Sunday Nfl Gridbits - Week 9
By http://www.mysportsbookonline.info/
Matt Fargo takes a brief glance at each game this Sunday and offers some thoughts and trends.
CINCINNATI AT BALTIMORE 1 p.m.
This is Cincinnati’s last game before its bye week. The Bengals sit atop the AFC North thanks to an easy schedule where their six wins have come against teams now a combined 12-31. They host the Colts in two weeks. Trendsetter: CINCINNATI is 6-0 Over after 1 or more consecutive losses against the spread over the last 2 seasons.
The Ravens come in off a Monday loss by a single point. This is the second of four divisional games in a five game stretch, all against Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. The offense scored the most points this season against the Steelers on Monday. Trendsetter: BALTIMORE is 9-1 Over in home games in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE AT CLEVELAND 1 p.m.
Tennessee has dropped three straight games and the defense has allowed 31 or more points in five of its eight games. The Titans have a bye next week and then get to play four of their next five games at home. Trendsetter: TENNESSEE is 5-13 ATS against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Cleveland has also dropped three straight games and allowed the Texans their first win of the season last Sunday. The offense has scored 16 or less points in five of its seven games while the defense has allowed 19 or less in five straight games. Trendsetter: CLEVELAND is 10-2 Under in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON AT JACKSONVILLE 1 p.m.
Houston finally got into the win column last Sunday but it might be the only one for a while as its next three games are against teams with a winning record. The Texans defense tied a season low by allowing just 16 points against the Browns. Trendsetter: HOUSTON is 12-2 ATS after having lost 5 out of their last 6 games over the last 3 seasons.
Jacksonville allowed more than 20 points for the first time last week in St. Louis and it was its first loss of the season where the offense scored in the 20’s. The Jaguars host the Ravens next week before heading out on a three game road trip. Trendsetter: JACKSONVILLE is 13-2 Under after allowing 175 or more rushing yards last game since 1992.
OAKLAND AT KANSAS CITY 1 p.m.
The Raiders won for the first time on the road last week at Tennessee and have now won three of their last four games to move a game under .500. This is the second game of a five-in-seven game road stretch after playing three straight games at home. Trendsetter: OAKLAND is 4-16 ATS in road games after covering the spread in 4 or 5 out of their last 6 games since 1992.
The Chiefs are off two straight road games and follow this game up with two more on the road before finishing the season with four of six at home. The loss at San Diego snapped a two-game winning streak and knocked them 1.5 games behind Denver. Trendsetter: KANSAS CITY is 19-8 ATS after allowing 300 or more passing yards in their last game since 1992.
ATLANTA AT MIAMI 1 p.m.
Atlanta is off a bye week which was good for rest but killed momentum from a 4-1 winning run. The Falcons are in a three-way tie in the NFC South with two straight home games following this one including a game with Tampa Bay. Trendsetter: ATLANTA is 2-11 ATS after playing a game at home over the last 2 seasons.
The Dolphins won for the first time on the road last Sunday at New Orleans and are now just a game behind the Patriots in the AFC East. Miami hosts New England next Sunday before heading out for two straight non-division road games. Trendsetter: MIAMI is 10-1 Over after playing their last game on the road over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT AT MINNESOTA 1 p.m.
The Lions suffered a tough home loss in overtime last week against the Bears who took over first place in the NFC North. Detroit has allowed 21 points or less in five straight games but the offense has scored 20 or less in four of those
