WEEK 15 NFL PREVIEWS

Week 15 NFL Betting Previews
Carolina (9-4-0) at New Orleans (3-10-0)
Sunday, December 18, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Tiger Stadium
New Orleans are 7.5 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 41.
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Their last meeting was September 11, 2005 and the Panthers have been waiting for their chance to avenge that 23-20 loss ever since. Carolina takes its 9-4 mark to New Orleans to tackle the 3-10 Saints. The Panthers are favored in this one, opening as 9.5-point chalk. The total opened at 41. Last time out, at Bank of America Stadium against Tampa Bay, the Panthers as favorites lost to Tampa Bay 20-10. The game was a Tampa Bay cover and an under play. Jim Haslett's team was busy last game losing to Atlanta 36-17 as 10-point underdogs. The 53 points sent that game over the total of 44.

Some trends to consider:
Carolina is 2-5-0 SU in its last 7 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Carolina is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Carolina is 2-4-0 OU in its last 6 games against New Orleans
Carolina is 5-2-0 ATS in its last 7 games
New Orleans are 4-1-0 SU in its last 5 games after being 7.5 to 10 point underdogs
New Orleans are 7-14-0 OU in its last 21 games
New Orleans are 2-4-0 OU in its last 6 games against Carolina
New Orleans are 2-5-0 OU in its last 7 at home

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Seattle (11-2-0) at Tennessee (4-9-0)
Sunday, December 18, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of The Coliseum
Tennessee are 7.5 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 45.
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Seattle looks to extend its run of 4 straight road wins at the expense of the Tennessee Titans Sunday. Sporting an 11-2 overall record and a 6-0 mark within the division, the Seahawks aim to knock the Titans (2-3 in the division) for a loss. Oddsmakers like the Seahawks in this one, opening the line at 7.5 in favor of Seattle. They are 8-5 ATS this season, while the Titans are 5-8. The total, which is 7-6 to the OVER in Titans games and 8-5 to the OVER in Seahawks games, has been set at 45. The Seahawks come off a 41-3 win against San Francisco, a game where they were 16-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 45. Tennessee won 13-10 last game versus Houston, but did not succeed in covering the 6.5-point spread. Tennessee knows that beating the Seahawks depends on stopping the run. Seattle will hit them with a ground game that has averaged 154.1 yards per game this season, #3 in the league.

Some trends to consider:
Seattle is 1-5-0 ATS in its last 6 away games against Tennessee
Seattle is 1-5-0 OU in its last 6 games against Tennessee
Seattle is 4-2-0 ATS in its last 6 games
Seattle is 18-8-0 OU in its last 26 games
Tennessee is 5-1-0 ATS in its last 6 home games against Seattle
Tennessee is 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 at home
Tennessee is 10-3-0 SU in its last 13 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites
Tennessee is 4-2-0 ATS in its last 6 games after scoring 10 to 20 points

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Philadelphia (5-8-0) at St. Louis (5-8-0)
Sunday, December 18, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Edward Jones Dome
St. Louis are 3 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 44.
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The Eagles will be fighting to end a 2-game losing skid when they visit the St. Louis Rams Sunday at Edward Jones Dome. Philadelphia takes its 5-8 mark to St. Louis to tackle the 5-8 Rams. Philadelphia comes in as a small road dog, as the line opened at 3 in favor of the host Rams, who are 4-9 ATS this season. The Eagles are 4-9. The OVER/UNDER has been set at 44. The Eagles come off a 26-23 loss against New York, a game where they were 3.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 40. St. Louis, on the other hand, are home to shake off a loss last time out against Minnesota. They were 7-point underdogs and ended up on the wrong end of a 27-13 score, in a game that went under the closing total of 46.5. Philadelphia better work their passing defence this week in practice, as St. Louis will hit them with an aerial assault that has averaged 262.3 yards per game this season.

Some trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 1-7-0 ATS in its last 8 away games
Philadelphia is 1-4-0 SU in its last 5 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs
Philadelphia is 2-7-0 ATS in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 2-5-0 OU in its last 7 games against St. Louis
St. Louis is 5-2-0 OU in its last 7 at home
St. Louis is 2-4-0 ATS in its last 6 home games
St. Louis is 3-6-0 SU in its last 9 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
St. Louis is 2-5-0 OU in its last 7 games against Philadelphia

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Cincinnati (10-3-0) at Detroit (4-9-0)
Sunday, December 18, 2005 4:05:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Ford Field
Detroit are 7 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 44.
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Detroit tries to end a 2-game run of futility at home when they host the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday at Ford Field. Cincinnati takes its 10-3 mark to Detroit to tackle the 4-9 Lions. The Bengals come in favored by a touchdown and look to improve on their 7-5-1 ATS Mark. The Lions, 7-6 ATS, get 7 points to work with and will try to bite big as a home dog. Totals bettors see the line opened at 44. Last time out, at Paul Brown Stadium against Cleveland, the Bengals as favorites defeated Cleveland 23-20. The game was a Cleveland cover and an over play. The Lions got the ATS result they wanted last game, but they are looking for the straight-up result as well this week at home. They lost 16-13 to Green Bay as a 5.5-point underdogs. The battle for the total went under Cincinnati's defence has given the offence lots of extra time with the ball this season. They have forced 2.9 turnovers per game this season, rated 1st in the league.

Some trends to consider:
Cincinnati is 13-5-0 OU in its last 18 away
Cincinnati is 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 4-1-0 SU in its last 5 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
Cincinnati is 5-1-0 ATS in its last 6 games against Detroit
Detroit is 4-2-0 ATS in its last 6 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Detroit is 6-13-0 SU in its last 19 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs
Detroit is 4-9-0 SU in its last 13 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Detroit is 2-5-0 ATS in its last 7 games

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Cleveland (4-9-0) at Oakland (4-9-0)
Sunday, December 18, 2005 4:05:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Network Associates Coliseum
Oakland are 3 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 40.5.
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Raiders will be fighting to end a 3-game losing skid when they host the Cleveland Browns Sunday at Network Associates Coliseum. Cleveland takes its 4-9 mark to Oakland to tackle the 4-9 Raiders. Cleveland gets its chance to win as a road dog after the line opened with them as 3-point underdogs. They are 6-7 ATS, while the Raiders are 5-8. The total opened at 40.5. The Browns led after the half last game, then watched their advantage disappear in the second half against Cincinnati. They lost as a 12-point underdogs. The closing total of 41 played over. The Raiders, meanwhile, will try to forget last week's 26-10 loss at the hands of New York, a game where they were favorites by 2.5 points. The total score went under the total.

Some trends to consider:
Cleveland is 1-10-0 SU in its last 11 games after being 10.5 to 14 point underdogs
Cleveland is 1-8-0 ATS in its last 9 games after being 10.5 to 14 point underdogs
Cleveland is 1-5-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Cleveland is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 away games
Oakland is 2-4-0 OU in its last 6 games
Oakland is 3-8-0 ATS in its last 11 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Oakland is 3-9-0 ATS in its last 12 home games
Oakland is 1-5-0 SU in its last 6 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites

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Dallas (8-5-0) at Washington (7-6-0)
Sunday, December 18, 2005 4:15:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of FedEx Field
Washington are 3 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 36.
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Their last meeting was September 19, 2005 and the Cowboys have been waiting for their chance to avenge that 14-13 loss ever since. Washington brings a 7-6 overall mark (2-1 in the division) into this game versus a Dallas team carrying an 8-5 record. The Redskins (7-6 ATS) opened as 3-point favorites and they host a Cowboys team that has covered 6 of their 13 games this season. The total opened at 36. Last time out, at Texas Stadium against Kansas City, the Cowboys as favorites defeated Kansas City 31-28. The game was a push and an over play. The Redskins come off a 17-13 win against Arizona, a game where they were 3-point favorite. The game went under the closing total of 41.5.

Some trends to consider:
Dallas is 1-7-0 SU in its last 8 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Dallas is 1-5-0 OU in its last 6 games against Washington
Dallas is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games after scoring 31 to 40 points
Dallas is 2-6-0 ATS in its last 8 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Washington is 6-3-0 ATS in its last 9 home games
Washington is 3-7-0 ATS in its last 10 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Washington is 2-6-0 OU in its last 8 at home
Washington is 1-4-0 SU in its last 5 games after scoring 10 to 20 points

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Atlanta (8-5-0) at Chicago (9-4-0)
Sunday, December 18, 2005 8:30:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Soldier Field
Chicago are 3 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 30.5.
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Chicago Bears look to rebound from a 21-9 loss to Pittsburgh Sunday, when they host Atlanta. Atlanta brings an 8-5 overall mark (2-2 in the division) into this game versus a Chicago team carrying a 9-4 record. Oddsmakers like the Bears in this one, opening Chicago as a 3-point favorite. The total opens at 31.5. Jim Mora, Jr.'s team was busy last game winning against New Orleans 36-17 as 10-point favorites. The 53 points sent that game over the total of 44. Lovie Smith's team was busy last game losing to Pittsburgh 21-9 as 4-point underdogs. The 30 points sent that game under the total of 31.5. Chicago knows that beating the Falcons depends on stopping the run. Atlanta will hit them with a ground game that has averaged 173.2 yards per game this season, #1 in the league.

Some trends to consider:
Atlanta is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games after scoring 31 to 40 points
Atlanta is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 away games against Chicago
Atlanta is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 games against Chicago
Atlanta is 7-19-0 OU in its last 26 away
Chicago is 5-0-0 ATS in its last 5 games against Atlanta
Chicago is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 home games against Atlanta
Chicago is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 home games
Chicago is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 games

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Green Bay (3-10-0) at Baltimore (4-9-0)
Monday, December 19, 2005 9:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of M & T Bank Stadium
Baltimore are 3 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 34.
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Baltimore Ravens look to rebound from a 12-10 loss to Denver, when they host Green Bay on Monday. Sporting a 4-9 overall record and a 2-3 mark within the division, the Ravens aim to knock the Packers (1-4 in the division) for a loss. Don't expect fireworks on offence in this one. Oddsmakers opened the total at 34, hinting they expect the defences to control the game. The Ravens, 5-8 ATS, opened as a 3-point home chalk to the 5-8 ATS Packers. Mike Sherman's troops hosted Detroit last game and came away with a 16-13 win, a game that went under 37.5. Oddsmakers had them as 5.5-point favorites in that one. The Ravens lost to Denver 12-10 as 14-point underdogs. That contest went under the closing total. You can't expect much in the way of offensive fireworks from Baltimore. Saddled with the 31st-ranked offence and averaging just 13.2 PPG, the Ravens' offence needs to give its defensive unit some help Monday in order to have a chance against the Packers.

Some trends to consider:
Green Bay is 1-7-0 OU in its last 8 games
Green Bay is 1-6-0 SU in its last 7 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Green Bay is 1-5-0 ATS in its last 6 games
Green Bay is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 away
Baltimore is 14-6-0 ATS in its last 20 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Baltimore is 5-11-0 ATS in its last 16 games
Baltimore is 2-6-0 SU in its last 8 games after being 10.5 to 14 point underdogs
Baltimore is 1-5-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring 10 to 20 points