NFL Preseason Betting Trends for Thursday, August 16, 2012
Cincinnati at Atlanta
Cincinnati: 9-21 ATS off an ATS win
Atlanta: 12-1 ATS off a loss by 14+ points
Cleveland at Green Bay
Cleveland: 1-5 ATS off a non-conference game
Green Bay: 30-12 Over as a favorite
NFL Preseason Betting Trends for Friday, August 17, 2012
Tennessee at Tampa Bay
Tennessee: 13-0 Over away off a loss
Tampa Bay: 10-3 ATS after allowing 50 or less rushing yards
Miami at Carolina
Miami: 26-13 ATS as an underdog
Carolina: 10-22 ATS off a loss
Detroit at Baltimore
Detroit: 6-0 ATS off a non-conference game
Baltimore: 16-5 Under off an Over
Buffalo at Minnesota
Buffalo: 7-18 ATS after allowing 14 points or less
Minnesota: 10-2 Over off a loss by 10+ points
Jacksonville at New Orleans
Jacksonville: 13-3 ATS away with a total of 35.5 to 42 points
New Orleans: 5-15 ATS at home off a road game
Oakland at Arizona
Oakland: 8-21 ATS vs. NFC West opponents
Arizona: 12-4 Over off BB games scoring 7 or less first-half points
NFL Preseason Betting Trends for Saturday, August 18, 2012
NY Giants at NY Jets
NY Giants: 2-10 ATS off a combined score of 50+ points
NY Jets: 14-4 ATS vs. NY Giants
Kansas City at St. Louis
Kansas City: 2-11 ATS in dome stadiums
St. Louis: 16-5 Under at home off a non-conference game
Washington at Chicago
Washington: 3-9 ATS after scoring 9 points or less
Chicago: 12-1 Under at home off a home game
San Francisco at Houston
San Francisco: 0-7 ATS after gaining 400+ total yards
Houston: 5-1 ATS playing on grass fields
Seattle at Denver
Seattle: 16-6 ATS vs. AFC West opponents
Denver: 2-10 ATS at home after allowing 14 points or less
Dallas at San Diego
Dallas: 11-19 ATS vs. AFC West opponents
San Diego: 25-10 ATS off a home game
NFL Preseason Betting Trends for Sunday, August 19, 2012
Indianapolis at Pittsburgh
Indianapolis: 27-13 Over as an underdog
Pittsburgh: 5-1 ATS as a favorite
NFL Preseason Betting Trends for Monday, August 20, 2012
Philadelphia at New England
Philadelphia: 13-28 ATS with a line of +3 to -3
New England: 14-7 ATS off a home win
Thursday, August 16
CINCINNATI (1 - 0) at ATLANTA (0 - 1) - 8/16/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
CLEVELAND (1 - 0) at GREEN BAY (0 - 1) - 8/16/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-0 against the spread versus GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 2-0 straight up against GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Friday, August 17
TENNESSEE (0 - 1) at TAMPA BAY (1 - 0) - 8/17/2012, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
MIAMI (0 - 1) at CAROLINA (0 - 1) - 8/17/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) as an underdog since 1993.
CAROLINA is 14-32 ATS (-21.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1993.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-0 against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 1-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT (0 - 1) at BALTIMORE (1 - 0) - 8/17/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
BUFFALO (0 - 1) at MINNESOTA (0 - 1) - 8/17/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JACKSONVILLE (1 - 0) at NEW ORLEANS (1 - 1) - 8/17/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points since 1993.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
OAKLAND (0 - 1) at ARIZONA (0 - 2) - 8/17/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1993.
OAKLAND is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) against NFC West division opponents since 1993.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 1-0 straight up against OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Saturday, August 18
NY GIANTS (0 - 1) at NY JETS (0 - 1) - 8/18/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY GIANTS are 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) against AFC East division opponents since 1993.
NY GIANTS are 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in games played on turf since 1993.
NY JETS are 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 since 1993.
NY JETS are 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) against NFC East division opponents since 1993.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY JETS is 1-1 against the spread versus NY GIANTS over the last 3 seasons
NY JETS is 1-1 straight up against NY GIANTS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS CITY (1 - 0) at ST LOUIS (0 - 1) - 8/18/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 13-30 ATS (-20.0 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 since 1993.
KANSAS CITY is 28-49 ATS (-25.9 Units) in all games since 1993.
KANSAS CITY is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in dome games since 1993.
KANSAS CITY is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games in games played on turf since 1993.
KANSAS CITY is 28-49 ATS (-25.9 Units) in all lined games since 1993.
KANSAS CITY is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) as an underdog since 1993.
KANSAS CITY is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less since 1993.
KANSAS CITY is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points since 1993.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-0 against the spread versus KANSAS CITY over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 1-0 straight up against KANSAS CITY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON (1 - 0) at CHICAGO (0 - 1) - 8/18/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
SAN FRANCISCO (1 - 0) at HOUSTON (1 - 0) - 8/18/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 1-0 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE (1 - 0) at DENVER (1 - 0) - 8/18/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) against AFC West division opponents since 1993.
SEATTLE is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1993.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-0 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 1-0 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS (1 - 0) at SAN DIEGO (1 - 0) - 8/18/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 15-37 ATS (-25.7 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points since 1993.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-1 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO is 1-1 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Sunday, August 19
INDIANAPOLIS (1 - 0) at PITTSBURGH (0 - 1) - 8/19/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
Monday, August 20
PHILADELPHIA (1 - 0) at NEW ENGLAND (1 - 0) - 8/20/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 since 1993.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
Best NFL Preseason Week 2 Over/Under Bets
By Jason Logan
Covers.com
It takes a while for NFL offenses and defenses to gain traction. That’s why they have four weeks of preseason football.
Starters made a brief appearance in Week 1 and will get more run in the second set on the exhibition schedule. Here’s a look at the top over and the top under bets in Week 2 of the preseason, going back over the past 16 years.
Records from Week 2 of the preseason since 1995.
Best Week 2 preseason over bets
Green Bay Packers (12-4 SU, 12-4 over/under)
Offense is the name of the game for the Packers in Week 2 of the preseason. Not only are the Cheeseheads the best over play since 1995, but they’re also the best ATS bet with an identical 12-4 ATS mark in that span. Green Bay is 4-0 over/under in Week 2 since Aaron Rodgers was named the No. 1 QB, however, much of that record has to do with the Packers’ porous defense. The total for Thursday’s game with Cleveland is set at 39 points.
Oakland Raiders (5-10 SU, 10-5 over/under)
Anyone who was lulled to sleep by the Raiders’ 3-0 loss to the Cowboys in Week 1 Monday is LMFAOing right now. Oakland, however, headed into that game with a 6-10 over/under count in Week 1 of the preseason since 1995, so there might be some weight in this trend. You can be sure the offense got the gears following the exhibition opener and will be out to impress versus Arizona Friday.
Houston Texans (5-5 SU, 8-2 over/under)
The Texans have only been around since 2002 but are an instant money maker for over bettors in Week 2 of the preseason. Houston is hitting the over at 80 percent in that span, including six straight Week 2 overs heading into Saturday’s showdown with San Francisco (+3, 36.5). The Texans ramped up their defense versus Carolina in Week 1, collecting eight sacks, but still played over the 35.5-point total.
Best Week 2 preseason under bets
Miami Dolphins (10-6 SU, 5-11 over/under)
The Dolphins ATS and the under has been a profitable parlay in Week 2 of the preseason recently. Miami is 10-5-1 ATS in Week 2 of the exhibition slate since 1995 and has played below the number in nearly 69 percent of those games. The Fins are down a QB after David Garrard injured his knee, leaving playcalling duties to Matt Moore and rookie Ryan Tannehill for Friday’s game against Carolina, which has a 37-point total. Miami is also the most consistent under bet throughout the preseason with a 23-40-1 over/under count in exhibition play since 1995.
Kansas City Chiefs (5-11 SU, 6-10 over/under)
The Chiefs haven’t had much success against the spread in Week 2 of the preseason, with a dreadful 2-14 ATS count since 1995. Kansas City was making money for fans of the under during that stretch but aren’t a guaranteed low score after topping the Week 2 total the past two preseasons and playing over the number in their Week 1 win against Arizona.
Atlanta Falcons (8-8 SU, 6-9-1 over/under)
The Falcons are among nine teams that have played under the total in nine of their past 16 Week 2 preseason contests. Atlanta does have that one push which is enough to get the nod as one of the best under plays. It has gone 2-3 SU and 1-4 over/under since 2007 and has had a hard time getting on the scoreboard during that span. The Falcons host Cincinnati with a total of 37.5 points Thursday.
Best and Worst NFL Preseason Week 2 Bets
By Jason Logan
Covers.com
NFL bettors got their first full taste of football last week with the preseason schedule on the go. Week 1 is a small sample of things to come while Week 2 offers a clearer picture of what teams are all about.
Heading into the second slate of tune-up tilts, we take a look at the best and worst bets in Week 2 of the preseason, digging all the way back to 1995.
Records from Week 2 of the preseason over the past 16 years.
Best Week 2 preseason bets
Green Bay Packers (12-4 SU, 12-4 ATS)
The Cheeseheads have been outstanding in Week 2 of the preseason since 1995, probably because they’ve only had two starting quarterbacks in that span. Aaron Rodgers, who followed Brett Favre in Green Bay, is 3-1 SU and ATS in Week 2 of the preseason since taking over the starting gig. The Packers are 4-point faves hosting the Browns Thursday.
San Diego Chargers (10-6 SU, 12-4 ATS)
San Diego is super charged in Week 2 of the warm-up slate. The Bolts are just 3-3 SU in Week 2 of the preseason during the Philip Rivers era, but have come away with a 4-2 ATS mark in that span. The Chargers play host to the Cowboys – more on them below - Saturday night.
Dallas Cowboys (8-8 SU, 10-6 ATS)
Whatever adjustments Dallas makes between Week 1 and Week 2 are working. The Cowboys are the worst Week 1 preseason play with a 4-13 ATS count since 1995. However, America’s Team starts to find its footing in the second exhibition contest. Since 2006, when Tony Romo took over as the starter, Dallas is 4-2 SU and ATS in Week 2, losing and failing to cover against San Diego in Week 2 last season.
Worst Week 2 preseason bets
Kansas City Chiefs (5-11 SU, 4-12 ATS)
Kansas City looked good in its Week 1 date with Arizona, jumping out to a quick lead and covering as a 2-point favorite. The Chiefs are aiming to carry that momentum into Week 2’s game at St. Louis as 1-point underdogs. They’ve not won or covered in a Week 2 preseason game since 2004, when they beat none other than the Rams, 24-7, as 4-point home favorites.
St. Louis Rams (6-10 SU, 4-12 ATS)
Something’s got to give when St. Louis hosts Kansas City Saturday. The Rams are equally as bad a bet in Week 2 of the preseason over the last 16 campaigns and are coming off a Week 1 beatdown by Indianapolis. St. Louis is a dismal 3-5 SU and 1-7 ATS in Week 2 of the preseason over the past eight years.
Carolina Panthers (5-11 SU, 5-11 ATS)
Are you seeing a pattern yet? It seems like traditionally poor teams perform poorly in Week 2 of the preseason, and the Panthers are not exception. Carolina stumbled in Week 2’s exhibition game last summer and lost its 2012 opener to Houston Saturday. That makes the Panthers 1-3 SU and ATS in the preseason since tagging Cam Newton as the face of the franchise.