); they're 5-1-2 vs spread overall this year. Giants won five of last seven overall, won last three at home while scoring 29.7 ppg- they're 2-1-1 as underdogs. Return of DE Pierre-Paul LW helped Giant defense; they held Bucs to 6.9 ypa, after giving up 8.1/10.2 in previous two games. NFC East non-divisional underdogs are 4-7 vs spread, 2-3 at home. Teams are 0-5 week after playing Tampa Bay, with three losses by 11+, 3-4 after playing the Redskins (2-1-1 as a dog). Four of last five Patriot games went over total.

Cardinals (6-2) @ Seahawks (4-4)-- Seattle won four of last five series games; all four wins were by 12+ points; Cardinals scored total of 26 points in last three series games, are 1-4 in last five visits here. Arizona was -3 in turnovers in both its losses, +9 in its wins; they are 3-1 on road, scoring 34+ points in the wins- they scored 26+ points in all six wins. Seattle is 2-1 at home; they allowed 27+ points in all four losses, 12 or less in four wins. Redbirds lost seven of last nine post-bye games; they're 1-5-1 as post-bye underdog. Seattle covered four of last five post-bye games. Seahawks are 2-4 as a favorite this year; Arizona is a dog for first time this season- they're 8-4 as road dogs under Arians. Six of eight Arizona games went over total; five of last seven Seattle games stayed under.

Texans (3-5) @ Bengals (8-0)-- Unbeaten Bengals are 7-0-1 vs spread this season, 3-0-1 at home; four of eight wins are by 6 or less points. Texans still have shot at the playoffs with Indy QB Luck hurt; they're 1-3 as road underdogs, losing by 7-27-18 on foreign soil, with only win at Jax'ville. Houston allowed 24+ points in all five losses; two of their three wins are vs rookie QBs. Texans won five of last six series games, winning 28-17/20-19 last two played here- last visit was in '11. Texans won three of last four post-bye games; they're 3-5 as a post-bye underdog. Teams are 2-4 the week after playing Cleveland. Bengals played on Thursday last week, so this was semi-bye for them, too. AFC South non-divisional road underdogs are 3-5 vs spread; AFC North favorites are 6-5, 3-3 at home.

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NFL Injury Report for Sunday games


CAROLINA PANTHERS at TENNESSEE TITANS

CAROLINA PANTHERS

--Out: G Andrew Norwell (hamstring)

--Questionable: DT Dwan Edwards (ankle)

--Probable: TE Ed Dickson (quadricep), C Ryan Kalil (ankle), LB Luke Kuechly (ankle), RB Jonathan Stewart (ankle)

TENNESSEE TITANS

--Out: CB Jason McCourty (groin), WR Kendall Wright (knee)

--Questionable: CB Perrish Cox (hamstring), CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson (hamstring)

--Probable: LB Zach Brown (knee), RB Dexter McCluster (ankle)


CHICAGO BEARS at ST. LOUIS RAMS

CHICAGO BEARS

--Out: WR Eddie Royal (knee)

--Questionable: T Jermon Bushrod (shoulder), RB Matt Forte (knee), C Hroniss Grasu (neck), WR Alshon Jeffery (groin), LB Shea McClellin (knee), LB Pernell McPhee (knee), CB Tracy Porter (hip), S Antrel Rolle (ankle)

--Probable: DT Mitch Unrein (illness)

ST. LOUIS RAMS

--Doubtful: DE Chris Long (knee)

--Questionable: T Rob Havenstein (ankle), S T.J. McDonald (foot), DE Robert Quinn (knee)

--Probable: LB Akeem Ayers (illness), RB Todd Gurley (not injury related), RB Chase Reynolds (thigh)


CLEVELAND BROWNS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS

CLEVELAND BROWNS

--Out: G Joel Bitonio (ankle), CB Joe Haden (concussion), S Donte Whitner (concussion)

--Questionable: S Ibraheim Campbell (hamstring), S Tashaun Gipson (illness), QB Josh McCown (ribs), S Jordan Poyer (shoulder)

--Probable: WR Brian Hartline (concussion), WR Andrew Hawkins (concussion), QB Johnny Manziel (right elbow)

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

--Out: LB Terence Garvin (knee), LB James Harrison (knee), TE Matt Spaeth (knee), S Shamarko Thomas (knee)

--Questionable: QB Ben Roethlisberger (foot)

--Probable: T Marcus Gilbert (toe), WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (hamstring), RB Will Johnson (back), DT Steve McLendon (elbow), TE Heath Miller (not injury related), RB Isaiah Pead (knee), LB Ryan Shazier (knee), RB DeAngelo Williams (foot)


DALLAS COWBOYS at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

DALLAS COWBOYS

--Out: WR Brice Butler (hamstring), LB Sean Lee (concussion)

--Questionable: DT Nick Hayden (ankle, ankle), LB Anthony Hitchens (ankle), LB Rolando McClain (hand, foot)

--Probable: WR Dez Bryant (foot, knee), CB Brandon Carr (shoulder), QB Matt Cassel (knee), S Barry Church (ankle), DE Jack Crawford (hand), TE James Hanna (ankle), S Jeff Heath (shoulder), DE Demarcus Lawrence (back), RB Christine Michael (illness), RB Rod Smith (illness)

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

--Out: WR Vincent Jackson (knee), G Ali Marpet (ankle), DE Jacquies Smith (ankle)

--Doubtful: S D.J. Swearinger (toe)

--Questionable: S Bradley McDougald (concussion), TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins (shoulder), S Major Wright (hamstring)

--Probable: DT Gerald McCoy (shoulder), DT Tony McDaniel (not injury related), CB Alterraun Verner (foot)


DETROIT LIONS at GREEN BAY PACKERS

DETROIT LIONS

--Out: CB Rashean Mathis (concussion)

--Questionable: S Isa Abdul-Quddus (foot), WR Calvin Johnson (ankle)

--Probable: S James Ihedigbo (shoulder), LB Travis Lewis (groin), CB Darius Slay (head), CB Josh Wilson (neck)

GREEN BAY PACKERS

--Questionable: RB Eddie Lacy (groin), WR Ty Montgomery (ankle), LB Mike Neal (hip), CB Sam Shields (shoulder)

--Probable: T Bryan Bulaga (knee), S Morgan Burnett (ankle), CB Casey Hayward (concussion), S Micah Hyde (quadriceps), WR James Jones (quadriceps), G T.J. Lang (back), LB Clay Matthews (ankle, knee), LB Nick Perry (shoulder, hand), CB Damarious Randall (illness), CB Quinten Rollins (neck), G Josh Sitton (back)


JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS at BALTIMORE RAVENS

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

--Out: S James Sample (shoulder)

--Questionable: DT Michael Bennett (hamstring), WR Allen Hurns (foot, thigh), WR Marqise Lee (hamstring), LB Dan Skuta (groin)

--Probable: G Zane Beadles (knee), DE Chris Clemons (not injury related), RB Toby Gerhart (groin), TE Julius Thomas (abdomen)

BALTIMORE RAVENS

--Out: WR Breshad Perriman (knee)

--Questionable: C Jeremy Zuttah (shoulder)

--Probable: DE Chris Canty (not injury related), TE Crockett Gillmore (shoulder), T Eugene Monroe (shoulder), LB Daryl Smith (not injury related), CB Tray Walker (concussion)


KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at DENVER BRONCOS

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

--Out: DE Allen Bailey (calf), G Ben Grubbs (neck), TE James O'Shaughnessy (foot)

--Questionable: LB Ramik Wilson (ankle)

--Probable: DE Mike Devito (concussion), LB Tamba Hali (knee), TE Travis Kelce (groin)

DENVER BRONCOS

--Out: LB DeMarcus Ware (back)

--Questionable: WR Emmanuel Sanders (ankle)

--Probable: RB C.J. Anderson (ankle), TE Owen Daniels (shoulder, knee), TE Virgil Green (finger), T Ryan Harris (knee), RB Ronnie Hillman (quadriceps), QB Peyton Manning (foot), WR Jordan Norwood (hamstring), LB Shane Ray (knee), G Louis Vasquez (back)


MIAMI DOLPHINS at PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

MIAMI DOLPHINS

--Out: T Ja'Wuan James (toe)

--Doubtful: LB Spencer Paysinger (neck)

--Questionable: WR DeVante Parker (foot), G Billy Turner (knee)

--Probable: TE Jordan Cameron (hamstring), LB Jelani Jenkins (ankle), S Jordan Kovacs (knee), CB Brice McCain (knee), LB Koa Misi (foot), DT Jordan Phillips (knee), RB Damien Williams (hand)

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

--Out: G Josh Andrews (concussion), S Jerome Couplin (shoulder)

--Questionable: T Jason Peters (back)

--Probable: WR Nelson Agholor (ankle), LB Kiko Alonso (knee), TE Trey Burton (hamstring), WR Riley Cooper (toe), S Malcolm Jenkins (concussion), RB Ryan Mathews (groin), RB DeMarco Murray (groin), LB DeMeco Ryans (hamstring)


MINNESOTA VIKINGS at OAKLAND RAIDERS

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

--Out: DE Justin Trattou (foot)

--Doubtful: LB Eric Kendricks (ribs)

--Questionable: LB Anthony Barr (hand), QB Teddy Bridgewater (concussion), CB Marcus Sherels (shoulder)

--Probable: DT Sharrif Floyd (knee, ankle), DT Linval Joseph (foot), CB Terence Newman (concussion), WR Cordarrelle Patterson (shoulder), DE Brian Robison (ankle)

OAKLAND RAIDERS

--Out: LB Neiron Ball (knee)

--Doubtful: C Rodney Hudson (ankle)

--Probable: CB T.J. Carrie (hip), WR Amari Cooper (quadriceps), RB Latavius Murray (concussion), TE Clive Walford (quadriceps), S Charles Woodson (shoulder)


NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS at NEW YORK GIANTS

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

--Out: T Marcus Cannon (toe), LB Jamie Collins (illness), G Tre' Jackson (knee), T Sebastian Vollmer (concussion)

--Questionable: CB Justin Coleman (hand), WR Keshawn Martin (hamstring), G Shaquille Mason (knee), DE Jabaal Sheard (ankle)

--Probable: WR Julian Edelman (knee), S Duron Harmon (knee)

NEW YORK GIANTS

--Out: LB Uani 'Unga (neck), CB Prince Amukamara (pectoral), WR Victor Cruz (calf), TE Larry Donnell (neck), LB J.T. Thomas (ankle)

--Questionable: CB Leon McFadden (groin)

--Probable: G Justin Pugh (illness), G Geoff Schwartz (ankle)


NEW ORLEANS SAINTS at WASHINGTON REDSKINS

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

--Out: LB Dannell Ellerbe (hip), LB David Hawthorne (hamstring), LB Ramon Humber (hamstring), CB Damian Swann (concussion)

--Questionable: T Terron Armstead (knee)

--Probable: WR Marques Colston (not injury related), CB Brian Dixon (hip), G Jahri Evans (not injury related), LB Hau'oli Kikaha (ankle), G Tim Lelito (shoulder), CB Keenan Lewis (illness), WR Willie Snead (knee), DT Kevin Williams (not injury related)

WASHINGTON REDSKINS

--Questionable: CB DeAngelo Hall (toe), DT Terrance Knighton (migraine), WR Andre Roberts (ankle), LB Keenan Robinson (shoulder, neck)

--Probable: CB Bashaud Breeland (hamstring), CB Chris Culliver (knee), S Dashon Goldson (wrist, hamstring), DE Jason Hatcher (knee), LB Ryan Kerrigan (hand), C Josh LeRibeus (elbow, shoulder), RB Chris Thompson (back)


ARIZONA CARDINALS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS on Sunday night

ARIZONA CARDINALS

--Questionable: WR John Brown (hamstring), C Lyle Sendlein (shoulder)

--Probable: TE Darren Fells (shoulder), WR Larry Fitzgerald (ankle), WR Brittan Golden (groin), LB Alex Okafor (calf), CB Jerraud Powers (hamstring)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

--Out: WR Ricardo Lockette (neck)

--Questionable: RB Marshawn Lynch (abdomen)

--Probable: DE Michael Bennett (not injury related), T Russell Okung (toe, ankle), TE Luke Willson (toe)

[Udog]

Essential Week 10 betting notes for NFL Sunday

Giants coach Tom Coughlin is 5-1 lifetime against Patriots counterpart Bill Belichick.

Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers (-10.5, 49.5)

* The Lions haven't won a game in Wisconsin since recording a 21-17 victory on Dec. 15, 1991 and they are 0-4 against the spread in their last four trips to Lambeau Field.

* The previous two times that the Packers have lost back-to-back games with Aaron Rodgers under center (2009, 2020), they bounced back with a win SU and ATS in their next game.


Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-1, 43.5)

* Matt Cassel had his best start since joining Dallas with 299 yards and three touchdowns, but he also committed a huge mistake when he had an interception returned for a touchdown in last week's overtime loss to Philadelphia.

* Raymond James Stadium has been a great venue for Over bettors so far this season, with all four games played there this season cashing over wagers. The Bucs are scoring 23.25 points per game on their home turf, but allowing opponents to score a whopping 35.5 per game.


Carolina Panthers at Tennessee Titans (+4, 44)

* The Over has been hot when the Panthers hit the road, cashing in nine of their last 11 road games. They've only played away from home three times this season with the Over going 2-1.

* Tennessee has lost nine straight home games, its longest skid since relocating from Houston in 1997. The Titans are 3-6 ATS in those games, including a 2-2 ATS mark in four home games this season.


Chicago Bears at St. Louis Rams (-7, 42.5)

* Star running back Matt Forte is questionable to return from an MCL sprain, but Jeremy Langford has filled in admirably racking up 72 rushing yards on 4.0 ypc and 70 receiving yards in last week's 22-19 win over the Chargers.

* Todd Gurley has injected life into a Rams offense that has sputtered in the passing game with quarterback Nick Foles at the helm, as the team has not had more yards passing than rushing since Week 3.


New Orleans Saints at Washington Redskins (-1, 50.5)

* Drew Brees, who was beaten up by the Titans last week and needed stitches in his face following the game, has proven he is far from the end of the line, leading the league by averaging 345 passing yards a game.

* Washington is still alive in the NFC East Division, trailing the Giants by just 1 1/2 games, is 3-1 (2-2 ATS) at home this season and is coming off a 27-10 loss at New England one week ago.


Miami Dolphins at Philadelphia Eagles (-6, 50)

* These two don't play frequently but dating back to 1996, the Dolphins have posted a dismal 0-5 ATS mark in their last five meetings with the Eagles.

* Running backs DeMarco Murray and Ryan Mathews look to exploit one of the league's worst rush defenses. Murray rushed for 83 of his season-high 161 total yards and found the end zone in Philadelphia's 33-27 overtime victory over Dallas last Sunday.


Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers (-6, 41.5)

* The Browns are giving Johnny Manziel first-team snaps in practice this week, but coach Mike Pettine plans to start Josh McCown (ribs) if healthy. "Josh McCown started the season as our No. 1 quarterback," Pettine said. "He's been out due to injury and potentially is coming back. I get the call for, 'Hey, why not (Manziel)?' We're tasked as coaches to put the roster out there that gives us the best hope to win."

* The Steelers have won eight of the last 10 (5-5 ATS) in the series and are 13-3 against the Browns during coach Mike Tomlin’s tenure (7-9 ATS).


Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens (-5, 47.5)

* Thanks to an offense that is starting to score in bunches and a defense that can't stop much of anything, the over has become a hot wager in Jags games. The over has cashed in the previous Jaguars games and is 6-2 on the season.

* Baltimore's defense has not forced a turnover in its last five games and is tied for last (Dallas) in the NFL with four.


Minnesota Vikings at Oakland Raiders (-3, 43.5)

* The Minnesota Vikings will have Teddy Bridgewater at the helm when they attempt to extend their winning streak to five games Sunday. Bridgewater suffered a concussion in last week's 21-18 overtime victory over St. Louis but was cleared to practice on Wednesday.

* Oakland had its own head-injury scare in Week 9 as Latavius Murray suffered a concussion versus the Steelers, but the AFC's leading rusher returned to practice on Thursday.


New England Patriots at New York Giants (+7.5, 54)

* Tom Brady, who came up a yard shy of his sixth 300-yard game in last week's 27-10 win over Washington, has thrown for 22 touchdowns versus only two interceptions and owns a league-best 113.5 passer rating.

* Since Tom Coughlin was named head coach of the New York Giants, the Giants are 3-1 SU but a perfect 4-0 ATS against Bill Belichick and the Patriots.


Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos (-4, 41.5)

* Kansas City head coach Andy Reid is notorious for coming off the bye week strong, posting a 13-1 SU record and 10-4 ATS mark off the bye during his time in Philadelphia, but going 1-1 SU and ATS fresh from a week off in his two seasons with the Chiefs.

* The Broncos are 9-1 SU and 8-2 ATS off a loss since Peyton Manning took over at quarterback. Denver has also played Over in seven of those games following a regular season loss. Manning was back at practice Thursday despite a foot injury and is expected to play against Kansas City and avenge the Broncos’ first loss of the season, dropping a 27-24 decision to Indianapolis last Sunday.


Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks (-3, 44.5)

* Arizona WR John Brown (hamstring) remained limited in practice on Thursday, but expects to play after sitting out versus Cleveland. Although his wife is due to give birth next week, Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson told reporters that he would not miss Sunday's game should the stork arrive this weekend.

* Like Arizona, the Seahawks have won two in a row heading into last week's bye - and a victory on Sunday would move them within one game of the NFC West-leading Cardinals.

[Udog]

NFL's biggest betting mismatches: Week 10

Russell Wilson is picking up 5.2 yards every time he runs and faces an Arizona defense that has troubles with dual-threat QBs.

Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-2, 43)

Cowboys’ clock-eating offense vs. Bucs’ terrible TOP

The Cowboys are counting down every second until star quarterback Tony Romo returns from injury, and they seem to be playing like it. Dallas has milked the clock with Romo out of action, topping the NFL in time of possession at 34:05 per game and running an average of just over 63 plays. Over the last three weeks, the Cowboys rushing game has found its legs behind oft-injured RB Darren McFadden, who has marched for 333 yards in that span after putting up only 129 total yards on the ground in the four games prior.

Dallas will try to hold on for one more week without Romo, who is expected to return in Week 11, and will look to dominate the football against Tampa Bay Sunday. The Buccaneers have been OK versus the run, allowing an average of 108.4 yards on the turf per contests and have been especially stout versus the rushing game in their last three outings – allowing an average of only 88.3 yards.

The big problem for Tampa Bay is hanging on to the football once they get it. And with the way the Cowboys hog the pigskin, and the way the Bucs give it back, this game could be completely controlled by Dallas. The Buccaneers have an average TOP of 28:22 on the season, which has dropped nearly two full minutes in the last two games. They had possession of the ball for just over 25 minutes in the loss to the Giants last weekend.

Daily fantasy watch: Buy – RB Darren McFadden


Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens (-5.5, 48)

Jaguars’ second-half slumps vs. Ravens’ late runs

These two teams have seen their fair share of close contests this season. Jacksonville has played in four games decided by five or less points – three of those by a field goal – and Baltimore has been in six games with a difference of five and under on the scoreboard. A lot those tight battles have to do with just how two-faced these teams have been through 60 minutes.

The Jaguars have watched the power sucked from their offense in the final two frames, averaging almost 13 points in the first half then plummeting to just 8.4 points in the second half – third lowest in the NFL. That includes just five fourth-quarter points per game. To compound this problem, Jacksonville’s defense has been trucked in the final 30 minutes, allowing opponents to score 15.2 points in the final two quarters. This has been an even bigger issues in recent weeks, allowing an average of 17.7 points in the second half over the past three games.

For the Ravens, it’s more been about slow starts and having to claw their way back. Baltimore has been a very strong second-half performer, following an average of only 9.1 points in the first half with a 14.2 scoring clip in the last two frames. That may be a little tougher with WR Steve Smith Sr. gone for the year, but the defense has also held up well in second halves – even more so in the past three outings. The Ravens stop unit has given up an average of only 10.3 points in the second half of their previous three games, compared to 15.3 points in the first half during that span.

Daily fantasy watch: Buy – RB Justin Forsett


Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos (-6, 41.5)

Chiefs’ sneaky-good secondary vs. Peyton Manning’s pick problems

A quick glance at the Chiefs defensive numbers on the season, and nothing really stands out about this unit. But shrinking that sample down to the past three games, and Kansas City’s defense is starting to gel like 90’s boy-band hair. It has given up an average of 208 yards passing the past three games (256 yards per game on the season), including limiting Detroit to only 195 yards through the air in Week 8. That improved play versus the pass has trimmed KC’s points against to 13 per game in that span – lowest in the AFC over that stretch.

Perhaps the biggest turnaround for this Chiefs defense, and one that could make a huge difference versus Denver in Week 10, is their interceptions. On the year, Kansas City has only eight total picks – with one of those coming against the Broncos in Week 2 – but over the past three games, the Chiefs have snagged six interceptions. Rookie corner Marcus Peters has three INTs and ran back one of those for six points – a 55-yard return for touchdown against none other than Peyton Manning.

Manning has fallen about as far as a superstar QB can, boasting a completion rate of 62.3 percent, a passer rating of 75.6, and a NFL-worst 13 interceptions heading into Week 10. Manning looked terrible in the loss to Indianapolis Sunday, making 21 of 36 throws for 281 yards, two touchdowns and two INTs. He’s thrown at least one pick in each game this season with a TD-to-INT count of 9-to-13. Kansas City is 0-8 SU against Denver with No. 18 under center and is getting a clean touchdown – sans PAT – Sunday.

Daily fantasy watch: Buy – Chiefs D/ST


Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks (-3, 45)

Cardinals’ can’t contain QBs vs. Russell Wilson’s crazy legs

The Cardinals try to claim the throne of the NFC West with a win at Seattle Sunday. Arizona, which leads the division at 6-2 over Seattle at 4-4, know this is a statement game not only in the division but the entire NFC. And if the Cards are going to replace the two-time conference champs atop the pecking order, they’ll need to do a much better job keeping Russell Wilson from breaking off big gains with his legs.

Wilson has gouged the Arizona defense with runs in past meetings, but it’s not just him doing damage on the ground. The Cardinals have had issues slowing dual-threat QBs in the past, giving up 134 totals yards rushing to quarterbacks this season – an average of almost five yards per scramble. Last year, QBs broke for 350 yards rushing versus Arizona – third most in the NFL – picking up an average of nearly six yards per scramble. So far in 2015, the defense hasn’t face many dual-threats, but allowed Colin Kaepernick to tack on 47 yards and a rushing touchdown in Week 3 and gave up another 47 yards on five runs from Mike Vick in Week 6.

As mentioned, Wilson has run up and down the backs of the Cardinals defense in recent meetings. He marched for 88 yards and a touchdown in a 35-6 win over Arizona on Sunday Night Football in Week 16, following a 73-yard rushing day versus the Cardinals in 19-3 Seahawks victory in Week 12. This season, Wilson is the second-leading QB in terms of rushing yards, with 303 total gains on the ground and an average of 5.2 yards per carry which ranks eighth highest for all runners this season.

Daily fantasy watch: Buy – QB Russell Wilson

[Udog]

NFL

Sunday, November 15


Chance of rain in Oakland as Raiders host Vikings

According to weather forecasts, there is a 91 percent chance of rain when the Oakland Raiders host the Minnesota Vikings Sunday afternoon.

Temperatures in Oakland are expected to be in the high-50s with wind expected to blow across the field at around 15 miles per hour during game time.

The Raiders are currently tabbed as 3-point home favorites with the total at 43.5.


Expect wet conditions in Seattle Sunday night

As of Saturday afternoon, weather looks to wet and a touch chilly in Seattle for the Sunday Night Football matchup between the Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals.

According to forecasts, there is a 100 percent chance of rain showers and temperatures in Seattle are expected to be in the mid-to-low-40s during the game.

The Seahawks are currently 3-point home favorites and books are offering the total at 44.5.


Over bets hot at Raymond James Stadium this season

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have played four home games at Raymond James Stadium so far this season and the over has cashed in each instance heading into Sunday's meeting with the Dallas Cowboys.

The Buccaneers, led by rookie quarterback Jameis Winston, have averaged 23.25 points scored per game on their home turf, but the defense has allowed the opposition to score an average of 35.5 points per game.

The Dallas Cowboys are in town this week and books opened the total at 43, but that has since moved up to 43.5.


Titans going through dreadful losing streak at home

The Tennessee Titans have lost their last nine home games dating back to last season, the longest such streak since relocating from Houston back in 1997.

They are 0-4 straight up on home turf this season, but have posted a 2-2 record against the spread in those games. They have gone just 3-6 ATS over the course of their recent losing streak.

Things won't get any easier for the Titans with the unbeaten Carolina Panthers in town Sunday afternoon. The Titans are presently 4-point home underdogs.

[Udog]

NFL

Sunday, November 15

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Sunday Night Football betting preview: Cardinals at Seahawks
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Carson Palmer has thrown an NFC-best 20 touchdowns - including four as the Cardinals won their second straight contest with a 34-20 victory over Cleveland on Nov. 1.

Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks (-3, 44.5)

Pete Carroll certainly is no stranger to Carson Palmer, having coached the strong-armed quarterback during his 2002 Heisman Trophy-winning campaign at Southern California. The Seahawks coach didn't have to plan against Palmer last season due to the latter's torn ACL, but will get quite the look on Sunday when the Arizona Cardinals pay a visit to Seattle.

"Carson is playing phenomenal football," Carroll told reporters. "He looks as good as he's ever looked. He's in great command of the offense. I think it's really the best I've ever seen him in all the years he's been out there playing." The 35-year-old Palmer has thrown an NFC-best 20 touchdowns - including four as the Cardinals won their second straight contest with a 34-20 victory over Cleveland on Nov. 1. Like Arizona, the Seahawks have won two in a row heading into last week's bye - and a victory on Sunday would move them within one game of the NFC West-leading Cardinals.

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

LINE HISTORY: Books opened the Seahawks as 3-point home faves. The total opened at 45 but is down to 44.5.

INJURY REPORT:

Cardinals - WR Larry Fitzgerald (Probable, ankle), C Lyle Sendlein (Questionable, shoulder), WR John Brown (Questionable, hamstring), CB Jerraud Powers (Mid November, hamstring), TE Darren Fells (Mid November, shoulder), LB Alex Okafor (Early November, calf), LB Daryl Washington (Our indefinitely, suspension), LB Kenny Demens (I-R, knee), TE Ifeanyi Momah (I-R, knee), DT Corey Peters (I-R, Achilles), TE Gerald Christian (I-R, knee).

Seahawks - WR Paul Richardson (Questionable, knee), T Russell Okung (Questionable, ankle), TE Luke Wilson (Questionable, undisclosed), G Drew Nowak (Questionable, ankle), WR Ricardo Lockette (Out for season, neck), LB Brock Coyle (I-R, knee), CB Tharold Simon (I-R, toe), CB Jeremy Lane (Probable, knee), DT Jesse Williams (I-R, illness).

WEATHER: A 100 percent chance of rain with temperatures in the low-40s and wind blowing across the field at around six mph.

POWER RANKINGS: Cardinals (-4.5) + Seahawks (-3.0) + home field (-3.0) = Seahawks -1.5

WHAT CAPPERS SAY: "Arizona?'s +110 point differential this year ranks second to only New England; well ahead of undefeated teams like Cincy and Carolina, thanks to a trio of wins by 25 points or more. The Seahawks can get back into contention for the NFC West division crown with a win over Seattle on Sunday Night. The Seahawks beat the Cardinals 35-6 and 19-3 last year."

WHAT BOOKS SAY: "We moved to -3 after opening at -3.5 within minutes of opening last Sunday. The action favors the underdog slightly so this should be a good game for us either way. Expecting more Seattle money as kickoff approaches so I doubt we move under -3."

ABOUT THE CARDINALS (6-2 SU, 5-3 ATS, 6-2 O/U): Veteran running back Chris Johnson has found his niche in the desert by rushing for 676 yards, which is 13 more than last season with the New York Jets. The NFL's third-leading rusher, Johnson has scampered for more than 100 yards in back-to-back contests and four of his last six outings while his 4.8 yards per carry is his most since his 2,006-yard season in 2009. Veteran wideout Larry Fitzgerald hauled in nine receptions last week for the second time in 2015, and his seven touchdown catches are second only to Cincinnati tight end Tyler Eifert.

ABOUT THE SEAHAWKS (4-4 SU, 2-5-1 ATS, 3-5 O/U): Although his 3.64 yards per carry this season isn't impressive by any means, Marshawn Lynch rushed for 113 yards and two touchdowns on just 10 carries in Seattle's 35-6 rout of Arizona on Dec. 21. Russell Wilson rushed for a score and threw for two others in that contest as Seattle amassed a franchise-record 596 yards. Wilson has been held in check for the most part this season, throwing just one touchdown pass in all but one contest while eclipsing 260 passing yards on just one occasion.

TRENDS:

* Under is 6-1 in the last seven meetings in Seattle.
* Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings.
* Over is 6-0 in Cardinals last six vs. NFC.
* Seahawks are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. NFC West.

CONSENSUS: Fifty-four percent of Covers users are backing the Cardinals.

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