NFL LONG SHEET
Week 1
Thursday, September 10
TENNESSEE (13 - 4) at PITTSBURGH (15 - 4) - 9/10/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 78-49 ATS (+24.1 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 39-18 ATS (+19.2 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in all games where the total is 35 or less since 1992.
TENNESSEE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 1-0 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 1-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH 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, September 13
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MIAMI (11 - 6) at ATLANTA (11 - 6) - 9/13/2009, 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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KANSAS CITY (2 - 14) at BALTIMORE (13 - 6) - 9/13/2009, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog of 10 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in September games since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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PHILADELPHIA (11 - 7 - 1) at CAROLINA (12 - 5) - 9/13/2009, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 74-48 ATS (+21.2 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
CAROLINA is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.
PHILADELPHIA is 128-89 ATS (+30.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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DENVER (8 - 8) at CINCINNATI (4 - 11 - 1) - 9/13/2009, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 2-15 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home games in September games since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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MINNESOTA (10 - 7) at CLEVELAND (4 - 12) - 9/13/2009, 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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NY JETS (9 - 7) at HOUSTON (8 - 8) - 9/13/2009, 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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JACKSONVILLE (5 - 11) at INDIANAPOLIS (12 - 5) - 9/13/2009, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSONVILLE is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANAPOLIS is 2-2 against the spread versus JACKSONVILLE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANAPOLIS is 3-1 straight up against JACKSONVILLE 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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DETROIT (0 - 16) at NEW ORLEANS (8 - 8) - 9/13/2009, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as an underdog of 10 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 55-78 ATS (-30.8 Units) in home games since 1992.
NEW ORLEANS is 55-78 ATS (-30.8 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 1-0 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 1-0 straight up against DETROIT 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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DALLAS (9 - 7) at TAMPA BAY (9 - 7) - 9/13/2009, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 1-0 against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 1-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY 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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SAN FRANCISCO (7 - 9) at ARIZONA (12 - 8) - 9/13/2009, 4:15 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-2 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 2-2 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO 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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WASHINGTON (8 - 8) at NY GIANTS (12 - 5) - 9/13/2009, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY GIANTS are 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NY GIANTS are 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY GIANTS are 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
NY GIANTS are 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY GIANTS is 3-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NY GIANTS is 3-1 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ST LOUIS (2 - 14) at SEATTLE (4 - 12) - 9/13/2009, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 98-130 ATS (-45.0 Units) in all games since 1992.
ST LOUIS is 71-101 ATS (-40.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
ST LOUIS is 25-45 ATS (-24.5 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
ST LOUIS is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 98-130 ATS (-45.0 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
ST LOUIS is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-0 against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 4-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CHICAGO (9 - 7) at GREEN BAY (6 - 10) - 9/13/2009, 8:20 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
GREEN BAY is 2-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-1 straight up against GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Week 1
Thursday, September 10
TENNESSEE (13 - 4) at PITTSBURGH (15 - 4) - 9/10/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 78-49 ATS (+24.1 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 39-18 ATS (+19.2 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in all games where the total is 35 or less since 1992.
TENNESSEE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 1-0 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 1-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH 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, September 13
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MIAMI (11 - 6) at ATLANTA (11 - 6) - 9/13/2009, 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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KANSAS CITY (2 - 14) at BALTIMORE (13 - 6) - 9/13/2009, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog of 10 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in September games since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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PHILADELPHIA (11 - 7 - 1) at CAROLINA (12 - 5) - 9/13/2009, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 74-48 ATS (+21.2 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
CAROLINA is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.
PHILADELPHIA is 128-89 ATS (+30.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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DENVER (8 - 8) at CINCINNATI (4 - 11 - 1) - 9/13/2009, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 2-15 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home games in September games since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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MINNESOTA (10 - 7) at CLEVELAND (4 - 12) - 9/13/2009, 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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NY JETS (9 - 7) at HOUSTON (8 - 8) - 9/13/2009, 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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JACKSONVILLE (5 - 11) at INDIANAPOLIS (12 - 5) - 9/13/2009, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSONVILLE is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANAPOLIS is 2-2 against the spread versus JACKSONVILLE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANAPOLIS is 3-1 straight up against JACKSONVILLE 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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DETROIT (0 - 16) at NEW ORLEANS (8 - 8) - 9/13/2009, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as an underdog of 10 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 55-78 ATS (-30.8 Units) in home games since 1992.
NEW ORLEANS is 55-78 ATS (-30.8 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 1-0 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 1-0 straight up against DETROIT 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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DALLAS (9 - 7) at TAMPA BAY (9 - 7) - 9/13/2009, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 1-0 against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 1-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY 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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SAN FRANCISCO (7 - 9) at ARIZONA (12 - 8) - 9/13/2009, 4:15 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-2 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 2-2 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO 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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WASHINGTON (8 - 8) at NY GIANTS (12 - 5) - 9/13/2009, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY GIANTS are 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NY GIANTS are 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY GIANTS are 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
NY GIANTS are 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY GIANTS is 3-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NY GIANTS is 3-1 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ST LOUIS (2 - 14) at SEATTLE (4 - 12) - 9/13/2009, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 98-130 ATS (-45.0 Units) in all games since 1992.
ST LOUIS is 71-101 ATS (-40.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
ST LOUIS is 25-45 ATS (-24.5 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
ST LOUIS is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 98-130 ATS (-45.0 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
ST LOUIS is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-0 against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 4-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CHICAGO (9 - 7) at GREEN BAY (6 - 10) - 9/13/2009, 8:20 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
GREEN BAY is 2-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-1 straight up against GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NFL SHORT SHEET
Week 1
Sunday, 9/13/2009
MIAMI at ATLANTA, 1:00 PM ET
MIAMI: 1-6 ATS vs. NFC
ATLANTA: 11-5 Over in home games
KANSAS CITY at BALTIMORE, 1:00 PM ET
KANSAS CITY: 6-0 ATS as double digit underdog
BALTIMORE: 5-1 Over in September
PHILADELPHIA at CAROLINA, 1:00 PM ET
PHILADELPHIA: 7-3 Under as road favorite
CAROLINA: 74-48 ATS as underdog
DENVER at CINCINNATI, 1:00 PM ET
DENVER: 6-0 Over Away vs. AFC
CINCINNATI: 8-20 ATS at home in September
MINNESOTA at CLEVELAND, 1:00 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 83-59 Over in road games
CLEVELAND: 8-2 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points
NY JETS at HOUSTON, 1:00 PM ET
NY JETS: 5-1 Over as road dog of 7pts or less
HOUSTON: 9-2 Over at home if total is between 42.5 and 45
JACKSONVILLE at INDIANAPOLIS, 1:00 PM ET
JACKSONVILLE: 2-10 ATS vs. conference
INDIANAPOLIS: 4-0 Under 1st 2 wks of season
DETROIT at NEW ORLEANS, 1:00 PM ET
DETROIT: 8-1 ATS as double digit underdog
NEW ORLEANS: 17-6 Over vs. NFC
DALLAS at TAMPA BAY, 1:00 PM ET
DALLAS: 6-1 ATS as road favorite of 7pts or less
TAMPA BAY: 27-6 Under 1st two wks of season
SAN FRANCISCO at ARIZONA, 4:15 PM ET
SAN FRANCISCO: 7-16 ATS vs. NFC
ARIZONA: 9-1 Over in home games
WASHINGTON at NY GIANTS, 4:15 PM ET
WASHINGTON: 22-9 Under 1st 2 wks of season
NY GIANTS: 20-8 ATS vs. NFC
ST LOUIS at SEATTLE, 4:15 PM ET
ST LOUIS: 0-8 ATS in September
SEATTLE: 4-0 ATS vs. St. Louis
CHICAGO at GREEN BAY, 8:20 PM ET NBC
CHICAGO: 13-20 ATS vs. Green Bay
GREEN BAY: 22-10 Over in all games
Week 1
Sunday, 9/13/2009
MIAMI at ATLANTA, 1:00 PM ET
MIAMI: 1-6 ATS vs. NFC
ATLANTA: 11-5 Over in home games
KANSAS CITY at BALTIMORE, 1:00 PM ET
KANSAS CITY: 6-0 ATS as double digit underdog
BALTIMORE: 5-1 Over in September
PHILADELPHIA at CAROLINA, 1:00 PM ET
PHILADELPHIA: 7-3 Under as road favorite
CAROLINA: 74-48 ATS as underdog
DENVER at CINCINNATI, 1:00 PM ET
DENVER: 6-0 Over Away vs. AFC
CINCINNATI: 8-20 ATS at home in September
MINNESOTA at CLEVELAND, 1:00 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 83-59 Over in road games
CLEVELAND: 8-2 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points
NY JETS at HOUSTON, 1:00 PM ET
NY JETS: 5-1 Over as road dog of 7pts or less
HOUSTON: 9-2 Over at home if total is between 42.5 and 45
JACKSONVILLE at INDIANAPOLIS, 1:00 PM ET
JACKSONVILLE: 2-10 ATS vs. conference
INDIANAPOLIS: 4-0 Under 1st 2 wks of season
DETROIT at NEW ORLEANS, 1:00 PM ET
DETROIT: 8-1 ATS as double digit underdog
NEW ORLEANS: 17-6 Over vs. NFC
DALLAS at TAMPA BAY, 1:00 PM ET
DALLAS: 6-1 ATS as road favorite of 7pts or less
TAMPA BAY: 27-6 Under 1st two wks of season
SAN FRANCISCO at ARIZONA, 4:15 PM ET
SAN FRANCISCO: 7-16 ATS vs. NFC
ARIZONA: 9-1 Over in home games
WASHINGTON at NY GIANTS, 4:15 PM ET
WASHINGTON: 22-9 Under 1st 2 wks of season
NY GIANTS: 20-8 ATS vs. NFC
ST LOUIS at SEATTLE, 4:15 PM ET
ST LOUIS: 0-8 ATS in September
SEATTLE: 4-0 ATS vs. St. Louis
CHICAGO at GREEN BAY, 8:20 PM ET NBC
CHICAGO: 13-20 ATS vs. Green Bay
GREEN BAY: 22-10 Over in all games
NFL WRITE-UP
Week 1
Sunday, September 13
Dolphins @ Falcons-- Both teams went 11-5 LY after being doormats the year before; Miami lost its first road game the last five years, is 1-4 in last five series openers, but they're also 9-4-2 as road underdog, 15-6 as non-divisional road dog since 2004. Falcons won their first home tilt in four of last five seasons; they were 5-2-1 as home favorite LY, 6-1-1 as a single digit favorite. Four of Atlanta's last five openers stayed under the total. Dolphins are 21-13-1 vs spread on artificial turf since 2000.
Chiefs @ Ravens-- Home team lost last three series games; Chiefs won their last three visits to this site, but this is whole new Chief team (new QB-coach-GM). KC covered seven of last nine when getting 7+ points, but they're 12-20 vs spread as single digit underdog since '05. Baltimore won last three home openers by 22-7-7 points; they're 23-6-1 vs spread as non-divisional home favorite since 2000 (only 13-10-1 vs divisional foes). Chiefs lost last three season openers by 13-17-7 points. Cassel is practicing with a knee brace after am injury in an exhibition game- when a team fires its offensive coordinator during camp, it can't be a good sign.
Eagles @ Panthers-- Philly lost first road game three of last four years, but they're 8-2 vs spread in last ten tries as road underdog (13-7 as road dog in non-divisional games this decade, 14-8-2 as dog of 3 or less pts). Eagles had injury issues on OL during camp. Carolina lost four of last five home openers, but are 9-5-1 vs spread in last 15 games as a favorite of three or less points. Under is 12-7-1 in Panthers' first four games the last five years. Lined moved from Carolina -1 to Philly -1, primarily due to Panthers' dreadful 0-4 showing in preseason games.
Broncos @ Bengals-- Denver had worst offseason in recent memory, as they downgraded at both head coach/QB. Broncos finished 27-30th in rush defense last two years; they're 6-10 as road dog the last three years, 11-14-1 in last 26 games as single digit dog. Bengals won four of last five home openers; they're 11-19-2 vs spread as a home favorite since 2001, 6-12-1 as single digit favorite the last three years. Cincinnati ranked 24-26-29th in rushing yardage the last three years.
Vikings @ Browns-- Favre played for Mangini with Jets LY; word was the two didn't get along very well. QB issues abound on both sides, with winner of Browns' QB derby still being kept a secret, like its a freaking military secret. Favre showed up August 18 and was anointed Vikings' savior, but is he ready to play a full game? Browns lost last four season openers, by 14-5-27-18 points, scoring just 11 ppg. Minnesota is 5-10-1 vs the spread in its games vs AFC teams last four years- they lost four of last five road openers, but were underdog in all five games.
Jets @ Texans-- Jersey Jets won last three series games by average score of 25-11; they covered 12 of last 18 as road dog, but are 5-14-1 vs spread in 19 games as non-divisional road dog. LY, Jets improved from 29th to 7th in rush defense, 26th to 7th in sacks, 19th to 9th in rushing offense LY, so why exctly did they change coaches? Texans are 16-16 last two years, despite -23 turnover ratio; if they protect ball better this season, they're solid playoff sleeper team. Texans lost four of last five openers.
Jaguars @ Colts-- Jax is 2-3 in last five visits here, but no losses were by more than seven points; Jags' season was messed up in opener LY when they lost two OL guys for year in first game- they finished 18th LY in rushing, their worst rank since 2001. Indy won four of last five openers, with wins by 14-7-19-31 points, but hard to overestimate loss of coach Dungy, a calming force. Colts having issues at LT, protecting Manning's blindside. Jaguars are 16-8-1 vs spread in last 25 games as a road dog.
Lions @ Saints-- Detroit went 0-16 LY, losing 42-7 at home to Saints late in season, game in which Brees was 30-40/351 passing in easy win; Lions are 31-97 SU this decade, but covered 13 of last 16 when getting double digit points- they're 15-13 as non-divisional dog on road the last six seasons. Saints were 4-1 as home fave LY after 4-14 mark previous four years- they're 0-2 as double digit favorite since '01, 5-10 as a home favorite in non-divisional games since '04. Lions lost three of last four road openers, with all three losses by 13+ points.
Cowboys @ Bucs-- A new coach, new QB for retooled Bucs, who also lost starting safety (suspension) for first four games. Tampa is 7-3-1 vs spread in last 11 games as home dog, 5-1-1 in non-divison games. Bucs are 6-8-2 vs spread in last 16 games as dog of three or less points. Dallas covered last six tries as road favorite of three or less points; they're 11-8 as road favorite since '03. Three of last four series totals were 22 or less. Leftwich got nod as starting QB, then Bucs traded McCown to Jaguars, after many had thought McCown outplayed Leftwich this summer. This was after Tampa Bay fired their offensive coordinator. Uh-oh.
49ers @ Cardinals-- Niners have 7th offensive coordinator in last seven years, 3rd OL coach in last three- they decided on Hill as starting QB, while NFC champ Cardinals have explosive offense back led by Warner with HC Wisenhunt now calling plays. Underdog is 4-0 vs spread in the 49ers' last four visits here, with teams splitting the games. Cardinals are 11-8 as home favorite since 2005, but just 5-9 in last 14 games as home favorite in NFC West games. Niners are 11-4-1 as divisional road dog.
Redskins @ Giants-- Big Blue covered first meeting in this twice-yearly series last five years, winning four of last five games played here, with wins by 6-28-16-9 points. Average total in last three series games played here was 25.7. Giants are hurting at WR, so they'll try to run ball down Redskins' throats-- Washington ranked 4th/8th in rush defense last two years. Skins covered five of last six as road dog in divisional games, but are 12-14 as single digit dog since '05. Giants are 19-11 as home faves. Former Giant QB Woodson is now on Redskin practice squad, no doubt Washington coaches are picking his brain.
Rams @ Seahawks-- Seattle won last eight series games, taking last four here by average score of 31-14 (3-1 vs spread); Hawks are 8-3 vs spread an an NFC West home fave since '05, 9-6 as home fave in all games the last two years. Rams lost last five road openers, getting outscored 62-6 last two years- they're 11-19 as road dog since '04, 15-27 vs spread as a single digit dog during that time. Both coaches are in first game with new team. Interesting to see if Rams are any better at stopping running game. Bulger hasn't played since breaking pinky on right hand last month.
Bears @ Packers-- Cutler makes Bear debut here, highest touted QB for Chicago since Luckman. 177th meeting in NFL's oldest rivalry-- Bears had won four in a row at Lambeau before the 37-3 debacle here last year. Chicago is 16-23-2 as road dog since '02, but 5-3-1 in division road games the last five years. Packers switched defenses with Capers the new DC; they're 8-6 as home favorite since 2006, 5-3 in NFC North games. Pack is just 2-3 SU in its last five home openers, winning last two by 3-5 pts.
Week 1
Sunday, September 13
Dolphins @ Falcons-- Both teams went 11-5 LY after being doormats the year before; Miami lost its first road game the last five years, is 1-4 in last five series openers, but they're also 9-4-2 as road underdog, 15-6 as non-divisional road dog since 2004. Falcons won their first home tilt in four of last five seasons; they were 5-2-1 as home favorite LY, 6-1-1 as a single digit favorite. Four of Atlanta's last five openers stayed under the total. Dolphins are 21-13-1 vs spread on artificial turf since 2000.
Chiefs @ Ravens-- Home team lost last three series games; Chiefs won their last three visits to this site, but this is whole new Chief team (new QB-coach-GM). KC covered seven of last nine when getting 7+ points, but they're 12-20 vs spread as single digit underdog since '05. Baltimore won last three home openers by 22-7-7 points; they're 23-6-1 vs spread as non-divisional home favorite since 2000 (only 13-10-1 vs divisional foes). Chiefs lost last three season openers by 13-17-7 points. Cassel is practicing with a knee brace after am injury in an exhibition game- when a team fires its offensive coordinator during camp, it can't be a good sign.
Eagles @ Panthers-- Philly lost first road game three of last four years, but they're 8-2 vs spread in last ten tries as road underdog (13-7 as road dog in non-divisional games this decade, 14-8-2 as dog of 3 or less pts). Eagles had injury issues on OL during camp. Carolina lost four of last five home openers, but are 9-5-1 vs spread in last 15 games as a favorite of three or less points. Under is 12-7-1 in Panthers' first four games the last five years. Lined moved from Carolina -1 to Philly -1, primarily due to Panthers' dreadful 0-4 showing in preseason games.
Broncos @ Bengals-- Denver had worst offseason in recent memory, as they downgraded at both head coach/QB. Broncos finished 27-30th in rush defense last two years; they're 6-10 as road dog the last three years, 11-14-1 in last 26 games as single digit dog. Bengals won four of last five home openers; they're 11-19-2 vs spread as a home favorite since 2001, 6-12-1 as single digit favorite the last three years. Cincinnati ranked 24-26-29th in rushing yardage the last three years.
Vikings @ Browns-- Favre played for Mangini with Jets LY; word was the two didn't get along very well. QB issues abound on both sides, with winner of Browns' QB derby still being kept a secret, like its a freaking military secret. Favre showed up August 18 and was anointed Vikings' savior, but is he ready to play a full game? Browns lost last four season openers, by 14-5-27-18 points, scoring just 11 ppg. Minnesota is 5-10-1 vs the spread in its games vs AFC teams last four years- they lost four of last five road openers, but were underdog in all five games.
Jets @ Texans-- Jersey Jets won last three series games by average score of 25-11; they covered 12 of last 18 as road dog, but are 5-14-1 vs spread in 19 games as non-divisional road dog. LY, Jets improved from 29th to 7th in rush defense, 26th to 7th in sacks, 19th to 9th in rushing offense LY, so why exctly did they change coaches? Texans are 16-16 last two years, despite -23 turnover ratio; if they protect ball better this season, they're solid playoff sleeper team. Texans lost four of last five openers.
Jaguars @ Colts-- Jax is 2-3 in last five visits here, but no losses were by more than seven points; Jags' season was messed up in opener LY when they lost two OL guys for year in first game- they finished 18th LY in rushing, their worst rank since 2001. Indy won four of last five openers, with wins by 14-7-19-31 points, but hard to overestimate loss of coach Dungy, a calming force. Colts having issues at LT, protecting Manning's blindside. Jaguars are 16-8-1 vs spread in last 25 games as a road dog.
Lions @ Saints-- Detroit went 0-16 LY, losing 42-7 at home to Saints late in season, game in which Brees was 30-40/351 passing in easy win; Lions are 31-97 SU this decade, but covered 13 of last 16 when getting double digit points- they're 15-13 as non-divisional dog on road the last six seasons. Saints were 4-1 as home fave LY after 4-14 mark previous four years- they're 0-2 as double digit favorite since '01, 5-10 as a home favorite in non-divisional games since '04. Lions lost three of last four road openers, with all three losses by 13+ points.
Cowboys @ Bucs-- A new coach, new QB for retooled Bucs, who also lost starting safety (suspension) for first four games. Tampa is 7-3-1 vs spread in last 11 games as home dog, 5-1-1 in non-divison games. Bucs are 6-8-2 vs spread in last 16 games as dog of three or less points. Dallas covered last six tries as road favorite of three or less points; they're 11-8 as road favorite since '03. Three of last four series totals were 22 or less. Leftwich got nod as starting QB, then Bucs traded McCown to Jaguars, after many had thought McCown outplayed Leftwich this summer. This was after Tampa Bay fired their offensive coordinator. Uh-oh.
49ers @ Cardinals-- Niners have 7th offensive coordinator in last seven years, 3rd OL coach in last three- they decided on Hill as starting QB, while NFC champ Cardinals have explosive offense back led by Warner with HC Wisenhunt now calling plays. Underdog is 4-0 vs spread in the 49ers' last four visits here, with teams splitting the games. Cardinals are 11-8 as home favorite since 2005, but just 5-9 in last 14 games as home favorite in NFC West games. Niners are 11-4-1 as divisional road dog.
Redskins @ Giants-- Big Blue covered first meeting in this twice-yearly series last five years, winning four of last five games played here, with wins by 6-28-16-9 points. Average total in last three series games played here was 25.7. Giants are hurting at WR, so they'll try to run ball down Redskins' throats-- Washington ranked 4th/8th in rush defense last two years. Skins covered five of last six as road dog in divisional games, but are 12-14 as single digit dog since '05. Giants are 19-11 as home faves. Former Giant QB Woodson is now on Redskin practice squad, no doubt Washington coaches are picking his brain.
Rams @ Seahawks-- Seattle won last eight series games, taking last four here by average score of 31-14 (3-1 vs spread); Hawks are 8-3 vs spread an an NFC West home fave since '05, 9-6 as home fave in all games the last two years. Rams lost last five road openers, getting outscored 62-6 last two years- they're 11-19 as road dog since '04, 15-27 vs spread as a single digit dog during that time. Both coaches are in first game with new team. Interesting to see if Rams are any better at stopping running game. Bulger hasn't played since breaking pinky on right hand last month.
Bears @ Packers-- Cutler makes Bear debut here, highest touted QB for Chicago since Luckman. 177th meeting in NFL's oldest rivalry-- Bears had won four in a row at Lambeau before the 37-3 debacle here last year. Chicago is 16-23-2 as road dog since '02, but 5-3-1 in division road games the last five years. Packers switched defenses with Capers the new DC; they're 8-6 as home favorite since 2006, 5-3 in NFC North games. Pack is just 2-3 SU in its last five home openers, winning last two by 3-5 pts.
NFL ADDITIONAL
Week 1
Trend Report
Thursday, September 10
8:30 PM
TENNESSEE vs. PITTSBURGH
Tennessee is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Tennessee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Sunday, September 13
1:00 PM
DALLAS vs. TAMPA BAY
Dallas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
Tampa Bay is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Dallas
1:00 PM
DENVER vs. CINCINNATI
Denver is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Denver is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 11 games at home
1:00 PM
DETROIT vs. NEW ORLEANS
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New Orleans's last 10 games when playing Detroit
1:00 PM
JACKSONVILLE vs. INDIANAPOLIS
Jacksonville is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
Jacksonville is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
Indianapolis is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Indianapolis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
1:00 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. BALTIMORE
Kansas City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Kansas City is 2-23 SU in its last 25 games
Baltimore is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
1:00 PM
MIAMI vs. ATLANTA
Miami is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
1:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CLEVELAND
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
1:00 PM
NY JETS vs. HOUSTON
NY Jets are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games on the road
NY Jets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games
Houston is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
1:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. CAROLINA
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Carolina
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Carolina
Carolina is 8-3-1 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Carolina is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
4:15 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ARIZONA
San Francisco is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Arizona is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home
4:15 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. SEATTLE
St. Louis is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
St. Louis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Seattle is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
4:15 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY GIANTS
Washington is 1-5-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
NY Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
NY Giants are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
8:20 PM
CHICAGO vs. GREEN BAY
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Green Bay is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
Green Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
Week 1
Trend Report
Thursday, September 10
8:30 PM
TENNESSEE vs. PITTSBURGH
Tennessee is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Tennessee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Sunday, September 13
1:00 PM
DALLAS vs. TAMPA BAY
Dallas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
Tampa Bay is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Dallas
1:00 PM
DENVER vs. CINCINNATI
Denver is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Denver is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 11 games at home
1:00 PM
DETROIT vs. NEW ORLEANS
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New Orleans's last 10 games when playing Detroit
1:00 PM
JACKSONVILLE vs. INDIANAPOLIS
Jacksonville is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
Jacksonville is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
Indianapolis is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Indianapolis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
1:00 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. BALTIMORE
Kansas City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Kansas City is 2-23 SU in its last 25 games
Baltimore is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
1:00 PM
MIAMI vs. ATLANTA
Miami is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
1:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CLEVELAND
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
1:00 PM
NY JETS vs. HOUSTON
NY Jets are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games on the road
NY Jets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games
Houston is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
1:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. CAROLINA
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Carolina
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Carolina
Carolina is 8-3-1 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Carolina is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
4:15 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ARIZONA
San Francisco is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Arizona is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home
4:15 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. SEATTLE
St. Louis is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
St. Louis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Seattle is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
4:15 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY GIANTS
Washington is 1-5-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
NY Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
NY Giants are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
8:20 PM
CHICAGO vs. GREEN BAY
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Green Bay is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
Green Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
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09/13 NFL ST. LOUIS RAMS +8.5
Rams are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
Seahawks are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games in Week 1.
Seahawks are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC.
09/14 NFL NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS -10.5
Bills are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings in New England.
Bills are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Bills are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Bills are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. AFC East.
Favorite is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Patriots are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Monday games.
Patriots are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. AFC.
Patriots are 36-16-1 ATS in their last 53 vs. AFC East.
09/13 NFL ST. LOUIS RAMS +8.5
Rams are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
Seahawks are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games in Week 1.
Seahawks are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC.
09/14 NFL NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS -10.5
Bills are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings in New England.
Bills are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Bills are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Bills are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. AFC East.
Favorite is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Patriots are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Monday games.
Patriots are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. AFC.
Patriots are 36-16-1 ATS in their last 53 vs. AFC East.
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#118 Take Under 41 in St. Louis @ Seattle (Sunday 4:15 pm Fox)
The Hawks are looking for better success in 2009 and many experts have them pegged as one of the most improved teams this season. The Rams are in complete rebuilding mode and hired a new coach this season in Steve Spagnuolo, the former defensive coordinator of the New York Giants. This will be Coach Jim Mora’s first game as the head man with Seattle and means we have two defensive minded coaches doing battle with one another. That sets up for a perfect play with the under, as I believe the Rams only chance of making this game competitive will be to keep the scoring low. We will not worry if the Hawks can cover this big number and just collect with the under. Seattle 21, St. Louis 17.
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Take ‘Under’ 41.5 St. Louis at Seattle (4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 13)
This number is one of just a few NFL spreads that I think are way, way too high for the opening weekend. Generally early in the season the defenses are way ahead of the offenses and that plays out with sloppier, lower-scoring games. St. Louis doesn’t have nearly the same number of playmakers that it has had in the past and starting quarterback Marc Bulger is just coming back this week from an injury. Steve Spagnuolo has the St. Louis defense playing more aggressively. And against a Seattle offensive line that has really struggled this preseason with three new starters that could help us hold this number down. The ‘under’ is 7-1 in St. Louis’ last eight season openers. That’s a trend that I see continuing based on the matchups and this inflated number.
#118 Take Under 41 in St. Louis @ Seattle (Sunday 4:15 pm Fox)
The Hawks are looking for better success in 2009 and many experts have them pegged as one of the most improved teams this season. The Rams are in complete rebuilding mode and hired a new coach this season in Steve Spagnuolo, the former defensive coordinator of the New York Giants. This will be Coach Jim Mora’s first game as the head man with Seattle and means we have two defensive minded coaches doing battle with one another. That sets up for a perfect play with the under, as I believe the Rams only chance of making this game competitive will be to keep the scoring low. We will not worry if the Hawks can cover this big number and just collect with the under. Seattle 21, St. Louis 17.
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Take ‘Under’ 41.5 St. Louis at Seattle (4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 13)
This number is one of just a few NFL spreads that I think are way, way too high for the opening weekend. Generally early in the season the defenses are way ahead of the offenses and that plays out with sloppier, lower-scoring games. St. Louis doesn’t have nearly the same number of playmakers that it has had in the past and starting quarterback Marc Bulger is just coming back this week from an injury. Steve Spagnuolo has the St. Louis defense playing more aggressively. And against a Seattle offensive line that has really struggled this preseason with three new starters that could help us hold this number down. The ‘under’ is 7-1 in St. Louis’ last eight season openers. That’s a trend that I see continuing based on the matchups and this inflated number.
Trust me BSS, I love the guy too but he loves the public faves like all touts. I have bought at least 2 MLB plays this year with Cork and he's sucked ass. Hope the foots continue to dominate for him...
Too many trap lines tomorrow and I think Vegas takes week 1.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV7dxmfFbXU&feature=autofb
Too many trap lines tomorrow and I think Vegas takes week 1.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV7dxmfFbXU&feature=autofb
