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11-18-18 | Texans -3 v. Redskins | Top | 23-21 | Loss | -100 | 3 h 9 m | Show |
Texans The Houston Texans bid to match a franchise record by winning seven in a row for the first time since 2011 on Sunday when they face the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. The well-rested Texans hope to continue their magic following their bye, led by a determined defense that has not allowed more than two touchdowns in five consecutive contests. Deshaun Watson has thrown seven touchdown passes with zero interceptions during the last two contests of the six-game winning streak, while DeAndre Hopkins has found the end zone five times in his last four. While Hopkins leads the team in receptions (63), receiving yards (894) and touchdowns (seven) by a wide margin, new acquisition Demaryius Thomas brings a wealth of experience and provides Watson with yet another large target on the outside. The bye week afforded Houston additional time to get the 30-year-old up to speed after he grabbed all three of his targets for 61 yards in a 19-17 win against his former team (Denver). Look for the Texans to get the job done on the road. |
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11-18-18 | Cowboys +3.5 v. Falcons | Top | 22-19 | Win | 100 | 3 h 8 m | Show |
Cowboys The Dallas Cowboys still are in the mix in the mediocre NFC East, but they’ll need to snap a three-game skid against the host Atlanta Falcons on Sunday to avoid losing ground. The Cowboys are two games behind first-place Washington in the division while the Falcons, who have a matching 4-5 record, trail NFC South-leading New Orleans by four contests. Elliott is coming off one of the best games of his young career as he recorded 187 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns in last week’s 27-20 win at Philadelphia. The defense has been solid in every aspect except forcing turnovers, as the Cowboys have only nine takeaways. Take the Cowboys plus the points |
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11-11-18 | Falcons -5.5 v. Browns | Top | 16-28 | Loss | -108 | 27 h 52 m | Show |
Falcons The Atlanta Falcons have revived their playoff hopes with a three-game winning streak, and they’ll look to keep rolling when they visit the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. While the Falcons have been streaking back to .500, the Browns have lost four straight. The Falcons still are three games behind New Orleans in the NFC South, but they’re in the crowded wild-card mix. The takeaways haven’t been enough to buoy the Browns lately, as they’re coming off a 37-21 loss to Kansas City last week in Gregg Williams’ debut as interim head coach. Cleveland’s offense has not registered 400 total yards during the skid. Atlanta’s passing game has been in high gear during the winning streak, as Matt Ryan has passed for at least 350 yards in a franchise-record three consecutive contests. Julio Jones ranks second in the league in receiving yards (933) but caught his first touchdown pass of the season last week, as rookie Calvin Ridley (seven touchdowns) has become Ryan’s favorite red-zone target. Atlanta’s secondary has been suspect, but the run defense is rounding into form as it has held the last two opponents under 80 yards. Cleveland ranks 30th in total defense and will have a tough time keeping Atlanta out of the endzone for multiple touchdowns. Falcons are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game and are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in November. Atlanta scores enough points to get the road win and cover. |
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11-11-18 | Saints -5.5 v. Bengals | Top | 51-14 | Win | 100 | 27 h 51 m | Show |
Saints Drew Brees has achieved a pair of major milestones this season and another is within his reach when the New Orleans Saints visit the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon. Winners of seven in a row, the red-hot Saints have to be mindful of a letdown after handing the Los Angeles Rams their first loss last weekend to move into a tie for the NFC's top record. The Bengals are trying to figure out how to deal with the absence of No. 1 wideout A.J. Green, who is expected to miss at least two games due to a toe injury. Brees threw for 346 yards and four touchdows in last week's 45-35 win over the Rams to give him 18 scoring passes (versus one interception) for the season and leave him two shy of tying Brett Favre (508) for second place on the all-time list. Running back Alvin Kamara rushed for a pair of touchdowns and added one through the air against the Rams to give him 12 scores on the season. The Saints are No. 1 against the rush (76.4 yards per game). Despite a second-half collapse, Cincinnati averted a third consecutive defeat entering its bye on a last-second field goal in a 37-34 victory over the Buccaneers. Brees leads the NFL in completion percentage (76.3) and passer rating (120.6). Saints are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games overall and are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Bengals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 10. |
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11-11-18 | Lions v. Bears -6.5 | Top | 22-34 | Win | 100 | 27 h 51 m | Show |
Bears The Chicago Bears are sitting atop the NFC North halfway through the season and are showing no signs of slowing down. The Bears will try to push their winning streak to three straight and earn another key division victory when they host the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Chicago owns one of the best defenses in the NFL, allowing an average of 19.1 points, and that unit intends to take it up a notch during an upcoming stretch of schedule featuring division opponents. The Lions are in last place in the NFC North but sit only two games back of the Bears in a tightly-packed division despite scoring a total of 23 points while dropping the last two games. Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford was sacked 10 times in a 24-9 loss at Minnesota last week, leading to plenty of criticism for the offensive line. Stafford was sacked 13 times in the first seven games and could use some help from a rushing attack that totaled 100 yards in the last two contests. Chicago's defense will attack that suspect Detroit offensive line with a front seven that routinely harasses opposing quarterbacks into turnovers. The Bears are second in the NFL with 14 interceptions and lead the league by returning three of those for touchdowns. Lions are 3-9 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Bears are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Look for the Bears defense to be at a very high level here vs. the Lions. Bears take the win and cover. |
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11-10-18 | Colorado State v. Nevada -14 | Top | 10-49 | Win | 100 | 12 h 26 m | Show |
Nevada Colorado State continues its tough season when they visit MacKay Stadium in Reno, Nevada to take on the Wolf Pack. The Nevada Wolf Pack are 3-2 at home this season, 3-2 against conference opponents. At home the Wolf Pack are averaging 33.4 scoring and holding teams to 26.0 points scored on defense. The Colorado State Rams are 1-2 while on the road this season, 2-3 against conference opponents. On the road, the Rams are averaging 26.7 scoring, and holding teams to 44.7 points scored on defense. Rams are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games overall and are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS loss. Nevada’s offense will have solid success here and they get the win and late cover. |
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11-10-18 | Northwestern +11 v. Iowa | Top | 14-10 | Win | 100 | 42 h 10 m | Show |
Northwestern Northwestern looks to take a big step towards its first appearance in the Big Ten Championship game when it visits Iowa on Saturday. The Wildcats control their own destiny with a one-game lead over Wisconsin and Purdue, including the head-to-head tiebreaker over both teams, and hope to stay on course for their first Big Ten West Division title by extending their conference winning streak to five games. Northwestern has won nine straight contests against West Division rivals and can clinch the title as early as Saturday if they beat the Hawkeyes while Purdue and Wisconsin both fall. Iowa suffered a 38-36 setback to Purdue in Week 10 to fall into fourth place in the West Division. The Hawkeyes were flying high after a 6-1 start but have been reduced to the role of spoiler after dropping two straight games by a combined eight points. They hope to get back on track by beating Northwestern for the first time since 2015. Northwestern has won 12 of its last 13 Big Ten games dating back to last season and have won six straight conference road games. Wildcats are 21-4-1 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game and are 20-5-1 ATS in their last 26 conference games. Hawkeyes are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Back Northwestern plus the points as my top game of the week! |
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11-09-18 | Fresno State -2.5 v. Boise State | Top | 17-24 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 44 m | Show |
Fresno State Boise State’s blue turf has not been kind to No. 17 Fresno State, which is winless in its last nine games against the Broncos at Albertsons Stadium. The surging Bulldogs, who are 23rd in the College Football Playoff rankings, look to end the streak Friday in a critical Mountain West showdown against the Broncos, who have won four in a row following a loss to San Diego State. Fresno State is riding a seven-game winning streak and boasts a stellar defense that has allowed an average of 7.2 points in five conference contests. Defensive backs Mike Bell and Tank Kelly have three interceptions apiece but figure to be tested by Boise State quarterback Brett Rypien, who needs 36 yards to become the Mountain West’s all-time passing yardage leader. The game features a pair of senior signal-callers in Rypien and the Bulldogs’ Marcus McMaryion, who threw for 274 yards and two scores in last week’s 48-3 win over UNLV. The Bulldogs closed last year’s regular season with a 28-17 home victory over Boise State before the Broncos answered with a 17-14 win in the Mountain West championship game in Boise. Fresno State is 7-0 on the road under Tedford in Mountain West regular-season games. Bulldogs are 14-2 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game and are 13-2-1 ATS in their last 16 road games. Broncos are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. In a hard-fought battle Fresno State comes out on top. |
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11-04-18 | Rams v. Saints +2 | Top | 35-45 | Win | 100 | 6 h 7 m | Show |
Saints The Los Angeles Rams almost saw their perfect record go by the boards last weekend, but they will face perhaps a more daunting challenge this weekend in what could be a battle for supremacy in the NFC. The lone undefeated team at the midway point of the season, the Rams will square off against another surging team when they visit Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon. Los Angeles will be facing an elite quarterback for the second time in as many weeks, having squeezed out a 29-27 victory over Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. New Orleans owns the league's second-longest winning streak -- behind only Los Angeles -- with six consecutive victories after knocking off Minnesota 30-20 in a rematch of last season's NFC playoff game. Quarterback Jared Goff has 17 TD passes versus five interceptions and will get one of his top targets back in Cooper Kupp, who has a team-best five touchdown receptions despite missing the past two games. After squeezing out a one-point win at Baltimore when the Ravens missed a tying extra point, New Orleans relied on its defense to avenge last season's loss at Minnesota with an interception return for a score and a fumble return that set up a TD. Brees tossed his first interception last week but has 14 touchdown passes and sports a league-leading 77.4 completion percentage and gaudy 118.2 passer rating. Alvin Kamara's workload has been reduced with the return of fellow running back Mark Ingram from a four-game suspension, but he had a rushing and receiving score last week to boost his season total to nine touchdowns. Brees has thrown for 1,045 yards with eight touchdowns and zero interceptions in his last three at home. Rams are 9-19-1 ATS in their last 29 games on fieldturf. Saints are 46-20-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record and have covered 5 straight. In one of the best Sunday Night games of the season the Saints get the home victory. |
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11-04-18 | Texans +1.5 v. Broncos | Top | 19-17 | Win | 100 | 6 h 48 m | Show |
Texans The Houston Texans knew they were a better team than they showed in the early part of the season and have proven themselves right, turning things around and soared to the top of the AFC South. Houston will have a new weapon in its arsenal on Sunday as it seeks a sixth consecutive victory when it visits the Denver Broncos. The Texans began the campaign with three tough losses - all by seven points or fewer - but have reeled off five straight wins, including a 42-23 rout of Miami on Oct. 25. Houston has had more than a week to prepare for Denver and will have someone very familiar with its opponent at its disposal in wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, who was acquired from the Broncos on Tuesday. Denver's season has been almost completely opposite of Houston's, as the club won its first two games before losing four in a row and five of six after falling 30-23 at Kansas City in Week 8. Deshaun Watson had a field day against the Dolphins last week, completing 16-of-20 attempts for 239 yards and five touchdowns without an interception. The 23-year-old has thrown 34 scoring passes in 15 career games and needs one to join Kurt Warner (39) and Dan Marino (35) as the only quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 35 in their first 16 contests. Texans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Broncos are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Texans get the money on the road. |
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11-04-18 | Chargers v. Seahawks +1 | Top | 25-17 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 48 m | Show |
Seahawks Philip Rivers will make his 200th consecutive regular-season start when he leads the Los Angeles Chargers into battle against the host Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Rivers will become only the fourth quarterback to reach the milestone, joining Brett Favre (297), Eli Manning (210) and Peyton Manning (208). Seattle is on a hot streak with four victories in five games after getting off to a slow start. Russell Wilson is performing well with three touchdown passes in each of his past three contests. Rivers has passed for 2,008 yards and 17 touchdowns against three interceptions this season while helping the offense average 27.9 points. The Chargers are hoping to have running back Melvin Gordon (466 yards, six touchdowns) back on the field after he missed a win over Tennessee due to a hamstring injury and also had a bye week to recuperate. Defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) still isn't ready to make his season debut for a unit that is allowing 23.3 points per game. Wilson, who has thrown for 1,556 yards, 16 touchdowns and four interceptions, earned a perfect quarterback rating (158.3) in last week's 28-14 win over Detroit as he completed 14-of-17 passes for 248 yards. The running game ranks third in the NFL with an average of 137.4 yards as Chris Carson (457 yards) has stepped up as the primary ball carrier by topping 100 yards in three of his last four games. Defensive end Frank Clark has registered six sacks to help a unit that ranks fifth in total defense (327.3 yards per game) and is tied for third in takeaways (16). Chargers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a bye week and are 3-8 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Seahawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Take the Seahawks in a game that comes down to the wire. |
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11-04-18 | Chiefs -7.5 v. Browns | Top | 37-21 | Win | 100 | 3 h 46 m | Show |
Chiefs After a tumultuous week off the field, the Cleveland Browns face a major challenge between the lines Sunday, when they host the Kansas City Chiefs and their dynamic offense. It’s a matchup of two of the league’s most exciting young quarterbacks, as Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes and Cleveland’s Baker Mayfield go head-to-head in a throwback to their days as Big 12 Conference rivals. Mayfield has been a bright spot for a Browns team that seemed to be making strides but was loaded with dysfunction that came to a head this week. Coach Hue Jackson and offensive coordinator Todd Haley were fired Monday, and defensive coordinator Gregg Williams was elevated to interim head coach. The Browns’ defense faces a stiff test against Mahomes and a Chiefs offense that leads the NFL in scoring and ranks third in total offense. The Chiefs are loaded with a group of offensive talent that includes versatile running back Kareem Hunt, speedster Tyreek Hill and tight end Travis Kelce, who have combined for 22 touchdowns. They’re coming off their lowest offensive output of the season with 340 total yards last week, but it was enough to hold on for a 30-23 win over Denver that kept Kansas City in command in the AFC West. The defense ranks 31st and struggled against the pass early in the season but has improved in the last two weeks and has recorded 10 takeaways in the last five games. After playing well to start the season, Cleveland’s defense has surrendered more than 400 total yards in five straight games while the rushing defense has been especially bad in recent weeks. The unit’s only saving grace has been a league-best 22 turnovers, including 12 interceptions. The offense has shown promise with Mayfield and fellow rookie Nick Chubb providing a glimpse of what may come, but the Browns sputtered to a season-low 237 total yards in last week’s 33-18 loss at Pittsburgh. Chiefs are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 road games and are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Browns are 7-22 ATS in their last 29 games in November. Look for K.C. to get the road cover. |
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11-04-18 | Steelers +2 v. Ravens | Top | 23-16 | Win | 100 | 3 h 45 m | Show |
Steelers The Baltimore Ravens' once-impenetrable defense is beginning to show some cracks, sending the team tumbling down the standings. The Ravens will try to avoid a three-game slide and jump back into the race in the AFC North when they host the rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Baltimore was torched for a season-high 36 points in a 15-point loss at the Carolina Panthers last week after dropping a 24-23 home decision to the New Orleans Saints. The Steelers are trending in the opposite direction with wins in three straight games since a 26-14 home loss to the Ravens in Week 4 and running back James Conner is leading the charge. Conner is making fans forget about Le'Veon Bell by piling up a total of 526 yards and six touchdowns in the last three contests. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is completing 67.7 percent of his passes during the winning streak but will play with a fractured left (non-throwing) index finger this week after suffering the injury in the 33-18 drubbing of the Cleveland Browns last week. Baltimore slid into third place in the AFC North behind Pittsburgh and Cincinnati (5-3) with the loss to the Panthers and knows it faces an uphill climb. The Ravens are 24th in the league with an average of 96.6 rushing yards and made a move to improve that area by trading for Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery prior to Tuesday's trade deadline. Ravens starting offensive linemen LT Ronnie Stanley (ankle), G Alex Lewis (neck) and RT James Hurst (back) are all questionable. Road team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings. Pittsburgh gets the money here on the road. |
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11-04-18 | Falcons v. Redskins -2 | Top | 38-14 | Loss | -105 | 3 h 44 m | Show |
Redskins Running back Adrian Peterson continues to defy both critics and Father Time to help the NFC East-leading Washington Redskins win three straight games. The 33-year-old Peterson and the Redskins look to continue their strong performances on Sunday when they host the Atlanta Falcons, who are 0-2 away from home this season and play six of their final nine games on the road. The running joke gaining steam is that there's no stopping Julio Jones ... well, until he reaches the red zone. Sure, the five-time Pro Bowl selection has yet to find the end zone this season, but Jones is doing his best to turn Atlanta's fortunes around by averaging an NFL-best 116.0 yards per game. The Falcons have struggled to get much established with their 30th-ranked ground attack and will have trouble running on the Redskins. Atlanta's third-ranked passing game will be put to the test against a Washington secondary that features D.J. Swearinger (NFL-high four interceptions) as well as fellow safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, who was acquired from Green Bay on Tuesday. Swearinger, who recorded his second multi-interception game of the season last week, has forced a fumble in back-to-back contests. Falcons are 3-14 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game and are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games. Redskins are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game and are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games. Redskins take it in a close one. |
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11-03-18 | Missouri v. Florida -6 | Top | 38-17 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 27 m | Show |
Florida No. 14 Florida’s SEC East title hopes dissipated last week, but it will try to get back on track when it hosts Missouri on Saturday. The Tigers remain winless in SEC play, but three of their four losses were against teams in the top nine in the initial College Football Playoff rankings and two setbacks have come on the final play of the game. Florida coach Dan Mullen was still at Mississippi State when the Gators were routed 45-16 at Missouri a year ago, but he knows his players haven’t forgotten. The Gators also will be motivated to bounce back from last week’s 36-17 loss to Georgia, which effectively erased them from the SEC East title picture. The Tigers could have been in the running if not for a pair of last-second defeats, including last week’s 15-14 setback against Kentucky, which scored the winning touchdown on an untimed down after a controversial pass-interference call in the end zone. The Gators are coming off their worst offensive output of the season after totaling just 275 total yards and 105 through the air - both season lows - against Georgia. It was a step back for both an offense that has improved greatly and quarterback Feleipe Franks, whose 1,511 passing yards already have surpassed last season’s total. The 429 total yards allowed against the Bulldogs marked the second-highest total of the year for the Gators, who have been especially tough versus the pass. Florida is tied for eighth in the nation with 18 takeaways and has converted them into 50 points. Tigers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games and are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Gators are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Look for the Gators to get inside the number and win by at least a touchdown. |
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11-03-18 | Georgia v. Kentucky +10 | Top | 34-17 | Loss | -115 | 4 h 3 m | Show |
Kentucky Fifth-ranked Georgia is used to playing showdown games in November with SEC and national title aspirations at stake, but No. 12 Kentucky finds itself in that unfamiliar spot when it hosts their matchup on Saturday. The Wildcats defeated Missouri 15-14 last week, scoring on the final play of the game, and are off to their best eight-game start since 1977 behind a defense that is allowing a nation-low average of 13 points. Kentucky, which has improved its win total in each of Stoops' six seasons, were ninth in the College Football Playoff rankings that were released on Tuesday - three spots behind Georgia, which whipped Florida 36-17 last week. Quarterback Jake Fromm rebounded from a sub-par showing in a loss at LSU to throw three touchdown passes against the Gators and now faces a defense led by standout linebacker Josh Allen, who ranks in the top three nationally in tackles for loss (14.5) and sacks (10). Kentucky Quarterback Terry Wilson completed 22-of-31 passes for 267 yards last week and wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. made 13 catches for 166 yards while also returning a punt 67 yards for a touchdown. Running back Benny Snell Jr. was held to 67 yards on 19 carries but leads the SEC and ranks 10th nationally in rushing yards per game (116.9). The defense gets plenty of attention, but the Wildcats are third in the conference in rushing offense (214 yards). Kentucky is the only FBS team yet to allow more than 20 points in a game this season. Wildcats are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Back Kentucky as a home underdog. |
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10-28-18 | Packers +9.5 v. Rams | Top | 27-29 | Win | 100 | 29 h 51 m | Show |
Packers The Los Angeles Rams are running away and hiding in the NFC West, already building a four-game lead in the division as the only undefeated team in the NFL. After completing a sweep of a three-game road trip, running back Todd Gurley and the Rams look to remain perfect when they host Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon. Los Angeles survived a pair of close calls away from home, beating Seattle and Denver by a combined five points before blowing out San Francisco 39-10 last week. Green Bay had to rally for a 33-30 victory over the 49ers prior to last week's bye and has yet to post back-to-back victories this season. Rodgers injured his knee in the season opener and has been hindered since, but he practiced fully Wednesday and has put up huge numbers -- 12 touchdowns versus one interception and 1,997 yards. He should get a boost with the expected returns of wide receivers Randall Cobb and Geronimo Allison, who have sat out three and two games, respectively. Davante Adams has been sensational over the past three games, hauling in 27 catches and three touchdowns while eclipsing 100 yards in each of the past two contests. Gurley was named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2017 and could be on his way to winning MVP honors this season, leading the league in rushing with 686 yards and touchdowns with 14, including 11 on the ground. Packers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings. |
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10-28-18 | Broncos v. Chiefs -9.5 | Top | 23-30 | Loss | -105 | 25 h 28 m | Show |
Chiefs The Kansas City Chiefs look to continue their divisional dominance – especially against the Denver Broncos – when they host their AFC West rivals on Sunday. The Chiefs have won six straight meetings and are 18-2 against divisional opponents since 2015. Kansas City sits atop the AFC West again thanks to second-year quarterback Patrick Mahomes and one of the league’s most dynamic offenses. Mahomes’ legend grew when he rallied the Chiefs from a 10-point deficit in the final 13 minutes for a 27-23 win at Denver in Week 4. That was the second of four straight losses for the Broncos, who rebounded with a 45-10 romp at Arizona last week but still trail the Chiefs in the division by three games. Denver’s run defense had been horrendous for three games before tightening up in last week’s win over the Cardinals. The Broncos limited Arizona to 223 total yards and forced five turnovers, but they’ll face a much greater challenge against Mahomes and the Chiefs. Rookie running back Phillip Lindsay has emerged as the workhorse in the backfield, but offseason signing Case Keenum has struggled to maintain possession, throwing nine interceptions against eight touchdowns. The 27 points against the Broncos marked a season low for Kansas City, which owns the league’s highest-scoring offense. Mahomes has topped 300 yards passing in six straight games – the longest streak in the league – and leads the NFL with 22 touchdown passes, including seven to speedster Tyreek Hill. The defense gives up a league-worst 435.4 yards per game but is coming off a dominant effort in last week’s 45-10 rout of Cincinnati, as it held the Bengals to 239 total yards. Broncos are 2-11 ATS in their last 13 road games and are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 vs. AFC West. Chiefs are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall. Broncos are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 meetings. |
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10-28-18 | Jets v. Bears -7.5 | Top | 10-24 | Win | 100 | 25 h 27 m | Show |
Bears The Chicago Bears have fallen just short in back-to-back losses and hope to have enough to get to the finish line this Sunday when they host the New York Jets. After a three-point overtime loss at Miami on Oct. 14, the Bears went back and forth with the high-powered New England Patriots before falling 38-31, with a Hail Mary completion on the final play leaving them one yard short. "Coming up one yard short and not tying the game and going to overtime, that's not good enough anymore," quarterback Mitchell Trubisky told reporters after the loss in which he was 26-for-50 for 333 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. The Jets scored 76 points during a two-game winning streak before they were stifled in a 37-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at home last week. Rookie Sam Darnold completed only 17-of-42 attempts while throwing a season-high three interceptions and getting sacked three times. "He tries to get better and learn from his mistakes," New York head coach Todd Bowles told reporters of Darnold's mindset after the rocky performance. The locker room received a bit of a blow when the team announced that running back Bilal Powell, who ranks second with 343 rushing yards, was to undergo season-ending neck surgery that could end the career of the longest-tenured Jet. The team will lean a little more on leading rusher Isaiah Crowell, but he has been hampered by a foot injury since his franchise-record 219 yards against Denver in Week 5 and had just 29 yards on 11 carries last week. Star linebacker Khalil Mack had five sacks and four forced fumbles though the first four games but has zero in both categories over the last two contests as he deals with an ankle issue that has limited him in practice this week, but he is improving. Chicago is 8-3 against New York and has won the last four meetings. Look for the Bears to get the home cover. |
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10-28-18 | Redskins -1 v. Giants | Top | 20-13 | Win | 100 | 25 h 26 m | Show |
Redskins The Washington Redskins find themselves in relatively new territory (first place in the NFC East) while the reeling New York Giants are exactly where they were at this point last season (1-6, last place in the division). The Redskins vie for their third straight win on Sunday when they visit MetLife Stadium, where they have dropped 10 of their last 11 contests. Alex Smith, who has thrown three touchdown passes without an interception in the last two weeks. Adrian Peterson has run for at least 96 yards in four of his six games this season and faces a New York rush defense that surrenders 113.9 yards per contest. The Giants dropped their fourth in a row following Monday's 23-20 setback in Atlanta and subsequently parted ways with a pair of former first-round picks Eli Apple (New Orleans) and Damon Harrison (Detroit) over the following 48 hours. Chris Thompson aims to return to action Sunday after a two-week absence. Thompson's team-leading 26 receptions are just four more than tight end Jordan Reed, who has been limited to just eight catches for 100 yards over the last three games. Josh Doctson, who had three receptions for 42 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over Dallas, scored a touchdown in Washington's 20-10 win over New York on Oct. 23, 2017. Redskins LB Ryan Kerrigan, who had two sacks and a forced fumble versus the Cowboys, had a pair of sacks and a forced fumble in his last encounter with the Giants. The Giants could very well be the worst team in the league. Back Washington for the road Win! |
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10-28-18 | Eagles -3 v. Jaguars | Top | 24-18 | Win | 100 | 22 h 58 m | Show |
Eagles Two teams that played for their respective conference championship last season face the prospect of falling two games below .500 on Sunday as the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles face the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London. The Eagles let a 17-point, fourth-quarter lead go by the boards in a 21-17 setback to Carolina last Sunday while the Jaguars have been outscored 90-28 during their three-game losing skid. Carson Wentz completed 30 of 37 passes for 310 yards with a pair of scoring strikes last week versus the Panthers, increasing his touchdown total to nine with zero interceptions over the last four games. Jacksonville's Blake Bortles hasn't been as fortunate in his last four contests, as he was picked off six times and drew an early exit last Sunday in a 20-7 setback versus Houston. Alshon Jeffery has returned with a flourish from offseason shoulder surgery, recording 25 catches for 306 yards and four touchdowns in four games for the Eagles. Zach Ertz, who leads all tight ends in receptions (57) and receiving yards (618), had nine catches for 138 yards last week and has at least five grabs in nine straight games. The Eagles' new-look ground attack mustered just 58 yards versus the Panthers, although it faces a Jaguars' defense that has been gashed for 157.7 rushing yards per game over the last three weeks. Eagles are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games in October. Jaguars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in October. |
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10-27-18 | Texas -3 v. Oklahoma State | Top | 35-38 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 16 m | Show |
Texas There is uncertainty over the status of sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger as No. 7 Texas prepares to visit Oklahoma State in Big 12 play on Saturday. Ehlinger suffered a sprained passing shoulder against Baylor on Oct. 13 and his availability won't be determined until late in the week. My sources tell me he will get the start. Oklahoma State has dropped three of its past four games and coach Mike Gundy is perplexed over his team's inconsistent nature. Texas Junior Shane Buechele will also be prepared to play just in case the right-handed Ehlinger's shoulder doesn't appear ready for the contest. Buechele was 20-of-34 passing for 184 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the narrow 23-17 victory over Baylor and has started 19 games during his college career. Senior defensive end Charles Omenihu for Texas leads the team with six sacks and freshman safety Caden Sterns has a team-best four interceptions for a unit that has held four teams to 17 or fewer points. Longhorns are 11-4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Cowboys are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 conference games. Favorite is 8-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings. Longhorns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Oklahoma State. Texas keeps it rolling with a win and cover. |
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10-27-18 | Georgia v. Florida +7 | Top | 36-17 | Loss | -116 | 5 h 39 m | Show |
Florida Florida and Georgia square off in this year's edition of the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” on Saturday in Jacksonville, with both teams highly ranked in the national polls. Both are fresh off their bye week, but the 11th-ranked Gators posted their fifth victory in a row last time out, while the sixth-ranked Bulldogs suffered their first loss of the season at LSU. Florida was in a classic letdown situation when it stepped on the field at Vanderbilt, having just knocked off then-No. 6 LSU. The Gators came out flat in the first half and trailed by as many as 18 points, but a 48-yard touchdown run by Jordan Scarlett to start the fourth quarter helped them match the largest road comeback in school history in the 37-27 win. Georgia, meanwhile, used its bye week to reflect on a 36-16 loss in which its usually prolific offense was held to just 322 total yards. Florida’s offense was nearly unstoppable against the Commodores with 576 total yards and a time of possession of 36 minutes, 14 seconds, but three turnovers - two by quarterback Feleipe Franks - led to 17 points for Vanderbilt. The defense didn’t have its best performance of the season in Nashville, but it might be the key to upsetting the Bulldogs as the Gators feature the NCAA’s sixth-ranked passing defense and a line that has registered 21 sacks - good for third in the SEC. Georgia Sophomore quarterback Jake Fromm was particularly bad against the Tigers, completing just 16-of-34 passes for 209 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, while the running game was held to just 113 yards - well below its prior season average of just under 245. Look for the Florida defense to hold the Bulldogs down again this week. Gators are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Bulldogs are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games following a bye week. I’ll back the underdog Gators at the Worlds Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. |
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10-27-18 | Iowa +5.5 v. Penn State | Top | 24-30 | Loss | -102 | 5 h 37 m | Show |
Iowa Iowa saw an upset bid against Penn State last year disappear on the final play of the game, a damaging blow that kicked off a 3-5 stretch. The 18th-ranked Hawkeyes seek a measure of revenge when they visit the 16th-ranked Nittany Lions on Saturday for a key Big Ten battle. Trace McSorley's touchdown pass to Juwan Johnson with no time on the clock lifted Penn State to a dramatic 21-19 victory at Iowa in 2017, the Lions' fourth consecutive win in the series and one that has the Hawkeyes looking for a more complete effort this time around. Iowa has won three in a row, including last week's 23-0 triumph over Maryland and a 42-16 victory at Indiana the previous Saturday. Penn State narrowly avoided a third straight loss by surviving 33-28 at the Hoosiers last week despite being outgained by 137 yards and recording 12 fewer first downs. Stanley threw for just 86 yards last week, but his team barely needed anything from the junior's arm, as the defense held Maryland to only 115 total yards. Iowa is 7-6 all time in State College. Hawkeyes are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games and are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall. Take the points with Iowa in a lower scoring battle that will be close. |
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10-20-18 | Vanderbilt v. Kentucky -11 | Top | 7-14 | Loss | -110 | 46 h 29 m | Show |
Kentucky The season is only half over but the offensive line of No. 17 Kentucky, which returns Saturday in an SEC contest against visiting Vanderbilt after a week off, is already being recognized for its play. Bunchy Stallings and the rest of the unit have paved the way for one of the top rushing attacks in the nation for the Wildcats, who have won two straight over the Commodores. The Commodores and senior quarterback Kyle Shurmur have lost two straight and four out of their last five games, including three defeats to ranked teams, and now face the first of three straight road games. ABOUT VANDERBILT (3-4, 0-3 SEC): After being held in check by No. 6 Georgia and Florida, wide receiver Kalija Lipscomb will try to make his mark against Kentucky's smothering pass defense. The junior, who posted four straight games with at least nine catches prior to being held to six receptions for 80 yards in the last two games. ABOUT KENTUCKY (5-1, 3-1): The run game, led by junior Benny Snell, Jr., ranks 26th nationally with 223.5 yards per game even after being limited to 70 yards and 2.3 yards per carry against Texas A&M on Oct. 6. Snell needs 713 yards to become Kentucky's all-time leading rusher. The Commodores are 2-9 in their last 11 games against ranked teams with wins over No. 24 Tennessee in 2016 and No. 18 Kansas State in 2017. The Wildcats are 14-6 in their last 20 regular-season games, their best mark since producing the same record from 1984 to 1985. Commodores are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 conference games. Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Favorite is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 meetings. |
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10-13-18 | Colorado +7 v. USC | Top | 20-31 | Loss | -120 | 13 h 47 m | Show |
Colorado No. 18 Colorado is commanding its share of national attention as one of 11 FBS unbeatens and the only one located west of the Mississippi River. The Buffaloes, though, are bracing for their first Pac-12 road test, which comes Saturday night at USC. The spotlight has shone the brightest on CU sophomore receiver Laviska Shenault, who’s become the first wideout to garner two Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week awards in the same season. Shenault scored all four of the Buffaloes’ TDs, including two on the ground, a week ago in a hard-fought 28-21 win over visiting Arizona State while catching a career-high 13 passes for 127 yards. USC, meanwhile, has rebounded from a 1-2 start with narrow Pac-12 wins over Washington State (39-36) and Arizona (24-20) and is only a half-game behind Colorado in the South Division standings. Shenault’s sensational start has overshadowed the strong play of several other Buffs, most notably junior quarterback Steven Montez, who ranks second in the conference in overall passing (284.0 yards), passing efficiency (174.24 rating) and total offense (309.0 yards). Montez has had a hand in 14 total TDs, including three rushing, while completing 75.2 percent of his passes and throwing only two interceptions in 153 attempts. Buffaloes are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games in October.Trojans are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games overall.Buffaloes are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. Take the points in a game Colorado can win outright. |
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10-13-18 | Baylor v. Texas -14 | Top | 17-23 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 44 m | Show |
Texas The hype surrounding the Texas football program is bigger than it has been in years thanks to a dramatic win over rival Oklahoma last week and steady improvement under head coach Tom Herman. The 14th-ranked Longhorns will try to avoid a letdown and stay on pace for a Big 12 title when they host Baylor on Saturday. Herman is trying to rebuild Texas into a national championship contender and has the team on a five-game winning streak following a season-opening loss to Maryland, and the 48-45 triumph over Oklahoma last week is just another step. The Bears are trying to rebuild themselves into a contender as well and responded to a loss at the Sooners by holding off Kansas State 37-34 last week - providing a little momentum going into a two-game stretch at Texas and No. 6 West Virginia. The Bears were ripped 66-33 at Oklahoma in Week 5, and bouncing back with the win over Kansas State the following week marked a step in the right direction but they still have a lot of work to do to restore the program. The Longhorns' ascent has coincided with the rise of quarterback Sam Ehlinger, who put his name in the Heisman Trophy conversation with his five touchdowns - three rushing - in the win over Oklahoma.Ehlinger is enjoying a school-record streak of 163 consecutive pass attempts without an interception. Bears are 3-14-1 ATS in their last 18 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.Longhorns are 8-2-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. The Longhorns earned a 38-7 win at the Bears last season in the first Big 12 meeting between Herman and Rhule. No let down here for Texas as they roll Baylor here at home. |
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10-07-18 | Cowboys v. Texans -3 | Top | 16-19 | Push | 0 | 10 h 36 m | Show |
Texans – 3 In a state where football is king, the two NFL tenants will be squaring off for only the fifth time when the Dallas Cowboys visit the Houston Texans on Sunday night. Both teams are coming off much-needed -- and dramatic -- wins, as Houston beat Indianapolis in overtime for its first victory while Dallas topped Detroit on a last-second field goal. Dallas has won the past three against the Texans, although the teams last met four years ago, but the Cowboys have dropped both games away from home this season. Houston halted a nine-game losing streak dating to last season by outlasting the Colts 37-34 and coach Bill O'Brien said his team must carry over the momentum to this week. Deshaun Watson struggled in the season opener at New England, but he registered his third straight 300-yard game last week, throwing for 375 yards and two touchdowns while adding 41 yards rushing and another score. Cowboys are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games in Week 5. Texans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October.
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10-07-18 | Rams -7 v. Seahawks | Top | 33-31 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 41 m | Show |
Rams – 7 The Los Angeles Rams are owners of a 4-0 start for the first time since 2001 as they venture to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The Rams are off to the franchise's best start since opening with six straight wins while being located in St. Louis in 2001, a season that ended with a loss in the Super Bowl to New England. While the Rams are one of two unbeaten teams in the NFL, with Kansas City being the other, the Seahawks are trying not to lose their tag as the kings of the NFC West as the 42-7 defeat they suffered against Los Angeles in December still is at the forefront of their minds. Goff is off to a terrific start with 1,406 yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions while helping the Rams average 35 points (second in the NFL) and a league-best 468.5 yards per game. Russell Wilson has passed for 888 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions this season but averaged just 170 yards in last season's two meetings with the Rams. Rams are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games. Seahawks are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. |
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10-07-18 | Giants v. Panthers -6.5 | Top | 31-33 | Loss | -105 | 2 h 19 m | Show |
Panthers – 6 The Carolina Panthers are rested, relatively healthy and feature some potentially impactful new faces as they prepare to host the New York Giants on Sunday. After defeating Cincinnati 31-21 in Week 3, the Panthers enjoyed a bye week before beginning a stretch in which they play three straight NFC East teams. The Giants have been unable to get their offense going and are coming off a 33-18 home loss to New Orleans last week. They've lost their last two games against the Panthers in 2013 and 2015, giving up 38 points both times. New York enters the week ranked 29th in scoring (18.3 points per game) and star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has gone without a touchdown while averaging a career-low 10.7 yards per catch. Newton has five passing TDs and two more on the ground over the last two games and he's completing 67.4 percent of his passes, well over his career mark of 58.7. He and running back Christian McCaffrey have combined for 407 yards on the ground for the NFL's top rushing attack (166 yards per game). Carolina has won seven straight home games. Giants are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 vs. NFC. Panthers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games. |
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10-07-18 | Ravens -3 v. Browns | Top | 9-12 | Loss | -113 | 2 h 18 m | Show |
Ravens – 3 The Cleveland Browns have already matched their victory total from the past two seasons combined and will try to turn the tables on an old nemesis when they host the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in an AFC North matchup. Rookie Baker Mayfield will make his second career start as Cleveland seeks to end a five-game slide against the Ravens. Baltimore has won 18 of the past 20 meetings in the series, but Ravens defensive coordinator Don Martindale wants his team to know these are not the same old Browns. Cleveland offensive coordinator Todd Haley sought to quell the hype surrounding Mayfield, knowing the Browns face a daunting challenge against a Baltimore defense that has surrendered 14 points or fewer in each of its three wins. Ravens CB Jimmy Smith will make his season debut after serving a four-game suspension. Ravens are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 vs. AFC North. Browns are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Road team is 12-4-1 ATS in their last 17 meetings. |
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10-07-18 | Broncos -1 v. Jets | Top | 16-34 | Loss | -105 | 2 h 17 m | Show |
Broncos - 1 The New York Jets put up 48 points in a Week 1 win but totaled 41 points in dropping their last three contests as rookie quarterback Sam Darnold goes through some growing pains. Darnold and the Jets will try to find some consistency on offense and get back into the win column when they host the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The Broncos have plenty to work on as well after squandering a lead at home to the rival Kansas City Chiefs on Monday - their second consecutive loss after two wins to open the season - but they are not discouraged. Denver is second in the league in rushing at an average of 148.3 yards. Darnold and the offense are getting most of the questions, but the defense is looking for improvement as well after allowing the Jaguars 503 yards of total offense. Denver shut out New York 23-0 at home last December - its third straight win in the series. Denver wins this game with their running game and their defense. |
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10-06-18 | Notre Dame -6.5 v. Virginia Tech | Top | 45-23 | Win | 100 | 10 h 50 m | Show |
Notre Dame After a perfect September that included wins over two ranked teams, life doesn’t get any easier for No. 7 Notre Dame as it visits No. 23 Virginia Tech on Saturday evening. The Hokies, who fell out of the rankings after their shocking loss to Old Dominion two weeks ago, got back into the Top 25 with a win at previously undefeated Duke last weekend. Fighting Irish coach Brian Kelly continues to look smart for moving quarterback Ian Book into the starting lineup two weeks ago, as the junior threw for 278 yards and four touchdowns in the 38-17 win over Stanford last weekend. For N.D. no one is happier to have Book at the helm than senior wide receiver Myles Boykin (20 catches for 311 yards) as the two hooked up 11 times for 144 yards and a touchdown against Stanford. The Irish also got a huge offensive boost from senior running back Dexter Williams, who ran for 161 yards and a touchdown in his first game of the season after missing the first four for disciplinary reasons. This game could come down to which Virginia Tech defense shows up - the one that allowed 600 yards and seven touchdowns to Old Dominion two weeks ago or the one that limited Duke to 327 yards and 4-of-16 on third down conversions last week. I see the bad defense showing up vs. this stout N.D. offense. Notre Dame piled up 550 yards of total offense against Stanford while limiting the Cardinal to 31 total yards in the second half. Fighting Irish are 39-18-2 ATS in their last 59 games in October. |
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10-06-18 | Arizona State v. Colorado -2.5 | Top | 21-28 | Win | 100 | 5 h 29 m | Show |
Colorado Colorado is the only undefeated team remaining in the Pac-12 Conference and has climbed back into the national rankings at No. 22. But the Buffaloes’ schedule has been down-pillow soft so far – their four opponents (Colorado State, Nebraska, New Hampshire and UCLA) are a combined 1-16 – and now they will step up in class Saturday afternoon with 3-2 Arizona State visiting Boulder. The No. 22 ranking is Colorado’s first since 2016 when they finished 10-4 and won the Pac-12 South Division title. The Buffaloes are atop the South again at 1-0 in the conference with USC (2-1), Arizona (1-1) and Arizona State (1-1) right behind, but head coach Mike MacIntyre stresses that the current rankings and standings matter little in the big picture. Coach Herm Edwards’ Arizona State squad also was ranked three weeks ago after upending visiting Michigan State 16-13 on Sept. 8 but road losses against San Diego State (28-21) and Washington (27-20) followed before last Saturday’s rebound, 52-24 rout of Oregon State. Against the visiting Beavers, the Sun Devils fed sophomore tailback Eno Benjamin who delivered a school-record 312 rushing yards and four total touchdowns to earn Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week honors. The Buffaloes’ attack ranks second in the Pac-12 in scoring (40.2 points) and has been powered by the triplets of quarterback Steven Montez, wide receiver Laviska Shenault and tailback Travon McMillian. Montez has completed 75.8 percent of his passes and ranks second in the conference in passing efficiency (173.7) and third in total offense (300.0 yards) while the sophomore Shenault leads the FBS with 9.5 receptions and 145.3 receiving yards per contest while scoring six TDs, including a pair on rushes as he’s been employed in multiple ways in offensive formations. McMillian, meanwhile, is a Virginia Tech transfer who ranks fourth in Pac-12 rushing (98.0 yards) and has topped 100 yards in three of four games so far. Sun Devils are 19-40-2 ATS in their last 61 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Buffaloes are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Home team is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings. |
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10-06-18 | LSU v. Florida +3 | Top | 19-27 | Win | 100 | 5 h 1 m | Show |
Florida LSU is clicking on both sides of the ball but faces a tough task Saturday when it visits Florida in SEC action. The sixth-ranked Tigers are 5-0, but the Gators have won three straight including a pair of road wins to open conference play. LSU has been held below 31 points only once and has not given up more than 21 points in any outing as the team is off to its best start in three years. The Gators should be up for the task of slowing down LSU after suffocating Mississippi State in last week's 13-6 win. The Gators rank ninth nationally in points allowed (14.0) and have given up more than 10 points only twice this season. "This is going to be the best defense we faced so far this year," LSU coach Ed Orgeron said. "They're very aggressive. He won't give you the same look many times. Their movement is very precise." Feleipe Franks had thrown multiple TD passes in each of the first four games before failing to throw a touchdown - or any completion over 20 yards, for that matter - in the ugly win against Mississippi State. After hovering around 50 percent completions in each of his previous three games, Franks completed a season-high 71 percent of his attempts last week. Gators are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Home team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings. |
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10-06-18 | Syracuse -3 v. Pittsburgh | Top | 37-44 | Loss | -110 | 2 h 52 m | Show |
Syracuse Syracuse was 13 minutes away from upending No. 4 Clemson last week for a second consecutive season and entering the top-25 rankings for the first time since 2001 before the Tigers rallied for two touchdowns and a 27-23 victory. Orange coach Dino Babers said his team needs to take a page from the Clemson playbook and battle through adversity this Saturday when it visits a struggling Pittsburgh team. Pitt was reminded last week how far it sits from the top-25 in coach Pat Narduzzi’s fourth season when it got clobbered 45-14 by No. 13 Central Florida after an earlier 51-6 loss to No. 11 Penn State. Syracuse’s Dungey completed 26-of-41 passes for 250 yards and scored two rushing TDs against Clemson, and the senior has accounted for 15 TDs (nine passing, two interceptions) while compiling 1,378 yards of total offense this season. The Orange defense tallied four quarterback sacks against the Tigers and are averaging 4.7 over their last three contests. For Pitt, Narduzzi is known for his tenacious defenses at Michigan State, has not been able to duplicate that in the Steel City (457.5 total yards per game in last four FBS contests), but he’s as equally frustrated by increased penalties, including 11 last week. The Panthers also felt they had their quarterback issues resolved with Kenny Pickett, but the sophomore hasn’t thrown for 200 yards in any of his six career starts and 58 of his 163 yards passing last week came on a short pass at the line of scrimmage. Syracuse K Andre Szmyt has converted multiple field goals in all five games this season, making 13-of-14 while drilling all 26 extra points. He ranks first in the ACC and third in the FBS in scoring (13 points per game) while leading FBS with 2.6 field goals per game. Orange are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games and are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October. Panthers are 7-17 ATS in their last 24 home games and are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. |
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10-06-18 | Oklahoma v. Texas +7.5 | Top | 45-48 | Win | 100 | 1 h 28 m | Show |
Texas Even though the Red River Showdown has not meant as much in terms of deciding the Big 12 champion lately as it did a few years ago, the rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma has not lacked in terms of producing thrilling games. Second-year coach Tom Herman appears to be working his magic with the 20th-ranked Longhorns this year, and they'll try to prove their resurgence is for real Saturday when they meet the fifth-ranked Sooners at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. After wallowing in mediocrity for the better part of the last decade, Texas has knocked off ranked teams in USC and TCU during a four-game winning streak on the strength of the conference's second-best scoring defense (19.8 points per game). The Longhorns are coming off a 19-14 victory at Kansas State last week despite committing 10 penalties for 104 yards - an area they'll need to clean up against the Big 12's highest-scoring offense (48.6). Oklahoma moved to 5-0 for the first time since 2013 last weekend, scoring at least 14 points in every quarter while routing Baylor 66-33. Despite the Sooners' recent run of dominance inside the conference, each of the archrivals' last four meetings has been decided by seven points or fewer. Texas Sophomore Sam Ehlinger established a personal best by completing 80.6 percent of his passes at Kansas State and has thrown 128 consecutive passes without an interception, good for the third-longest streak in school history. Lil'Jordan Humphrey ranks seventh in the conference in receptions (26) and receiving yards (402), while fellow junior Collin Johnson is tied for eighth and ranks 11th in those respective categories (24, 350). Senior defensive end Charles Omenihu had five tackles - three for loss and two sacks - last weekend, while receiver/defensive back D'Shawn Jamison earned Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday after becoming the first Longhorn true freshman with a punt return for a touchdown since Selvin Young in 2002. Saturday will mark the first time since 2012 both schools enter this game inside the top 25. Longhorns are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October and are 7-2-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Sooners are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 neutral site games and are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Longhorns are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings. |
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09-29-18 | Ohio State v. Penn State +4 | Top | 27-26 | Win | 100 | 9 h 41 m | Show |
Penn State The winner of the Ohio State-Penn State game has gone on to win the Big Ten championship each of the last two years, and this Saturday's clash hosted by the Nittany Lions will again give one team a big leg up in that race. The fourth-ranked Buckeyes, who put forth a stirring rally to steal a 39-38 win over Penn State a year ago, have barely been challenged in a 4-0 start, including a 49-6 win over Tulane last week in head coach Urban Meyer's return from suspension. Meyer's team dropped a 24-21 decision in its last visit to Happy Valley in 2016 and knows it will be tested by another "White Out" at Beaver Stadium. No. 9 Penn State has rebounded from an early slugfest with Appalachian State to defeat its last three opponents by a combined 177-40 margin, although it trailed early in the second half at Illinois last week before erupting in the fourth quarter. ABOUT OHIO STATE (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten): The big story this week in Columbus is the absence of star defensive end Nick Bosa, who will miss this contest and perhaps several more after undergoing core muscle surgery. However, fellow junior Robert Landers returns from an undisclosed injury to help bolster the defensive line and running back Mike Weber - who had 186 yards rushing and four total touchdowns in the season opener against Oregon State - will play after leaving the Tulane win with a sprained foot. Dwayne Haskins ranks second among FBS passers with both 16 touchdowns - against one interception - and a completion percentage of 75.7. ABOUT PENN STATE (4-0, 1-0): McSorley has completed just 53.8 percent of his passes and has a pick in each of the last two games, but he is doing significant damage on the ground with 235 yards - on 5.7 per carry - and six scores through the first four games. Miles Sanders had 200 of the Nittany Lions' 387 rushing yards last week and he added three TDs after failing to reach the end zone in routs of Pittsburgh and Kent State. |
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09-28-18 | UCLA v. Colorado -8.5 | Top | 16-38 | Win | 100 | 49 h 52 m | Show |
Colorado Two programs who have had vastly different starts clash Friday night when winless UCLA visits unbeaten Colorado in Boulder. The game serves as the Pac-12 Conference opener for both teams. The Buffaloes are 3-0 for the second straight season but are hoping this year brings a better finish as Colorado proceeded to drop seven of its nine Pac-12 games a season ago to finish last in the Pac-12 South. So far, the Buffaloes have beaten Colorado State (45-13), Nebraska (33-28) and FCS-foe New Hampshire (45-14), but that trio of teams is a combined 1-10 on the season. It’s been the mirror-opposite for UCLA, whose first three foes – Cincinnati, No. 5 Oklahoma and Fresno State – are a combined 10-1 so far. Regardless, the Chip Kelly Era is off to a rough start, and the Bruins are hoping to avoid their first 0-4 record since 1971, when they finished 2-7-1. Penalties (23 for 199 yards), pass protection (12 sacks allowed) and turnovers (five) have hampered the Bruins this season. Bruins are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games in September. Buffaloes are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Bruins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings. |
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09-23-18 | Cowboys v. Seahawks +1 | Top | 13-24 | Win | 100 | 6 h 37 m | Show |
Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks look to avoid their first 0-3 start since 2002 when they play their home opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Seattle, which opened the campaign with back-to-back losses in Denver and Chicago, hope the home-field advantage will help them top the Cowboys and begin a turnaround. ABOUT THE COWBOYS (1-1): Quarterback Dak Prescott has thrown for just 330 yards in two games and running back Ezekiel Elliott has rushed for only 147 after efforts of 69 and 78 to open the season. ABOUT THE SEAHAWKS (0-2): Quarterback Russell Wilson has passed for 524 yards and five touchdowns but also has thrown three interceptions while being sacked 12 times behind shoddy play by the offensive line. The rushing attack is averaging just 69 yards per game and 3.6 per carry as first-round pick Rashaad Penny (17 carries, 38 yards) has been unable to make an impact thus far. The Seahawks have won three of the last four meetings. Seahawks are 10-4-2 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up loss. |
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09-23-18 | Colts +7 v. Eagles | Top | 16-20 | Win | 100 | 2 h 16 m | Show |
Colts The City of Brotherly Love is set to welcome back Carson Wentz with open arms as the franchise quarterback returns to lead the Philadelphia Eagles against Frank Reich and the visiting Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Wentz watched as Nick Foles led the Eagles to the franchise's first Super Bowl title as well as a 1-1 mark this season while recovering from an ACL and LCL tear sustained in December. While Wentz returns, the Eagles have several other question marks on offense with injuries to Jay Ajayi (back) and tackle Jason Peters (quad) as well as a banged-up wide receiver corps. While Philadelphia is coming off a 27-21 setback to Tampa Bay, Indianapolis presented new head coach -- and former Eagles offensive coordinator -- Reich with his first win following Sunday's 21-9 triumph over Washington. Andrew Luck tossed a pair of touchdown passes for the second straight game and aims to exploit the Eagles' 28th-ranked pass defense that was shredded by Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. ABOUT THE COLTS (1-1): Four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver T.Y. Hilton recorded a touchdown pass in his first two games this season before providing even more good news to the fanbase on Thursday by downplaying the severity of a quad injury that has forced him to miss two days of practice: ABOUT THE EAGLES (1-1): Ajayi shares the NFL lead with three rushing touchdowns this season, although he was limited to just seven carries for 23 yards and a score against the Buccaneers on Sunday. With Ajayi and Darren Sproles (hamstring) nursing their respective injuries, Corey Clement could see an advanced workload out of the backfield against the Colts with Wendell Smallwood contributing as well. Colts are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. |
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09-23-18 | Raiders v. Dolphins -3 | Top | 20-28 | Win | 100 | 2 h 16 m | Show |
Dolphins The Oakland Raiders seemingly have received nothing but doom and gloom to start the season in the new Jon Gruden Era while the Miami Dolphins conversely have enjoyed sunny skies to begin the 2018 campaign. The Raiders aim to change their outlook on Sunday when they visit Hard Rock Stadium to face the Dolphins, who are off to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2013. The Raiders have been left reeling after trading away 2016 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Khalil Mack, with the team averaging an NFL 31st-ranked 154.0 rushing yards to opponents while recording just two sacks -- matching Mack's total with Chicago. What might not be as obvious is Miami quarterback Ryan Tannehill is 9-1 in his last 10 starts -- a stretch that is sandwiched around a serious knee injury that sidelined him for the 2017 season. The 30-year-old Tannehill threw two touchdown passes for the second time in as many weeks in Sunday's 20-12 triumph over the New York Jets. While Kenyan Drake leads the team in carries (25) and rushing yards (101) and has the team's lone rushing touchdown, the ageless Frank Gore is averaging a robust 4.8 yards per carry. Gore, who totaled 468 scrimmage yards in four career encounters with the Raiders. Miami's aerial attack features a number of receivers in play, with Danny Amendola leading the team with just eight catches while Kenny Stills has a club-best 123 yards receiving and two touchdowns. Raiders are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Dolphins are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. Raiders are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. |
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09-23-18 | 49ers v. Chiefs -5 | Top | 27-38 | Win | 100 | 2 h 15 m | Show |
Chiefs The Arrowhead Stadium faithful will get their first live look at their electric young quarterback when the Kansas City Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. It will be the first home start for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has set an NFL record with 10 touchdown passes through his first three starts – all of which have come in two games this season. Mahomes has been named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week in each of the first two weeks of the 2018 campaign, and although he’s facing a San Francisco secondary that has been lit up for 556 passing yards in two games, the Chiefs know the league is bound to find a way to slow him down eventually, but not this week. ABOUT THE 49ERS (1-1): Garoppolo’s numbers have been pedestrian thus far, but the 49ers have benefited from having a solid backfield duo in Matt Breida – the NFL’s leading rusher with 184 yards – and Alfred Morris (86 yards). The defense has been a mixed bag, with a solid pass rush led by DeForest Buckner - who ranks second in the league with 3.5 sacks - but a suspect secondary. ABOUT THE CHIEFS (2-0): The Chiefs possess one of the league’s most explosive offenses, but also one of the NFL’s most combustible defenses. Mahomes has thrown touchdown passes to seven different players, including three to speedster Tyreek Hill, who has made 12 catches for 259 yards to go along with a punt-return touchdown. 49ers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in September and are 6-14-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Chiefs are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game and are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games in September. Home team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. |
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09-23-18 | Titans v. Jaguars -9.5 | Top | 9-6 | Loss | -109 | 2 h 14 m | Show |
Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars made a statement last week with a dominant performance against the defending AFC champions and can improve to 3-0 for the first time since 2004 when they host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Blake Bortles outplayed Tom Brady with 376 passing yards and four touchdowns to lead the Jaguars to a 31-20 win over the New England Patriots in Week 2. Jacksonville had a 480-302 advantage in total yards to avenge a loss to the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game in January, and it has payback on its mind this week as it prepares for the Titans, who won both meetings in 2017. Quarterback Marcus Mariota continues to feel tingling in his fingers from an elbow injury suffered in Week 1 and his status remains uncertain. ABOUT THE TITANS (1-1): Mariota, who ran 16 times for 84 yards in the two wins over Jacksonville last year, was limited at practice Wednesday while throwing with a glove. Blaine Gabbert threw for 117 yards in relief of Mariota at Miami and finished with the exact same total - as well as a TD pass - in a starting role against the Texans. If he starts he will have big problems vs. this Jags defense. ABOUT THE JAGUARS (2-0): Bortles was 29-of-45 against the Patriots in perhaps his best overall performance as a pro and he continues to develop chemistry with second-year wideout Keelan Cole, who hauled in seven catches - one with one hand that the league is still buzzing about - for 116 yards and a TD. The Jaguars hope to have another weapon on the field Sunday in the form of running back Leonard Fournette, who missed last week due to hamstring injury but has been practicing on a limited basis. Titans are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Jaguars are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in September. Titans are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings in Jacksonville. |
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09-16-18 | Colts +6 v. Redskins | Top | 21-9 | Win | 100 | 2 h 60 m | Show |
Colts The Washington Redskins' defense was impressive in a Week 1 win at Arizona but it will be tested in the coming weeks by a string of top-notch quarterbacks, beginning with Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts raced to a 13-point lead in the third quarter last week against Cincinnati before fading down the stretch and turning the ball over in the final minute in a 34-23 loss. Luck completed 39-of-53 passes for 319 yards and two touchdowns in his first regular-season game since Jan. 1, 2017. ABOUT THE COLTS (0-1): Luck will have a big member of his protection unit available Sunday when standout left tackle Anthony Castonzo returns from a hamstring injury that caused him to miss the opener. Tight end Jack Doyle had seven catches for a team-high 60 yards against the Bengals but it was his fumble in the final minute that was returned 83 yards for a clinching score as Indianapolis was driving for a potential game-winning touchdown. ABOUT THE REDSKINS (1-0): While the defense turned heads in the opener vs. Horrible Arizona, Washington was pleased with its new-look backfield. Quarterback Alex Smith (21-of-30, 255 yards and a TD) was solid in his team debut, as was running back Adrian Peterson, who ran 26 times for 96 yards and a TD. Indianapolis won the last three meetings, including the most recent matchup in 2014, when Luck threw for 370 yards and a career-high five TDs in a 49-27 rout. Colts are 34-15 ATS in their last 49 games following a straight up loss and are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home. Redskins are 13-28-2 ATS in their last 43 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. |
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09-16-18 | Panthers +6 v. Falcons | Top | 24-31 | Loss | -110 | 2 h 59 m | Show |
Panthers Matt Ryan has carved up the Carolina Panthers in recent years, and the Atlanta Falcons hope that trend holds when they host their NFC South rivals on Sunday. The Falcons have won four of the last five meetings and haven’t lost to the Panthers at home since 2014. Ryan has averaged 343.2 passing yards with 10 touchdowns and two interceptions in the last five games of the all-time series, and the Falcons need another big effort from him to avoid a 0-2 start. The Panthers are attempting to begin with a 2-0 record for the fourth time in five seasons. It’s an annual homecoming for Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, a native of nearby College Park, Ga. who has accounted for 25 touchdowns (18 passing, seven rushing) in 14 career games against his hometown team. ABOUT THE PANTHERS (1-0): Carolina has some issues on offense, as evidenced by the fact Newton was the team’s leading rusher and running back Christian McCaffrey was the leading receiver in the season-opening 16-8 win over Dallas. The Panthers will have to lean on a defense that was dominant against the Cowboys and has gone an NFL-best 21 games without allowing a 100-yard rusher after limiting Ezekiel Elliott to 69 yards on 15 carries. ABOUT THE FALCONS (0-1): Atlanta was too one-dimensional on offense in an 18-12 loss at Philadelphia, as Julio Jones caught 10 passes for 169 yards but no one else did much of note. Running back Devonta Freeman was off to a good start before leaving with a knee injury and is out for Sunday. The defense had a solid debut but lost two key players in Week 1, as Pro Bowl safety Keanu Neal (knee) and Pro Bowl linebacker Deion Jones (foot) both were placed on injured reserve. Panthers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games. This game will be close and I’ll back the road team with the points. |
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09-16-18 | Texans -3.5 v. Titans | Top | 17-20 | Loss | -114 | 2 h 58 m | Show |
Texans The Tennessee Titans started the Mike Vrabel era with a loss last week, but the first-year head coach should have his team well prepared for Week 2. Vrabel and the Titans will try to earn their first win when they host his former team, the Houston Texans, on Sunday.
ABOUT THE TEXANS (0-1): Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson opened eyes during an injury-shortened 2017 rookie campaign but struggled in Week 1, completing 50 percent of his passes for 176 yards, one touchdown and one interception. I feel he will have a much better game on Sunday. Watson is expected to get another weapon in the passing game on Sunday with the return of wide receiver Will Fuller V, who sat out Week 1 with a hamstring injury. ABOUT THE TITANS (0-1): Tennessee franchise quarterback Marcus Mariota endured a season debut to forget when he managed 103 passing yards and was intercepted twice before leaving with an elbow injury. Mariota may be dealing with some protection issues in Week 2 with left tackle Taylor Lewan in the concussion protocol and right tackle Jack Conklin (knee), who sat out Week 1, still limited in practice. Texans are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games in Week 2. Titans are 17-36-3 ATS in their last 56 vs. AFC South. Texans are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 meetings. The Texans are my best play of the week. |
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09-16-18 | Chiefs +4.5 v. Steelers | Top | 42-37 | Win | 100 | 2 h 47 m | Show |
Chiefs Patrick Mahomes passed his first test with high marks, but he will face a bigger challenge when the Kansas City Chiefs visit the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. The Steelers have caused plenty of problems for the Chiefs in recent years, and their blitz-happy defense will be eager to put the pressure on the second-year quarterback. While the Chiefs are trying to improve to 2-0, the Steelers are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 21-21 tie at Cleveland in Week 1. Ben Roethlisberger missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, and Josh Dobbs would be in line to see his first NFL action if the veteran quarterback is unable to play. I expect him to play but not at 100 %. ABOUT THE CHIEFS (1-0): Mahomes shined in his first game as the primary starting quarterback, passing for 256 yards and four touchdowns without an interception. It helped that he had the electric Tyreek Hill at his disposal, as the duo connected seven times for 169 yards and two scores, but the Chiefs need to do a better job of establishing the run. ABOUT THE STEELERS (0-0-1): Pittsburgh likely would have come away with an easy win last week if not for six turnovers, including three interceptions by Roethlisberger. The absence of holdout running back Le’Veon Bell wasn’t much of a concern, though, as James Conner racked up 192 yards from scrimmage and scored a pair of rushing touchdowns. The run defense is a concern after giving up 177 yards to the Browns, and the secondary could be short-handed, too, as cornerback Joe Haden (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday. Chiefs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in September and are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 road games. Steelers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall and are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games. |
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09-16-18 | Eagles -3 v. Bucs | Top | 21-27 | Loss | -108 | 2 h 47 m | Show |
Eagles Backup quarterbacks making the most of their opportunities will be on display on Sunday as Nick Foles guides the Philadelphia Eagles into the Sunshine State to face Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Foles, however, has sputtered since his MVP-winning performance in Super Bowl LII while Fitzpatrick rode a five-touchdown effort (four passing, one rushing) in the season opener to NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. The Eagles and Nick Foles find themselves in a favorable situation as they face an injury-depleted Buccaneers secondary that was gashed for 439 passing yards last weekend. ABOUT THE EAGLES (1-0): Nelson Agholor proved to be Foles' most sure-handed receiver last week with eight receptions, albeit for just 33 yards. Doug Pederson limited Jay Ajayi in the first half against the Falcons due to his ailing toe before upping his carries, resulting in a pair of touchdown runs as well as the coach's admission that the running back's workload would increase. ABOUT THE BUCCANEERS (1-0): Tampa Bay's secondary was still licking its wounds from a savage beating by the Saints before it was dealt another brutal hit with cornerback Vernon Hargreaves (shoulder) being placed on injured reserve. With four-time Pro Bowl selection Brent Grimes nursing a groin injury that sidelined him for the season opener, Tampa Bay relied on rookies Carlton Davis and M.J. Stewart as well as third-year pro Ryan Smith versus New Orleans -- and the results weren't pretty. Eagles are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS win. Buccaneers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. |
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09-10-18 | Rams -4 v. Raiders | Top | 33-13 | Win | 100 | 36 h 32 m | Show |
Rams Jon Gruden's second stint as coach of the Oakland Raiders was supposed to begin with a matchup between two of the NFL's best defensive players. Oakland squashed that showdown by trading superstar Khalil Mack last weekend and will need to receive phenomenal efforts from his replacements when it hosts the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. ABOUT THE RAMS (2017: 11-5, FIRST IN NFC WEST): McVay stated on Thursday that Donald is ready to face Oakland despite missing the entire preseason due to his holdout. The 27-year-old Donald, who leads all NFL defensive tackles with 39 sacks since 2014, has proven to be a fast starter as he recorded two sacks in the 2015 season opener and one in his 2017 debut. Goff, who led Los Angeles to a league-best average of 29.9 points per game last year, was kept out of all of the team's preseason games and may rely heavily on Todd Gurley, who led the NFL in 2017 with 29 rushing touchdowns en route to being named the Offensive Player of the Year. Rams are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games. Raiders are 3-9-2 ATS in their last 14 games overall. Rams are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
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09-09-18 | 49ers v. Vikings -6 | Top | 16-24 | Win | 100 | 2 h 15 m | Show |
Vikings The Minnesota Vikings reached the NFC Championship Game last season and then cleaned house at quarterback to make room for Kirk Cousins. The Cousins era gets underway Sunday, when the Vikings host a rising San Francisco 49ers team that won its final five games last season behind newcomer Jimmy Garoppolo. ABOUT THE 49ERS (2017: 6-10, 4TH IN NFC WEST): San Francisco added Richard Sherman during the offseason, and the cornerback with an NFL-leading 32 interceptions (while with Seattle) since 2011 is fully recovered from an Achilles injury. The running game is a question mark as newcomer Jerrick McKinnon, who spent his first four years with Minnesota, suffered a season-ending knee injury, so recent addition Alfred Morris and Matt Breida - who missed most of the preseason with a shoulder injury - will share the duties. Garoppolo passed for 1,542 yards in his five starts last year and completed at least 70 percent of his passes in three of the outings. Minnesota's stingy defense is led by star defensive end Everson Griffin (career-best 13 sacks last season) and veteran safety Harrison Smith (career high-tying five interceptions). |
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09-09-18 | Bucs v. Saints -9.5 | Top | 48-40 | Loss | -110 | 2 h 14 m | Show |
Saints The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hope to improve upon their last-place finish in the NFC South, but they open the season with a tall task as they take to the road to face the defending division champion New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Making matters worse, the Buccaneers will be without quarterback Jameis Winston, who is serving a three-game suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. ABOUT THE BUCCANEERS (2017: 5-11, 4TH IN NFC SOUTH): Tampa Bay capped a disappointing 2017 season with a win over New Orleans to avoid ending with six straight losses. Winston had a solid campaign, but the team's ground game was deficient, so it will look to Peyton Barber and rookie Ronald Jones to try to establish the run. The team’s biggest weakness a year ago was the league’s worst pass defense. ABOUT THE BUCCANEERS (2017: 5-11, 4TH IN NFC SOUTH): Tampa Bay capped a disappointing 2017 season with a win over New Orleans to avoid ending with six straight losses. Winston had a solid campaign, but the team's ground game was deficient, so it will look to Peyton Barber and rookie Ronald Jones to try to establish the run. The team’s biggest weakness a year ago was the league’s worst pass defense. |
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09-09-18 | Titans v. Dolphins +1 | Top | 20-27 | Win | 100 | 2 h 14 m | Show |
Dolphins The Tennessee Titans kick off the Mike Vrabel Era in earnest on Sunday as they open the 2018 NFL season against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Vrabel became the franchise's 19th head coach after replacing Mike Mularkey, who guided the Titans to the playoffs for the first time since 2008 and saw the club rally past Kansas City in the wild-card clash. Marcus Mariota, who sat out Tennessee's 16-10 loss to Miami last season with a left hamstring injury, was instrumental in the victory over the Chiefs after throwing two touchdowns -- including one to himself. The former Heisman Trophy winner, however, tossed more interceptions (15) than touchdown passes (13) last season and is learning a new playbook under former Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur. ABOUT THE DOLPHINS (2017: 6-10, 3RD IN AFC EAST): Kenyan Drake enjoyed success following the midseason departure of fellow running back Jay Ajayi to Philadelphia, recording 594 scrimmage yards over his final five games of 2017. Drake, however, will be involved in a bit of a timeshare in the backfield with the ageless Frank Gore, who ranks fifth in NFL history with 14,026 career rush yards. Miami DEs Cameron Wake and offseason acquisition Robert Quinn combined for 19 sacks in 2017. Titans are 9-21 ATS in their last 30 road games. Dolphins are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 1. |
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09-09-18 | Texans +6.5 v. Patriots | Top | 20-27 | Loss | -108 | 2 h 13 m | Show |
Texans One quarterback is coming back from a rare defeat on the NFL's grandest stage while another is returning from an injury that derailed a promising rookie campaign. Three-time NFL Most Valuable Player Tom Brady enters his 19th season when the New England Patriots host Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans in a season-opening matchup on Sunday afternoon. ABOUT THE TEXANS (2017: 4-12, 4TH IN AFC SOUTH): Hopes are high in Houston after Watson showed what could have been during an abbreviated rookie season, including an electrifying stretch in which the Texans amassed 162 points in a four-game span. Watson threw for 19 touchdowns and six interceptions in seven games (six starts) and his favorite target was DeAndre Hopkins, who piled up 1,378 yards and led the league with 13 touchdowns on 96 receptions. Texans are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in September. Patriots are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 1. |
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09-01-18 | Cincinnati +15 v. UCLA | Top | 26-17 | Win | 100 | 8 h 59 m | Show |
Cincinnati Chip Kelly will make his debut as coach at UCLA when the Bruins host Cincinnati on Saturday afternoon at the Rose Bowl. Kelly led Oregon to three Pac-12 titles from 2009-12, and then spent four seasons in the NFL (2013-16) as coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers. Kelly has yet to coach at game at UCLA and he's already dealing with serious internal distractions. UCLA announced Monday that running back Soso Jamabo, tight end Devin Asiasi, defensive back Mo Osling, center Boss Tagaloa, and defensive linemen Osa Odighizuwa and Moses Robinson-Carr have been suspended for the season opener for violating unspecified athletic department policies. Jamabo was the team's second-leading rusher last season (446 yards, six touchdowns), Tagaloa was in the hunt for the starting center spot and Odighizuwa was expected to play a key role on the defensive front. Cincinnati is looking for a fast start coming off back-to-back losing seasons for the first time since 1998-99, and the Bearcats have their leading passer, rusher and receiver back this season. ABOUT CINCINNATI (2017: 4-8): Hayden Moore has been the primary starter at quarterback the past two seasons, and he played eight games for the Bearcats as a freshman in 2015, giving him considerable experience at the position. He didn't improve at the rate many expected last season, however, and could face early challenges from the four other Cincinnati quarterbacks, most notably redshirt freshman Desmond Ridder. Gerrid Doaks missed the final three games with an ankle injury last season, but still led the Bearcats in rushing as a freshman with 513 yards on 87 carries, and look for the offense to lean on senior wide receiver Kahlil Lewis, who caught a team-high 61 passes for 676 yards and seven touchdowns last season. ABOUT UCLA (2017: 6-7): The quarterback position was still murky at UCLA to start the week, and it may take Kelly right up until game day to make a decision on a starter. Wilton Speight started 11 games for Michigan in 2016 and the first four for the Wolverines last season before a fractured vertebrae ended his year. He has moved on to UCLA as a graduate transfer this season and is competing against freshman Dorian Thompson-Robinson and redshirt sophomore Devon Modster for the starting nod. |
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09-01-18 | Northern Illinois +10 v. Iowa | Top | 7-33 | Loss | -107 | 5 h 36 m | Show |
N. Illinois Kirk Ferentz may not see himself as belonging in the same class as Iowa coaching legend Hayden Fry, but he finds himself on the brink of passing his predecessor in the only category that usually matters to coaches. The dean of FBS football coaches attempts to pass Fry for the most wins in school history Saturday when his Hawkeyes host Northern Illinois. ABOUT NORTHERN ILLINOIS (2017: 8-5): Predicted to win the West Division of the Mid-American Conference, the Huskies return 17 starters overall, including all five starting offensive lineman and Marcus Childers, who finished with 21 total touchdowns (16 passing) while starting the final eight games of the season. The 2017 MAC Freshman of the Year will have his top two targets returning in Spencer Tears (44 catches) and D.J. Brown (42). Junior defensive end Sutton Smith led the nation with 14 sacks and 29.5 tackles for loss in 2017, spearheading a Northern Illinois defense that posted league-best marks by allowing 22 points and 338.5 yards per game. ABOUT IOWA (2017: 8-5): Sophomore Ivory Kelly-Martin is expected to get the first opportunity to replace last year's leading rusher Akrum Wadley and add some juice to a ground game that ranked 97th nationally with 139.2 yards per game in 2017. The Hawkeyes will be shorthanded in the opener, however, as two offensive linemen (Alaric Jackson and Tristan Wirfs) and two defensive linemen (Cedrick Lattimore and Brady Reiff) will serve suspensions for violating team rules. Huskies are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 vs. Big Ten. Hawkeyes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. MAC. |
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08-30-18 | Northwestern +1 v. Purdue | Top | 31-27 | Win | 100 | 7 h 13 m | Show |
Northwestern Northwestern looks to build off a successful 2017 season when it kicks off the new campaign on the road against Purdue on Thursday. The Wildcats are coming off a 10-win season, which culminated in a Music City Bowl victory, and their hopes of posting another double-digit win total rests squarely on the health of senior quarterback Clayton Thorson, who is a game-time decision for the opener after undergoing knee surgery in the offseason. Northwestern owns the nation's current longest winning streak by a Power 5 team at eight games and aims to extend its run by beating Purdue for the fifth straight time. ABOUT NORTHWESTERN (2017: 10-3): Thorson threw for 2,844 yards and 15 touchdowns before tearing his ACL in the bowl win against Kentucky and will be backed up by walk-on T.J. Green, who could make his first career start if Thorson is not medically cleared to play on Thursday. Jeremy Larkin averaged six yards a carry last season and will shoulder the load at running back as he replaces Justin Jackson, who was drafted by the San Diego Chargers after leaving Evansville as Northwestern's leading all-time rusher. ABOUT PURDUE (2017: 7-6): Blough was the starter before suffering a season-ending ankle injury on Nov. 4 while Sindelar threw for 2,099 yards and 18 touchdowns despite playing the final three games with a torn ACL, and both players are expected to share snaps in the season opener. Defensive tackle Lorenzo Neal will be tasked with providing stability to a defense which returns just four starters. The Wildcats are 10-2 in season openers under Fitzgerald and won six of the last seven meetings with Purdue. The Boilermakers are 7-27 in Big Ten play since the start of 2014. |
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02-04-18 | Eagles +5 v. Patriots | Top | 41-33 | Win | 100 | 196 h 20 m | Show |
Eagles + 5 I’m backing the Eagles plus the points in what I believe will be a great Super Bowl. Look for Philadelphia to run right at the Patriots defense who has had problems stopping the run all season. The Patriots don’t have much of a pass rush so I look for QB Nick Foles to have a very good game again this week after what he did to the Vikings defense in the NFC Championship game. The Patriots will get their points no doubt but with the Eagles stout defense I think Foles can and will outscore Brady. This is the 11th Super Bowl played between teams from the AFC East and NFC East. Teams from the NFC East have compiled an impressive 8-2 mark in these matchups. Ajayi is the perfect power running back to exploit a weakness in the New England Patriots defense and lead the charge toward an upset in Super Bowl LII. Eagles/Patriots over 48 Both these teams have the potential to move the ball with succus and put up points in a hurry. Look for the Eagles to play lose and try to go down field with some big throws by Foles. Brady can always make it happen and lead his team to points. Over is 12-2 in Eagles last 14 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game and is 10-3 in Eagles last 13 games on fieldturf. Over is 8-2 in Patriots last 10 playoff games.
17 – Props Team with the most first downs in game: #239 Eagles + 125 Three unanswered scores in game: #274 NO +130 Will the game be tied after 0-0? #277 YES -130 Will there be a lead change in the 2nd half? #281 YES +150 Will the game be decided by exactly 3 points? #299 YES +300 Will the Eagles have a rushing touchdown? #347 YES -170 Eagle player scores two or more touchdowns? #365 YES +155 Will Jay Ajayi score a touchdown? #399 YES +140 Will Alshon Jeffery score a touchdown? #425 YES +120 Eagles total points scored: #155 OVER 21 ½ -110 Special Point Spread Prop: #131 Eagles – 3.5 +260 Shortest touchdown scored in game: #225 1 ½ yards OVER +130 Total players to have a pass attempt: #329 Total Players 2 ½ OVER +160 Rushing yards by Jay Ajayi: #391 57 ½ OVER -110 MVP Award: #3152 Jay Ajayi 12/1 - 18/1 SC Which will be more? #7229 UNLV Points +4 ½ over Gronk receiving yards Which will be more? #7243 Vegas Golden Knights Goals over N.E. Pats touchdowns – pick – even money |
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01-21-18 | Vikings v. Eagles +3.5 | Top | 7-38 | Win | 100 | 53 h 18 m | Show |
Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles attempt to hold serve at home despite being tagged as underdogs for the second consecutive contest on Sunday as they host the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship Game. The top-seeded Eagles benefited from a late defensive stand to fend off Atlanta last week while the second-seeded Vikings scored an improbable last-second touchdown to stun New Orleans. Jay Ajayi stumbled out of the blocks with a fumble on his first carry last week before finishing with 54 yards rushing and 44 receiving on three catches. The 24-year-old clearly has become Philadelphia's top option out of the backfield following an in-season trade with Miami, but the terrain could be tough against Minnesota's top-ranked overall defense. Alshon Jeffery, who saw all four of his catches result in first downs last week, had a team-best nine touchdown receptions this season and has scored seven times in nine career games versus the Vikings. Philadelphia lost its last NFC title game appearance against Arizona in the 2008 season, although it emerged victorious the last time it hosted the contest (27-10 win over Atlanta, 2004 season). The home team has won the last eight conference championship games. Vikings are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 playoff road games. Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 vs. NFC. Vikings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Philadelphia. |
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01-21-18 | Jaguars +8 v. Patriots | Top | 20-24 | Win | 100 | 50 h 42 m | Show |
Jags Not satisfied with a worst-to-first finish in their division, the upstart Jacksonville Jaguars look to continue their remarkable run when they visit the top-seeded New England Patriots for Sunday's AFC Championship Game. Jacksonville will have to solve the most successful coach-quarterback tandem in league history, although four-time Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady missed practice again Thursday with an injured right hand. The Patriots are appearing in their seventh consecutive AFC Championship Game, but coach Bill Belichick dismissed the idea that the been-there-won-that factor gives his team a huge edge. The third-seeded Jaguars are brimming with confidence, with star cornerback Jalen Ramsey predicting a victory over the Patriots in the wake of last week's 45-42 win at No. 2 seed Pittsburgh. Jacksonville led the NFL with seven defensive TDs during the regular season and added another score versus Pittsburgh. Bottom line here is a expect the Jags to be able to run the ball and open up the passing game for QB Blake Bortles. The Jags will no doubt bring a strong pass rush against Brady and the Patriots offensive line and we have seen what can happen when Brady is under pressure. Also look for a big play or two from the Jags special teams play. Jaguars are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 vs. AFC. Patriots are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 Conference Championships games. I’m on the Jags plus the points in what should be a very entertaining game. |
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01-14-18 | Saints +5 v. Vikings | Top | 24-29 | Push | 0 | 30 h 1 m | Show |
Saints + 5 The Minnesota Vikings defeated the visiting New Orleans Saints in their season opener and have won five straight at U.S. Bank Stadium heading into the teams' NFC divisional round contest on Sunday. The Vikings are banking their home success pays dividends as they continue their pursuit of becoming the first team to host a Super Bowl when they face off against Drew Brees and the Saints. Brees penned one of his best performance of the season last weekend by throwing for 376 yards and two touchdowns as the Saints defeated the Carolina Panthers for the third time this season with a 31-26 win in the wild-card game. Like Minnesota, New Orleans also changed quite a bit after the season opener as former Vikings great Adrian Peterson was jettisoned to Arizona in favor of the two-pronged attack of Mark Ingram and rookie Alvin Kamara. The potent pair became the first running back duo in league history to gain more than 1,500 yards from scrimmage and helped New Orleans lead the NFL with 4.7 yards per carry and 23 rushing touchdowns. Saints are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 road games. |
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01-14-18 | Jaguars +7.5 v. Steelers | Top | 45-42 | Win | 100 | 26 h 26 m | Show |
Jags + 7.5 Ben Roethlisberger gets a chance to atone for one of the worst games of his career when he guides the Pittsburgh Steelers into Sunday's AFC divisonal round matchup against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars. Roethlisberger has guided No. 2 seed Pittsburgh to 10 wins in 11 games since a wretched performance in a 30-9 home loss to Jacksonville in Week 5. Roethlisberger and Pittsburgh rebounded to win eight in a row following the loss to the third-seeded Jaguars, who set up the rematch with a 10-3 victory over Buffalo in the wild-card round. While Jalen Ramsey picked off Roethlisberger in the first meeting and clinched last week's win with an interception, fellow cornerback A.J. Bouye had a ready response -- "be careful what you ask for" -- upon hearing that the quarterback wants another crack at the Jaguars. Bortles rushed for 88 yards last week but the Jaguars likely will try to play keep-away by feeding rookie running back Leonard Fournette, who rumbled for a season-high 181 yards and a 90-yard touchdown in the first meeting against Pittsburgh. Calais Campbell leads a pass rush that amassed 55 sacks -- second in the league to Pittsburgh -- while the Jaguars permitted an NFL-low 169.9 yards per game and ranked No. 2 overall with an average of 16.8 points surrendered. Ramsey and Bouye combined for 10 of the team's 21 interceptions, also No. 2 in the league. Jacksonville led the NFL with seven defensive touchdowns. Jaguars are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss and are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 vs. AFC. Steelers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall and are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Jaguars are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 meetings and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh. |
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01-13-18 | Titans +14 v. Patriots | Top | 14-35 | Loss | -120 | 34 h 46 m | Show |
Titans Amid the background of a reported rift between the owner, coach and star quarterback, the reigning Super Bowl champion New England Patriots host the Tennessee Titans on Saturday night. The Patriots have hoisted the Lombardi Trophy in two of the past three seasons and look to become the first team to win back-to-back titles since they accomplished it in 2003-04. While Brady has 25 playoff wins under his belt, the upstart Titans will arrive in Foxborough fresh off their first postseason win since 2003 -- stunning the Kansas City Chiefs 22-21 after trailing by 18 points at halftime. Tennessee, which lost three straight before beating Jacksonville in Week 17 to clinch a playoff slot, has not won at New England since 2003, when the franchise was still located in Houston. Quarterback Marcus Mariota threw for more interceptions (15) than scoring passes (13) this season, but he guided Tennessee to three long touchdown drives in the second half, including a TD pass to himself at Kansas City. Mariota also rushed eight times for 46 yards but the Titans' best hopes are to feed backup running back Derrick Henry, who punished the Chiefs for 156 yards and a score on 23 carries. Tight end Delanie Walker had a team-high 74 catches while Rishard Matthews and Eric Decker added 53 and 54, respectively. Brady put up his usual flashy numbers, leading the league with 4,577 yards and tossing 32 touchdowns versus eight interceptions, but he had just six scoring passes and five picks over the past five games. |
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01-13-18 | Falcons v. Eagles +3 | Top | 10-15 | Win | 100 | 30 h 58 m | Show |
Eagles Although the Philadelphia Eagles boasted the NFL's top mark throughout much of the season and tied a franchise record with 13 wins, they find themselves as the first team in league history to enter its opening playoff game as an underdog. The Eagles aim to silence the critics on Saturday when they host the sixth-seeded Atlanta Falcons in an NFC divisional round contest at Lincoln Financial Field. The potent running back tandem of Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman for Atlanta combined for 1,493 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns this season, but the duo will test the mettle of Philadelphia's top-ranked rushing defense (79.2). Nick Foles answered a sterling four-touchdown performance versus the New York Giants in Week 15 by completing 23 of 49 passes for 202 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions over his last two appearances. Zach Ertz is a key part of that offense after earning his first Pro Bowl selection by finishing third among all NFL tight ends with 74 receptions for 824 yards. Ertz and wideout Nelson Agholor each had eight touchdown receptions, one shy of team leader Alshon Jeffery. Falcons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 playoff road games. Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Divisional Playoffs games. Falcons are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings in Philadelphia. |
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01-08-18 | Alabama v. Georgia +5 | Top | 26-23 | Win | 100 | 58 h 39 m | Show |
Georgia Alabama is back in the national title game for the third straight year, after absolutely stuffing the team it lost to in last year’s final. The Crimson Tide (12-1 SU, 6-7 ATS) gave Clemson no room to operate offensively in Monday night’s Sugar Bowl, posting a 24-6 victory as a 3.5-point favorite. Georgia came away victorious in a Rose Bowl game that featured a lot more offense – more than three times as much as in the Sugar Bowl. The Bulldogs (13-1 SU, 10-4 ATS) trailed Oklahoma 31-17 at the half, but rallied while turning the game into a huge offensive shootout that went to overtime tied at 45. Georgia then won 54-48 in double OT as a 2.5-point chalk. The Dawgs won the SEC championship with a 28-7 Dec. 2 rout of Auburn, which beat Alabama in the regular-season finale Nov. 25 to keep the Tide out of the SEC final. Georgia and ‘Bama did not meet in the regular season. They’ll collide next Monday at 8 p.m. Eastern at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Crimson Tide are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 conference games. Bulldogs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 bowl games. Underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings. In what will be a close tight game I’ll back the Bulldogs and the points. |
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01-07-18 | Panthers v. Saints -6.5 | Top | 26-31 | Loss | -112 | 30 h 2 m | Show |
Saints The New Orleans Saints hope to disprove the notion that it’s tough to beat a team three times in the same season when they host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in an NFC wild-card matchup. The rivals finished tied atop the NFC South standings, but the Saints earned their first division title since 2011 – and home-field advantage for the third meeting – by virtue of sweeping the regular-season series. Both teams enter the postseason looking to bounce back from disappointing showings in Week 17. The Saints started 0-2 before a 34-13 victory at Carolina in Week 3 kicked off an eight-game winning streak, but they went 3-3 over their final six contests and their defense was gashed in a 31-24 loss at Tampa Bay last Sunday. Carolina could have captured the division with a win at Atlanta last week, but the offense sputtered in a 22-10 loss. It was only the Panthers’ second defeat in their last nine games, but the other was a 31-21 setback at New Orleans in Week 13. Newton hasn’t thrown for 300 yards since Week 5 at Detroit and has done so only twice all season, and he tossed three interceptions last week. New Orleans owns the league’s No. 2 offense, and it’s more balanced than in years past thanks to the rushing duo of Mark Ingram and rookie Alvin Kamara. The Saints even had success running the ball against Carolina’s third-ranked run defense, gaining 148 and 149 yards in the two meetings. New Orleans’ defense turned in two of its best performances of the season against the Panthers, holding them under 300 total yards in both games. Since 1970, teams that swept the regular-season series also won the playoff rematch 13 out of 20 times. Panthers are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Saints are 23-4 ATS in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Panthers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 meetings. |
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01-07-18 | Bills v. Jaguars -8.5 | Top | 3-10 | Loss | -108 | 26 h 28 m | Show |
Jags The Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills have one thing in common entering Sunday's AFC wild-card matchup - they hardly were trendy choices to make it to the postseason. The Jaguars will make their first playoff appearance since 2007 when they host the Bills, who staged a late run to reach the postseason for the first time since 1999. Jacksonville was no fluke in going from worst to first, not only winning the AFC South title but also contending for the top overall seed until a surprising loss at San Francisco in Week 16. Buffalo's one-dimensional offense could be without star running back LeSean McCoy as it prepares to face a Jaguars defense that ranks among the league leaders in yards and points allowed, sacks and interceptions. Jacksonville's success is built on two familiar pillars - a running game led by rookie Leonard Fournette that paced the league at 141.6 yards per game and a ferocious defense that piled up 55 sacks and 21 interceptions while scoring an NFL-leading seven touchdowns. Blake Bortles completed a career-high 60.2 percent of his passes and had a career-low 13 interceptions - five in his last two games - but could get back leading receiver Marqise Lee (ankle). Fournette rushed for 1,040 yards and nine touchdowns despite missing three games. Pro Bowler Calais Campbell and Yannick Ngakoue lead the pass rush with 14.5 and 12 sacks, respectively. Bills are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 playoff games. Jaguars are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. |
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01-06-18 | Titans v. Chiefs -8 | Top | 22-21 | Loss | -109 | 28 h 44 m | Show |
Chiefs Arrowhead Stadium has provided the Kansas City Chiefs one of the best home-field advantages in the NFL – until the postseason. The Chiefs will try to record their first home playoff victory in 24 years when they host the Tennessee Titans on Saturday in an AFC wild-card matchup. The back-to-back AFC West champion Chiefs have won four straight following a midseason lull and again look like a contender. Their defense made a dramatic turnaround over the final month of the regular season, holding each of their last four opponents under 350 total yards while forcing 12 turnovers. The Titans are in the playoffs for the first time since 2008, squeaking in by snapping a three-game skid with a 15-10 victory over Jacksonville on Sunday. Tennessee went 3-5 on the road, where it averaged just 17.5 points and 270.8 total yards. Kansas City’s offense went through a slump while losing six of seven games in the middle of the season, but everything clicked again in its last four contests. Rookie Kareem Hunt finished as the NFL’s leading rusher while Alex Smith joined Tom Brady and Drew Brees as the only quarterbacks in the league to pass for more than 4,000 yards with fewer than 10 interceptions, finishing with 4,042 yards and five picks. The Chiefs’ once-suspect secondary played well down the stretch. Titans are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Chiefs are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.
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01-01-18 | Alabama v. Clemson +3 | Top | 24-6 | Loss | -100 | 33 h 4 m | Show |
Clemson Top-seeded Clemson and fourth-seeded Alabama are facing each other in the College Football Playoff for the third consecutive season when they square off in the semifinals at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Jan. 1. The Crimson Tide defeated the Tigers in the national title game two seasons ago before departed Deshaun Watson led Clemson on a dramatic game-winning drive in last season's championship game. Clemson's only blemish this season was a loss to Syracuse but the Tigers recovered well to leave no doubt that they were one of the nation's top four teams. It was a bit more complicated for the Crimson Tide as they lost to Auburn and didn't reach the SEC title game before landing the final spot over Ohio State. The Crimson Tide's vaunted defense was torched by Watson (825 passing yards and seven touchdowns plus one rushing score) in the past two seasons and all eyes will be on Clemson junior quarterback Kelly Bryant who I feel will get the job done. The Tigers have been nearly as good as the Crimson Tide on defense as they rank second in scoring defense (12.8) and sixth in total defense (277.9). First-team All-American defensive end Clelin Ferrell (the sophomore had a team-high 8.5 sacks among his 17 tackles for losses) is one of the headliners along with two second-team All-Americans -- junior defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (47 tackles, 4.5 sacks) and senior linebacker Dorian O'Daniel (team-best 99 tackles, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries). Crimson Tide are 3-14 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up loss and are 0-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 bowl games and are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 non-conference games. Tigers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 neutral site games. |
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01-01-18 | Georgia v. Oklahoma +3 | Top | 54-48 | Loss | -115 | 29 h 14 m | Show |
Oklahoma Oklahoma brings the nation’s fourth-best scoring offense into the Rose Bowl and the College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1 against a Georgia team boasting the fourth-best defense in the country. Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield threw 41 touchdown passes en route to 4,340 yards through the air to help the Sooners average 44.9 points per contest, but Georgia - led by linebacker and Butkus Award winner Roquan Smith - has held opponents to 158.3 yards passing per game while giving up just 13.2 points per contest. The winner could be who handles the other team’s strength the best: Georgia has not faced a passing attack the caliber of Oklahoma’s, but the Sooners’ offense has not lined up against a defense like the Bulldogs. Both teams reached the semifinals directed by young head coaches who earned their stripes as outstanding coordinators. There was plenty of uncertainty around the Sooners when longtime coach Bob Stoops suddenly stepped down in early June, but 34-year-old offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley has thrived after being thrust into the head coaching role. At Georgia, Kirby Smart returned to his alma mater in 2016 after directing defenses on multiple national championship teams at Alabama. The Sooners dodged a bullet with running back Rodney Anderson, who gained a team-best 960 yards this season, when no charges were filed following a rape accusation. Mayfield’s top targets are tight end Mark Andrews, the Mackey Award winner who has eight touchdown receptions, and receiver Marquise Brown, who is 19 yards shy of 1,000 for the season. The Sooners defense allowed 144.2 yards on the ground and gave up 20 or fewer points three times in their last four games. Sooners are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win and are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. SEC. |
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01-01-18 | South Carolina +8 v. Michigan | Top | 26-19 | Win | 100 | 24 h 5 m | Show |
South Carolina Michigan looks for a positive end to what has been a difficult season when it faces South Carolina in the Outback Bowl on New Year's Day in Tampa, Fla. The Wolverines were forced to start three different quarterbacks over the course of the campaign as Wilton Speight missed eight games with a fractured vertebrae and Brandon Peters sat out the loss to Ohio State with a concussion en route to a four-loss regular season. Peters has been given the green light to return and will start against South Carolina as Michigan hopes to avenge a 33-28 setback to the Gamecocks in the 2013 Outback Bowl. The Gamecocks overcame a slew of injuries and hope to cap off an encouraging season by winning nine games for the first time since 2013. Michigan defensive tackle Maurice Hurst, who was named a unanimous All-American after registering 13 1/2 tackles for loss and five sacks, will play his final collegiate game before preparing for the NFL draft as will South Carolina tight end Hayden Hurst after earning first team SEC honors with 41 receptions for 518 yards. ake Bentley threw for 2,555 yards and 16 touchdowns to go along with six rushing scores while Bryan Edwards had a stellar sophomore season by hauling in a team-high 59 passes for 705 yards and four TDs. A.J. Turner, who led the team with 517 rushing yards suffered an ankle injury against Clemson but is expected to play in the Outback Bowl as is freshman wide receiver Shi Smith, who has recovered from a leg injury which caused him to miss the loss to the Tigers. Wolverines are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win. Gamecocks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 bowl games. |
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12-31-17 | Cardinals +9.5 v. Seahawks | Top | 26-24 | Win | 100 | 29 h 54 m | Show |
Cardinals The Seattle Seahawks are looking to stretch their playoff streak to six consecutive seasons, but defeating the visiting Arizona Cardinals on Sunday won't solely do the trick. The Seahawks also need Atlanta to lose to Carolina in order to grab the NFC's final wild-card berth. Russell Wilson has passed for 3,762 yards and 32 touchdowns but has been shaky over the last two weeks with efforts of 142 and 93 yards. Arizona will miss the playoffs for the second straight season, and coach Bruce Arians is shooting down rumors that Sunday will be his final game with the team. The Cardinals will play hard for him. The Cardinals are 3-1 in Seattle during Arians' tenure. Cardinals are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games in Week 17. Seahawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. |
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12-31-17 | 49ers -4 v. Rams | Top | 34-13 | Win | 100 | 29 h 53 m | Show |
49ers The San Francisco 49ers were destined for a top-three draft pick before handing the reins to Jimmy Garoppolo at quarterback, and now the franchise is looking up. Garoppolo will try to finish the season on a five-game winning streak when he leads the 49ers into the finale against the host Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The Rams had their own turnaround while going from 4-12 last season to 11-4 and NFC West champions under first-year coach Sean McVay, and Sunday's finale will not have an impact on the team's postseason position. McVay is expected to sit most of his key players to ensure their health for the playoffs. Garoppolo and the San Francisco offense had no trouble scoring points against the top defense in the league in last week's 44-33 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Garoppolo is averaging 312.5 yards with four touchdowns in the last four games. While that most likely will not score 44 here but they’ll get their points. 49ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in December. Rams are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 17. |
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12-31-17 | Raiders +7.5 v. Chargers | Top | 10-30 | Loss | -118 | 29 h 52 m | Show |
Raiders The Los Angeles Chargers need to defeat the visiting Oakland Raiders on Sunday and also receive a lot of help if they want to claim an AFC wild-card spot. The Chargers rebounded from an 0-4 start to remain alive in Week 17 as they seek their first playoff appearance since 2013. In addition to beating Oakland, the Chargers need Jacksonville to defeat Tennessee and have either Baltimore beat Cincinnati or Miami knock off Buffalo to land a berth. While Los Angeles has a lot for which to play, the Raiders are wrapping up a highly disappointing campaign and looking to end a three-game losing streak. The Chargers posted a 17-16 win over Oakland on Oct. 15 to halt a four-game slide in the all-time series. Raiders are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Chargers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games in December. Road team is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings. |
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12-31-17 | Saints -6 v. Bucs | Top | 24-31 | Loss | -105 | 29 h 52 m | Show |
Saints With a playoff berth already secured, the New Orleans Saints aim for the NFC South title when they visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The Saints need just a victory to claim the crown but also would finish atop the division with either a loss by Carolina or a tie by both clubs. New Orleans put itself in position to win the division by bouncing back from a loss at Atlanta in Week 14 with victories over the New York Jets and Falcons. The title would be the first since 2011 for the Saints, who went 7-9 in four of their last five seasons - including each of the last three. Tampa Bay hopes to avoid ending the campaign with a six-game losing streak, as it has not been victorious since recording a 30-20 win at Miami on Nov. 19. Brees leads the NFL with a 71.9 completion percentage and can eclipse Sam Bradford's 71.6 mark last season for the best in league history. Saints are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 vs. NFC South and are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games. Buccaneers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 vs. NFC. |
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12-31-17 | Bears v. Vikings -11 | Top | 10-23 | Win | 100 | 26 h 36 m | Show |
Vikings The Minnesota Vikings used a victory over the Chicago Bears to ignite an eight-game winning streak that sent the team on its way toward the NFC North title. The Vikings have even bigger fish to fry on Sunday, as they'll bid to secure a first-round bye with a victory over the visiting Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings are bidding for their fourth season sweep of the Bears since 2000, although they could also receive a first-round bye if Carolina falls to Atlanta. Chicago has won two of three in what has been another difficult season under the watch of John Fox, who has heard rumblings about his job after posting a 14-33 mark at the helm in the Windy City. Jerick McKinnon totaled his second-best career total in scrimmage yards with 146 in the previous en Bears are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game encounter with Chicago, highlighted by a 55-yard touchdown run. Bears are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Vikings are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Home team is 22-8 ATS in their last 30 meetings. |
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12-30-17 | Washington v. Penn State -1.5 | Top | 28-35 | Win | 100 | 21 h 35 m | Show |
Penn State Penn State has enjoyed a wonderful history in the Fiesta Bowl and the ninth-ranked Nittany Lions will try to stay perfect in the event when they take on No. 12 Washington on Dec. 30 in Glendale, Ariz. Including a win over Miami in a national title game in 1987, Penn State is 6-0 in the Fiesta Bowl, which will be hosting the Huskies for the first time. Both squads had designs on a berth in the College Football Playoff - Washington for the second straight season - but both suffered two single-digit losses on the road, which was just enough to keep them on the outside looking in. Both teams have dynamic junior running backs who could be playing their final games, as Washington's Myles Gaskin bids for space on the highlight reel with Penn State's dynamic Saquon Barkley. Gaskin needs 18 rushing yards for his third straight 1,300-yard season and his 19 touchdowns on the ground ranks third nationally, while Barkley has claimed consecutive Big Ten MVP awards and also has three 1,000-year seasons to his credit. Barkley amassed 249 total yards and three TDs in last year's Rose Bowl loss to USC, but Gaskin was limited to 34 yards rushing on 10 carries in the CFP semifinal loss to Alabama. Trace McSorley led the Big Ten in passing (3,228 yards) and added 431 yards and 11 TDs on the ground to pace the nation's seventh-ranked scoring attack (41.6 points). Huskies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. Nittany Lions are 16-4-2 ATS in their last 22 games overall and are 11-2-1 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS win. |
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12-30-17 | Iowa State +4 v. Memphis | Top | 21-20 | Win | 100 | 17 h 15 m | Show |
Iowa State Memphis made it all the way to a second overtime in the most entertaining of all the conference championship games before falling 62-55 to UCF, the lone unbeaten team in FBS, and missing out on a chance to go to a New Year's Six bowl. The Tigers will instead stay close to home and play Iowa State in the Autozone Liberty Bowl on Dec. 30 in Memphis, Tenn. The Cyclones played giant killer this season with wins over Oklahoma and TCU but stumbled down the stretch with losses in three of their last four. Iowa State managed to hang onto its head coach with Matt Campbell, who was named the Big 12 Coach of the Year, signing a six-year extension worth a reported $3.5 million annually. Campbell's Cyclones squad is known more for its defense than its offense and will challenge the high-scoring Tigers with a unit that limited eight of its last 10 opponents to 20 or fewer points. Iowa State finished the season 29th in FBS in scoring defense while surrendering an average of 21 points. Cyclones are 10-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record and are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 road games as well as 4-0 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games. Tigers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in December and are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. |
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12-24-17 | Seahawks v. Cowboys -4.5 | Top | 21-12 | Loss | -110 | 50 h 50 m | Show |
Cowboys Ezekiel Elliott is back from a six-game suspension as the Dallas Cowboys look to remain in the playoff hunt when they host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The star running back was disciplined for an alleged domestic violence incident after racking up 783 rushing yards through the first eight contests of the season. Elliott returns at a time when the Cowboys could be eliminated from the NFC wild-card race - a loss to Seattle and a victory by Atlanta would end the playoff pursuit. Elliott figures to provide a boost as he is well-rested and not experiencing the bumps and bruises most NFL running backs feel in late December. Seattle has allowed 72 points while losing its last two games, and the horrific showing against the Rams placed the team in a rare must-win situation regarding both its NFC West and wild-card aspirations. Elliott's presence should help second-year quarterback Dak Prescott (2,964 yards, 21 touchdowns), who has thrown 11 interceptions this season after being picked off just four times last year. Pro Bowl defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is tied for third in the NFL with 13.5 sacks, while star linebacker Sean Lee has recorded 28 tackles and one interception over the last two games after returning from a hamstring injury. Seahawks are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Cowboys are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Seahawks are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 meetings. |
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12-24-17 | Jaguars v. 49ers +4.5 | Top | 33-44 | Win | 100 | 49 h 29 m | Show |
49ers The Jacksonville Jaguars have made a remarkable turnaround from a three-win season to earn a postseason berth for the first time in 10 years. The Jaguars now look to clinch their first division title since 1999 with a victory over the host San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Jacksonville owns a two-game lead over Tennessee in the AFC South as it has won seven of eight contests and each of its last three after trouncing Houston 45-7 last week. The Jaguars will secure the division crown with a win or tie against the 49ers, or if the Titans tie or lose to the Los Angeles Rams. What once would be considered a laugher no longer should be, as Jimmy Garoppolo has led San Francisco to three straight victories since becoming the team's starting quarterback. The 49ers lost their first nine games of the season before winning four of their last five, including a 25-23 triumph over Tennessee last Sunday. Since Garoppolo became the team's starter in Week 13, San Francisco has had just one possession on which it failed to record a first down and has put together 18 scoring drives - second in the league. Jaguars are 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game. 49ers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss or push. |
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12-24-17 | Broncos +3.5 v. Redskins | Top | 11-27 | Loss | -110 | 46 h 23 m | Show |
Broncos The Denver Broncos continue their quest to finish a disappointing season on an upswing when they visit the Washington Redskins on Sunday. Denver's campaign began strong as it won three of its first four games, but the team lost eight in a row after its bye week before posting back-to-back wins, including a 25-13 triumph at Indianapolis last week. The Broncos have been using a quarterback carousel recently due to ineffectiveness and injuries, with Brock Osweiler replacing an ailing Trevor Siemian against the Colts and going 12-for-17 for 194 yards and two touchdowns while also running for a score. Denver occupies last place in the AFC West while Washington also has had a discouraging season as it is third in the NFC East and will miss the playoffs for the eighth time in 10 years. Broncos LB Von Miller has recorded a sack in 18 of his 23 career games against NFC teams. Redskins are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. |
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12-24-17 | Falcons v. Saints -5.5 | Top | 13-23 | Win | 100 | 46 h 23 m | Show |
Saints The Atlanta Falcons control their own destiny in the race for the NFC South title after holding off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday for their fifth win in the last six games. The New Orleans Saints, who host the Falcons on Sunday, are a game up on Atlanta in the division and will clinch a playoff berth while moving one step closer to an NFC South title with a victory. The NFC South could end up sending three teams to the playoffs along with the Carolina Panthers, and the Falcons brought themselves into this position by figuring out how to win tight games in the last two weeks, including a 20-17 triumph at home over New Orleans in Week 14. The Saints followed that loss to the Falcons with a 31-19 triumph over the New York Jets last week and are trying not to assign extra importance to this week's meeting. New Orleans became the first team in 42 years to have two running backs make the Pro Bowl when Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara were announced as two of the team's six representatives. The two are on pace to become the first duo in NFL history to each go over 1,500 yards from scrimmage and are already at a combined 2,756 yards from scrimmage and 23 touchdowns. Falcons are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game and are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. Saints are 22-4 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 vs. NFC. |
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12-24-17 | Browns +6.5 v. Bears | Top | 3-20 | Loss | -110 | 46 h 22 m | Show |
Browns The Cleveland Browns have just two more chances to avoid making NFL history as they search for their first win of the season at Chicago on Sunday. The Browns are already the first team in league history to start consecutive seasons at 0-14 and will need to win on Sunday or notch an unlikely upset next week at Pittsburgh to avoid becoming just the second team in the NFL (Detroit, 2008) to go 0-16. Cleveland enters the contest ranked last in the league in scoring, averaging just 14.8 points behind wildly inconsistent quarterback DeShone Kizer, who has thrown nine touchdown passes and 19 interceptions on the season. The Bears will also start a rookie under center in Mitchell Trubisky, who recorded his first 300-yard passing game last week. Despite the lofty numbers, however, Trubisky threw three interceptions in a game for the first time in his career in a 20-10 loss at Detroit. The Bears enter the contest losers of six of their last seven games. Coach John Fox appears to be on the hot seat, posting a 13-33 record since joining the team in 2015 and rumors are swirling he'll be relieved at the end of the season. Browns are 20-9-1 ATS in their last 30 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Bears are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. |
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12-24-17 | Chargers -6.5 v. Jets | Top | 14-7 | Win | 100 | 46 h 21 m | Show |
Chargers The Los Angeles Chargers look to regain their momentum as well as bolster their playoff hopes when they visit the New York Jets on Sunday. The Chargers reeled off four consecutive victories before losing to Kansas City last weekend to fall one game back in both the AFC West and wild-card races. Los Angeles is in a must-win situation as it trails the Chiefs in the AFC West and three teams (Tennessee, Buffalo and Baltimore) in the wild-card race. The Jets will miss the postseason for the seventh consecutive season. New York ranks 26th in scoring defense (24.4 points per game), and that could be an issue against the Chargers, who rank seventh in total offense (368 yards) and third in passing offense (268.8). Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers (3,838 yards, 24 touchdowns) is enjoying a superb season and is 162 yards away from becoming the fourth player with at least nine 4,000-yard campaigns. Star receiver Keenan Allen (88 receptions, 1,197 yards) also is headed to the Pro Bowl thanks to his stellar performance while running back Melvin Gordon is just 69 yards shy of his first career 1,000-yard season. Defensive end Joey Bosa (11.5 sacks) and cornerback Casey Hayward (four interceptions) are Pro Bowl selections on a defensive unit that ranks third in scoring defense (18.2 points). Chargers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points. |
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12-23-17 | Vikings -8 v. Packers | Top | 16-0 | Win | 100 | 30 h 50 m | Show |
Vikings The Minnesota Vikings already have wrapped up the NFC North title but there still is plenty at stake when they pay a visit to the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night. While Green Bay is out of playoff contention, the Vikings are in the hunt for a first-round bye and have an outside shot at home-field advantage throughout the postseason. While Minnesota would need Philadelphia to lose twice to have a chance to secure the No. 1 overall seed, it will clinch a first-round bye with a win over the Packers and a loss or tie by Carolina. The Vikings received a boost when Green Bay was knocked out of the playoff chase and quarterback Aaron Rodgers was placed on injured reserve, but they are not taking their bitter division rivals lightly. Case Keenum had a pedestrian performance against the Packers two months ago, but he has posted a passer rating above 100 in five of the last six games, including a 138.4 mark last week when he completed a season-high 87 percent (20 of 23, 2 TDs) of his passes. Wideout Adam Thielen, also named to the Pro Bowl on Tuesday, had nine catches in the first meeting this season and torched Green Bay for a career-high 202 yards with 12 catches and two TDs last December at Lambeau Field. The backfield tandem of Latavius Murray and Jerick McKinnon continues to supply outstanding production, with each going over 100 yards from scimmage last weekend. The Vikings lead the NFC in both points (17.3) and total yards (283.9) yards, and are yielding 85.3 yard on the ground. Vikings are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game and are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC. Packers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. |
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12-23-17 | Texas Tech v. South Florida -2.5 | Top | 34-38 | Win | 100 | 73 h 38 m | Show |
South Florida When Texas Tech and No. 24 South Florida meet in the Birmingham Bowl at Legion Field on Dec. 23, two of the top offensive teams in the nation figure to light up the scoreboard. Behind senior quarterback Nic Shimonek, Texas Tech ended the regular season ranked 17th in FBS in total offense (468.4 yards per game) and 26th in scoring offense, averaging 34.6 points. USF senior quarterback Quinton Flowers led the Bulls to an average of 508.6 yards per game, ninth nationally, and spearheaded the No. 16 scoring offense in the nation (38.3). Flowers has the opportunity to end his collegiate career as one of the most prolific offensive players in American Athletic Conference and school history. Already the school record holder with 11,385 career yards of offense, Flowers needs just 47 more to become the conference all-time leader. Flowers also needs just 44 yards to break Marlon Mack's school record for career rushing yards, one more touchdown pass for sole possession of first with 68, just 312 yards passing to break Matt Grothe's single-season mark of 2,911 and with four scoring strikes would break his own single-season mark of 24 set last season. Under first-year coach Charlie Strong, the Bulls can accomplish something never done in program history. With a victory in the Birmingham Bowl, USF can record consecutive seasons with 10 or more wins for the first time since the program was born in 1997. Red Raiders are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Bulls are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. |
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12-22-17 | Central Michigan +3.5 v. Wyoming | Top | 14-37 | Loss | -110 | 53 h 44 m | Show |
Central Michigan Will this be Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen's swan song? The rifled-armed 6-5, 233-pound junior had what many consider a disappointing season, completing just 141-of-251 passes (56.2 percent) for 1,658 yards with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions while also rushing for 207 yards and five scores on 84 carries. Although only an Honorable Mention All-Mountain West pick, Allen comes in at No. 6 on ESPN NFL draft guru Mel Kiper Jr.'s top 20 list for 2018 NFL Draft prospects. Which team can avoid turnovers? Both clubs thrived on forcing opponents to turn over the ball, with Central Michigan leading the FBS by creating 31 turnovers while Wyoming was right behind with 30. The Cowboys also had a turnover margin of plus-16, which was second-best in the FBS, while the Chippawas finished at plus-eight. The Chips, who had a 45-27 nonconference win at Kansas of the Big 12, bounced back from a 3-4 start to earn their fourth straight bowl appearance after finishing second to eventual champ Toledo in the MAC's West Division. Sophomore running back Jonathan Ward (988 yards, nine touchdowns, 5.9 yards per carry) and senior wide receiver Corey Willis (42 catches, 625 yards, nine TDs) both were All-MAC Second Team picks while senior quarterback Shane Morris finished second in the conference in passing, completing 226-of-407 attempts for 2,908 yards with 26 TDs and 13 interceptions. Senior linebacker Joe Ostman (12 sacks, 18.5 tackles for loss) and defensive backs Amari Coleman (10 passes defended, three interceptions) and Josh Cox (six interceptions) lead a defense that ranks second in the FBS with 19 interceptions. If Allen doesn't play, it could be a long afternoon for the Cowboys, who ranked 10th in the Mountain West in scoring (22.3 points) and last in rushing (107.8 yards). Backup quarterback Nick Smith struggled, completing just 54.1 percent of his passes (40-of-74) for 471 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in setbacks against Fresno State (13-7) and lowly San Jose State (20-17). Chippewas are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game and are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Cowboys are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 non-conference games. |
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12-21-17 | Temple v. Florida International +7.5 | Top | 28-3 | Loss | -130 | 33 h 39 m | Show |
Florida International Temple coach Geoff Collins will see a familiar uniform on the opposing sideline Dec. 21 in St. Petersburg, Fla. when the Owls take on Florida International in the Gasparilla Bowl. Collins was the defensive coordinator for the Golden Panthers in 2010, as FIU captured a conference title and went on to win the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl. In his first season with the Owls, Collins guided the team to a 3-1 finish down the stretch to secure a fourth straight bowl berth for the team's seniors, the winningest class in school history. Neither Temple nor FIU is a particularly high-scoring team as the Owls rank 96th nationally in points while the Panthers are 75th. However, both teams closed with strong offensive performances as Temple scored a season-high 43 points in a regular season-ending win against Tulsa while FIU put up 104 points in its final two wins over Western Kentucky and Massachusetts. Frank Nutile gave the Owls a boost at quarterback over the final five weeks while counterpart Alex McGough was an improved player for the Panthers during the second half of the season. Perhaps the key for Temple will be its ability to stop FIU inside the red zone. The Panthers led the nation in scoring percentage in the red zone with 39 scores in 40 trips while the Owls' red-zone defense was far from great, holding their opponent scoreless on just 13 percent of red-zone trips. In addition to McGough, FIU has three running backs who carried the ball at least 70 times this season and have combined for more than 1,600 yards and 15 touchdowns. Owls are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Golden Panthers are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. |
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12-18-17 | Falcons -6 v. Bucs | Top | 24-21 | Loss | -112 | 74 h 29 m | Show |
12-17-17 | Rams +3 v. Seahawks | Top | 42-7 | Win | 100 | 47 h 50 m | Show |
Rams The Los Angeles Rams are vying for their first playoff berth since 2004 and can move closer to making that a reality when they visit the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The Rams have a slim chance of clinching a postseason spot this Sunday, but a loss will forge a tie for first place in the NFC West and put the Seahawks in the driver's seat by virtue of sweeping the season series. Seattle recorded a 16-10 victory in Los Angeles earlier this season, which gives Sunday's showdown the definitive feel of a must-win game. The Seahawks are fighting through some defensive injury issues, and coach Pete Carroll is mighty concerned about Los Angeles quarterback Jared Goff, who is having a solid second NFL season. Seattle ranks eighth in scoring defense at 19.4 points per game, but middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (hamstring) and outside linebacker K.J. Wright (concussion) are in jeopardy of missing the contest. Rams are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Seahawks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. |
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12-17-17 | Ravens v. Browns +7 | Top | 27-10 | Loss | -105 | 44 h 45 m | Show |
Browns After having a three-game winning streak snapped last week at Pittsburgh, the Baltimore Ravens look to continue their playoff push when they visit the winless Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The Ravens blew a late double-digit lead in a wild 39-38 loss to the Steelers last week that knocked them into a tie for the final wild-card slot in the AFC. Baltimore ranks fourth in the NFL, allowing 18.9 points a game, but were helpless to stop Ben Roethlisberger last week as the veteran Steelers quarterback threw for 506 yards. The losses continue to mount Cleveland, which is 0-13 for the second straight season. The Browns self-destructed last week in a 27-21 overtime loss to Green Bay, dropping a critical third-down pass which would have allowed them to run out the clock with the lead in regulation before DeShone Kizer threw a game-turning interception in the extra session. Apparently not even the return of wide receiver Josh Gordon can change Cleveland's fortunes. In addition to Gordon, who caught his first touchdown pass since 2013 last week, the Browns are now getting production from other receivers such as Corey Coleman, who had five catches for 62 yards and a score against the Packers. Ravens are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Road team is 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 meetings. |
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12-17-17 | Texans v. Jaguars -10.5 | Top | 7-45 | Win | 100 | 44 h 44 m | Show |
Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars are in position to clinch their first playoff spot since 2007 when they host the Houston Texans on Sunday. The Jaguars have made an improbable rise from last season's 3-13 record and sit atop the AFC South by one game over Tennessee. Jacksonville coach Doug Marrone is aware of the excitement regarding the probable postseason spot, but he repeatedly refused to discuss the possible clinching. Houston is experiencing a dreadful season that began with being thumped 29-7 by the Jaguars and will be starting third-string quarterback T.J. Yates on Sunday. The Texas defense is allowing an average of 25.8 points while suffering without J.J. Watt, but fellow defensive end Jadeveon Clowney ranks second in the league with 20 tackles for losses - including nine sacks. The Jaguars ended a six-game losing streak in the all-time series when they recorded 10 sacks en route to the convincing victory on Sept. 10. Texans are 4-9 ATS vs. a team with a winning record and are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Jaguars are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC South and are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in December. |
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12-17-17 | Bengals v. Vikings -10.5 | Top | 7-34 | Win | 100 | 44 h 44 m | Show |
Vikings The Minnesota Vikings, who had their eight-game winning streak snapped last week, can clinch the NFC North Division title with a win against the visiting Cincinnati Bengls on Sunday. Case Keenum continues to excel at quarterback for Minnesota, going 9-3 as a starter, but he committed three turnovers in the 31-24 setback at Carolina. Minnesota is optimistic it can catch the Eagles and earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The playoff picture is not as bright for the Bengals, who were virtually eliminated from the race following its 33-7 drubbing at the hands of Chicago last week. Despite Cincinnati's recent tailspin, where it has lost four of its last six games, Andy Dalton has played well, throwing 12 touchdown passes with just one interception over his past seven contests. Keenum is just 17 yards shy of reaching 3,000 for the first time in his career and has thrown 18 touchdowns passes. Adam Thielen continues to be his top target as he is tied for third in the NFL with 1,161 yards receiving and seventh in receptions with 80. The Bengals' defense yielded 271 passing yards last week to Bears rookie Mitch Trubisky, who had previously surpassed the 200-yard barrier in just one of his previous eight starts. Bengals are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Vikings are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a losing road record and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Vikings are 17-6 ATS in their last 23 games in December. Home team is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings. |
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12-16-17 | Chargers v. Chiefs | Top | 13-30 | Loss | -109 | 27 h 8 m | Show |
Chargers The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers were on opposite ends of the spectrum when they met in Week 3. Twelve weeks later, they’re playing for first place in the AFC West in Kansas City on Saturday night. The Chiefs beat the Chargers 24-10 in Los Angeles en route to a 5-0 start during which they looked like the NFL’s best team, but six losses in seven games allowed the rest of the division back in the race. Kansas City righted the ship with a 26-15 victory over Oakland last week, while Los Angeles kept pace atop the division with a 30-13 trouncing of Washington. The Chargers have surged back into the playoff picture by winning four straight and seven of nine following an 0-4 start. Chargers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Chiefs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games. Chargers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Kansas City. |
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12-16-17 | Bears +5 v. Lions | Top | 10-20 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 12 m | Show |
Bears The Detroit Lions are still alive for a playoff spot in the NFC, and they'll continue to push hard for the finish. The Lions will try to keep hope alive on Saturday afternoon when they host the NFC North rival Chicago Bears, who have nothing to lose. Detroit enters the week one game behind the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks in the race for the final NFC wild-card spot and kept themselves alive by pulling off a 24-21 win at Tampa Bay last week behind a solid performance from quarterback Matthew Stafford, who is dealing with an injury to his throwing hand. The Bears played spoiler last week, essentially knocking the Cincinnati Bengals out of the playoff discussion in the AFC with a 33-7 win, and have a chance to disrupt things in the NFC with games remaining against the Lions and first-place Minnesota. Rookie quarterback Mitchell Trubisky enjoyed the best game of his young career when he completed 25 of 32 passes for 271 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions last week, and his continued improvement is a positive for the team moving forward. Bears are 7-3-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record and are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in December. Lions are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf and are 7-19-1 ATS in their last 27 games in December. Bears are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. |
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12-16-17 | Oregon v. Boise State +7.5 | Top | 28-38 | Win | 100 | 26 h 28 m | Show |
Boise State The Las Vegas Bowl could come down to one man's performance as Boise State and Oregon face off in the annual Sin City spectacular on Dec. 16. Quarterback Justin Herbert will look to lead the Ducks to victory in their first Las Vegas Bowl appearance since 2006. Oregon averaged an absurd 52.1 points in the seven games Herbert played this year, and just 15 points in the five games he missed due to injury. Oregon is garnering as much attention for who won't be at the game as it is for who will be. Head coach Willie Taggart, who turned the Ducks' fortunes around after doing the same in four years at South Florida, will forego his duties after accepting the lead job at Florida State. Co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Mario Cristobal will lead the Ducks in Las Vegas. The Broncos had a more high-profile bowl appearance in mind heading down the stretch, but a 28-17 loss to Fresno State in their pre-championship meeting put the brakes on that. Boise State did well to bounce back with a 17-14 victory in the Mountain West title game, and will look for a similar result Dec. 16 after finishing in the top 40 nationally in both scoring offense (32.1) and scoring defense (22.5 allowed). Broncos are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Ducks are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win and are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. |
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12-16-17 | North Texas v. Troy -7 | Top | 30-50 | Win | 100 | 24 h 53 m | Show |
Troy Former Sun Belt Conference rivals Troy and North Texas will meet in the New Orleans Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Dec. 16. Troy leads the series 8-2, including a 2005 win that snapped the Mean Green's 26-game conference win streak. Troy won a share of its sixth Sun Belt title this season while the Mean Green won four Sun Belt titles between 2001-2004. Troy senior quarterback Brandon Silvers (2,985 passing yards, 13 touchdowns) and the Trojans have scored 38.7 points during a six-game win streak - 17.4 points more than their first six games. North Texas sophomore quarterback Mason Fine broke single-season school records with 3,749 yards and 28 touchdowns on the way to first-team All-Conference USA honors. The Trojans finished the regular season leading the nation in red-zone defense, holding opponents to 23 scores (six rushing TDs, 10 passing TD and seven field goals) in 39 attempts. The Troy defense is ranked 11th in scoring defense (17.5 points) and has 101 tackles for loss - five away from setting a single-season school record. The Trojans could get a break if North Texas is without 1,000-yard rusher Jeffery Wilson, who missed the last two games with a broken bone in his foot. Trojans are 9-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Lay the points with Troy. |
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12-10-17 | Seahawks v. Jaguars -2.5 | Top | 24-30 | Win | 100 | 30 h 32 m | Show |
Jags Some members of the Jacksonville Jaguars are complaining about a lack of respect, but there is plenty of opportunity to gain a measure of it when they host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The upstart Jaguars are battling Tennessee for first place in the AFC South and can make a loud statement by prevailing against the Seahawks, who have made five straight playoff appearances. Jacksonville leads the NFL in scoring defense (14.8 points), total defense (282.5 yards) and sacks (45), and cornerback Jalen Ramsey is barking about the lack of recognition. Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson will present a big challenge for the stingy Jaguars as he is enjoying an MVP-caliber season with 3,256 yards and 26 touchdown passes. The Seahawks trail the Los Angeles Rams by one game in the NFC West and can't afford to overlook Jacksonville with a showdown against the Rams on the docket next week. Defensive end Calais Campbell leads the sack brigade for the Jags with 12.5 (third in the NFL) while cornerback A.J. Bouye and free safety Tashaun Gipson have recorded four interceptions apiece. Seahawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Jaguars are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. |
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12-10-17 | Redskins v. Chargers -6 | Top | 13-30 | Win | 100 | 29 h 12 m | Show |
Chargers The Los Angeles Chargers surprisingly are in a battle for first place in the AFC West as they prepare to host the Washington Redskins on Sunday. The Chargers got off to a woeful 0-4 start but have won six of their last eight games and now own the same record as division-leading Kansas City and Oakland. Los Angeles' turnaround has revolved around stellar play from Philip Rivers and receiver Keenan Allen, as well as an opportunistic defense that has forced a league-best 19 turnovers during the eight-game stretch. The Redskins are close to being eliminated from the NFC playoff picture, but quarterback Kirk Cousins (3,289 yards, 21 touchdowns, eight interceptions) is having just as good a season as Rivers (3,292, 21, seven). The Chargers Defensive end Joey Bosa is fifth in the NFL with 11.5 sacks while cornerback Casey Hayward and free safety Tre Boston have recorded four interceptions apiece for a unit that is fourth in scoring defense (17.7 points). Redskins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on grass. Chargers are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games in Week 14 and are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. |
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12-10-17 | Raiders +4 v. Chiefs | Top | 15-26 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 9 m | Show |
Raiders Two of the three teams deadlocked atop the AFC West go head-to-head on Sunday, when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Oakland Raiders. The Chiefs have lost four games in a row and six of seven, while the Raiders have won two straight. The Raiders, once three games behind the Chiefs, turned around their season with a wild 31-30 win over Kansas City in Week 7, scoring the winning touchdown on an untimed down on the last play. The Chiefs will be without top cornerback Marcus Peters, who was suspended by the team following an outburst in the final minutes of last week’s 38-31 road loss to the New York Jets. Kansas City’s depleted secondary cannot catch a break as Oakland receiver Amari Cooper, who torched the Chiefs for 210 yards and two touchdowns on 11 catches in the first meeting, is looking like he is coming back this week. Oakland’s offense disappeared during a four-game losing streak early in the season but came roaring back with a season-high 505 total yards in the first meeting with Kansas City. Derek Carr threw for 417 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in that meeting and has passed for 670 yards with five TDs and no picks in his last two games against division rivals. The defense has been burned by strong passing attacks but has shut down the run, allowing more than 100 yards on the ground only once in the last seven games. Raiders are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Chiefs are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Raiders are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings in Kansas City. |
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