Chicago vs Minnesota Betting!
The Bears have lost 3 of their last 4 games and with their slide they are tied with the Packers for first place in the NFC North.
Month: December 2012
Houston vs New England Betting
Headline: AFC’s Best Tangle on Monday Night – Texans at Patriots in Week 14
The schedule makers really got this Week 14 Monday Nighter right! The two top teams in the AFC and the two odds-on favorites to play for the right to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl in February meet in the marquee matchup of Week 14 – and it happens to be on National TV. We will know a lot about the state of the AFC pecking order Monday night – I can’t wait.
New Orleans vs N.Y. Betting
Headline: Saints Look to Keep Slim Playoff Hopes Alive at Giants in Week 14
The New Orleans Saints will continue their improbable march toward the playoffs this weekend but things certainly don’t get any easier. In Week 14, New Orleans travels to MetLife Stadium to take on a Giants squad that, like the Saints, will be looking to avenge a disappointing Week 13 loss.
Detroit vs Green Bay Betting
Headline: Lions Relegated to Spoiler Role in NFC North – Lions and Packers at Lambeau Week 14
Many of us had December 9 circled on our calendars as an NFC North matchup that could determine the state of the division. Instead, we will see a matchup a chronically underachieving Detroit squad against a Green Bay team that has shaken the early season doldrums and has looked every bit the Super Bowl challenger that we envisioned before the season started. Sunday’s game has major implications – unfortunately for Detroit, none of the implications involve them!
Detroit Lions (4-8) vs. Green Bay Packers (8-4)
Date/Time: Sunday, December 9, 8:20 PM ET
Venue: Lambeau Field
Broadcast: NBC
Lions vs. Packers Betting Lines from betonline.com
Spread: Packers -6 1/2 (-110)
Moneyline: OFF
Over/Under: 52 points
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Before the season started nobody would have predicted that the Detroit Lions would be battling for yet another Top 10 pick in the 2013 draft but that is just where we are 12 games into the season. The good news for Detroit is that Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson are on the verge of rewriting the record books again. The bad news is that no matter what they do their running game and defense will more than likely fail their end of the bargain.
Detroit leads the NFL in passing through 13 weeks with an average of 312.50 yards per game and they are 21st in rushing. Matthew Stafford has thrown for 3429 yards and 14 touchdowns. Calvin Johnson is living up to his Megatron name with 1257 yards so far this season; however, he has only tallied four touchdowns.
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Johnson has 790 yards receiving in the last five games and he did have five catches for 143 yards in the first meeting between the two teams. The Lions can score points as well – they are 11th in the NFL with an average of 25.00 points per game.
The Lions will absolutely need more from their running game this week – Adrian Peterson showed last week that the Packers can be run on. Do I trust Mikel Leshoure? Nope!
Detroit’s defense has been a problem all season long. Despite some serious talent on the O-line, this team is prone to big plays and their games often result in shootouts because of it. The Lions are 18th against the pass and 19th versus the run. They give up 26.25 points per game – good for an ugly 25th in the NFL. This unit has given up an average of 31.75 points per game during the Lions four game losing streak as well.
The Green Bay Packers have emerged from their 2-3 start but have gone 6-1 since. Have they looked unstoppable in their wins? Not exactly. Are they getting it done in a host of different ways? Absolutely.
Injuries have been a big part of the 2012 season thus far for Green Bay and by the looks of it, there will be some starters on both sides of the ball absent again this week. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
Green Bay is surprisingly 11th in the NFL in passing thanks to fill-ins Randall Cobb and James Jones. Greg Jennings is back healthy but now Jordy Nelson is in danger of missing a week or two. Fear not Packers fans – Aaron Rodgers can make anyone look like an All-Pro. The question surrounding this offense is the O-line that has been shaky to say the least this year. Keeping Rodgers healthy and upright is paramount for this team – the line will be tested for sure against Detroit’s pass rush.
The Green Bay defense has also been playing without some quality starters – Clay Matthews and Charles Woodson are in danger of missing this week as well. Still, the Packers defense is 17th against the pass, 15th versus the run and they are 13 in points against – 21.58 per game.
Betting Prediction:
• The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit’s last 6 games
• The total has gone OVER in 13 of Detroit’s last 16 games on the road
• The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Green Bay
• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 7 games when playing Green Bay
• Green Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
• Green Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
• Green Bay is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Detroit
• Green Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Late game meltdowns have become a pattern for the Detroit Lions as of late – I see the same thing happening here. The Lions defense has been BAD the last month and Aaron Rodgers has been very good. Rodgers also has a good history against Detroit – in his last two games Rogers has a 70% completion percentage and seven touchdowns versus Detroit. The Lions will put up a fight but when it comes down to the end, Green Bay, on home field, in December against a struggling team won’t be denied.
Pick: Green Bay Packers -6 1/2
Eagles vs Buccaneers NFL Football Spread/Handicapping
The Eagles season has been over for a while, the only thing left to be seen is how far they will actually fall. That should mean an easy victory for Tampa who is unexpectedly in the middle of a playoff push.
Arizona vs Seattle Betting
Headline: Seahawks Return Home to Take on Lowly Cardinals in Week 14
The Seattle Seahawks get back to the friendly confines of CenturyLink Field this week after two road games produced a win at Chicago and a disappointing loss at Miami. Their opposition this week? The Arizona Cardinals – losers of eight straight games and seemingly with little optimism for the rest of the season. .
Miami vs San Francisco Betting
Headline: 49ers Looking for a Bounce Back – Fins Pay Visit in Week 14
The San Francisco 49ers will be happy not to see the St. Louis Rams again this season – the Rams have played them to a tie and they beat the 49ers in Week 13 to take a little lustre off of Colin Kaepernick. Controversy? What controversy?
Dave B’s NFL Power Rankings – Week 14
Another typical weekend in the NFL has passed – there certainly were some upsets that affected the Rankings in a big way. Remember a few weeks back when the NFC dominated the top end of the Rankings? Now it is AFC teams that have crept up and now occupy four of the top six. It`s officially stretch time – the cream is definitely rising to the top!
Navy vs Army NCAA Football Spread/Handicapping
The Annual Army vs. Navy showdown is one of the oldest traditions in college football. The two teams have played 112 times leading into this week’s matchup, and there’s no shortage of history in this battle. Navy leads the overall series 56-49-7, and they come into this weekend’s contest having won the last 10.
Denver vs Oakland Betting!
With the Falcons win last week over the Buccaneers they have the NFC South, pretty much wrapped up, but their only loss of the season was against the visiting Saints.
Wolf Pack vs Wolverines CBB Basketball Spread/Handicapping
The Wolfpack haven’t played in a week since losing at Michigan in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. The loss was their second in their last three outings which is opening up some pretty big questions about this supposed National Championship contender.
OSU vs Baylor Gambling?
It is going to be interesting to see just how much Oklahoma State has left in the tank for this one. They lost a heartbreaker last week at Oklahoma in overtime and now are on the road against Baylor, who has proven they have the ability to beat very good teams.
Oklahoma State Cowboys (7-4) vs Baylor Bears (6-5)
Saturday December 1
Floyd Casey Stadium – Waco, TX
12:00PM
Moneyline: Oklahoma State-185, Baylor +160
Spread: Oklahoma State -4.5
O/U: 81
Oklahoma State
Usually the Bedlam game is the last one of the season but this year, with no conference title game, the Big 12 has mixed things up., I am not sure the schedule change benefits anyone.
The Cowboys defense is never great but they were even more culpable last week allowing Landry Jones to throw for an even 500 yards. They couldn’t cover anybody with three Sooners receivers topping 100 yards. Baylor also has a great passing offense so it could be another long day for the Cowboys secondary.
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On offense, QB Clint Chelf had his worst game since assuming the starting job. He will have to rebound and play well, both for this game and to be considered for the top job next year.
Did you notice that total of 81.5 points, it might be the biggest of the year, which means they are expecting neither team to be playing much defense. As a result, I think you can look at it from the perspective of identifying which team you think will win and make it so they win by 7 or more. If that team is Oklahoma State then play them with confidence.
Baylor
Baylor followed their shocking upset of Kansas State with another impressive victory last week at Texas Tech. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
In both games they scored 52 points as they have one of the most explosive offenses in the country. They have to be feeling pretty good now but the win last week made them bowl eligible so they don’t have as much to play for as they would have had they lost. They are catching the Cowboys at a good time though.
Lost in the hoopla was the fact that quarterback Nick Florence wasn’t all that great in the upset of K-State. The same couldn’t be said last week against the Red Raiders when he threw for nearly 400 yards. When Florence has a big day you can count on receiver Terrance Williams having a good one too. He had 175 yards last week, amazingly that is only his 4th best game of the season. Baylor has plenty of offense to make this a very fun and interesting contest.
Baylor has been killing it ATS of late, winning the last four and 5 of the last 6. In more than half of those games they were the underdog so they are used to this role. They have been a solid bet at home too with a 4-1 ATS record. Trying to guess the emotional state of teams is difficult but if you are going to take Baylor it has to be in part because you think OSU might come out a little sluggish. If they do Baylor could bury them in a hurry.
Spread Pick: Oklahoma State -4.5
O/U Pick Over
Score Prediction: Oklahoma State 55 – Baylor 45
Pittsburgh Panthers (5-6) vs South Florida Bulls (3-8)
Pitt has had an up and down season…literally. They have gone the season in this order, two losses, two wins, two more losses, two more wins, two more losses. After winning last week they are hoping to maintain that form and pick up the final win they need to become bowl eligible.
Colts vs Lions NFL Football Spread/Handicapping
The Colts are getting no respect as dogs of more than a field goal on the road against one of the most mercurial teams in the league. Last week they were solid in their victory against Buffalo and have won 5 of their last 6 including 2 on the road.
Cincinnati vs San Diego Betting?
Bengals Try for a California Sweep – at San Diego in Week 13
The Cincinnati Bengals, winners of three straight games will try to keep the roll going when they play their second disappointing California teams in a row, the San Diego Chargers after defeating the Oakland Raiders last week.
San Francisco vs St. Louis NFL Football Spread/Handicapping
When these 2 teams met a few weeks back Alex Smith was knocked out with a concussion and Colin Kaepernick came in to take over and has been the starting QB since even though Smith is healthy. Kaepernick has led the 49ers to 2 straight wins and they are on top of the NFC West while the Rams are at 4-6-1.
