NFL betting news, trends, odds and predictions for Monday, December 25, 2017 from various handicappers and websites
Monday, December 25
NFL
Long Sheet
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PITTSBURGH (11 - 3) at HOUSTON (4 - 10) - 12/25/2017, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 104-75 ATS (+21.5 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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OAKLAND (6 - 8) at PHILADELPHIA (12 - 2) - 12/25/2017, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 33-60 ATS (-33.0 Units) in December games since 1992.
OAKLAND is 32-57 ATS (-30.7 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
Oakland Raiders at Philadelphia Eagles (-9, 47.5)
Raiders' third down problems vs. Eagles' drive-lengthening prowess
No Carson Wentz proved to be no problem at all for the Philadelphia Eagles last weekend, as they got past the division-rival Giants to secure a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs. But there's still one important thing for the Eagles to play for: home-field advantage throughout the conference portion of the playoffs, which would happen with a win or a Minnesota Vikings loss. And Philly has a significant edge against the visiting Raiders when it comes to third-down prowess.
Expectations were high for the Oakland defense coming into the season, but the Raiders have disappointed in several areas. In addition to ranking last in the entire NFL in interceptions (four), Oakland is allowing teams to extend drives or score on 42.6 of their third-down opportunities - good for 27th out of 32 teams. It's no wonder, then, that the Raiders average just 28:39 time of possession per game, ahead of only seven other teams and more than two minutes less than last year's average.
The Eagles' offense is a sight to behold, tied with the high-powered Rams for the most points in the league through 15 weeks. And Philadelphia's work on third down has a lot to do with that - the Eagles have made good on 45.4 percent of their third downs this season, behind only the Atlanta Falcons. Add in the fact that Philadelphia has also converted 15-of-22 fourth-down chances, and it could be a long game for an already beleaguered Oakland defensive unit.