Every week, the oddsmakers trot out these mega spreads whenever a “good team” plays a “bad team” and at least once a week, one of the underdogs gives the favorite a serious run for its money. It’s happened with the Browns, Bucs, Raiders, Chiefs and Rams. Now it’s the Lions’ turn, who enjoy one major advantage over the Ravens – Calvin Johnson.
Sunday, December 13 – 1 PM ET
BetUS NFL football odds: NEW ENGLAND -13.5, Total 44
The Patriots are listed as a 13.5-point favorite, with a posted total of 44 points.
Carolina got itself a win against Tampa Bay last week, and that came because the Panthers, who had been victimized by turnovers all season long (namely Jake Delhomme’s 18 interceptions) turned that stuff into their favor against rookie quarterback Josh Freeman, who tossed five footballs into the hands of Carolina’s defenders.
At a combined record of 7-17 SU, hardly anyone will be tuning in to watch the Chiefs host the Bills this Sunday. Yet, for you betting enthusiasts, this game can reap all sorts of merit for those of you that love to lump bad games in to your parlay bets.
Arizona Cardinals (8-4 SU & ATS) at San Francisco 49ers (5-7 SU, 7-3-2 ATS)
Monday, December 14 – 8:30 PM ET
In the BetUS NFL betting odds, the Cardinals are listed as a 3.5-point favorite, with a posted total of 44.5 points.
Here are some NFL football betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
This is a game with an intensely storied rivalry that’s only furthered by the last ten games, which the Eagles and Giants have evenly split with a 5-5 SU/ATS record. Philadelphia has strung together three big wins over second-tier teams, but New York managed to stifle the Dallas Cowboys last week and are now one game shy of tying for the division lead.
Holy crap, I had no idea this game was even on the schedule. What a terrible matchup for both teams. The Chicago defense is getting torn to bits and pieces by injuries, and the Rams are just one of those teams that could explode at any given moment.
Admit it. You’re scared of that happening (just a little? C’mon!). The Rams are getting a comfortable spread, but travelling on the road against a somewhat talented Bears team should make you rightfully nervous. Let’s sort out this mess together.
Denver Broncos (7-4 SU & ATS) at Kansas City Chiefs (3-8 SU, 5-6 ATS)
Sunday, December 6 – 1 PM ET
Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
BetUS NFL betting odds: DENVER -4.5, Total 38.5
In the BetUS NFL betting odds, the Broncos are listed as a 4.5-point road favorite, with a posted total of 38.5 points.
The Patriots are coming off a glaring loss to the New Orleans Saints, and in typical fashion they pulled their starts with about eight minutes to go in the fourth. Safe move? Probably. Absolutely classless? Definitely.
The Patriots are in solid control of the AFC East for now, but the Dolphins could be a serious spoiler, especially with a home game in hand this weekend. It will be up to Tom Brady and the Patriots to bounce back from the huge loss against the Saints, and Miami’s defense would love nothing more than to feast on the carcass of the Patriots.
The Arizona Cardinals will look to continue their 3 game winning streak as they travel to Tennessee to take on the revitalized 3 point favorite Titans at 4:15 PM ET at LP Field.
Carolina Panthers (4-6 SU & ATS) at New York Jets (4-6 SU & ATS)
Sunday, November 29 – 1 PM ET
In the BetUS NFL betting odds, the Jets are listed as a three-point favorite, with a posted total of 41.5 points.
Here are some NFL football betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
The Minnesota Vikings are rolling smoothly this season and will try to end the 11 point underdogs Chicago Bears playoffs hopes at 4:15 PM ET at Metrodome in a NFC North clash.
All fingers are pointing towards Donavan McNabb to pull the Philadelphia Eagles within firing range of the playoffs. With the Cowboys winning another game against the Raiders, the lead in the NFC East is getting much larger. McNabb has been a known letdown when it comes to mounting pressure, and even though the Eagles have a sturdy record, their reputation is proceeding them as they host the Washington Redskins.
There’s absolutely nothing going right in Tampa Bay right now, but after they fired their two coordinators and promoted a positions coach to head coach, jettisoned the aging defensive stalwarts that defined their team and gave the role of quarterback to three guys with zero proven track record (Leftwich, Johnson, Freeman), there really wasn’t much hope for them.
NFL: Texans in Must Win Game against Undefeated Colts
Game-day: 11/29/2009
Kick-off: 1:00 pm EST
The Houston Texans blew their Monday game against the Tennessee Titans, losing 20 to 17 as 6 ½ point favorites in the NFL sportsbook, and now face a must win game this Sunday. Houston is 5 and 5 straight-up and considering how many playoff contenders there are in the AFC, Miami and Baltimore are both 5 and 5, Pittsburgh and Denver are 6 and 4, any loss, or win, from here on out is going to vault you into playoff contention.
If you think that St. Louis is a bad football bet, then you really haven’t been paying attention. The Seahawks are by far the worst bet in football ever since Washington came out firing in the last two weeks. Don’t believe me? Have a look at Seattle’s current betting trends.
Sunday, November 29 – 1 PM ET
BetUS NFL Football odds: MIAMI -3, Total 40
I think if you look at it a certain way, it is difficult to reconcile laying to many points with the Miami Dolphins in this road situation, because of the fact that its offense, by its very nature, isn’t the type that is going to explode and put a lot of distance between itself and its opponents, and Miami is just 5-5 ATS in the NFL sportsbook odds.
