NFL Week 14 Betting Trends

Chicago's eight-game winning streak could be in dire jeopardy Sunday at Pittsburgh. The Steelers, with their backs against the wall after last week's loss to Cincinnati, try to avoid missing the playoffs for the second time in three seasons.

Pittsburgh has cashed 10 of its last 11 after an upset loss to a division rival as a favorite. The Steelers have also 'covered' 10 of their last dozen as favorites of 3 1/2 to seven points at Heinz Field.

The Bears, 7-1 ATS in their last eight outings, have cashed four of five on the road this season. However, Chicago is 5-20 ATS on the road during the last four weeks of the regular season.
The Bears have been on the low side in 10 of 12 games this season. They have also slipped below the limit in seven straight after playing a home game. Conversely, Pittsburgh has zipped 'over' in six straight home games while averaging 26 points.

Trends and angles for the remainder of the Week 14 menu appear below.

BUCS at PANTHERS
Carolina has won five of six at home and cashed four of its last five at Ericsson Stadium. The Panthers have 'covered' 11 of 14 during the second half of the season and 28 of 41 in December. They have also clicked in 13 of 16 after allowing 14 points or less in their last outing. Tampa Bay is 4-2 on the road (3-3 ATS). The Buccaneers have dropped eight of their last 10 spread decisions versus Carolina, coming up short in their last five on the road ATS. Tampa Bay has faltered in eight of its last nine on road grass ATS. Seven of the last 10 series struggles have been on the low side. The Bucs have slipped 'under' in 10 of 28 on the road and in 16 of 21 conference tests on the highway. The Panthers have slipped below the limit in 18 of 23 at home following two or more straight wins.

PATRIOTS at BILLS
New England has its sights set on cashing two straight for the first time this season. The defending champs are 8-1 ATS after winning three of four. The Patriots have also clicked in 11 of 12 when the total was between 35 1/2 and 42. Buffalo has lost five of its last six to drop out of the playoff chase. The Bills are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six appearances at Wilson Stadium. Buffalo has lost nine of its last 10 versus the Patriots, coming up short at Foxboro in the initial clash this season, 21-16. New England has dipped 'under' in four straight and five of its last six outings.

RAMS at VIKINGS
Minnesota has a chance to win and 'cover' six straight for the first time since turning the trick in the first six games of 2003. The Vikings are 4-0, both straight up and against the spread, at home since dropping their season opener to Tampa Bay. St. Louis has come up short in seven of its last 10 spread decisions and in four of six on the road. The Rams are 0-6 ATS after allowing six or more yards per play in their previous game. St. Louis has eclipsed the total in 21 of 30 on artificial turf. The Rams have bounced over in eight of 12 this season while Minnesota has headed in the opposite direction in eight of 12.

RAIDERS at JETS
The New York Jets have lost seven straight (0-6-1 ATS) and scored three points or less in three of four games. Oakland has faltered in four of its last five and failed to get the green in three of its last four. The Raiders have cashed four of their last six on the highway. The Jets have lost eight of their last 11 versus Oakland (2-7 ATS) and failed to cash the last three meetings at the Meadowlands. The Raiders have slipped below the number in four of their last five on the road and New York has followed suit in three of four overall.

COLTS at JAGUARS
Indianapolis is a perfect 6-0 ATS on the road this year. The Colts have also cashed 11 of 13 after scoring 25 points or more in two straight games and nine straight after gaining six or more yards per play in three consecutive games. The Jaguars have won five straight for the first time since 1999, the last time they advanced to the postseason. Jacksonville has 'covered' 10 of its last 13 as underdogs, including its first three tries this year. Indianapolis has zipped 'over' in 10 straight on the road after getting the money in five or six of seven.

TEXANS at TITANS
Houston has cashed four of its last five on the road. Tennessee took care of business against the Texans in the first meeting this season on the road, 34-20. The Titans have failed to get the green in nine of their last 10 at home during December and in 12 of their last 15 after losing two of three. Houston has dipped 'under' in 12 of 15 on the road in the second half of the season and in eight of its last nine in December.

BROWNS at BENGALS
Cincinnati must avoid a letdown after last week's win over Pittsburgh, one of the biggest in franchise history. The Bengals are 4-2 at Paul Brown Stadium, the two losses at the hands of the Steelers and Colts. Cincinnati is 10-2 ATS after cashing two of three. The Bengals have also clicked in nine of 10 after allowing 350 passing yards or more in their last game. Cleveland has dropped four straight spread decisions on the road after cashing its first pair. The 'over' is 8-2 in the last 10 series tussles at Cincinnati.

SKINS at CARDS
Arizona has failed in seven of eight as dogs this season. Washington is 12-3 ATS versus teams from the NFC-West. However, the Redskins have failed in 12 of their last 15 as road favorites of three points or less. They have also faltered in 19 of 24 against bad teams (win percentage of 25 to 40). The Cardinals have gone 'over' in eight straight games after scoring 14 points or less in their last outing. Washington has taken the low road in 19 of 28 away from home.

GIANTS at EAGLES
The New York Giants had lost and failed in their last four games versus Philadelphia until winning the season opener at home, 27-17. The Eagles have whipped the Giants in the last four meetings at home (3-1 ATS). New York has cashed three straight on the road despite losing two of three. The club has also cashed in nine of 11 this year overall.

49ERS at SEAHAWKS
Seattle has won six of its last eight versus San Francisco, including three of four at home. The 49ers have lost 18 of their last 20 on the road.

DOLPHINS at CHARGERS
Miami has won five straight versus San Diego over the last 10 seasons, including three straight on the road. The Dolphins have won two straight for the first time this year, following last week's come-from behind effort against Buffalo. San Diego is 21-4-4 ATS the past two seasons and 10-4-1 ATS at home. Seven of the last eight series scrapes have slithered 'under'. The Chargers have been on the low side in five of their last seven.
RAVENS at BRONCOS
Baltimore has faltered in six straight on the road after playing a home game. The Ravens have won and 'covered' in their last four meetings with the Broncos, including a win in 2001 at Mile High. Denver has knuckled 'under' in eight of nine at home following a division test. Baltimore has slipped 'under' in nine of its last 10 on grass.

CHIEFS at COWBOYS
Dallas is 28-13 ATS at home after scoring 14 points or less in its last game. The Cowboys have come up short in seven of their last 10 spread decisions versus AFC competition. Kansas City has split six games on the road this season, both SU and ATS. The Chiefs have zipped 'over' in 33 of 50 during the last four weeks of the regular season, including eight of nine in December. Dallas has dipped 'under' in four of six at home.

LIONS at PACKERS
Green Bay had defeated Detroit in eight of its last nine meetings until suffering a 17-3 road setback in the season opener. Green Bay is 33-18 ATS the last four weeks of the season. Four of the last five series showdowns have been on the low side. The Lions have stormed 'over' in 12 of 15 after three or more straight 'under' outings. The Packers have been on the high side in 10 straight following three or more consecutive losses.

SAINTS at FALCONS
New Orleans has cashed seven straight on the road versus division rivals. The Saints are also 39-21 ATS on the road during the second half of the season. Atlanta has failed to cash four of the last five series encounters. The Falcons have 'covered' six straight at home following a division road loss. They have also topped the number in 21 of 27 off a division road setback

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