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NFL Week 4: Play against home favorites
2010-09-30
A handicapping angle that has paid consistent dividends for decades validated itself again last week. As discussed prior to Week 3, Play AGAINST home favorites of 10.5 or more points versus division opponents off an upset loss as a favorite.
For more betting trends, check out the Team Stats page at Sportsbook.com.
There were three games that featured this scenario last week and two of them came through. Cleveland easily covered the 12.5-point spread at Baltimore, falling 24-17 after having led the game outright 17-14 in the fourth quarter. Likewise, Buffalo beat the 14-point spread at New England in a 38-30 loss. The Bills were within one score of the Patriots and had possession of the ball late in the game before an INT ended their upset hopes. In the third such contest, Detroit just missed covering the 13 points it was getting at Minnesota, losing 24-10 in a game that was 14-10 at the half.
After last week’s 2-1 record using this angle, this trend is now 44-15 since 1983. (74.6%, +27.5 units. Rating = 3*).
There are two such opportunities this week. Detroit gets another shot as a heavy 15-point underdog at Green Bay, who lost as a road favorite on Monday night in Chicago. Meanwhile, Carolina is getting 13.5 points from the defending Super Bowl champions in the Superdome. New Orleans is coming off an agonizing overtime loss to Atlanta.
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NFL: Early NFL Kickoffs (1:00 PM ET, FOX & CBS)
2008-12-19
The NFL is down to just two weeks remaining in the regular season, and Sunday’s board offers a big slate of key games. In fact, the early afternoon kickoffs are loaded with several contests affecting the playoff picture. Pittsburgh and Tennessee battle for the top spot in the AFC, New England hopes to stay atop the AFC East Division standings when it hosts playoff-bound Arizona, and Tampa Bay looks to improve its postseason prospects while eliminating San Diego from such consideration. Here’s a look at those games, including a Best Bet selection on one of them. Be sure to visit the LIVE ODDS, BETTING TRENDS, and TEAM STATISTICS pages for the latest key information.
(105) PITTSBURGH at (106) TENNESSEE
Pittsburgh clinched the AFC North Division and a first round playoff bye with its win at Baltimore, but the work has just begun for the Steelers. On Sunday, they’ll look to take over the top spot in the AFC with a win at Tennessee. After the Titans’ loss at Houston, only one game separates these two teams. HC Jeff Fisher’s team, a 1-point home favorite, boasts a 15-3 ATS second-half record vs. good passing defenses (<= 175 PYPG allowed). The Steelers are 6-1 SU & 5-2 ATS on the road though and battle tested by one of the toughest schedules in the NFL. They are also on a 28-10 ATS run vs. elite teams winning 75% or more of their games. Predictably, the underdog holds the edge in the L9 games of this intense h2h series, 6-3 ATS. The OVER is 7-2 in that span.
(109) ARIZONA at (110) NEW ENGLAND
Apparently hungover from its division title clinching win in week 13, Ariozna didn’t wake up fully against Minnesota until down 28-0 in the second quarter last Sunday. Oddsmakers may envision a similar effort in New England, as the hosts are a lofty 9-point favorite. The game means a lot to the Patriots, who are in a 3-way tie atop the AFC East with two games to go. The unusually high line could have something to do with the Cards’ prior three trips this season to the northeast, as they allowed 128 points while going 0-3 SU & ATS. It will be the first time Arizona has visited New England since ’96. The Patriots have won the last four hh2 meetings, both SU & ATS. The matchup’s top trend finds HC Bill Belichick as 15-4 ATS vs. teams averaging >=260 PYPG.
(129) SAN DIEGO at (130) TAMPA BAY
San Diego needs help from the Bills up in Denver to keep its playoff hopes alive. The Chargers also have the tall task of trying to be the first team to beat the Buccaneers in Tampa. The Bucs are 6-0 SU & 4-2 ATS at home, having outscored opponents by 11.1 PPG. HC John Gruden’s team also has playoff aspirations of its own and fell to third in the NFC wildcard race after the OT loss in Atlanta. They will be looking for help from the Vikings or Ravens. This will be the start of two straight season ending games at home vs. the AFC for Tampa, who is 6-2-1 ATS in its L9 in that scenario. The Chargers have allowed 268 PYPG and 7.3 PYA on the road in ‘08, but Gruden’s teams are 1-10 ATS in their L11 second half games vs. poor passing defenses allowing >=235 PYPG.
Platinum Sheet Best Bet Selection: Like the story Ol’ Yeller, San Diego is a worn out dog ready to be put out of its misery. After living to see another day this past week at Kansas City, Sunday’s trip to Tampa should be more than enough to put the final nail in San Diego coffin for ’08. The Bucs have been literally unbeatable at home this season, going 6-0 SU while outscoring teams by over 11 PPG. The only reason they bring a two-game losing streak into this contest is because they ran into not one, but two buzzsaws over the last couple of weeks, first at Carolina, then at Atlanta. The season schedule is much more favorable in the final two weeks for HC John Gruden’s club, and I fully expect to see them in the postseason assuming QB Jeff Garcia plays. Outplay Factor Ratings say this line should be Tampa Bay -5.7. Anything less than that is worth playing. Play: Tampa Bay minus the points
NFL: Sunday Late Afternoon NFL Kickoffs (4:05 PM ET, FOX & CBS)
2008-10-10
Of the four late afternoon games in the NFL, ALL are important in some way or another to the playoff chases in each conference. Of course, when you’re betting, the only games that mean more are the ones you have wagering tickets on. With that thought in mind, here’s is a look at each of the four games to choose from with kickoffs in the 4 o’clock hour.
(219) JACKSONVILLE at (220) DENVER (-3, 48.5)
Jacksonville will be looking to win in Denver for the second straight season, while the Broncos will be looking to finish off a home game for its backers for the first time in ’08. Despite being 3-0 thus far at Invesco Field, Denver has yet to beat a Vegas pointspread, failing to cover minor numbers of -1.5, -4.5, and -3.5. For those who have seen Mike Shanahan’s team go just 5-15 ATS in their L20 home games, the results shouldn’t come as a surprise. Still, they find themselves 4-1 after five weeks and in control of the AFC West Division. Jacksonville heads into its open date after this game and is 3-0 SU & ATS in its L3 in that scenario, including the 23-14 ’07 win in Denver. Overall in this head-to-head series, the underdog is on a 4-1 SU & 5-0 ATS run.
* StatFox Forecaster says Jacksonville 28, Denver 26
(221) PHILADELPHIA (-5, 42.5) at (222) SAN FRANCISCO
Two teams whose playoff aspirations have begun slipping away in the last couple of weeks will try to revive those hopes this Sunday when they go head-to-head. Both Philadelphia and San Francisco have lost back-to-back games after 2-1 starts. The Eagles will be looking to extend a 23-10 SU & 18-14 ATS record as a road favorite. Incidentally, the favorite is also 6-2 ATS in the L8 games between these teams. The last four have gone OVER the total. The 49ers will be looking for a first win against a NFC East team under Mike Nolan. They are 0-6 SU & 1-5 ATS versus that division in 3+ seasons. Not all angles are in Philadelphia’s favor however, as HC Andy Reid’s team is just 1-7 SU & 1-6-1 ATS in games prior to their bye week, which comes after this contest.
* StatFox Prediction: 49ers cover
(223) DALLAS (-4.5, 50.5) at (224) ARIZONA
As former divisional rivals, the Dallas-Arizona rivalry became a heated one, as Cowboys’ fans regularly made the trip to Phoenix to secure an unofficial 9th home game each season. Now, with Cardinals’ fans’ support growing with a 3-2 start, they’ll welcome 4-1 Dallas back to town. HC Ken Whisenhunt’s team is establishing a definite home field advantage for the first time in years, having gone 8-2 SU & 7-3 ATS in his year-plus with the club. The latest win was a 41-17 thrashing of previously unbeaten Buffalo, meaning they’ve poured in 34.7 PPG in their last seven as hosts. Dallas is 0-3 ATS at home, but 2-0 ATS on the road. As road chalk of 3.5-7 points, the Cowboys are 13-4 ATS in their L17 chances. They are also on a 10-3 ATS run vs. Arizona overall.
* StatFox Power Rating Line says Dallas by 2
(225) GREEN BAY at (226) SEATTLE (-2, 46.5)
Three straight losses have QB Aaron Rodgers and the Packers reeling, and they’ll need to turn it around in Seattle, a place they haven’t won at since ’96. To be fair, Green Bay has only played in Seattle once since that time, losing to former coach Mike Holmgren 34-24 in ’06. Still, it’s unfamiliar territory for Rodgers, who has struggled since the 2-0 start in replacing Brett Favre. Holmgren’s team dropped to 7-27 ATS in October under his watch with the ugly 44-6 defeat at New York last week. They are allowing 31 PPG defensively and five of their L7 opponents have topped the 30-point mark. Including Green Bay’s 42-20 playoff win of last January, the OVER is 4-1 in the L5 meetings of these teams. Green Bay is 13-5 ATS on the road under Mike McCarthy.
* StatFox Outplay Factor Rating says Green Bay by 6
NFL Divisional Playoffs 1/12-1/13
2008-01-07
Last week’s wildcard playoffs saw the number of Super Bowl eligible teams narrowed to just eight, as the home and road teams split the four games. In this week’s Divisional Playoff action, the four teams that earned the right to take last weekend off will host games, looking to advance to the conference title round.
The action starts on Saturday afternoon in historic Green Bay, Wisconsin, where the surprising Packers will play host to the Seahawks. This will be the first playoff game for head coach Mike McCarthy, whose team was able to re-establish some of that frozen tundra advantage this season by going 7 & 1 straight up and 6 & 1 ATS at Lambeau Field. The Seahawks were a mediocre 3 & 5 on the road, but have the experience edge on their side, playing in their 9th postseason game in five years. On Saturday night, the AFC matchup pits the perfect Patriots versus the upstart Jaguars. New England’s 16 & 0 record will all be for not if they fail to win the Super Bowl. With that pressure looming, New England will host upstart Jacksonville to open a postseason run.
The Patriots scored the most points in NFL history at 36.8 points per game while winning games by a margin of almost 20 per game. The Jaguars meanwhile, are on the list of foes teams were hoping to avoid in January and have gone OVER the total in 11 straight games! Sunday’s doubleheader starts in Indianapolis where the defending champion Colts begin postseason defense of their title against a Chargers team coming off their first playoff win in 13 years. San Diego is the hottest team in the NFL, having won seven straight games outright and ATS. On top of that, they are 6 & 1 ATS in their last seven trips to Indy.
However, the Colts have Peyton Manning, are getting healthy at the right time, and are an 8-point favorite. Finally, the weekend wraps up with a first playoff game in Big D since 1996. Dallas has not hosted nor won a playoff game in 12 years, yet being the top seed in the NFC, is the favorite to reach Phoenix at 2 to 5 odds. The Cowboys will be opening their postseason by hosting a Giants team they have already beaten twice this season. Will the third time also be a charm and land Dallas in the NFC Championship next weekend? Well, if oddsmakers have any say it will, since the Cowboys ARE a 7-1/2 point favorite.
The countdown to Super Bowl 42 in Arizona is just over three weeks, and Sportsbook.com will be your home for wagering action throughout the rest of the NFL playoffs, offering up game lines & totals, player props, plus futures bets. Get in on the exciting postseason action today with Sportsbook.com.
NFL - San Francisco at Seattle
2007-11-09
The Monday night game offers up a divisional showdown between rivals of the NFC West. No team is over .500 in this brutal division, so Seattle maintains control of the lead with a 4-4 record.
The Seahawks are off a disappointing 33-30 OT loss at Cleveland in which they gave up a 21-6 lead. It was the second time in ’07 that the offense scored both 30 points and gained at least 400 yards, so there are signs that the sputtering unit is coming to life. Speaking of struggling offenses, the 49ers are the league’s worst in yards per game (224.2) and yards per play (4.2). They have lost six straight games and are 1-5 ATS in that span. HC Mike Nolan’s teams are 6-12 ATS as road underdogs, but 5-4 ATS as double-digit dogs, which they are here at +10. In last year’s game between these teams at Seattle, the 49ers won outright, 24-14 as 10-point dogs.
The Niners started with a bang but have since found NFL life unrewarding, going 0-6 SU and 1-5 ATS heading into this week’s matchup with division foe Seattle. The offense has sputtered with various injuries hampering the effort and a lack of power provided by the rushing attack. The offensive line has failed to support the momentum built last season and now must find a way to reverse fortunes if San Fran is going to challenge for wins. The defense is strong is more than capable despite giving up too many rushing yards, but their strength will never be realized until the offensive support comes forth.
Seattle may be one of the more frustrating units in the professional ranks this season. The offense is loaded with potential but has failed to formulate a means of consistent success. The defense is on the verge of joining the great units in the game but will falter against a strong rushing attack. There is nothing about this squad that shines, evidenced by the 4-4 SU, 3-4-1 ATS, and 3-4-1 O/U records thus far. However, this team has put San Fran in their place once this season and faces a great opportunity to build much-needed momentum once again.
Keys to the Game –This NFC West matchup looked like a sure–fire winner before the season started; however, San Francisco has fallen flat on their faces. Injuries have limited offense, still to be this dreadful at this point of the season points to players not holding up there end of the bargain. The Niners are once again dogs to Seattle, just like they have been the previous six times. Many of the elements are in place for Seattle, but like child’s toy – assembly required. As loud and proud Seattle fans are and with how good the Seahawks have been under Mike Holmgren, they are 7-1 ATS at Qwest Field when a touchdown or more home favorite.
Trends
- The SU winner of Seattle MNF games is 20-0-1 ATS.
- San Fran is 5-2 ATS as a MNF road underdog.
StatFox Pick – Seahawks minus points
2010-09-30
A handicapping angle that has paid consistent dividends for decades validated itself again last week. As discussed prior to Week 3, Play AGAINST home favorites of 10.5 or more points versus division opponents off an upset loss as a favorite.
For more betting trends, check out the Team Stats page at Sportsbook.com.
There were three games that featured this scenario last week and two of them came through. Cleveland easily covered the 12.5-point spread at Baltimore, falling 24-17 after having led the game outright 17-14 in the fourth quarter. Likewise, Buffalo beat the 14-point spread at New England in a 38-30 loss. The Bills were within one score of the Patriots and had possession of the ball late in the game before an INT ended their upset hopes. In the third such contest, Detroit just missed covering the 13 points it was getting at Minnesota, losing 24-10 in a game that was 14-10 at the half.
After last week’s 2-1 record using this angle, this trend is now 44-15 since 1983. (74.6%, +27.5 units. Rating = 3*).
There are two such opportunities this week. Detroit gets another shot as a heavy 15-point underdog at Green Bay, who lost as a road favorite on Monday night in Chicago. Meanwhile, Carolina is getting 13.5 points from the defending Super Bowl champions in the Superdome. New Orleans is coming off an agonizing overtime loss to Atlanta.
To cash-in on this powerful betting trend head over to Sportsbook.com now.
NFL: Early NFL Kickoffs (1:00 PM ET, FOX & CBS)
2008-12-19
The NFL is down to just two weeks remaining in the regular season, and Sunday’s board offers a big slate of key games. In fact, the early afternoon kickoffs are loaded with several contests affecting the playoff picture. Pittsburgh and Tennessee battle for the top spot in the AFC, New England hopes to stay atop the AFC East Division standings when it hosts playoff-bound Arizona, and Tampa Bay looks to improve its postseason prospects while eliminating San Diego from such consideration. Here’s a look at those games, including a Best Bet selection on one of them. Be sure to visit the LIVE ODDS, BETTING TRENDS, and TEAM STATISTICS pages for the latest key information.
(105) PITTSBURGH at (106) TENNESSEE
Pittsburgh clinched the AFC North Division and a first round playoff bye with its win at Baltimore, but the work has just begun for the Steelers. On Sunday, they’ll look to take over the top spot in the AFC with a win at Tennessee. After the Titans’ loss at Houston, only one game separates these two teams. HC Jeff Fisher’s team, a 1-point home favorite, boasts a 15-3 ATS second-half record vs. good passing defenses (<= 175 PYPG allowed). The Steelers are 6-1 SU & 5-2 ATS on the road though and battle tested by one of the toughest schedules in the NFL. They are also on a 28-10 ATS run vs. elite teams winning 75% or more of their games. Predictably, the underdog holds the edge in the L9 games of this intense h2h series, 6-3 ATS. The OVER is 7-2 in that span.
(109) ARIZONA at (110) NEW ENGLAND
Apparently hungover from its division title clinching win in week 13, Ariozna didn’t wake up fully against Minnesota until down 28-0 in the second quarter last Sunday. Oddsmakers may envision a similar effort in New England, as the hosts are a lofty 9-point favorite. The game means a lot to the Patriots, who are in a 3-way tie atop the AFC East with two games to go. The unusually high line could have something to do with the Cards’ prior three trips this season to the northeast, as they allowed 128 points while going 0-3 SU & ATS. It will be the first time Arizona has visited New England since ’96. The Patriots have won the last four hh2 meetings, both SU & ATS. The matchup’s top trend finds HC Bill Belichick as 15-4 ATS vs. teams averaging >=260 PYPG.
(129) SAN DIEGO at (130) TAMPA BAY
San Diego needs help from the Bills up in Denver to keep its playoff hopes alive. The Chargers also have the tall task of trying to be the first team to beat the Buccaneers in Tampa. The Bucs are 6-0 SU & 4-2 ATS at home, having outscored opponents by 11.1 PPG. HC John Gruden’s team also has playoff aspirations of its own and fell to third in the NFC wildcard race after the OT loss in Atlanta. They will be looking for help from the Vikings or Ravens. This will be the start of two straight season ending games at home vs. the AFC for Tampa, who is 6-2-1 ATS in its L9 in that scenario. The Chargers have allowed 268 PYPG and 7.3 PYA on the road in ‘08, but Gruden’s teams are 1-10 ATS in their L11 second half games vs. poor passing defenses allowing >=235 PYPG.
Platinum Sheet Best Bet Selection: Like the story Ol’ Yeller, San Diego is a worn out dog ready to be put out of its misery. After living to see another day this past week at Kansas City, Sunday’s trip to Tampa should be more than enough to put the final nail in San Diego coffin for ’08. The Bucs have been literally unbeatable at home this season, going 6-0 SU while outscoring teams by over 11 PPG. The only reason they bring a two-game losing streak into this contest is because they ran into not one, but two buzzsaws over the last couple of weeks, first at Carolina, then at Atlanta. The season schedule is much more favorable in the final two weeks for HC John Gruden’s club, and I fully expect to see them in the postseason assuming QB Jeff Garcia plays. Outplay Factor Ratings say this line should be Tampa Bay -5.7. Anything less than that is worth playing. Play: Tampa Bay minus the points
NFL: Sunday Late Afternoon NFL Kickoffs (4:05 PM ET, FOX & CBS)
2008-10-10
Of the four late afternoon games in the NFL, ALL are important in some way or another to the playoff chases in each conference. Of course, when you’re betting, the only games that mean more are the ones you have wagering tickets on. With that thought in mind, here’s is a look at each of the four games to choose from with kickoffs in the 4 o’clock hour.
(219) JACKSONVILLE at (220) DENVER (-3, 48.5)
Jacksonville will be looking to win in Denver for the second straight season, while the Broncos will be looking to finish off a home game for its backers for the first time in ’08. Despite being 3-0 thus far at Invesco Field, Denver has yet to beat a Vegas pointspread, failing to cover minor numbers of -1.5, -4.5, and -3.5. For those who have seen Mike Shanahan’s team go just 5-15 ATS in their L20 home games, the results shouldn’t come as a surprise. Still, they find themselves 4-1 after five weeks and in control of the AFC West Division. Jacksonville heads into its open date after this game and is 3-0 SU & ATS in its L3 in that scenario, including the 23-14 ’07 win in Denver. Overall in this head-to-head series, the underdog is on a 4-1 SU & 5-0 ATS run.
* StatFox Forecaster says Jacksonville 28, Denver 26
(221) PHILADELPHIA (-5, 42.5) at (222) SAN FRANCISCO
Two teams whose playoff aspirations have begun slipping away in the last couple of weeks will try to revive those hopes this Sunday when they go head-to-head. Both Philadelphia and San Francisco have lost back-to-back games after 2-1 starts. The Eagles will be looking to extend a 23-10 SU & 18-14 ATS record as a road favorite. Incidentally, the favorite is also 6-2 ATS in the L8 games between these teams. The last four have gone OVER the total. The 49ers will be looking for a first win against a NFC East team under Mike Nolan. They are 0-6 SU & 1-5 ATS versus that division in 3+ seasons. Not all angles are in Philadelphia’s favor however, as HC Andy Reid’s team is just 1-7 SU & 1-6-1 ATS in games prior to their bye week, which comes after this contest.
* StatFox Prediction: 49ers cover
(223) DALLAS (-4.5, 50.5) at (224) ARIZONA
As former divisional rivals, the Dallas-Arizona rivalry became a heated one, as Cowboys’ fans regularly made the trip to Phoenix to secure an unofficial 9th home game each season. Now, with Cardinals’ fans’ support growing with a 3-2 start, they’ll welcome 4-1 Dallas back to town. HC Ken Whisenhunt’s team is establishing a definite home field advantage for the first time in years, having gone 8-2 SU & 7-3 ATS in his year-plus with the club. The latest win was a 41-17 thrashing of previously unbeaten Buffalo, meaning they’ve poured in 34.7 PPG in their last seven as hosts. Dallas is 0-3 ATS at home, but 2-0 ATS on the road. As road chalk of 3.5-7 points, the Cowboys are 13-4 ATS in their L17 chances. They are also on a 10-3 ATS run vs. Arizona overall.
* StatFox Power Rating Line says Dallas by 2
(225) GREEN BAY at (226) SEATTLE (-2, 46.5)
Three straight losses have QB Aaron Rodgers and the Packers reeling, and they’ll need to turn it around in Seattle, a place they haven’t won at since ’96. To be fair, Green Bay has only played in Seattle once since that time, losing to former coach Mike Holmgren 34-24 in ’06. Still, it’s unfamiliar territory for Rodgers, who has struggled since the 2-0 start in replacing Brett Favre. Holmgren’s team dropped to 7-27 ATS in October under his watch with the ugly 44-6 defeat at New York last week. They are allowing 31 PPG defensively and five of their L7 opponents have topped the 30-point mark. Including Green Bay’s 42-20 playoff win of last January, the OVER is 4-1 in the L5 meetings of these teams. Green Bay is 13-5 ATS on the road under Mike McCarthy.
* StatFox Outplay Factor Rating says Green Bay by 6
NFL Divisional Playoffs 1/12-1/13
2008-01-07
Last week’s wildcard playoffs saw the number of Super Bowl eligible teams narrowed to just eight, as the home and road teams split the four games. In this week’s Divisional Playoff action, the four teams that earned the right to take last weekend off will host games, looking to advance to the conference title round.
The action starts on Saturday afternoon in historic Green Bay, Wisconsin, where the surprising Packers will play host to the Seahawks. This will be the first playoff game for head coach Mike McCarthy, whose team was able to re-establish some of that frozen tundra advantage this season by going 7 & 1 straight up and 6 & 1 ATS at Lambeau Field. The Seahawks were a mediocre 3 & 5 on the road, but have the experience edge on their side, playing in their 9th postseason game in five years. On Saturday night, the AFC matchup pits the perfect Patriots versus the upstart Jaguars. New England’s 16 & 0 record will all be for not if they fail to win the Super Bowl. With that pressure looming, New England will host upstart Jacksonville to open a postseason run.
The Patriots scored the most points in NFL history at 36.8 points per game while winning games by a margin of almost 20 per game. The Jaguars meanwhile, are on the list of foes teams were hoping to avoid in January and have gone OVER the total in 11 straight games! Sunday’s doubleheader starts in Indianapolis where the defending champion Colts begin postseason defense of their title against a Chargers team coming off their first playoff win in 13 years. San Diego is the hottest team in the NFL, having won seven straight games outright and ATS. On top of that, they are 6 & 1 ATS in their last seven trips to Indy.
However, the Colts have Peyton Manning, are getting healthy at the right time, and are an 8-point favorite. Finally, the weekend wraps up with a first playoff game in Big D since 1996. Dallas has not hosted nor won a playoff game in 12 years, yet being the top seed in the NFC, is the favorite to reach Phoenix at 2 to 5 odds. The Cowboys will be opening their postseason by hosting a Giants team they have already beaten twice this season. Will the third time also be a charm and land Dallas in the NFC Championship next weekend? Well, if oddsmakers have any say it will, since the Cowboys ARE a 7-1/2 point favorite.
The countdown to Super Bowl 42 in Arizona is just over three weeks, and Sportsbook.com will be your home for wagering action throughout the rest of the NFL playoffs, offering up game lines & totals, player props, plus futures bets. Get in on the exciting postseason action today with Sportsbook.com.
NFL - San Francisco at Seattle
2007-11-09
The Monday night game offers up a divisional showdown between rivals of the NFC West. No team is over .500 in this brutal division, so Seattle maintains control of the lead with a 4-4 record.
The Seahawks are off a disappointing 33-30 OT loss at Cleveland in which they gave up a 21-6 lead. It was the second time in ’07 that the offense scored both 30 points and gained at least 400 yards, so there are signs that the sputtering unit is coming to life. Speaking of struggling offenses, the 49ers are the league’s worst in yards per game (224.2) and yards per play (4.2). They have lost six straight games and are 1-5 ATS in that span. HC Mike Nolan’s teams are 6-12 ATS as road underdogs, but 5-4 ATS as double-digit dogs, which they are here at +10. In last year’s game between these teams at Seattle, the 49ers won outright, 24-14 as 10-point dogs.
The Niners started with a bang but have since found NFL life unrewarding, going 0-6 SU and 1-5 ATS heading into this week’s matchup with division foe Seattle. The offense has sputtered with various injuries hampering the effort and a lack of power provided by the rushing attack. The offensive line has failed to support the momentum built last season and now must find a way to reverse fortunes if San Fran is going to challenge for wins. The defense is strong is more than capable despite giving up too many rushing yards, but their strength will never be realized until the offensive support comes forth.
Seattle may be one of the more frustrating units in the professional ranks this season. The offense is loaded with potential but has failed to formulate a means of consistent success. The defense is on the verge of joining the great units in the game but will falter against a strong rushing attack. There is nothing about this squad that shines, evidenced by the 4-4 SU, 3-4-1 ATS, and 3-4-1 O/U records thus far. However, this team has put San Fran in their place once this season and faces a great opportunity to build much-needed momentum once again.
Keys to the Game –This NFC West matchup looked like a sure–fire winner before the season started; however, San Francisco has fallen flat on their faces. Injuries have limited offense, still to be this dreadful at this point of the season points to players not holding up there end of the bargain. The Niners are once again dogs to Seattle, just like they have been the previous six times. Many of the elements are in place for Seattle, but like child’s toy – assembly required. As loud and proud Seattle fans are and with how good the Seahawks have been under Mike Holmgren, they are 7-1 ATS at Qwest Field when a touchdown or more home favorite.
Trends
- The SU winner of Seattle MNF games is 20-0-1 ATS.
- San Fran is 5-2 ATS as a MNF road underdog.
StatFox Pick – Seahawks minus points