Minnesota leads the all time series with Chicago, which dates back to the year 1961, by a 50-42-2 record, but suffered a 48-41 road loss when the teams met in Week 7 of this season. Minnesota swept Chicago last season, including a 20-13 win when the teams met at the Metrodome in Week 15. The Bears last won in Minnesota in 2006, when they swept the season series in this long time division rivalry.

5dimes.com oddsmakers currently have the Minnesota Vikings set as 4 point betting odds favorites against the Chicago Bears with the games over/under betting total posted at 41 points.

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Here are some betting trends to consider on November 30th 2008:
Bears are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bears are 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 games following a S.U. win.
Bears are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Vikings are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
Vikings are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Vikings are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.

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Oklahoma State has a 6-0 record at home and is trying to wrap up its first undefeated season at home since 1984. The Cowboys have been ranked for nine straight weeks, the longest time among the Top-25 for the team since 1988. After starting the season with seven straight victories, Oklahoma State has split its last four games, although the two losses did come on the road to Texas and Texas Tech. The Cowboys haven’t played a game since a 30-17 win over Colorado on November 15th.

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Here are some betting trends to consider on November 29th 2008:
Sooners are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Sooners are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a SU win of more than 20 points.
Sooners are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Cowboys are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cowboys are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cowboys are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games overall.

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Chicago Bears @ Minnesota Vikings u41.5 (-110) – Sunday November 30th ’08 8:15p
The Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings played to one of the most improbable results of the season earlier this year, a wild 48-41 Bears victory, but look for a return to normalcy here. What made that result so unbelievable is the fact that these are actually two of the better defenses in the NFC, and the fact that the first meeting had a posted total of 38 gives you an idea of what most people expected. Even with that defensive debacle on the record of each team, the Bears are still allowing only 21.3 points per game while the Vikings are allowing 22.4. Those numbers improve even more if we look at the home-away splits here, as Chicago is allowing just 17.0 points per game on the road while Minnesota has been just as stingy at home, allowing 17.2 points per contest. The Bears have been very strong against the run, allowing 85.0 rushing yards per game on only 3,3 yards per rush. Yes, Adrian Peterson did rush for 121 yards in that first meeting, but that whole game seems like a total aberration, and we look for the normally stingy Chicago run defense to contain him better this time around, basically daring the immobile and turn-over prone Gus Frerotte to try and beat them with his arm. As for when the Bears have the ball, they are most successful when Matt Forte runs successfully. Well, the Minnesota defense is also staunch against the run, especially here at home where the Vikes are allowing a miniscule 61.6 rushing yards per contest. Like Frerotte, we do not trust Kyle Orton either if he is called upon to carry an offense. Add this all up and we expect this contest to play out to a much more realistic level than the wacky first meeting did, meaning that these clubs should be hard-pressed to get out of the upper 30s. NFL Free Pick: Bears, Vikings Under 41.5 (-110) – Courtesy of LT Profits

Kansas City Chiefs +3.0 – Sunday November 30th ’08 4:15p
The Oakland Raiders are favored at home here today against the Kansas City Chiefs. I know the Raiders pulled off a upset win last time out against an inconsistent Denver team, but that was an underdog, against a team that this franchise has always been primed to play against. Now they are suddenly being looked upon as a superior side. Well no matter what the public perceptions are, the Raiders are still a very inconsistent team, that has failed to cover their L/8 as favorites. The Raiders also have a ugly five-game home losing streak against the Chiefs and will once again find the sledding tough against a revenge minded side, that got pounded 23-8 by Oakland earlier this season as home favorites at Arrowhead. I know the Chiefs have lost 19 of their last 20 SU, but believe it or not they have really been playing a lot better, as was evident during a 4 game span previous to last weeks setback against Buffalo. The Chiefs are not bad as some of the public pundits think, and a slight shocker could easily be on todays agenda. Final notes & Key Trends: The Raiders are 0-8 ATS L/8 as favorites. The visitor is 10-0 ATS L/10 in this series. Projected score: Kansas City 24 Oakland 21 – Courtesy of Alex Smart

San Francisco 49ers vs. Buffalo Bills Under 43.5 – Sunday November 30th, 2008 1:00PM
Both the 49ers and the Bills were among the many teams which saw their Week 12 games finish well above the total. San Francisco combined with Dallas for 57 points. Meanwhile, Buffalo racked up a whopping 54 points, en route to a 54-31 rout of the Chiefs. While last week’s results have helped to keep this week’s afternoon’s over/under number generously high, I feel that its important not to over-react to one game. Let’s remember that prior to last week’s explosion, the Bills had scored 27 points or less in six straight games. They averaged just 18.33 points during that stretch. While the 49ers defense has admittedly been pretty soft of late, it’s worth noting that they’ve had to play both Arizona and Dallas in recent weeks, two of the league’s most explosive offenses. Prior to that, four of their five games had come against the Eagles, Giants, Saints and Patriots – all teams also capable of putting up really big numbers. Last week’s game notwithstanding, the Bills arguably aren’t as explosive as those teams. New coach Mike Singletary surely isn’t happy with the performance of his defense. After last week, I expect him to put a real emphasis on improving the 49ers play on that side of the ball this week. The 49ers come in averaging 22.9 points per game (22.6 on the road) but I don’t expect them to get that many on a cold afternoon on the East coast. The Bills defense has been solid, particularly at home. In five games here, they’re allowing 20.2 points per game. That number could easily be even lower too, as they’re only permitting an average of just 279.2 total yards in those games. The Bills have hosted some fairly high-powered offensive teams too, including the Jets and Chargers. Despite a couple of high-scoring games lately, the 49ers have still seen the ‘under’ go 12-6-1 the last 19 times that they played a game which had an over/under number in the 42.5 to 49 range. With a heavy dose of the run from both teams helping to keep the clock moving, I look for the final score to prove lower than most are expecting once again. Consider the Under. – Courtesy of Ben Burns

Carolina +3 – Sunday, November 30th 2008 1:00PM
Carolina matches up extremely well with Green Bay, and the Panthers certainly won’t be taking this game lightly after last week’s debacle in Atlanta. The Panthers are one of the league’s best running teams, ranked fifth in the NFL in the crucial ‘yards per carry’ stat. DeAngelo Williams is a threat to take it to the end zone every time he touches the ball, while Jonathan Stewart is a bruising change of pace back between the tackles. Williams and Stewart have 13 touchdowns and more than 1400 yards between them. Just as importantly, the duo have combined for only one fumble all season long. Green Bay can’t stop the run – period. Things have gotten particularly ugly for the Packers since star linebacker Nick Barnett went on injured reserve, with safeties Nick Collins and Atari Bigby both battling nagging injuries as well. The better rushing teams that the Packers have faced – Dallas, Tampa Bay, Minnesota, just to name three – have basically run the ball at will against this defense. We can expect Carolina to do the same. The mystique of Lambeau Field still holds a powerful sway among bettors. The reality of the Packers edge at home is not so great; a modest 3-2 straight up on the frozen tundra in ’08. The Packers have lost all three of their games SU against arguably the best division in football – the NFC South – losing that trio by a combined five touchdowns against the pointspread, I wouldn’t count on a better result this time around….. Take Carolina. – Courtesy of Ted Sevransky

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1) Toronto Raptors (9-4 O/U): To say that over bettors have loved the Raptors recently would be a gross understatement: Toronto games have flown over the ‘total’ six consecutive times, despite some moderately high marks set by NBA sportsbooks. Allowing 100+ points in four of those six games certainly helped, as did scoring over 100 points itself in three of the six sports betting contests. The scary part is Jose Calderon missed time with a hamstring injury; when healthy, Calderon is one of the best point guards in the league. And with Chris Bosh averaging 26.7 points per game, online bookies soon might find that they can’t set the total high enough. A quick betting trend for NBA handicappers: Toronto games have gone ‘over’ in all six of its home games this season.

2) Golden State Warriors (10-4 O/U): Easily the most predictable of all the teams on this list, the Warriors play at a breakneck pace that makes NBA betting fans salivate. And with the trade acquisition of sharpshooter Jamal Crawford for the disgruntled Al Harrington, Golden State doesn’t figure to stop scoring anytime soon, nor does it figure to get any better on the defensive end. In last night’s loss to the Wizards, the Warriors were actually “limited” to 100 points, but allowed 124 to a team that’s severely short-handed and was starting a rookie at center. Crawford scored just nine points, but don’t count on many poor nights like that once he gets accustomed to Don Nelson’s system. And with rookie Anthony Morrow proving to be another offensive threat, NBA sportsbooks should continue to be bombarded with online wagers on the over in Warriors games. Eight of the past 10 games have gone over.

3) Milwaukee Bucks (10-6 O/U): New head coach Scott Skiles has a reputation for getting his teams to play good defense, but apparently his players didn’t get the memo. The ‘over’ is 7-3 in Bucks road games thus far, as they’ve allowed opponents to score 100+ points in four of their past six games, and allowed 99 in another. Richard Jefferson is leading the team with 18.4 points per game, and having players like Luke Ridnour and Charlie Villanueva, who are allergic to defense, also makes an over sports wager a feasible option in any Bucks game. Eight of their past 10 games have surpassed the closing number.

4) Cleveland Cavaliers (9-5 O/U): Having the NBA’s leading scorer doesn’t hurt when it comes to scoring points for Cleveland. LeBron James is averaging 28.9 points per game, while also dishing out 6.6 assists a night. Few players in the NBA command as much attention from opposing defenses, but with as talented a player as James is, he’s still able to score while also making the going much easier for his teammates. The Cavs have scored 100 or more in eight of its past 10 games (scoring 99 in another and limiting the Nets to 82 points in the other), and for the first time in years, are able to simply outscore their opponents when necessary.

5) Sacramento Kings (9-7 O/U): Sacramento’s O/U record isn’t as impressive as the others’ on this list, but the Kings are on this list because they’re a team to follow closely. They’ve managed to score consistently despite missing their best offensive player otherwise known as Kevin Martin. When he returns, it’s worth keeping an eye on the Kings as well as offshore sportsbooks to see if the scoring spikes and if the totals are adjusted accordingly.

Arizona leads the all time regular season series with Philadelphia, which goes all the way back to the 1935 NFL season, by a 53-52-5 record. Arizona snapped a tie in the series with a 27-21 home win when the teams last played, on December 24th 2005. Philadelphia won the previous game between the teams, a 38-14 final score at Veterans Stadium in the year 2002. The Cardinals last beat the Eagles in 2001, a 21-20 battle at home.

5dimes.com oddsmakers currently have the Philadelphia Eagles posted as 3 point betting odds favorites against the Arizona Cardinals with the games over/under betting total at 46.5 points

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Here are some betting trends to consider on November 27th 2008:
Cardinals are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Cardinals are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 games on grass.
Cardinals are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games in Week 13.
Eagles are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. NFC.
Eagles are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
Eagles are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

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Dallas had the advantage in the all-time regular season series with Seattle by a 6-4 record, but suffered a 13-10 road loss in the last game, in Week 7 of the 2005 season. The Cowboys also were defeated in the most recent game between the teams at Texas Stadium, with Seattle getting the win by a score of 17-14 in 2002. The Cowboys last were victorious against the Seahawks in 2004, a 43-39 Monday night game at Qwest Field, and last beat Seattle at home in 1998.

5dimes.com oddsmakers currently have the Dallas Cowboys set as 13 point betting odds favorites against the Seattle Seahawks with the games over/under betting total posted at 46.5 points

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Here are some betting trends to consider on November 27th 2008:
Seahawks are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss.
Seahawks are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a S.U. loss.
Seahawks are 1-4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cowboys are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games overall.
Cowboys are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a S.U. win.
Cowboys are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games.

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Tennessee has a 6-3 all time record against Detroit, and has won the last two games in the series. The Titans were 24-19 home winners in the most recent matchup between these two teams, in Week 17 of the 2004 season, and also won in their last trip to Detroit, by a 27-24 score in 2001. The Lions’ last win in the series came in 1995 against the Houston Oilers, and they achieved their only home win in the all-time series in 1986.

5dimes.com oddsmakers currently have the Tennessee Titans set as 11 point betting odds favorites against the Detroit Lions with the games over/under posted at 44 total points.

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Here are some betting trends to consider on November 27th 2008:
Titans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Titans are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Titans are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 road games.
Lions are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games following a SU loss of more than 14 points.
Lions are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games in November.
Lions are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games overall.

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Free NBA Picks: Philadelphia 76ers -2.0 – Wednesday November 26th ’08 7:35p
The Philadelphia 76′ers prepare to host the Orlando Magic in the city of brotherly love this Wednesday night in a eastern conference battle. Both teams have been winning of late, with the Sixers nabbing W’s in 5 of their L/7 overall , while the Magic have notched victories in 6 of their L/7 and 10 of their L/12. The 76ers have been winning because of some hardcore defensive efforts, while the Magic have played a more balanced type of basketball. The Sixers even with off -season acqusition Elton Brand in the lineup have been unable to score with frequency, and have proven themselves very inconsistent this season. Their defense has been their saving grace , as is evident by not allowing 8 of their L/9 opponents to eclipse the 100 point plateau. The Magic will be without key player Jameer Nelson tonight, for the second straight game, making them less cohesive than usual, which will give the host team Philadelphia an edge in front of the home town fans. I very much like tough defenses at home , and once again will back my convictions by supporting the Sixers to bring home the cash. Final notes & Key Trends:Home team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Projected score: Philadelphia 97 Orlando 92 – Courtesy of Alex Smart

Free NBA Picks: Portland Trail Blazers -7.5 (-110) – Wed November 26th ’08 10:05p
Now, we are normally not fans of laying this many points, but the Portland Trail Blazers look like legitimate playoff contenders this season, and they are undefeated at home while the erratic Miami Heat have had their troubles on the road. The Blazers are now 5-0 straight up at home while winning those games by an average of +10.0 points. Greg Oden has given them the inside presence that they were lacking last year, and they have won three of their last four games with Oden finally back on the court. The Heat are 7-7 SU overall and 2-4 on the road, and they have been maddeningly inconsistent, alternating wins and losses in their last 10 games. Now granted, that would put them in line for a win tonight if that pattern holds, but we do not like the fact that they are beginning a long West Coast trip after going 1-2 in a three-game home stand that ended with a 107-98 loss to the Houston Rockets on Monday. We look for the Blazers to match their average home margin of victory here with another triumph by about 10 points. NBA Free Pick: Blazers -7.5 (-110) – Courtesy of LT Profits

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Continuing our college football rivalry games breakdown from last week. Enjoy all the games this weekend and best wishes for a happy and ‘fulfilling’ Thanksgiving day as you enjoy your feast and football – Courtesy of Fairway Jay

November 27 – Texas A&M at Texas – The ‘Lone Star Showdown’ is the third oldest rivalry in the country. Texas has dominated the series 73-36-6, but the Longhorns have lost the last two meetings as 7 and 14-point favorites. Not this year, as Texas will ‘hook em’ as a 35-point favorite over the A&M Aggies.

November 28 – Mississippi State at Mississippi – Mississippi owns a 59-39-6 record in ‘The Egg Bowl’, and the Rebels are going to a bowl for the first time in five years under their new coach Houston Nutt. Each of last two meetings decided by a FG with MSU Bulldogs scoring 17 unanswered points in the fourth quarter last year for a 17-14 victory.

November 28 – Colorado at Nebraska – Two underperforming programs trying to get back on top. Nebraska has seven wins this season and finds themselves an inflated favorite (-17) looking to ‘stampede’ the Buffalo’s after Colorado hammered the Huskers last year 65-51.

November 28 – Ohio U at Miami, Ohio – The ‘Battle of the Bricks’ has been won by the Ohio Bobcats the past two seasons, but Miami is 14-4 over their MAC rival since 1990.

November 28 – Bowling Green at Toledo – Less than 25 miles of freeway separates these two MAC rivals in the ‘Battle of I-75’. Rust Belt bragging rights and the ‘Peace Pipe’ are at stake, and these two teams have combined to average 66 points-per-game the last eight years.

November 29 – South Carolina at Clemson – SEC vs ACC in this bitter in-state rivalry. The last three contests have been decided by 4-points or less with Clemson winning last seasons showdown 23-21 on a last second field goal.

November 28 – West Virginia at Pittsburgh – The 101st meeting between these two teams in a series known as the ‘Backyard Brawl’. More than just a catchy nickname for a rivalry game, these two schools genuinely do not like each other. Pitt pulled the shocker in last year’s regular season finale, knocking off no. 2 ranked West Virginia 13-9 as a 29-point underdog for one of our ‘easiest’ wins of the CFB season. Pittsburgh leads the all-time series 60-37-3, and the teams have split the last eight meetings.

November 29 – Auburn at Alabama – The ‘Iron Bowl’ is considered one of the nations greatest college football rivalries. Alabama holds a 38-33-1 all-time edge, but Auburn has beaten Alabama 6-straight times. The team with the rushing edge has won the last nine rivalry contests. Undefeated Alabama moved into the top spot in the national rankings on November 2nd and still holds the top spot. Both teams rested and ready for this huge rivalry game.

November 29 – Georgia Tech at Georgia – A nasty nickname for this rivalry, ‘Clean, Old Fashioned Hate’. Georgia coach Mark Richt has never lost this rivalry game in seven tries, and new Tech coach Paul Johnson takes his first shot with an improved and overachieving Yellow Jackets team running the option attack.

November 29 – Oklahoma at Oklahoma State – The ‘Bedlam Series’ has been all Sooners recently, as Oklahoma has won the last five contests and covered the point spread in four of them; mostly as double digit favorite. The Big Xll South division has been incredibly tough, and the Cowboys are a 7-point home underdog with an extra week of rest and preparation to strategize how they can slow down the Sooners.

November 29 – Missouri vs. Kansas – Played at a neutral site in Kansas City, the ‘Border Showdown’ is the longest uninterrupted rivalry west of the Mississippi and has been played continuously since 1891. The winner maintains possession of the ‘Indian War Drum’. Missouri ended Kansas’ perfect season last year by beating the Jayhawks 36-28.

November 29 – Florida at Florida State – The Gators are on a collision course to meet Alabama in the SEC Championship game, and Florida is still in the National Title game picture with just one loss. The Gators have beaten the Seminoles four-straight times in the ‘Sunshine Showdown’, and laying a bundle of points (16’) on the road in Tallahassee.

November 29 – Virginia at Virginia Tech – The ‘Commonwealth Cup’ has been won by the Hokies the last four years.

November 29 – North Carolina at Duke – The Tarheels have maintained possession of the ‘Victory Bell’ 17 of the last 18 years, and North Carolina barely escaped last meeting in Durham 45-44.

November 29 – Oregon at Oregon State – The 112th meeting of the ‘Civil War’ rivalry, which the Beavers won in overtime last year 38-31. Both teams have 8 wins, and the Ducks have an extra week of rest and prep. The run for the Roses goes through Corvallis, as an Oregon State victory sends them to the Rose Bowl for the first time since 1965.

November 29 – Houston at Rice – Crosstown rivals have averaged 73 points-per-game the last three meetings in the battle for the ‘Bayou Bucket’.

December 6 – USC at UCLA – The Crosstown Rivalry has been all USC this decade; losing just one time in 2006 to cost the Trojans a National Title game trip. New UCLA head coach Rick Neuheisel gets his first shot at Pete Carroll and the Trojans, who still hold out hope for another national title game appearance. The Trojans tackle another rival this week as a whopping 30-point favorite over Notre Dame.

December 6 – Arizona State at Arizona – The ‘Dual in the Desert’ has been won by the Sun Devils 5 of the last 6 years, but ASU will be a 2-touchdown underdog in Tucson in the battle for the Territorial Cup.

December 6 – Army vs. Navy in Philadelphia – The 109th meeting and the Army/Navy game is bigger than football. When the academies meet the outcome is felt around the world. The contest brings a level of passion and pageantry that is difficult to match, and features the future military leaders of our country in battle on the football field. The selflessness of the players competing in this contest relives the purity of the game and the disciplines displayed. Navy leads the all-time series 53-49 with 7 ties, and Army’s current six-game losing streak to Navy is the longest in the historic rivalry.

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1: New York Giants (9-2 ATS, 10-1 SU) (LW: 2) It doesn’t seem to matter who is getting in New York’s way right now. The G-Men are pummeling one and all, including last week’s victim, Arizona. They beat the Cards 37-29, and now turn their sights to the Skins, a game which could effective wrap up the NFC East crown with four weeks to play.
Next Up: Away @ Redskins (-3.5)

2: Tennessee Titans (9-2 ATS, 10-1 SU) (LW: 1) The unbeaten dream is no more for Tennessee, as they were crushed by the Jets 34-13 last weekend, failing to cover the spread by a mere 26.5 points. The perfect remedy for the first loss of the season is on the horizon though, as the Titans take on the winless (and hapless) Lions on Turkey Day.
Next Up: Away @ Lions (-11)

3: Baltimore Ravens (8-3 ATS, 7-4 SU) (LW: 5) Dear Pittsburgh: Objects in your rear view mirror are closer than they appear. The Ravens are hanging tough in the loaded AFC after dismantling Philadelphia 36-7 last weekend. With a game in Cincinnati this week and three of their final four in Baltimore, this could be a team for sports bettors to keep a close eye on heading into December.
Next Up: Away @ Bengals (-7)

4: New York Jets (7-4 ATS, 8-3 SU) (LW: 6) The Jets have been absolutely sparkling for football betting fanatics this month. They are 4-0 SU and ATS, and have covered the spread in those four games by an average of a whopping 20.1 points per game after throttling the previously unbeaten Titans 34-13. New York should be favored in each of its final five games of the season, a spot in which they are 4-2 ATS in this season.
Next Up: Home vs. Broncos (-9)

5: Atlanta Falcons (7-4 ATS, 7-4 SU) (LW: 7) The ’08 Atlanta Falcons are looking more and more like legitimate contenders with each passing week. In arguably one of the biggest games in the history of the team, the Falcons beat then NFC South leading Carolina 45-28 and muscled their way back within a game of the division lead. They’re just 1-3 SU and ATS on the road this season though, and that’s where their next two games are at.
Next Up: Away @ Chargers (-5.5)

6: Arizona Cardinals (7-4 ATS, 7-4 SU) (LW: 4) It’s hard to fault Arizona for losing to the smoking hot Giants last weekend. The eight-point defeat was a strong showing, but the probable NFC West champs can make a statement on Thanksgiving Day if it can go into Philadelphia and knock off the Eagles. They’re 2-1 SU and 3-0 ATS in their L/3 road games.
Next Up: Away @ Eagles (+3)

7: New Orleans Saints (7-4 ATS, 6-5 SU) (LW: 10) The Saints still have a lot of work to do to get into the playoffs, but they had their way with the Pack in their 51-29 win on MNF. New Orleans has been outscored 64-27 in their two divisional road games this season, and probably need to find a way to break that trend this week to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Next Up: Away @ Buccaneers (+3.5)

8: Green Bay Packers (7-4 ATS, 5-6 SU) (LW: 3) A year after going 13-3 and coming within an overtime period of playing for the Super Bowl, the Packers could be set to face the harsh reality of having to watch the playoffs from the couch. They dropped to 5-6 with their 51-29 loss in New Orleans, and now must turn around on a short week and face a very dangerous Carolina squad in a critical NFC showdown.
Next Up: Home vs. Panthers (-3)

9: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-4 ATS, 8-3 SU) (LW: 9) The Bucs spotted the Lions nine points on the football betting line and 17 points in the first quarter, but still found a way to cover the spread in their 38-20 romp in the “Motor City.” This week poses a tremendous test for the Bucs pass defense, which ranks 2nd in the NFL, as QB Drew Brees will bring his record-pacing 3,500+ yards in Raymond James Stadium this weekend.
Next Up: Home vs. Saints (-3.5)

10: New England Patriots (6-5 ATS, 7-4 SU) (LW: 14) Those cash registers you hear in the background are the sounds coming from QB Matt Cassel’s head. Once Tom Brady’s clipboard holder, Cassel has thrown for 400+ yards in back-to-back weeks, but will likely get tested against a ferocious Steelers defense this week. The Pats knocked off the Fins 48-28 in Miami, avenging their 38-13 loss at Gillette Stadium earlier this year to Miami.
Next Up: Home vs. Steelers (-1)

11: Cleveland Browns (6-5 ATS, 4-7 SU) (LW: 8 ) Cleveland is starting to look like a team more interested in moving up in the draft than winning football games. It lost 16-6 LW in a very uninspired game against the Texans, and have now split their meetings with AFC South teams this season at 1-1 SU and ATS. With games remaining against Indianapolis, Tennessee, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh, that draft stock sure could look really good, really quickly.
Next Up: Home vs. Colts (+4.5)

12: Carolina Panthers (5-5-1 ATS, 8-3 SU) (LW: 11) Carolina ran into a buzz saw in Atlanta last weekend, dropping by three scores to the Falcons. They’ve played questionable ball on the road this season, going 2-3 SU and ATS, and must improve in that category to win the crowded NFC South.
Next Up: Away @ Packers (+3)

13: Philadelphia Eagles (6-5 ATS, 5-5-1 SU) (LW: 12) QB Donovan McNabb has had a rough couple weeks. After suffering the embarrassment of tying the Bengals and admitting that he had no clue that there was such a thing as a tie in the NFL, he laid an egg against the Ravens, throwing two picks and getting benched. He’ll be under center on Thursday night against Arizona, but who knows how the Philly faithful will treat him?
Next Up: Home vs. Cardinals (-3)

14: Washington Redskins (5-5-1 ATS, 7-4 SU) (LW: 17) Washington survived a scare in its 20-17 win in Seattle over the weekend, pushing the field goal spread. All of the chips are all on the table this week at home against the Giants, but the fact that the Skins are just 1-3 SU and 0-4 ATS in their L/4 games at FedEx Field is a scary proposition.
Next Up: Home vs. Giants (+3.5)

15: Miami Dolphins (5-6 ATS, 6-5 SU) (LW: 13) The four-game winning streak for the Fish is over courtesy of the Pats handing them a 48-28 loss over the weekend. Even worse news for Miami bettors is that they have lost three straight. The good news is that they’re winners of three straight betting decisions on the road, where they play four of their final five games.
Next Up: Away @ Rams (-7.5)

16: Chicago Bears (5-5-1 ATS, 6-5 SU) (LW: 20) The Bears couldn’t afford a slip in St. Louis, and they avoided that slip up in dominant fashion, taking care of St. Louis 27-3. A victory against Minnesota this weekend will give them a hammerlock on the NFC North and put them in prime position for a playoff run.
Next Up: Away @ Vikings (+3.5)

17: Dallas Cowboys (5-6 ATS, 7-4 SU) (LW: 18) Dallas rolled over San Fran 35-22 last weekend, notching its second straight victory SU and ATS since the bye week. QB Tony Romo appears to be healthy, and will be looking to erase the demons of botching the final snap of his rookie season in the playoffs against Seattle.
Next Up: Home vs. Seahawks (-12.5)

18: Pittsburgh Steelers (5-6 ATS, 8-3 SU) (LW: 19) There was no last second controversy in this victory for Steelers bettors. They beat the Bengals 27-10, and will take their #1 rated defense in the NFL into Gillette Stadium against a Patriots team that is 7-1 ATS against them since 1998.
Next Up: Away @ Patriots (+1)

19: Kansas City Chiefs (5-6 ATS, 1-10 SU) (LW: 15) Someone is going to have to explain to HC Herm Edwards why his Chiefs may not win another game this year, still may not have the #1 overall pick. A win against Oakland this week would be twice as bad as an average victory, as that could put the Raiders in a position to hop the Chiefs in the draft as well. Oh, the game last week? Only a 54-31 loss against the Bills.
Next Up: Away @ Raiders (+3)

20: Indianapolis Colts (5-6 ATS, 7-4 SU) (LW: 22) Indy has very quietly strung together four straight wins, and is now 6-1 in games decided by seven points or less after beating San Diego 23-20 at the gun over the weekend. The Colts have won all three meetings with the Browns since their return to the league, but are just 1-2 ATS in those three.
Next Up: Away @ Browns (-4.5)

21: San Diego Chargers (4-6-1 ATS, 4-7 SU) (LW: 16) The wheels appear to have completely fallen off for the Bolts, who dropped their fourth game in their L/5 with a 23-20 loss to Indianapolis. No one has a worse pass defense in the NFL than San Diego, but with games against Atlanta, Oakland, and Kansas City on the horizon, football bettors shouldn’t count the Chargers out quite yet.
Next Up: Home vs. Falcons (-5.5)

22: Oakland Raiders (5-6 ATS, 3-8 SU) (LW: 27) Huh? What got into this Oakland team last week? They crushed the Broncos 31-10 in Denver last weekend, and could put together its first winning streak of the season with the Chiefs coming to town. With Denver struggling, don’t totally discount this team still finding a way to be competitive down the stretch.
Next Up: Home vs. Chiefs (-3)

23: Buffalo Bills (5-6 ATS, 6-5 SU) (LW: 24) Buffalo put up a strong showing on Sunday, knocking off the hapless Chiefs by the whopping final of 54-31. Buffalo returns Orchard Park for the final time until the last week of the season next week against San Fran, another game that is a must-win if the Bills hope to make the playoffs.
Next Up: Home vs. 49ers (-7)

24: Seattle Seahawks (4-6-1 ATS, 2-9 SU) (LW: 25) There really isn’t much more to say about how badly this season has gone for Seattle. The Seahawks lost 20-17 to the Skins last weekend, but at least salvaged a push for their football bettors. Three of their four covers this season are on the road though, so consider taking the points on Turkey Day.
Next Up: Away @ Cowboys (+12.5)

25: Minnesota Vikings (4-7 ATS, 6-5 SU) (LW: 30) The Vikes hopped out to a quick 14-0 lead against Jacksonville and never looked back, beating the Jags 30-12 and keeping pace in the NFC North. If they can find a way to beat the Bears this weekend, they’ll have control of the division. The game becomes even more important, as they lost to the Bears 48-41 in October.
Next Up: Home vs. Bears (-3.5)

26: Detroit Lions (4-7 ATS, 0-11 SU) (LW: 21) Will the Lions ever win a game? Even after getting spotted 17 points against the Bucs, they got outscored 38-3 to end the game. The 10-1 Titans don’t look to be the best of candidates, but Thanksgiving Day always seems to bring out the best in the boys from the “Motor City.”
Next Up: Home vs. Titans (+11)

27: San Francisco 49ers (4-7 ATS, 3-8 SU) (LW: 23) San Fran was beaten by 12 in “Big D” last weekend, and look for just its second win of the season on the road in Buffalo. They’re already 0-3 SU and ATS against teams from the East Coast this year.
Next Up: Away @ Bills (+7)

28: Houston Texans (4-7 ATS, 4-7 SU) (LW: 31) Houston is probably one of the better 4-7 teams you’ll ever see in the NFL, and the oddsmakers see that. In what will be the first MNF game in Houston since the Oilers left town, the Texans are favorites against a divisional opponent that they always seem to play well against. They’re coming off of a hard-fought 16-6 victory in Cleveland last weekend.
Next Up: Home vs. Jaguars (-3)

29: Cincinnati Bengals (4-7 ATS, 1-9-1 SU) (LW: 26) The Bengals gave Pittsburgh a good fight with Ocho Cinco on Thursday, but ultimately dropped 27-10 and failed to cover the spread. Don’t underestimate how frisky this team has been of late and could be down the stretch, starting with a visit from the surprising Ravens this weekend.
Next Up: Home vs. Ravens (+7)

30: St. Louis Rams (3-8 ATS, 2-9 SU) (LW: 28) Boy have first halves been impressive for St. Louis lately. In the Rams’ 27-3 loss to the Bears, they got outscored 24-3 in the first half, running their impressive L/3 games to a composite score of 99-6 for the opposition.
Next Up: Home vs. Dolphins (+7.5)

31: Denver Broncos (3-7-1 ATS, 6-5 SU) (LW: 29) Denver’s two-game win streak is over after getting shlomped by Oakland 31-10 over the weekend. A road trip to the Meadowlands is starting to seem more like a pipe dream than a winnable game with the Jets playing great ball. This division might be a matter of which team reaches seven wins first.
Next Up: Away @ Jets (+9)

32: Jacksonville Jaguars (3-8 ATS, 4-7 SU) (LW: 32) Last week the question was whether the Jags were finished or not. This week, the statement is that they are. At 4-7, Jacksonville is all but eliminated from playoff contention, and now they have to face the embarrassment of being underdogs against the lowly Texans.
Next Up: Away @ Texans (+3)