Make no mistake: Florida Alabama betting picks are what’s what in the betting community this week. But we still have time to kill, don’t we? The Jets and Bills visit Toronto Thursday night to renew their AFC East hostilities. Let’s break down the matchup.
NFC Play-off Picture December 1, 2009
As the Saints continue to dominate – nailed MNF 10* Titan on the Saints and the 7* Titan UNDER for a nice big time parlay winner – and the Colts continue to remain unbeaten, the media focus is justly focused on these two teams. This week however, is a significant week for the NFC contenders and how these games will shape the play-off picture.
Have any NFL odds gotten as much hype as tonight’s Patriots/Saints matchup? Everyone and his grandson will tune in for tonight’s epic battle. On one hand we have the legendary Tom Brady and Randy Moss taking the national stage to slay Goliath; on the other we have the high-flying Saints trying to stay undefeated at home. Let’s attempt the daunting task of picking a winner.
Dolphins (-3) vs. Bills (+3)
(O/U) 40
Sunday, November 29 1:00 PM ET
Reeling Bills Host Red-Hot Dolphins Ricky, don’t lose that number!
The Miami Dolphins (5-5 SU, 5-5 ATS, 6-4 O/U) have looked absolutely fantastic the last two weeks, featuring former league rushing champion Ricky Williams as their go-to guy after Wildcat specialist Ronnie Brown was lost for the remainder of the regular season.
NFL Betting Odds – AFC North Matchup Pits Browns at Bengals
Browns (+14) vs. Bengals (-14)
(O/U) 39½
Sunday, November 29 1:00 PM ET
The Cincinnati Bengals (7-3 SU, 6-4 ATS, 5-5 O/U) were on the wrong end of arguably the biggest upset on the schedule in Week 11.
Among the surprise teams in the NFL this season so far, the biggest among them for me has been the Cincinnati Bengals, no more victims of some of the less than flattering nicknames they have been tagged with in the recent past.
With the Thanksgiving Holiday comes the traditional Thursday games, but more importantly it marks the official start of the push towards the playoffs. Teams such as New Orleans, Minnesota, and Indianapolis have basically secured a spot and are now jockeying for the #1 seed. Teams such as New England, Cincinnati, and Arizona are currently in control of their division and fighting to stay on top.
NFL Week 11 – Cleveland Browns (+3½) vs. Detroit Lions (-3½)
(O/U) 37½
Sunday, November 22, 1:00 PM ET
Maybe it’s me, but I’m thinking the guy that scheduled this contest between the Cleveland Browns (1-8 SU, 3-6 ATS, 3-6 O/U) and Detroit Lions (1-8 SU, 2-6-1 ATS, 4-5 O/U) should be immediately fired.
NFL Lock Alert – Red-Hot Bengals Plan on Cooking Raiders’ Goose
Cincinnati (-9½) at Oakland (+9½)
(O/U) 36
Sunday, November 22nd 4:00 PM ET
Do you smell what the Cincinnati Bengals (7-2 SU, 6-3 ATS) are cooking BetUS NFL sports betting fanatics?
Sunday, November 22 – 1:00 PM ET
(O/U) 43
The Bill fired head coach Dick Jauron on Tuesday, a move that came about 12 weeks too late if you ask me.
Buffalo has been so inept this season that not even controversial wide receiver Terrell Owens can get worked up to his normally divisive standards.
The push towards the post season is in full swing and while teams like New Orleans and Minnesota in the NFC and Indianapolis and Cincinnati in the AFC are battling for the number one seed in their conference, there are several teams battling for their playoff life. Big games with major playoff implications for both teams this week include; San Francisco@ Green Bay, Atlanta@ N.Y. Giants, Philadelphia@ Chicago, and Miami@ Carolina on Thursday night.
For years, pro football has been the sports leader when it comes to parity. Pete Rozelle was credited with, “On any given Sunday any team can beat another.” You say, “Wait a minute — the Saints and Colts started 16-0 SU/11-5 ATS. Where’s the parity?” How about four wins by the Colts of 4 points or less? They didn’t lose a game in the first half of the season, but were far from dominant.
In a potential preview of this year’s AFC Championship game, the New England Patriots travel to Indianapolis to play the Colts on Sunday night. This game over the past several years has become one of the biggest rivalries in the NFL. After completely dominating the Colts over the first half of the decade, New England has now lost four of last five meetings between these two teams. Some other big games include Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, Seattle at Arizona, and Philadelphia at San Diego.
The Houston Texans have never defeated the Indianapolis Colts in the history of their franchise and while they have played good football over the last month, the Colts still present a tough matchup for them.
The Texans have a couple of things just don’t work for them against the Colts: they don’t have much of a pass rush and they don’t have much of a pass defense.
Time: 1:00 ET
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium
Texans vs. Colts Sunday Football Lines
MoneyLine: Texans +310 / Colts -380
Spread: Colts -8.5
Over/Under: 49.5
The big game on tap for this week has the 5-2 Dallas Cowboys visiting the 5-2 Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night in a NFC East showdown with 1st place in the division on the line. This one should come down which QB, Tony Romo or Donovan McNabb has the biggest night. Some other key match ups include Baltimore at Cincinnati, Houston at Indianapolis, and a great Monday night tilt between the Steelers and the Broncos at Mile High.
Here is a brief look at all the match ups with some keys to the game.
The Houston Texans have undoubtedly been one of the most frustrating teams to cheer for in the NFL this year. They are currently 4-3 but had they not been stuffed on the one-yard line in two separate fourth quarters (against the Jacksvonille Jaguars and the Arizona Cardinals), they could be 6-1.
Time: 1:00 ET
Venue: Ralph Wilson Stadium
Texans vs. Bills Sunday Football Lines
MoneyLine: Texans -170 / Bills +150
Spread: Texans -3
Over/Under: 41
