Any good handicapper will tell you that football betting is all about one thing: The numbers. With the NFL getting down to the nitty gritty and the college game wrapping up the regular season, we’re back with this week’s top ten statistics you should know before placing your bets (for the latest lines, go to Bodog Sportsbook) . . .
Tennessee at Detroit: While Kerry Collins has had a renaissance over the past few weeks, the Titans running game has hit the skids. Tennessee is averaging 59.7 yards rushing over its last three games, including 2.5 yards per carry.
Seattle at Dallas: If you’re looking for a reason to wager on the Cowboys as huge 12.5-point favorites, look no further than this tantalizing trend: Dallas is 7-0 ATS in its last seven games after allowing more than 250 yards passing.
No. 2 Florida at No. 23 Florida State: The Gators have covered in their last eight road games against a team with a winning record, and the Seminoles (8-3, 5-3-1 ATS) fit the description. Florida faces a 16.5-point fave tag against Florida State, which ripped then-No. 22 Maryland 37-3 last week.
San Francisco at Buffalo: Journeyman quarterback Shaun Hill has completed 68.4% of his passes and thrown five touchdowns for the Niners since taking over from J.T. O’Sullivan three weeks ago. San Fran is 2-1 against the number in Hill’s three starts, so the move is paying off for 49ers bettors.
Indianapolis at Cleveland: Derek Anderson gets the reins once again after it was announced earlier this week that second-year QB Brady Quinn would miss the rest of the season. Anderson ranks near the bottom of the league with a 66.0 passer rating.
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No. 19 Oregon at No. 17 Oregon State: The Beavers go for their first Pac-10 championship and subsequent berth in the Rose Bowl in 44 years when they host the Ducks. The deal is hardly sealed: Oregon State (-3) takes the field without star freshman tailback Jacquizz Rodgers.
Denver at NY Jets: Brett Favre has thrown only two interceptions over his last four games, after getting picked off 11 times in his first seven contests. Looks like the old gunslinger is listening to Eric Mangini and/or getting used to the offense, whichever floats your boat.
Kansas City at Oakland: Tyler Thigpen has tossed nine touchdown passes in the month of November, good enough for tops in the league. The Chiefs (+3) are 5-0 against the number in their last five games in Oakland, while the underdog is 4-1 ATS in their last five matchups overall.
Notre Dame at No. 5 USC: The under is 10-1 in the Fighting Irish’s last 11 road games, although it might be tough to honor the trend against the Trojans. Southern California is giving 31.5 points with the total set at 47, so it’s going to be difficult for USC to cover and the game to play under. Take your pick.
Chicago at Minnesota: The teams combined for 89 points in the Bears’ 48-41 win as 3-point favorites in Week 7. The over is 4-1-1 in the last six meetings between the division rivals, with the current total listed at 42.5.
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