NFL Week 9 Betting Odds

NFL Week 9 Preview

Week 9 is always an exciting week as teams gear up for the second half of the season and the fight for the playoffs become even more intense. My choice for game of the week is the Dallas Cowboys at the Philadlphi Eagles. These two exciting teams should put on a great show in Philly.

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Teams with byes are the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders, St Louis Rams, Minnesota Vikings, and New York Jets.

Sunday, November 8 1:00 pm – Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals

Line: Baltimore -3 (Total 43)

The Benglas (5-2) must win games against credible teams in the last half of the season. It will be the second time these two teams face each other, the first in Week 5 that saw Cincinnati put together a last second drive beating the Ravens 21-17. Baltimore (4-3) will want to put more pressure on Carson Palmer in this game. Cedric Benson rushed for over 100 yards against Baltimore in the first meeting, and he should be fresh off a bye week. The Bengals can jump ahead in the standings with a win. Look for Cincy to win this one at home.

Sunday, November 8 1:00 pm – Houston Texans @ Indianapolis Colts
Line: Indianapolis -9 (Total 48)

This is the week the Texans (5-3) show if they are for real. They came close to beating the Colts last season, but can they hand the Colts (7-0) their first loss of the season? Both teams are playing better defensively, but the air attack from Peyton Manning and Matt Schaub will pose threats for both teams’ secondaries. Whoever can establish a decent rushing attack my take this one. If Indianapolis wins this one, they will have pretty much solidified their AFC South title. Look for the Colts to take this one at home with as bit more offensive juice.

Sunday, November 8 1:00 pm – Green Bay @ Tampa Bay
Line: Green Bay –10 (Total 43 ½)

Tampa Bay (0-7) is the last remainng team in 2009 without a win. Can they go 0-16? The Packers (4-3) area coming off a loss to the Vikings, and will look forward to bettter weather conditions in Florida. Can Green Bay rebound and string together a few wins to get them ahead of the Bears for second in the division? The Busccaneers are coming off a bye and will need to shut down Aaron Rodgers if they are to have any chance. Green Bay’s pass protection issues have been questionable. Look for Green Bay to snatch one on the road.

Sunday, November 8 1:00 pm – Arizona Cardinal @ Chicago Bears
Line: Chicago-3 (Total 45)

The Bears (4-3) return home for a much needed two-game home stand, beginning with the NFC champion Arizona Cardinals (4-3). Can Jay Cutler settle into a groove before the season is over? Neither team has been capable of performing with any great regularity on offense or defense. Arizona’s Kurt Warner threw five-interceptions last week against the Panthers. The Redbirds receiving corp is not running on all cylinders and has some key injuries. If either team can establish the runing game, it may be enough for the win. The Bears take this one at home.

Sunday, November 8 1:00 pm – Miami Dolphins @ New England Patriots
Line: New England –10 ½ (Total 47)

Past match ups of these two AFC East rivals have proven to be exciting games. Even though their record doesn’t show it, the Dolphins (3-4) have played fairly well and are coming off a big win against the Jets. A win could put Miami into a playoff race behind the Patriots (5-2) in the coming weeks. The Fins will use the wildcat to get at the Pats early. QB Chad Henne hasn’t quite been the answer for the Fins injured starter, Chad Pennigton. Miami may have already sewn up first place if they had him. New England is coming off a bye and shoud be well rested. New England grabs this one in Foxboro.

Sunday, November 8 1:00 pm – Kansas City Chiefs @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Line: Jacksonville –6 ½ (Total 42)

The Chiefs (1-6) and the Jaguars (3-4) combined for just seven wins in 2008. So far they have four. Both teams have talent but no real leader in the team. It is a must-win game for Jacksonvile if they want to remain on the periphery of a playoff run. The Chiefs only hope is to overtake the Raiders, keeping them out of he cellar in the AFC West. Jackonsville improves to .500 on the year.

Sunday, November 8 1:00 pm – Washington Redskins @ Atlanta Falcons
Line: Atlanta -10 (Total 42)

The Redskins (2-5) are running out of potential teams they might be able to beat heading into the second half of the season. Their schedule is a tough one, with a combined team total of 42-22. The Falcons (4-3) have gotten three of their four wins at home, and is coming off a 35-27 loss to an undefeated New Orleans Saints. They will look to capitalize on the many mistakes Washington’s offense is prone to. Atlanta could incerease their playoff hopes with a win. Look for Matt Ryan to bounce back leading the Falcons to a win.

Sunday, November 8 4:05 pm – Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints
Line: New Orleans 13 ½ (Total 52)

This is a blowout. Last year’s NFC South champion Panthers (3-4) are just plain horrible, but somehow mustered a win last week agains against the Arizona Cardinals.The Saints (7-0) on the other hand, are one of two unbeaten teams left in Week 9. They are stacked and playing possessed. The Panthers have given the Saints headaches in the past, but not this year. New Orleans has stacked themselves with talent over the last three years and may have finally found the road to the Superbowl. Saints light up the board and improve to 8-0.

Sunday, November 8 4:05 pm – Detroit Lions @ Seattle Seahawks
Line: Seattle -10 (Total 43)

The Seahawks (2-5) struggled early on with injuries and have now lost five of their past six games, including all three contests on the road by an average of 17 points a game. The Lions (1-6), lost 17-10 to a pitiful St. Louis team in their last outing, and short of anything else have at least accomplished a single win in 2009, their first since 2007. Look for Seattle to win this one at home in a sleeper.

Sunday, November 8 4:15 pm – Tennessee Titans @ San Francisco 49ers
Line: San Francisco -4 (Total 41)

Tennesse fans were sparred any more horror when QB Vince Young took the field last Sunday and led the Titans (1-6) to their first win of the 2009 season. The Titans are another tean that is not as bad as their record looks, and the change at quarterback could just be what the doctor ordered. San Francisco (3-4) also made a change at quarterback to Alex Smith. After going 3-1 to start the season, the 49ers have lost three straight. The game should give us a superb match up of two of the leagues best backs, Fank Gore and Chris Johnson. This will be smash mouth football with the team with best ground attack coming away with the win. Niners win this one at home.

Sunday, November 8 4:15 pm – San Diego Chargers @ New York Giants
Line: New York –4 (Total 47 ½)

After jumping out to a 5-0 start, the Giants (5-3) have lost three straight. The defense has collapsed. Their secondary is pathetic,and the pass rush, well is not a rush at all. You also have to wonder if Eli’s foot is bothering him. The Chargers’ ( 4-3) are coming off their 13th straight win over the Raiders last Sunday and the defense, which had struggled early on, got a boost when it made a fourth-quarter stand against Oakland. This will be a tight one with the Giants eeking out a win.

Sunday, November 8 8:20 pm – Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles
Line: Philadelphia -3 (Total 48)

Historically the Cowboys do well in Sunday night match ups. These teams split wins in 2008 with the home team wining each contest. The Cowboys (5-2) haven’t played a divisional team since losing at home to the Giants in Week 2. The Eagles (5-2) share first place in the division with the Cowboys. Dallas’ secondary may be queastionable against the Eagles’ DeSean Jackson. So look for the Eagles to launch an early air assault. Philadelphia will also hope for the return of RB Brian Westbrook. The Cowbioys will need to generate an effective pass rush if they are to notch a win on the road. Look for the home advantage trend to continue as the Eagles win this one and take over sole possesion of first place in the NFC East.

Monday, November 9 8:30 pm – Pittsburgh Steelers @ Denver Broncos
Line: Pittsburgh -3 (Total 39)

Tne Broncos (6-1) will appear in their second Monday night football game of 2009. The Steelers (5-2) are coming off a bye after a 27-17 win over the Vikings in Week 7, while Denver tries to rebound from its first loss of the season against the Ravens. The Broncos’ defense was man-handled by Baltimore and the Steelers will do the same. Broncos QB Kyle Orton has only lost twice at home in his career. Troy Polamalu should return to the Steelers line-up this week. Look for the Steelers to prove that they are worthy of the Super bowl title they received last season by handing the Broncos their second straight loss of the season.

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Matt Martz is a sports writer for the Bakersfield Californian located in Central California. Blessed is the gambler who expects nothing, for ye shall not be disappointed.