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Cincinnati (1-10-1, 4-8 ATS) at Indianapolis (8-4, 5-7 ATS)
The streaking Colts aim for their sixth straight victory when they take on the lowly Bengals at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Indianapolis scrapped its way past Cleveland 10-6, failing to cover as a five-point road chalk but still posting its fifth consecutive SU win. QB Peyton Manning (15 of 21, 125 yards, 0 TDs, 2 INTs) had dismal day as the Colts had three turnovers and totaled just 215 yards. But Indy allowed only 193 yards and forced two turnovers, both in the fourth quarter, with the first resulting in the game-winning score as Robert Mathis rumbled 37 yards for a fumble-return TD.
Cincinnati’s freefall continued in a 34-3 setback to Baltimore as a seven-point home underdog, giving Cincy a 2-5 ATS mark in its last seven games (1-5-1 SU). The Bengals mustered a paltry 155 total yards in just over 21 minutes time of possession, while allowing a whopping 480 yards and nearly 39 minutes time of possession.
The Colts are on a 4-1 ATS run in this rivalry, and the favorite has cashed in five of the last six clashes, including Indy’s 34-16 victory two seasons ago as a 3½-point home favorite.
The Colts are on ATS slides of 1-6 at home and 3-9 in December, but they are on an 8-4 ATS run as a double-digit chalk. The Bengals are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 catching double digits, but the pointspread trends drop off from there, including 1-8 against the AFC and 1-4 after a SU loss.
The over is 5-2 in Indianapolis’ last seven December contests and 5-1 for Cincinnati against winning teams, but the under is on runs of 5-1 for Cincy in December and 9-4-1 for the Bengals against the AFC.
ATS ADVANTAGE: INDIANAPOLIS
Jacksonville (4-8, 3-9 ATS) at Chicago (6-6, 5-6-1 ATS)
The Bears, aiming to gain some ground in a quest for a playoff spot, welcome the slumping Jaguars to Soldier Field for a non-conference contest.
Chicago got pounded at Minnesota 34-14 last Sunday night as a five-point road pup, falling to 1-3 SU and ATS in its last four games. QB Kyle Orton (11 of 29, 153 yards) had a miserable start, offsetting two TD passes with three INTs. Chicago, playing its third straight road game, was outgained 378-228 and allowed 178 rushing yards, and the Bears forced just one turnover.
Jacksonville’s plunge continued in a 30-17 loss at Houston as a three-point underdog Monday night for its third consecutive SU and ATS setback. QB David Garrard, who threw just three INTs and had 18 TD passes last season, now has 10 TDs against nine INTs this year. Against the Texans, he was 25 of 35 for 287 yards and a TD, but he threw one INT and lost a fumble, as the Jags lost the turnover battle, 3-1.
The SU winner is now 23-2-1 ATS in the Bears’ last 26 games (10-1-1 ATS this season) and is 8-0 ATS in the Jags’ last eight.
These teams haven’t met since 2004, when Jacksonville scored a 22-3 win giving seven points at home, and the home team is on a 4-0 ATS run in this rivalry.
The Bears are on ATS declines of 1-4 overall, 2-8 as a home chalk and 3-6 hosting an AFC squad, but they are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games after a SU loss and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 after a pointspread setback. The Jaguars are on ATS skids of 1-5 overall, 1-11 on grass and 2-5 outside the AFC South.
The over for Chicago is on streaks of 19-7 at home and 8-3 in December, and the over for Jacksonville is on runs of 15-6-3 overall, 9-1 in December and 12-4-2 on the highway.
ATS ADVANTAGE: OVER
Houston (5-7 SU and ATS) at Green Bay (5-7, 7-5 ATS)
The Packers, rapidly sliding out of the playoff chase, attempt to get back on track in a non-conference game with the Texans at Lambeau Field.
Green Bay’s losing skid hit four with last week’s 35-31 shootout loss to Carolina as a three-point home favorite, the team’s second straight ATS defeat following a 5-0 ATS surge. QB Aaron Rodgers (29 of 45, 298 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT) had a solid day, and the Pack outgained the Panthers 438-298 while posting nearly 38 minutes time of possession. Green Bay rallied from a 21-10 halftime deficit to take a 31-28 lead with two minutes left, but the Pack then gave up a two-play, 55-yard TD drive to lose it.
Houston topped Jacksonville 30-17 on Monday night as a three-point home chalk, winning for the second straight week and cashing for the third week in a row. Rookie RB Steve Slaton (21 carries, 130 yards, 2 TDs) had a big game, and the Texans won the turnover battle 3-1 to make up for a 388-326 deficit in total yards.
These teams have met just once before, with Green Bay winning 16-13 but Houston covering as a 3½-point home pup in 2004.
Despite failing to cover the last two weeks, the Packers are still on ATS runs of 5-2 overall, 7-1 against losing teams, 8-3-1 after a SU loss and 8-3-2 after a non-cover, and they have also cashed in their last six games against AFC foes. The Texans are on a 7-3 ATS stretch against losing teams, but they carry negative pointspread trends of 3-9 on the highway and 6-12-1 against the NFC.
The over for Green Bay is on a plethora of hot streaks, including 22-6-1 overall, 9-2 at Lambeau, 12-3 on grass, 41-17-2 against losing teams and 35-17-1 in December. The over for Houston is on tears of 11-3 overall, 7-1 in roadies, 10-3 in December and 8-3 on grass.
ATS ADVANTAGE: GREEN BAY and OVER
Cleveland (4-8, 7-5 ATS) at Tennessee (11-1, 10-2 ATS)
The Titans, needing a victory to clinch the AFC South division and move a step closer to home-field advantage throughout the conference playoffs, take on the injury-riddled Browns at LP Field.
Tennessee, coming off its first loss, blasted winless Detroit 47-10 on Thanksgiving as an 11-point road favorite, giving the SU winner an 11-1 ATS mark in the Titans’ 12 games this season. QB Kerry Collins (11 of 18 127 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs) didn’t need to do much, as running backs Chris Johnson (16 carries, 125 yards, 2 TDs) and Lendale White (23 carries, 106 yards, 2 TDs) led a running attack that netted 292 yards. Tennessee won the turnover battle 3-1 and the time of possession battle by nearly 14 minutes (36:54-23:06).
Cleveland’s near-upset of Indianapolis last Sunday was doomed by late turnovers in a 10-6 loss as a five-point home pup, as the Browns dropped to 1-4 SU in their last five starts (2-3 ATS). QB Derek Anderson (16 of 26, 110 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs), subbing for the injured Brady Quinn, had a fourth-quarter fumble returned for the game-winning TD. Anderson later suffered a left-knee injury, and Ken Dorsey threw an INT with just over a minute left to end Cleveland’s hopes.
Anderson tore his left MCL and like Quinn is done for the year, so Dorsey will start this week.
These franchises last met in 2005, with Cleveland taking a 20-14 home win as a three-point favorite, ending a 6-0 ATS run by the visitor in this rivalry.
Along with their 10-2 ATS mark this season, the Titans are on a bevy of ATS surges, including 6-0 against losing teams, 7-1 against the AFC, 9-2 after a SU win and 7-2 after a spread-cover. The Browns, despite their dismal SU record, are on spread-covering streaks of 18-8-1 overall, 4-0 on the highway, 7-0 as an underdog, 14-3-1 against winning teams and 10-3-1 after a SU loss.
The over for Tennessee is on upticks of 4-1 at home, 4-1 against losing teams and 6-2-1 in December, but the under for Cleveland is on runs of 13-5 overall, 7-0 in December and 6-2 on the road.
ATS ADVANTAGE: TENNESSEE
Minnesota (7-5, 5-7 ATS) at Detroit (0-12, 4-8 ATS)
The Vikings go after their third consecutive victory while trying to keep the Lions winless in an NFC North meeting at Ford Field.
Minnesota whipped Chicago 34-14 last Sunday Night as a five-point home chalk for its second straight win and cover. QB Gus Frerotte (16 of 25, 210 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT) had a 99-yard TD pass after Minnesota stuffed the Bears on fourth-and-goal to turn around momentum in the game, and his INT served as the Vikes’ lone turnover. RB Adrian Peterson racked up 131 yards and a TD on 28 carries, and Minnesota forced three turnovers and outgained the Bears 378-228.
Detroit got punished 47-10 by Tennessee on Thanksgiving, failing to cash for the third time in the last four weeks, and the Lions are now 1-19 SU and 5-15 ATS in their last 20 games. The Lions were held to a pitiful 154 total yards, and despite getting all their points in the first half, they still trailed 35-10 at the break. QB Daunte Culpepper (13 of 26, 134 yards) had one TD offset by an INT that was returned for a score.
Minnesota is 6-1 SU and 5-1-1 ATS in the last seven meetings with Detroit, escaping with a 12-10 home win back in October, but never threatening to cover as a 13-point favorite. The Lions won last year’s contest at Ford Field 20-17 in overtime as a three-point chalk.
The Vikings are on ATS slides of 0-5 in division play, 1-7 after a SU win, 2-5 as a road chalk, 2-5 overall on the highway and 6-13 in December. Likewise, the Lions are on pointspread declines of 0-7 at Ford Field, 1-7 as a home pup, 2-7-1 hosting a division opponent and 2-6 against winning teams.
The over for Minnesota is on runs of 5-1 overall, 5-1 on the road, 4-1 inside the division and 8-3 on field turf, and the over for Detroit is on streaks of 21-8-1 overall, 7-0 in December, 8-1-1 on field turf and 7-1-1 at home. Finally, in this rivalry, the over is 9-4 in the last 13 clashes at Ford Field.
ATS ADVANTAGE: OVER
Philadelphia (6-5-1, 7-5 ATS) at N.Y. Giants (11-1, 10-2 ATS)
The red-hot Giants, who have home-field advantage for the playoffs in their sights, face the inconsistent Eagles in an NFC East clash in East Rutherford, N.J.
New York, which can clinch the division title with a win today, coasted past Washington 23-7 as a 3½-point road chalk last week, making the SU winner 22-2 ATS in the Giants’ last 24 games, including 11-1 this season. QB Eli Manning (21 of 34, 305 yards 1 TD, 1 INT) had his first 300-yard passing game since last October and he paced an offense that outgained the Redskins 404-320. New York won the time of possession battle by more than 11 minutes (35:44-24:16).
Philadelphia punished Arizona 48-20 on Thanksgiving as a three-point home favorite to end a three-game winless streak (0-2-1) and an 0-3 ATS slide. QB Donovan McNabb (27 of 39, 260 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs) bounced back after getting picked off five times in his previous two games, and RB Brian Westbrook (22 carries, 110 yards) had two TD runs and two TD receptions. The Eagles outgained the Cards 437-260, held the ball nearly twice as long (39:33-20:27) and won the turnover battle, 4-1.
New York is on runs of 3-0 SU and 4-0 ATS in this rivalry, including a 36-31 road win getting three points last month, with the Giants finishing with a 401-300 edge in total offense, including 219-106 rushing. The underdog has cashed in seven straight meetings in this series, and the visitor is 5-1 ATS in the last six contests.
The Giants are on spread-covering sprees of 45-22-2 overall, 6-1 at home this year (4-0 last four), 5-0 in division play, 9-3 when hosting divisional rivals and 9-3 as a favorite against NFC East foes. The Eagles are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 on the road, but they are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 NFC East contests.
The over for New York is on streaks of 7-3-1 overall, 7-2-1 after a SU win and 8-3-1 at home, and the over for Philadelphia is on stretches of 8-3 on the road and 22-8-1 against winning teams. However, even though last month’s meeting in Philly easily topped the total, the under is 9-2 in the past 11 series clashes at Giants Stadium.
ATS ADVANTAGE: N.Y. GIANTS
Atlanta (8-4 SU and ATS) at New Orleans (6-6, 8-4 ATS)
The Falcons, aiming to firm up their status as a playoff contender, head to the Big Easy for an NFC South showdown with the desperate Saints at the Superdome.
Atlanta crossed the country last week and knocked off San Diego 22-16 as a 6½-point ‘dog, giving the SU winner a 20-1 ATS record in the Falcons’ last 21 games, including a perfect 12-0 ATS mark this season. Rookie QB Matt Ryan (17 of 23, 207 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs) continued to shine in helping Atlanta overcome a 3-0 turnover deficit. RB Michael Turner (31 carries, 120 yards) had another bid day, and Atlanta’s defense allowed just 201 total yards and 25 minutes time of possession.
New Orleans fell short at Tampa Bay 23-20 last Sunday, narrowly covering as a 3½-point pup to cash for the third straight week. QB Drew Brees went 25-for-47 for 296 yards, but he had two TDs offset by three INTs, and the Saints’ 10-point fourth-quarter rally to tie the game was ultimately turned back when the Bucs’ Matt Bryant hit a 37-yard field goal with two minutes left.
These teams have split the cash in their last four clashes, with New Orleans going 3-1 SU, However, the Falcons’ lone win during this four-game stretch came a month ago, when it pounded the Saints 34-20 as a one-point home chalk. Atlanta is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 trips to New Orleans.
The Falcons are on ATS surges of 4-1 overall, 6-1 on field turf and 4-1 against the NFC, but they are on an 0-5 SU and ATS nosedive as an underdog in divisional play and are 2-5 ATS in their last seven NFC South contests overall. The Saints are in ATS ruts of 4-9 in home division games and 5-11 after a spread-cover, but they sport positive pointspread streaks of 4-1 overall, 5-1 at home and 6-0 after a SU loss.
The over for New Orleans is on streaks of 12-4-1 overall, 9-1-1 at home, 6-0 in December and 11-1-1 on field turf, but the under for Atlanta is on runs of 5-2 overall and 36-15-1 on the road. Additionally, the total has stayed low in four of the last five meetings between these rivals in the Superdome.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NEW ORLEANS
N.Y. Jets (8-4, 7-5 ATS) at San Francisco (4-8, 5-7 ATS)
The Jets will look to get back on track when they make the cross-country trek to Monster Park for a non-conference contest with the 49ers.
New York had its five-game winning streak (4-1 ATS) end with a thud in last week’s 34-17 loss to Denver as a healthy 7½-point home chalk, QB Brett Favre (23 of 43, 247 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT) had a mediocre outing, and RB Thomas Jones’ big day (16 carries, 138 yards, 2 TDs) went for naught as the Jets defense got carved up for 357 yards passing and two TDs by Denver QB Jay Cutler.
San Francisco is coming off a stunning 10-3 win at Buffalo as a 6½-point road pup, becoming the first West Coast team to win SU on the East Coast this season. QB Shaun Hill (14 of 23, 161 yards, 1 TD) was serviceable enough as the 49ers, who are 3-1 ATS in their last four, won a yawner despite getting outgained 350-195 and each team having just one turnover. The 49ers defense yielded just three points on the Bills’ four trips to the red zone.
The SU winner is now 22-1 ATS in the Niners’ last 23 games (11-1 ATS this year),
These teams have split two meetingse this decade, with San Fran going 2-0 ATS.
The Jets are on positive ATS streaks of 7-2 on the road, 6-2 in December, 5-2 after a non-cover, 10-6-1 as a road chalk and 6-2 as a non-conference favorite. Despite their recent ATS uptick, the 49ers remain in pointspread funks of 5-11 at home, 2-6 as a home ‘dog, 3-8 after a spread-cover, 2-5 after a SU win and 3-7 against winning teams.
For New York, the over is on stretches of 5-0-1 overall, 4-0 on grass and 5-1-1 after a loss of more than 14 points, and the over for San Francisco is on runs of 4-1 overall, 4-0 on grass and 4-0 at home.
ATS ADVANTAGE: OVER
Miami (7-5, 5-7 ATS) vs. Buffalo (6-6, 5-7 ATS) (at Toronto
The Dolphins aim to keep pace in the AFC East when they travel north of the border to the Rogers Centre to take on the Bills, who are the designated home team in the first-ever regular-season game played in Canada
Miami held off St. Louis 16-12 as a seven-point road favorite, winning for the fifth time in six weeks but failing to cover for the fourth week in a row. Chad Pennington (13 of 23, 166 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs) avoided any turnovers but didn’t do much else in a game featuring three field goals from each team. The Dolphins finished with a 3-1 edge in the turnover battle.
Buffalo had its playoff hopes diminished in a 10-3 upset loss to San Francisco as a 6½-point home chalk. RB Marshawn Lynch (16 carries, 134 yards) had a huge day, but the Bills failed to find the end zone, with four red-zone drives netting just a field goal. QB Trent Edwards (10 of 21, 112 yards) left after the first half with a groin injury, and J.P. Losman (11 of 17, 93 yards) finished out the game. Buffalo lost despite outgaining the Niners 350-195.
Buffalo is on a 7-1-1 ATS run (7-2 SU) against the Dolphins, though Miami won 25-16 laying one point at home in October. The favorite is on a 6-2-1 ATS surge in this series.
The Dolphins are on ATS slides of 6-21-2 in AFC East games and 5-14 in division roadies, and the Bills are also struggling at the betting window, with negative ATS streaks of 1-5 overall, 0-6 against winning teams and 1-4 inside the division.
The under for Miami is on streaks of 5-1 overall and 9-2 after a SU win, and the total has stayed low in four of the last five meetings between these two, but the over is 13-5 in Buffalo’s last 18 games in December.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NONE
Kansas City (2-10, 6-6 ATS) at Denver (7-5, 5-7 ATS)
The Broncos look to move a step closer to the AFC West title when they meet the Chiefs in a battle between hated division rivals at Invesco Field at Mile High.
Denver shocked the Jets 34-17 as a 7½-point road pup, bouncing back from a stunning 21-point home loss to the Raiders to move to 3-1 SU and ATS in its last four games, with all three wins and covers coming on the road. QB Jay Cutler (27 of 43, 357 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT) led an offense that racked up 484 total yards, with rookie RB Peyton Hillis rushing for 129 yards and a TD. The Broncos outgained New York by 101 yards and won the turnover battle, 2-1.
Kansas City beat Oakland 20-13 as a three-point road underdog last week to end a seven-game losing streak (3-4 ATS) that dated back to its home upset of Denver in Week 3. QB Tyler Thigpen (15 of 22, 162 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT) led the Chiefs to 10 fourth-quarter points, and RB Larry Johnson (24 carries, 92 yards, 1 TD) had a fair outing. K.C. also benefited from a 67-yard fumble-return TD by Maurice Leggett on Oakland’s botched fake field-goal attempt.
Kansas City has cashed in four of the last six contests in this rivalry, including a 33-19 victory catching 9½ points in September. The home team is 12-3-1 ATS in the last 16 series clashes, and Denver is on a 6-1 ATS run in the last seven meetings at Invesco.
The Broncos, despite their current pointspread uptick, remain on ATS freefalls of 10-25-1 overall, 5-17-1 at home, 2-10-1 against losing teams and 3-12-1 in division play. The Chiefs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games against winning teams, but they carry positive ATS trends of 10-3 on the highway and 5-2 when visiting AFC West foes..
The over for Denver is on multiple runs, including 9-2 in the AFC West, 7-2-1 in December, 20-7-1 on grass and 10-4 against losing teams, and the over for Kansas City is on runs of 5-2 on the road and 22-10 in December. Finally, the total has gone high in 11 of the past 14 meetings in this rivalry.
ATS ADVANTAGE: OVER
St. Louis (2-10, 4-8 ATS) at Arizona (7-5 SU and ATS)
The Cardinals will try to shake a two-game SU and ATS losing streak and wrap up their first-ever NFC West title when they face the lowly Rams at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Arizona returns from a 10-day break after tumbling 48-20 at Philadelphia as a three-point road ‘dog on Thanksgiving night. QB Kurt Warner (21 of 39, 235 yards, 3 TDs, 3 INTs) was playing from behind much of the way, as the Cards trailed 21-0 midway through the second quarter, and Arizona finished with just 260 total yards and four turnovers, while the Eagles racked up 437 yards and had just one turnover.
St. Louis lost to Miami 16-12 for its sixth straight loss, but the Rams halted a four-game ATS slide by covering as a seven-point home pup. QB Marc Bulger (16 of 35, 149 yards, 0 TDs) had three INTs for all of St. Louis’ turnovers, including a pick in the final minute of the game to seal the win, and the Rams forced just one Miami miscue.
Arizona is 4-0 SU (3-1 ATS) in the last four meetings in this rivalry and is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 battles, including a 34-13 rout as a three-point road favorite on Nov. 2. The underdog is on an 8-2 ATS roll, and the visitor has cashed in five of the last seven battles.
The Cardinals sport ATS streaks of 12-5 after a SU loss and 4-1 versus the NFC West, while the Rams carry nothing but negative pointspread trends, including 0-5 inside the division, 2-8 against the NFC, 5-9-1 on the road, 20-44-1 after a SU loss and 6-13 in December.
The over for Arizona is on tears of 39-19 overall, 7-0 at home, 20-8 in December and 9-4 in division games, and the over for St. Louis is on runs of 6-1 in December and 11-5 after a SU loss. Also, the over is 3-1 in the last four series meetings, the lone “under” coming in last month’s clash in St. Louis.
ATS ADVANTAGE: ARIZONA and OVER
Dallas (8-4, 6-6 ATS) at Pittsburgh (9-3, 6-6 ATS)
The Cowboys, in need of a victory to keep pace in the wild-card chase, travel to Heinz Field for a non-conference clash with the first-place Steelers.
Dallas drilled Seattle 34-9 on Thanksgiving as an 11½-point favorite to win and cover for the third straight week. QB Tony Romo (22 of 34, 331 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT) had a huge day as the Cowboys finished with a 447-322 advantage in total yards, and the Cowboys defense yielded just three field goals while sacking Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck seven times.
Pittsburgh routed New England 33-10 as a one-point road pup for its third straight win and second consecutive cover. The Steelers’ top-ranked defense was the big difference yet again, bagging five turnovers, including forcing Pats QB Matt Cassel into two INTs and two lost fumbles while also racking up five sacks. Pittsburgh shut out New England in the second half.
These former Super Bowl rivals have met just once this decade in regular-season play, with Pittsburgh taking a 24-20 road victory getting three points in the most recent battle in 2004.
The Cowboys are on ATS runs of 4-1 overall and 6-3 against the AFC, but they’ve failed to cash in six straight December contests. The Steelers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games in December and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home meetings with NFC teams, but they are on pointspread slides of 1-4 at home, 2-6 after a spread-cover and 3-7 as a home chalk.
The over for Pittsburgh is on streaks of 11-5 overall, 37-14-2 at Heinz Field and 5-1 after a SU win, and the over for Dallas is on stretches of 16-7-2 on the highway, 4-1 after a SU win and 16-5-2 after a spread-cover.
ATS ADVANTAGE: OVER
New England (7-5, 6-6 ATS) at Seattle (2-10, 4-7-1 ATS)
The Patriots, currently on the outside looking in for a playoff spot, make the long road trip to the Pacific Northwest to face the struggling Seahawks at Qwest Field.
New England got pounded by Pittsburgh 33-10 giving one point at home last Sunday and has now alternated SU wins and losses over its last six games. After consecutive 400-yard passing games, Pats QB Matt Cassel (19 of 39, 169 yards, 0 TDs, 2 INTs) took a beating, getting sacked five times and losing a pair of second-half fumbles in committing four of the Patriots’ five turnovers.
Seattle traveled to Dallas on Thanksgiving and got drilled 34-9 as an 11½-point road underdog, its fifth consecutive SU setback (1-3-1 ATS). QB Matt Hasselbeck (22 of 38, 287 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT) got sacked seven times, and the Seahawks netted just three field goals on the day despite three trips to the red zone.
These squads last met in 2004, when New England won 30-20 as a 3½-point home chalk.
The Patriots are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games against losing teams, but the pointspread trends go upward from there, including 35-16-1 on the highway, 5-0 after a non-cover, 9-2-1 against the NFC, 19-7-1 after a SU loss and 20-7 as a road favorite. The Seahawks are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a non-cover, but otherwise are on ATS dives of 1-5-1 against winning teams, 1-4 at home and 3-6 as a home underdog.
The under for New England is on streaks of 5-1 against losing teams, 8-3-2 on field turf and 9-4-1 after a SU loss, and the under for Seattle is on runs of 5-0 overall, 5-0 against winning teams and 4-0 after a SU loss.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NEW ENGLAND and UNDER
Washington (7-5, 5-6-1 ATS) at Baltimore (8-4, 9-3 ATS)
Two regional rivals hoping to keep playoff berths in their sights square off when the Redskins make the quick trip to M&T Bank Stadium to face the Ravens in a non-conference contest.
Washington tumbled to the Giants 23-7 as a 3½-point home ‘dog a week ago, falling to 1-3 SU and 0-3-1 ATS in its last four games. QB Jason Campbell chucked the ball 38 times but got little return for his effort, with 23 completions for 232 yards with no TDs and one INT. The Redskins lost the turnover battle 2-1 and had more than an 11-minute deficit in time of possession (35:44-24:16), while getting outgained 404-320.
Baltimore pummeled Cincinnati 34-3 as a seven-point road chalk to win and cash for the second week in a row and the sixth time in its last seven games. Rookie QB Joe Flacco (19 of 29, 280 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs) led a turnover-free offense, and the Ravens defense held the Bengals to just 155 total yards, helping Baltimore nearly double Cincinnati in time of possession (38:58-21:02).
The SU winner is 17-1-1 ATS in Washington’s last 19 games (10-1-1 ATS this season) and 21-2 ATS in Baltimore’s last 23 outings (11-1 ATS this season).
Baltimore and Washington have met just twice this decade, with both going 1-1 SU and ATS. The Ravens netted the most recent win, 17-10 as a one-point road chalk in 2004.
The Redskins are on ATS dips of 1-5-1 overall, 0-7-1 against the AFC and 2-5-1 after a SU loss, though they have gone 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight road games. Conversely, the Ravens are on a bevy of positive pointspread streaks, including 6-1 after a SU win, 5-1 at home, 4-1 after a spread-cover and 23-6 as a home chalk.
The under for Washington is on rolls of 7-0-1 overall, 4-1 against winning teams, 4-1 after a SU loss and 4-1 on grass. On the flip side, the over Baltimore is on tears of 6-0-1 overall, 7-2 at home, 4-1 in December and 19-7-3 on grass.
ATS ADVANTAGE: BALTIMORE
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