The NFL has been divided into two very different camps – those who have something to play for this year and those that are already playing for next year.
Those teams that are out of the playoff equation already are the clubs that require extra attention and many of them have made significant changes to their starting rosters, especially at the quarterback position.
Matt Flynn, John Skelton, Joe Webb and Tim Tebow were just a few of the young QBs taking snaps in Week 15 and much of the same is expected this week. This trend can have huge implications on the lines oddsmakers send out.
“If Aaron Rodgers had started [in Week 15] the Pats would have been around a 5 or 6 point-favorite, but with Flynn the line was 14,” says Chuck Esposito, Race and Sports Executive at the Venetian Resort and Casino.
“That is one of the extreme cases but there is a significant drop off and that is always reflected in the line. The betting public went against every young starting QB in Week 15.”
That much is understandable, but despite their inexperience, some of these guys can get it done over the short term. In other cases, it's a lot more complicated.
“Flynn, Stanton and McCoy are in a slightly different category here because they are traditional QB prospects, and can fit into the offense playbook without many changes,” says Covers Expert David Malinsky.
“For Webb and Tebow the offenses basically have to be redesigned around their particular talents, which means a lot of players removed. And when bad teams are playing out the schedule, many times they do not have the interest to make those changes, especially on a holiday week, when the players are even more distracted.”
Rodgers’ status will be the biggest factor in this week’s game against the New York Giants. The Packers are still fighting for a playoff spot, but they need to win out to keep playing.
“The line is contingent on Rodgers health,” says Esposito. “With a playoff spot possibly at stake and this being a home game, the Packers with Rodgers would be around a 4-point favorite. In the event he does not play the Giants would be around a 3-point favorite.”
Biggest spread of the week – Panthers at Steelers (-13.5, 37)
This is the largest number on the board by far and Esposito only expects it to go up as the week progresses.
The Panthers haven’t won a game on the road all year long and the Steelers are still fighting it out with the Baltimore Ravens at the top of the AFC North with both clubs coming into this week at 10-4. Before Pittsburgh dropped a 22-19 decision to the Jets last week, they hadn’t allowed a team to reach 20 points in four weeks.
Smallest spread of the week – 49ers at Rams (-1, 39.5)
This line opened at St. Louis -2 in Vegas but has already dropped a point throughout the day.
“It’s hard to believe that the 49ers with just five wins are still in a position to win the NFC West,” says Esposito. “However, if you look at the way it lines up if they win they could easily be in control in the West. If they beat the Rams and the Bucs beat the Seahawks in Tampa Bay they all would be tied.”
What an awful, awful division.
Biggest total of the week - Saints at Falcons (-2, 48.5)
The New Orleans Saints were held to fewer than 30 points for the first time in six games in last week’s 30-24 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Meanwhile, Atlanta has scored 65 points over the past two games, so both offenses are obviously rolling.
Don’t forget the defense in this one either though. The Saints rank eighth in total defense and the Falcons only give up 18.6 points per game – good for seventh in the NFL.
Smallest total of the week - Panthers at Steelers (13.5, 37)
Weather is the biggest factor with totals this week so jumping at any number before the day of the game is a risky proposition. The Panthers hold the lowest total for yet another week, but that distinction could be short-lived.
“Look for the Jets at Bears total once posted to be lower at around 35,” says Esposito.
Trickiest line of the week
The Colts, with Austin Collie’s status up in the air, are set as 3-point favorites on the road. Indy had dropped the cash three weeks in a row before it downed the Jags 34-24 as a 4-point favorite last week.
“With the Colts win yesterday they control their own destiny and have a huge tie-breaker edge over the Jags, however losing Collie is a big blow,” Esposito says. “They still have Wayne and Garcon but Collie had developed a great relationship with Manning.”
Malinsky echoes that sentiment and doesn’t expect Indianapolis to make a deep run this year.
“They might have enough to gut it out and make the playoffs, but will be too limited to get very far this year, especially when they have to take to the road,” Malinsky says.
NFL
Long Sheet
Week 16
Thursday, December 23
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CAROLINA (2 - 12) at PITTSBURGH (10 - 4) - 12/23/2010, 8:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 42-22 ATS (+17.8 Units) in December games since 1992.
CAROLINA is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) as a favorite of 10 or more points since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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Saturday, December 25
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DALLAS (5 - 9) at ARIZONA (4 - 10) - 12/25/2010, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 1-0 straight up against DALLAS 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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Sunday, December 26
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DETROIT (4 - 10) at MIAMI (7 - 7) - 12/26/2010, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
DETROIT is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive wins since 1992.
DETROIT is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
MIAMI is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) in a home game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points since 1992.
MIAMI is 44-65 ATS (-27.5 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
MIAMI is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season 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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MINNESOTA (5 - 9) at PHILADELPHIA (10 - 4) - 12/26/2010, 8:25 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 MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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WASHINGTON (5 - 9) at JACKSONVILLE (8 - 6) - 12/26/2010, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 55-35 ATS (+16.5 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 32-14 ATS (+16.6 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
JACKSONVILLE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) off a loss against a division rival 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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SAN FRANCISCO (5 - 9) at ST LOUIS (6 - 8) - 12/26/2010, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in dome games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 82-112 ATS (-41.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-2 against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-0 straight up against ST LOUIS 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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SEATTLE (6 - 8) at TAMPA BAY (8 - 6) - 12/26/2010, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-1 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 2-0 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NEW ENGLAND (12 - 2) at BUFFALO (4 - 10) - 12/26/2010, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ENGLAND is 134-103 ATS (+20.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) in road games versus division opponents since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) in December games since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 2-2 against the spread versus NEW ENGLAND over the last 3 seasons
NEW ENGLAND is 5-0 straight up against BUFFALO 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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NY JETS (10 - 4) at CHICAGO (10 - 4) - 12/26/2010, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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BALTIMORE (10 - 4) at CLEVELAND (5 - 9) - 12/26/2010, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 4-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
BALTIMORE is 5-0 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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TENNESSEE (6 - 8) at KANSAS CITY (9 - 5) - 12/26/2010, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 1-0 against the spread versus KANSAS CITY over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 1-0 straight up against KANSAS CITY 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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INDIANAPOLIS (8 - 6) at OAKLAND (7 - 7) - 12/26/2010, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 29-60 ATS (-37.0 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 since 1992.
OAKLAND is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less since 1992.
OAKLAND is 23-43 ATS (-24.3 Units) in December games since 1992.
OAKLAND is 21-41 ATS (-24.1 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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HOUSTON (5 - 9) at DENVER (3 - 11) - 12/26/2010, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) after 2 or more consecutive losses since 1992.
DENVER is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a home game where the total is between 45.5 and 49 points over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DENVER is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season 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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NY GIANTS (9 - 5) at GREEN BAY (8 - 6) - 12/26/2010, 4:15 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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SAN DIEGO (8 - 6) at CINCINNATI (3 - 11) - 12/26/2010, 8:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in a road game where the total is between 42.5 and 45 points over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 38-19 ATS (+17.1 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 55-36 ATS (+15.4 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins since 1992.
CINCINNATI is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-0 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 straight up against CINCINNATI 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, December 27
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NEW ORLEANS (10 - 4) at ATLANTA (12 - 2) - 12/27/2010, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points this season.
ATLANTA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in dome games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive wins since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-1 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NFL
Short Sheet
Week 16
Thursday, 12/23/2010
CAROLINA at PITTSBURGH, 8:20 PM ET NFL
CAROLINA: 47-27 ATS after allowing 14 points or less
PITTSBURGH: 8-19 ATS as a double digit favorite
Saturday, 12/25/2010
DALLAS at ARIZONA, 7:30 PM ET NFL
DALLAS: 11-0 Over last 11 games
ARIZONA: 8-2 ATS on Saturday
Sunday, 12/26/2010
DETROIT at MIAMI, 1:00 PM ET
DETROIT: 10-3 ATS in all games
MIAMI: 0-8 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points
MINNESOTA at PHILADELPHIA, 8:25 PM ET NBC |
(TC)
MINNESOTA: N/A
PHILADELPHIA: 8-0 ATS after a road game where both teams scored 24+ points
WASHINGTON at JACKSONVILLE, 1:00 PM ET
WASHINGTON: 10-2 ATS Away after BB losses by 6 or less points
JACKSONVILLE: 0-8 ATS off division loss
SAN FRANCISCO at ST LOUIS, 1:00 PM ET
SAN FRANCISCO: 10-1 ATS off ATS loss
ST LOUIS: 8-26 ATS with same season revenge
SEATTLE at TAMPA BAY, 4:15 PM ET (TC)
SEATTLE: 7-0 ATS after allowing 25+ points BB games
TAMPA BAY: 2-11 ATS in home games
NEW ENGLAND at BUFFALO, 1:00 PM ET
NEW ENGLAND: 7-0 Over L7 weeks
BUFFALO: 14-4 ATS off road win by 3 points or less
NY JETS at CHICAGO, 1:00 PM ET
NY JETS: 8-2 ATS off SU win as an underdog
CHICAGO: N/A
BALTIMORE at CLEVELAND, 1:00 PM ET
BALTIMORE: 8-2 ATS if 50+ points were scored last game
CLEVELAND: 1-6 ATS in games where the line is +3 to -3
TENNESSEE at KANSAS CITY, 1:00 PM ET
TENNESSEE: 19-7 ATS off a home division win
KANSAS CITY: 1-7 ATS off SU win by 10+ as a road underdog
INDIANAPOLIS at OAKLAND, 4:05 PM ET
INDIANAPOLIS: 11-25 ATS the last 2 weeks of the regular season
OAKLAND: 7-0 ATS at home after gaining 7 or more yards/play
HOUSTON at DENVER, 4:05 PM ET
HOUSTON: 30-15 ATS after BB losses
DENVER: 0-7 ATS off a road loss by 14+ points
NY GIANTS at GREEN BAY, 4:15 PM ET
NY GIANTS: 1-5 ATS off SU loss as a home favorite
GREEN BAY: 10-3 OVER off a cover where the team lost as an underdog
SAN DIEGO at CINCINNATI, 4:05 PM ET (TC)
SAN DIEGO: 27-13 ATS after covering the spread in 5 or 6 out of their last 7 games
CINCINNATI: 11-24 ATS against conference opponents
Monday, 12/27/2010
NEW ORLEANS at ATLANTA, 8:30 PM ET ESPN
NEW ORLEANS: 8-0 ATS off a road loss
ATLANTA: 9-1 Over if total is 42.5 and 49
Trend Report
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Thursday, December 23
8:20 PM
CAROLINA vs. PITTSBURGH
Carolina is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home
Saturday, December 25
7:30 PM
DALLAS vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 7 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas
Sunday, December 26
1:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. JACKSONVILLE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Jacksonville is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Jacksonville's last 8 games
1:00 PM
TENNESSEE vs. KANSAS CITY
Tennessee is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Tennessee is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
1:00 PM
NEW ENGLAND vs. BUFFALO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New England's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of New England's last 23 games when playing Buffalo
Buffalo is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Buffalo's last 8 games
1:00 PM
DETROIT vs. MIAMI
Detroit is 5-8-2 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Detroit is 1-24 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Detroit
1:00 PM
NY JETS vs. CHICAGO
NY Jets are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Jets last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home
Chicago is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games at home
1:00 PM
BALTIMORE vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
1:00 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
San Francisco is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
4:05 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. CINCINNATI
San Diego is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
San Diego is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games at home
4:05 PM
INDIANAPOLIS vs. OAKLAND
Indianapolis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indianapolis's last 5 games on the road
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Indianapolis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games
4:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. DENVER
Houston is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Denver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Denver's last 8 games at home
4:15 PM
NY GIANTS vs. GREEN BAY
NY Giants are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Green Bay
NY Giants are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Green Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Green Bay's last 5 games at home
Green Bay is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
4:15 PM
SEATTLE vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games
Seattle is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Tampa Bay is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
8:20 PM
MINNESOTA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Minnesota is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Monday, December 27
8:30 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
New Orleans is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing New Orleans
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Sunday, December 26
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NFL Week 16 weather report: Snow, snow and more snow
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Let’s hope Santa brought NFL fans some warm clothes this Christmas. They’ll need to bundle up with nasty winter weather impacting Week 16 of the football season.
Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins (-3.5, 41.5)
Morning rains will give way to strong winds in South Beach on Sunday. The forecast is calling for winds of up to 25 mph whipping through Sun Life Stadium, blowing northwest from corner to corner.
Washington Redskins at Jacksonville Jaguars (-7, 46)
It seems strong winds will beat up the Sunshine State on Sunday. Winds of speeds up to 25 mph will hit Everbank Field, blowing west across the gridiron.
Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns (+3.5, 40)
Cleveland will be hit with snow and ice on Sunday, dropping temperatures into the mid 20s. However, a chilly breeze, blowing north, will reach speeds of up to 30 mph and make it feel more like 14 degrees.
New York Jets at Chicago Bears (-1, N/A)
Snow showers and 15-mph winds will make life tough on the Jets and Bears in Week 16. The forecast for Soldier Field is calling for game-time temperatures in the mid 20 with the wind chill making it feel like 17 degrees. This is the Bears’ weather while Jets QB Mark Sanchez seems to struggle in the white stuff.
New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills (+9, 44)
This classic AFC East battle has the perfect weather for hardcore football fans. Buffalo will get snow showers along with 20-mph winds blowing northeast from corner to corner. Temperatures will feel like they’re only 8 degrees at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
San Diego Chargers at Cincinnati Bengals (+9, 43.5)
The Chargers are far from home when they visit the Bengals in Week 16. The forecast in Ohio is calling for snow, 20-mph gusts and game-time temps dipping into the mid teens.
Indianapolis Colts at Oakland Raiders (+2, 47.5)
Even the Bay Area can’t escape the wrath of winter. Oakland will be soggy on Sunday with rain hitting Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in the afternoon, before clearing later in the evening.
New York Giants at Green Bay Packers (-3, 43)
It’s classic Lambeau when the Giants come to Green Bay on Sunday. Snow showers will coat the field with winds reaching 10 mph, dropping temperatures into the low teens. A fragile Aaron Rodgers should be wary of the G-Men’s pass rush, because hits hurt even more in the cold.
Seattle Seahawks at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-6, 44)
Winds will reach gust of up to 30 mph in Tampa Bay this Sunday, keeping long passes and kicks at the mercy of Mother Nature. Gust will blow west-northwest across the field at Raymond James Stadium.
Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles (-14, 41.5)
No matter who is under center for the Vikings, they’ll have to deal with less-than-perfect conditions at Lincoln Financial Field. The forecast for Philly is calling for snow showers all day including strong winds gusting of speeds up to 30 mph, blowing north-northeast from corner to corner.
