Sunday 12-3-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 3, 2017
Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Preview: Chiefs at Jets

Gracenote
Dec 1, 2017

The Kansas City Chiefs return to MetLife Stadium for the second time in three weeks as they look to snap an ugly three-game skid Sunday against the New York Jets. Kansas City has lost five of its last six contests following a 5-0 start, and its lead atop the AFC West – once seemingly insurmountable – is down to one game over both Oakland and the Los Angeles Chargers.


The Jets also have lost five of their last six following a three-game winning streak, but the five losses have come by a total of 28 points and none were by more than eight. One storyline to watch will be the Kansas City debut of former Jets star Darrelle Revis. The Chiefs signed the seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback to try to solidify a shaky secondary that ranks 28th against the pass. The Chiefs have won the last two meetings, including a 24-3 victory at home last season.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Chiefs -3. O/U: 43.5


ABOUT THE CHIEFS (6-5): Kansas City’s once-unstoppable offense seemingly has hit a wall, as the team has averaged only 312.3 total yards over its last six contests. Rookie Kareem Hunt ranks second in the league with 890 rushing yards but hasn’t had more than 73 in any of his last six games, and Alex Smith has recorded eight touchdown passes and four interceptions over that span after throwing 11 TDs without a pick during the 5-0 start. The league’s 27th-ranked defense has played well the past two weeks and gave up a season-low 268 total yards in last Sunday’s 16-10 loss to Buffalo.
ABOUT THE JETS (4-7): New York has been better across the board than expected, even if the recent results haven’t gone its way. Josh McCown quietly is putting together an excellent season and has posted at least a 100 quarterback rating in four of his last five games, including last week's loss to Carolina in which he passed for 307 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. The Jets’ defense thrives on forcing turnovers and has at least one takeaway in 10 of its 11 games.


EXTRA POINTS
1. Jets WR Robby Anderson has caught a touchdown pass in five straight games, including scores of 54 and 33 yards last week.
2. Kansas City has committed seven turnovers in its last four contests after going six without a giveaway.
3. McCown is one of three quarterbacks in the league with at least 15 touchdown passes and three rushing touchdowns.


PREDICTION: Chiefs 19, Jets 16

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Trends - Kansas City at N.Y. Jets

ATS TRENDS

Kansas City

Chiefs are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Chiefs are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 road games. Chiefs are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss. Chiefs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Chiefs are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

N.Y. Jets

Jets are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. AFC. Jets are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Jets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games. Jets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf. Jets are 4-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Jets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Jets are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Jets are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall. Jets are 11-4-2 ATS in their last 17 games in December. Jets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Jets are 5-15-3 ATS in their last 23 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Kansas City

Under is 9-2 in Chiefs last 11 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 13-3 in Chiefs last 16 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Chiefs last 5 games in Week 13. Under is 22-7 in Chiefs last 29 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 20-8-1 in Chiefs last 29 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Under is 37-17-1 in Chiefs last 55 games following a ATS loss.

N.Y. Jets

Over is 4-0 in Jets last 4 games following a straight up loss. Under is 6-1 in Jets last 7 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Jets last 5 games overall. Over is 4-1 in Jets last 5 home games. Over is 4-1 in Jets last 5 games on fieldturf. Under is 8-2-1 in Jets last 11 games following a ATS loss. Under is 4-1 in Jets last 5 games in Week 13. Over is 4-1 in Jets last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Chiefs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings. Favorite is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 3, 2017
Where: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee

Preview: Texans at Titans

Gracenote
Nov 30, 2017

The last time the Houston Texans faced the Tennessee Titans, rookie quarterback DeShaun Watson threw four touchdown passes in a 57-14 Week 4 rout. With Watson on injured reserve, Tom Savage will be under center as the Texans try for the season sweep when they visit the Titans on Sunday.



Tennessee has won five of its last six to move into a tie for first place with Jacksonville in the AFC South Division. The Titans' recent surge has come despite the struggles of Marcus Mariota, who has thrown six interceptions in his last two games. Savage hasn't been any better. His three turnovers cost the Texans any chance at an upset at Baltimore on Monday night in a 23-16 setback.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Titans -6.5. O/U: 43.

ABOUT THE TEXANS (4-7): Savage has 12 turnovers in five starts this season and took the blame for Monday night's loss. "We're going to sit down and watch the tape, and we'll see if we can get it corrected," Houston coach Bill O'Brien said. "It has to get corrected because if not, we're going to have to go in a different direction." Despite Savage's miscues, DeAndre Hopkins continues to thrive with 69 catches for 1,004 yards and nine touchdowns.
ABOUT THE TITANS (7-4): Wide receiver Rishard Matthews sat out the previous game due to a hamstring injury, and his status is uncertain for Sunday. The Titans racked up a season-high eight sacks in last week’s 20-16 victory at Indianapolis, when Kevin Byard picked up his eighth turnover of the season. The Titans are playing their only home game in a stretch of five weeks, where they have won eight of their last nine games.

EXTRA POINTS
1. Houston has won six of the past seven games in the series.
2. Mariota leads the NFL with four game-winning drives in the fourth quarter or overtime this season.
3. Texans' wide receiver Will Fuller V is questionable with a knee injury.

PREDICTION: Titans 30, Texans 17

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Trends - Houston at Tennessee

ATS TRENDS

Houston

Texans are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Texans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Texans are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC. Texans are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Texans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC South. Texans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Texans are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games on grass.

Tennessee

Titans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Titans are 19-39-2 ATS in their last 60 games in December. Titans are 16-34-3 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Titans are 16-36-4 ATS in their last 56 games on grass. Titans are 18-42-4 ATS in their last 64 games overall. Titans are 15-36-3 ATS in their last 54 vs. AFC South. Titans are 15-37-1 ATS in their last 53 games following a ATS win. Titans are 9-23-3 ATS in their last 35 home games. Titans are 14-37-2 ATS in their last 53 games following a straight up win. Titans are 12-38-4 ATS in their last 54 vs. AFC. Titans are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Titans are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 13.

OU TRENDS

Houston

Over is 5-1 in Texans last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 9-2 in Texans last 11 games following a ATS win. Under is 6-2 in Texans last 8 games on grass. Under is 11-4 in Texans last 15 games in December. Over is 7-3 in Texans last 10 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.

Tennessee

Over is 4-0 in Titans last 4 home games. Over is 6-1 in Titans last 7 games following a straight up win. Over is 4-1 in Titans last 5 games on grass. Over is 10-3 in Titans last 13 vs. AFC South. Over is 12-4-1 in Titans last 17 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-2 in Titans last 7 games in Week 13. Over is 37-15-3 in Titans last 55 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 7-3 in Titans last 10 games overall. Under is 9-4 in Titans last 13 games in December.

HEAD TO HEAD

Texans are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings. Favorite is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings. Texans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Tennessee. Home team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Tennessee. Over is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings.

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When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, December 3, 2017
Where: StubHub Center, Carson, California

Preview: Browns at Chargers

Gracenote
Dec 1, 2017

The Cleveland Browns are 1-26 over the past two seasons, but this Sunday's opponent doesn't need to be reminded who the win came against last year. The Los Angeles Chargers called San Diego home when they suffered that embarrassing defeat and will look for a different outcome in this season's matchup.

The Chargers have recovered from an 0-4 start to get back into the playoff mix, and quarterback Philip Rivers will make his 188th consecutive start - the longest active streak in the league after the New York Giants demoted Eli Manning (210). "I'm very thankful that I've been able to be out there every week," Rivers told reporters about the streak. "I don't take it for granted. I've been blessed to be healthy enough to be out there. There's probably a little element of toughness, I guess, thrown in there." The Browns are ecstatic to have receiver Josh Gordon returning to action for the first time since Dec. 21, 2014 due to his substance-abuse issues. "I'm just excited," Gordon, the NFL's top receiver in 2013, said during a press conference. "I'm having the most fun that I have ever had doing this, just playing ball, the love of it. That is the only thing that is giving me any type of - not really pressure - but kind of just boost, more than anything."

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Chargers -13.5. O/U: 43.5

ABOUT THE BROWNS (0-11): Gordon led the NFL with 1,646 receiving yards in 2013, when he caught 87 passes (nine for touchdowns) in 14 games while earning Pro Bowl honors, and coach Hue Jackson is ready to take advantage of his talents. "I have big plans for him. I plan for him to play, and play as much as he can handle," Jackson told reporters. "I think he is a very talented player. He needs to play, needs to get out there and play, but we have to see where he is and make sure how much can he handle, how much can he do." The defense has allowed 30 or more points on six occasions, but No. 1 overall pick Myles Garrett is showing off his ability with five sacks in six games since making his debut.

ABOUT THE CHARGERS (5-6): Rivers has passed for 2,948 yards and 20 touchdowns against seven interceptions and is coming off a superb Thanksgiving Day performance in which he was 27-of-33 for 434 yards and three TDs in a win against Dallas. Receiver Keenan Allen (67 receptions) caught 12 passes for a career-best 172 yards and is 73 away from his second career 1,000-yard season. Cornerback Casey Hayward (four interceptions) was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for a three-interception November, but his status for the game is in doubt as he left the team due to his younger brother being killed in an auto accident.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Chargers hold a 15-9-1 series advantage despite last season's 20-17 setback.

2. Los Angeles DE Joey Bosa has registered eight of his 10.5 sacks over the last seven games.

3. Cleveland MLB Joe Schobert has made 10 or more tackles in five of his last six contests and leads the team with 99 stops.

PREDICTION: Chargers 30, Browns 20

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Trends - Cleveland at L.A. Chargers

ATS TRENDS

Cleveland

Browns are 16-35-1 ATS in their last 52 games following a straight up loss. Browns are 16-35-1 ATS in their last 52 games overall. Browns are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games on grass. Browns are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 road games. Browns are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Browns are 6-20-1 ATS in their last 27 vs. AFC. Browns are 6-22 ATS in their last 28 games following a ATS loss. Browns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 13. Browns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Browns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Browns are 5-20-1 ATS in their last 26 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Browns are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Browns are 0-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.

L.A. Chargers

Chargers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Chargers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games on grass. Chargers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Chargers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Chargers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC. Chargers are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games following a straight up win. Chargers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Chargers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Chargers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Chargers are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 home games. Chargers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 13. Chargers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Chargers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in December.

OU TRENDS

Cleveland

Over is 4-0 in Browns last 4 road games. Over is 6-0 in Browns last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 10-1 in Browns last 11 games on grass. Under is 5-1 in Browns last 6 games in Week 13. Under is 9-3 in Browns last 12 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 37-13-3 in Browns last 53 games in December. Under is 11-4 in Browns last 15 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Browns last 7 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 9-4 in Browns last 13 vs. a team with a losing record.

L.A. Chargers

Under is 4-0 in Chargers last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. Under is 6-1 in Chargers last 7 vs. AFC. Under is 5-1 in Chargers last 6 games overall. Under is 13-3-1 in Chargers last 17 games in December. Under is 4-1-1 in Chargers last 6 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in Chargers last 6 games following a ATS win. Under is 4-1 in Chargers last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 7-2-1 in Chargers last 10 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 9-3-1 in Chargers last 13 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Chargers last 5 games in Week 13. Under is 23-9-1 in Chargers last 33 games following a straight up win. Under is 5-2 in Chargers last 7 games on grass. Under is 7-3-1 in Chargers last 11 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Browns are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings. Underdog is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, December 3, 2017
Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

Preview: Panthers at Saints

Gracenote
Dec 1, 2017

While the New Orleans Saints were rattling off eight straight wins, the Carolina Panthers quietly were keeping pace in the NFC South. The rivals meet in New Orleans on Sunday with the division lead hanging in the balance in a matchup between the Saints’ powerful offense and Carolina’s staunch defense.


Carolina pulled even in the division race with last week’s 35-27 road win over the New York Jets coupled with the Saints’ 26-20 road defeat against the Los Angeles Rams. The Saints routed the Panthers 34-13 in Charlotte in Week 3 to begin their two-month winning streak. New Orleans dominated for most of that stretch before narrowly escaping with a 34-31 overtime win over Washington and losing to the Rams in consecutive weeks. Carolina was reeling following a 17-3 loss at Chicago in Week 7 but has won four straight since.
TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Saints -4.5. O/U: 48


ABOUT THE PANTHERS (8-3): Carolina’s defense has been dominant all around, but the secondary has shown some cracks of late, allowing 302 passing yards to Atlanta in Week 9 and 282 to the Jets. Getting the ground game going again has helped get the offense back on track after a midseason lull, as Cam Newton and Jonathan Stewart lead the league’s No. 5 rushing offense. Rookie Christian McCaffrey plays a key role in the offense, and Devin Funchess has become Newton’s go-to receiver with Kelvin Benjamin traded to Buffalo and tight end Greg Olsen plagued by injuries.
ABOUT THE SAINTS (8-3): New Orleans’ offense is as prolific as ever and ranks second in the league. Quarterback Drew Brees still is putting up big numbers through the air – he ranks third in the NFL with 3,029 passing yards – but running backs Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara are providing balance to the once pass-happy attack. The defense had held five opponents under 300 total yards during its eight-game winning streak, but the team has surrendered 871 total yards over the last two weeks.


EXTRA POINTS
1. Kamara leads the league in scrimmage yards (777) since Week 7, and his seven touchdowns are tied for the most in the NFL during that span.
2. Brees has averaged 313 passing yards with 12 touchdowns and three interceptions in his last four meetings with the Panthers.
3. McCaffrey has 59 receptions, the most among rookies and second-most among running backs.


PREDICTION: Saints 27, Panthers 24

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Trends - Carolina at New Orleans

ATS TRENDS

Carolina

Panthers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Panthers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games. Panthers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Panthers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Panthers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Panthers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Panthers are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 13.

New Orleans

Saints are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NFC South. Saints are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Saints are 22-5 ATS in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Saints are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Saints are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall. Saints are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 vs. NFC. Saints are 40-18-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

OU TRENDS

Carolina

Over is 4-0 in Panthers last 4 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Panthers last 7 games in Week 13. Over is 5-1 in Panthers last 6 games following a straight up win. Under is 4-1-1 in Panthers last 6 vs. NFC South. Over is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 games following a ATS win. Over is 21-6-1 in Panthers last 28 games on fieldturf. Under is 9-3-1 in Panthers last 13 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Panthers last 5 games in December. Over is 9-3 in Panthers last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 16-7-1 in Panthers last 24 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 17-8-1 in Panthers last 26 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

New Orleans

Over is 4-0 in Saints last 4 games following a straight up loss. Over is 5-0-1 in Saints last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 4-1 in Saints last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Saints last 5 vs. NFC. Over is 4-1 in Saints last 5 games following a ATS loss. Over is 6-2 in Saints last 8 games on fieldturf. Over is 13-5-1 in Saints last 19 home games. Over is 5-2 in Saints last 7 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Saints last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Underdog is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in New Orleans. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Panthers are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 meetings in New Orleans. Road team is 23-9 ATS in their last 32 meetings. Panthers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, December 3, 2017
Where: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California

Preview: Giants at Raiders

Gracenote
Dec 1, 2017

With their season a lost cause, the New York Giants made the extremely controversial decision to make a quarterback switch for their game against the host Oakland Raiders on Sunday. Veteran Eli Manning, who has started 210 consecutive contests, will see his streak - the second-longest for a quarterback in NFL history - come to an end as he rides the bench in favor of Geno Smith.

"It's hard," the 36-year-old Manning, a two-time Super Bowl champion and MVP, told reporters. "I'll be a good teammate. I don't like it, but it's part of football. You handle it." New York fell to 1-5 on the road with last week's 20-10 loss in Washington but hopes to register its fourth straight win over Oakland, which is in the thick of the race for first place in the AFC West. Despite their sub-.500 record, the Raiders are just one game behind Kansas City for the top spot in the division after topping Denver 21-14 last Sunday. Oakland's defense played a huge role in the victory, registering five sacks while limiting the Broncos to just 219 total yards.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Raiders -9. O/U: 41.5

ABOUT THE GIANTS (2-9): Smith has not started a game since Oct. 23, 2016, when he suited up for the New York Jets against Baltimore. The 27-year-old, who was a second-round pick out of West Virginia in 2013, completed 501-of-866 passes for 5,962 yards with 28 touchdowns and 36 interceptions while going 12-18 as a starter over four seasons with the Jets. Cornerback Janoris Jenkins (ankle) became the 19th member of the team overall - and fifth this week - currently on injured reserve and was replaced on the roster by defensive tackle Khyri Thornton, who played in four games for Detroit this season before being released on Nov. 21.

ABOUT THE RAIDERS (5-6): Derek Carr likely will be without his top two receivers this week as Michael Crabtree serves his league-imposed one-game suspension while Amari Cooper nurses a concussion and an ankle injury, which have kept him out of practice this week. Crabtree was given a two-game ban for violating the NFL's unsportsmanlike conduct and unnecessary roughness rules in the win over the Broncos but had it cut in half. Marquette King is tied for the league lead with 13 punts inside the 10-yard line after delivering four against Denver.

EXTRA POINTS

1. New York also signed LBs Ray-Ray Armstrong and Jeremy Cash, as well as DBs Darryl Morris and Brandon Dixon, this week.

2. With its receiving corps depleted, Oakland signed WR Isaac Whitney from the practice squad.

3. The Giants have not visited Oakland since Dec. 31, 2005, when they posted a 30-21 victory.

PREDICTION: Raiders 33, Giants 13

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Trends - N.Y. Giants at Oakland

ATS TRENDS

N.Y. Giants

Giants are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Giants are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Giants are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 13. Giants are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Giants are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Giants are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. Giants are 0-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.

Oakland

Raiders are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Raiders are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games in Week 13. Raiders are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Raiders are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games on grass. Raiders are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall. Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.

OU TRENDS

N.Y. Giants

Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games in Week 13. Under is 7-2 in Giants last 9 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Under is 8-3 in Giants last 11 games following a ATS loss. Over is 5-2 in Giants last 7 games following a straight up loss.

Oakland

Over is 5-0 in Raiders last 5 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Raiders last 4 games in Week 13. Over is 36-13-2 in Raiders last 51 games following a ATS win. Over is 19-7 in Raiders last 26 games following a straight up win. Over is 21-8-1 in Raiders last 30 home games. Over is 7-3 in Raiders last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 13-6-2 in Raiders last 21 vs. a team with a losing record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, December 3, 2017
Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

Preview: Rams at Cardinals

Gracenote
Dec 1, 2017

While the Los Angeles Rams will have their top running back ready to go on Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals may be without theirs when they host their NFC West rivals. Todd Gurley has been a major reason why Los Angeles sits one game ahead of Seattle for first place in the division as he leads the NFL with 11 touchdowns and ranks second with 1,344 scrimmage yards.

The 23-year-old Gurley registered 128 total yards in last Sunday's 26-20 triumph over New Orleans, which got the Rams back on track after their four-game winning streak was halted by Minnesota the previous week. The Cardinals, who snapped a two-game slide and remained in playoff contention with last week's 27-24 upset victory over AFC South-leading Jacksonville, could be missing Adrian Peterson due to the neck injury he suffered in the win. The 32-year-old Peterson rushed 20 times for 79 yards against the Jaguars and has averaged 21.5 carries since being acquired from the Saints on Oct. 10. Arizona, which is one game behind Detroit for the second NFC wild card, also may be without Kerwynn Williams as the backup running back suffered cracked ribs versus Jacksonville.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Rams -7. O/U: 44.5

ABOUT THE RAMS (8-3): Gurley became the fourth player in franchise history to register 1,300 scrimmage yards and 10 touchdowns in the first 11 games of a season, joining Elroy Hirsch (1951), Eric Dickerson (1983) and Marshall Faulk (2000). He needs 135 yards rushing and 21 receiving against Arizona to become the fifth player in NFL history with 1,000 rushing, 500 receiving and 10 TDs through 12 contests. Jared Goff, who ranks sixth in the league with 2,964 passing yards, has averaged 311 while throwing nine touchdown passes and just one interception over his last four games.

ABOUT THE CARDINALS (5-6): Phil Dawson (42 years old) was the hero against Jacksonville as he booted a 57-yard field goal with one second left - the longest game-winning kick in the fourth quarter by a player 40 or older in NFL history. Larry Fitzgerald, who leads the NFC with 72 receptions, can join Jerry Rice (13), Tim Brown (10) and Tony Gonzalez (10) as the only players in league history with at least 75 catches in 10 or more seasons. Linebacker Chandler Jones is tied for first in the NFL with 12 sacks after recording two last week and is the only player in the league with at least 10 in each of the last three campaigns.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Rams are second in the league with an average of 29.9 points scored.

2. Peterson is four rushing yards away from passing Faulk (12,279) for 11th place on the all-time list and 37 away from overtaking Jim Brown (12,312) for 10th.

3. Los Angeles posted a 33-0 triumph over Arizona in England during Week 7.

PREDICTION: Rams 27, Cardinals 10

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Trends - L.A. Rams at Arizona

ATS TRENDS

L.A. Rams

Rams are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Rams are 2-5 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Rams are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Rams are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Rams are 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 vs. NFC. Rams are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC West. Rams are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in December.

Arizona

Cardinals are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games on grass. Cardinals are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 13. Cardinals are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 games in December. Cardinals are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 home games. Cardinals are 6-14-1 ATS in their last 21 games overall. Cardinals are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. NFC. Cardinals are 5-14-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Cardinals are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win. Cardinals are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. Cardinals are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. Cardinals are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

L.A. Rams

Under is 8-1 in Rams last 9 games in Week 13. Over is 6-1 in Rams last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Rams last 5 games overall. Over is 4-1 in Rams last 5 road games. Under is 4-1 in Rams last 5 games following a straight up win. Under is 4-1 in Rams last 5 vs. NFC. Under is 4-1 in Rams last 5 games following a ATS win. Over is 4-1 in Rams last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 10-3 in Rams last 13 vs. NFC West. Under is 9-3 in Rams last 12 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 8-3 in Rams last 11 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Rams last 10 games on grass. Under is 37-18-1 in Rams last 56 games in December.

Arizona

Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 games following a straight up win. Over is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 games in December. Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 vs. NFC West. Under is 6-1 in Cardinals last 7 vs. NFC. Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 13-4 in Cardinals last 17 home games. Under is 6-2 in Cardinals last 8 games in Week 13. Under is 8-3 in Cardinals last 11 games following a ATS win. Under is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 games on grass. Under is 7-3 in Cardinals last 10 games overall.

HEAD TO HEAD

Road team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Arizona. Under is 13-6 in the last 19 meetings.

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When: 8:30 PM ET, Sunday, December 3, 2017
Where: CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington

Preview: Eagles at Seahawks

Gracenote
Dec 1, 2017

The Philadelphia Eagles haven't just been victorious during their nine-game winning streak, they've been downright dominant with 28-point routs in a franchise-record three consecutive contests. The Eagles can clinch the NFC East title as well as host a playoff game should they continue their destructive ways in the Pacific Northwest on Sunday night against the Seattle Seahawks.

"For us, there's nothing to measure. We are our measuring stick," safety Malcolm Jenkins said on the heels of Philadelphia's stifling defense limiting Chicago to just 140 yards in Sunday's 31-3 romp at Lincoln Financial Field. Second-year quarterback Carson Wentz, who leads the NFL's top-ranked scoring unit (31.9 points per game), tossed three touchdown passes versus the Bears and has 22 of his NFL-best 28 in the last seven games to put his name firmly in the mix for NFL MVP honors. Included in that discussion is Seattle counterpart Russell Wilson, who is third in the league in passing touchdowns (23), tied for fourth in passing yards per game (275) and responsible for nearly 86 percent of his team's scrimmage yards. Wilson threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in his second straight game on Sunday to lead the Seahawks to their sixth win in eight outings, a 24-13 victory at San Francisco.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBC. LINE: Eagles -6. O/U: 47.5

ABOUT THE EAGLES (10-1): Wentz's two favorite targets are Alshon Jeffery and tight end Zach Ertz, who each have seven touchdown receptions in addition to six catches of at least 20 yards this season. Jeffery has found the end zone in four consecutive games and Ertz had a team-best 10 receptions for 103 yards last week while reeling in a touchdown pass for the sixth time in six contests. Running backs LeGarrette Blount, trade acquisition Jay Ajayi and rookie Corey Clement pace the league's second-ranked rushing offense (147.5 yards per game). Defensive end Brandon Graham has three sacks in his last four games, with his team-leading and career-best seventh on Sunday triggering a $250,000 escalator for his 2018 salary.

ABOUT THE SEAHAWKS (7-4): Tight end Jimmy Graham leads the NFL with eight red-zone touchdown receptions, with each of them coming in his last seven games. Graham has gained the trust of Wilson, who has seen traditional favorite target Doug Baldwin limited to just two catches in each of his last two outings. Linebacker Bobby Wagner has been nursing an ailing hamstring during the last few weeks, but the injury has done little to slow him down during games. Wagner had an interception last week and recorded eight of his NFL third-best 100 tackles, marking the sixth consecutive season that he has reached triple digits in that department.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Wentz has 20 touchdowns and zero interceptions in the red zone this season.

2. Wilson has a team-leading 401 yards rushing for Seattle, which receives little else from its backfield and faces Philadelphia's top-ranked run defense (65.1 yards per game).

3. Seahawks DE Cliff Avril underwent surgery on his neck and spine this week and was placed on injured reserve.

PREDICTION: Seahawks 24, Eagles 23

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Trends - Philadelphia at Seattle

ATS TRENDS

Philadelphia

Eagles are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. Eagles are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win. Eagles are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Eagles are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Eagles are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Eagles are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Eagles are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC. Eagles are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Eagles are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. Eagles are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Eagles are 6-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Eagles are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games overall. Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games. Eagles are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 games in Week 13. Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. Eagles are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf.

Seattle

Seahawks are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games in Week 13. Seahawks are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 games in December. Seahawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf. Seahawks are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win. Seahawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win. Seahawks are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Seahawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Seahawks are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Seahawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Seahawks are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

OU TRENDS

Philadelphia

Over is 14-3 in Eagles last 17 road games. Over is 9-2 in Eagles last 11 games on fieldturf. Over is 17-4 in Eagles last 21 games in Week 13. Over is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 10-3 in Eagles last 13 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 23-8 in Eagles last 31 games in December. Over is 5-2 in Eagles last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 21-9 in Eagles last 30 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Under is 42-19 in Eagles last 61 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. Over is 13-6-1 in Eagles last 20 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.

Seattle

Over is 5-0 in Seahawks last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 7-1 in Seahawks last 8 vs. NFC. Over is 6-1 in Seahawks last 7 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Under is 13-5 in Seahawks last 18 games in December. Under is 5-2 in Seahawks last 7 games overall. Over is 5-2 in Seahawks last 7 games in Week 13. Over is 13-6 in Seahawks last 19 vs. a team with a winning record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Favorite is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 meetings. Road team is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 meetings. Eagles are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings.

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NFL opening line report: Divisional showdown in New Orleans highlights Week 13
Patrick Everson

"We know that the public will look to back New Orleans, so we wanted to be a step higher on that side. Don’t be surprised to see this finish at -3."

Week 13 on the NFL docket includes a divisional battle for first place among two teams that finished below .500 last season. Patrick Everson checks in on the opening lines for a quartet of contests, with insights from Scott Cooley, odds consultant for offshore sportsbook Bookmaker.eu.

Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints (-4)

New Orleans went 7-9 SU last year and lost its first two games this season, then made an impressive about-face with eight consecutive victories (7-1 ATS). However, the win streak came to an end Sunday for the Saints (8-3 SU, 7-4 ATS), who lost to the Los Angeles Rams 26-20 as a 2.5-point road underdog.

Carolina, which reached the Super Bowl two seasons ago before a dismal 6-10 SU campaign last year, has won and cashed each of its last four. The Panthers (8-3 SU, 7-4 ATS) were 5.5-point chalk at the New York Jets on Sunday and covered when a late field goal finished off a 35-27 victory.

“It’s tough to trust either of these teams, in my opinion, but they are both quality clubs,” Cooley said. “Obviously a ton on the line, given the division climate, and we know that the public will look to back New Orleans, so we wanted to be a step higher on that side. Don’t be surprised to see this finish at -3.”

Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks (+3)

Without question, Philadelphia is the class of the NFC and perhaps even the whole league. The Eagles (10-1 SU, 9-2 ATS) have won nine in a row on the field and eight straight against the oddsmakers, including Sunday’s 31-3 rout of Chicago as a 14-point favorite.

Seattle (7-4 SU, 4-6-1 ATS) is always a playoff threat, but with its depleted defense – no Richard Sherman or Kam Chancellor, among others – and a surprising Rams squad in the NFC West, things won’t get any easier. The Seahawks weathered the injuries Sunday to notch a 24-13 victory at San Francisco laying 7 points.

“This is the first time Seattle has opened as a ‘dog in a long time, but it’s certainly warranted here,” Cooley said. “Philadelphia is playing like the second-best team in the league, and the Eagles are not far behind the Patriots in our power ratings. Early action indicates this will get past the key number sooner than later.”

And indeed it did, as Philly moved to -4 for this Sunday night prime-time showdown.

Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys (-1)

The loser of this Thursday night meeting can probably start thinking hard about next season. Dallas has lost its last three games, all without suspended star running back Ezekiel Elliott, who still must sit out three more games. The Cowboys (5-6 SU and ATS) got dumped by the Los Angeles Chargers 28-6 as a 1-point home pup on Thanksgiving Day.

Washington, also 5-6 SU and ATS, played the Turkey Day Thursday nighter and came away with a 20-10 win over the New York Giants giving 7 points at home.

“Despite an early move to -1.5, I’m sure we’ll see some sharp money on Washington at some point,” Cooley said. “The Cowboys have had their backs against the wall for two weeks, and they’ve come out flat each time. I’d be hard-pressed to bet on this Dallas squad right now.”

Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons (-3)

Minnesota has been far more stout than expected this season, with third-string quarterback Case Keenum proving quite capable, complemented by a solid defense. The Vikings (9-2 SU, 8-3 ATS) are on a seven-game winning streak, besting Detroit 30-23 on Thanksgiving as a 2.5-point road chalk to cover for the sixth straight week.

Defending NFC champion Atlanta continues to look up at Carolina and New Orleans just within the South Division. The Falcons (7-4 SU, 5-6 ATS) have won and cashed three straight, though, topping Tampa Bay 34-20 as a 10.5-point road favorite Sunday.

“My gut feeling is that this will come down a decent bit. Some of the team wanted to see -1 or -2 here, instead of the field goal, but that’s what we settled on,” Cooley said. “The Falcons are certainly no cakewalk for opponents, but it will be interesting to see how they handle that vaunted Vikings defense.”