6* W ido w W iseg uy Be ng als/Vi ki ngs Di visio n-L ead er's G AME OF T HE YE AR on Ci nc inn ati +7(-115 bodog)

If the odds makers would give the Bengals the respect they deserved, this line would be Minnesota -3. Instead, they haven't bought into this team just yet while they have Minnesota overvalued. The Bengals have proven they can play with anyone in the league, with a new-found running game and one of the best defenses in the game. Cincinnati allows just 15.6 points/game and 293 yards/game defensively. The Bengals are 4-1 on the road this season, and a PERFECT 6-0 ATS as an underdog this year. Any time you can catch this team in the role of the dog, especially catching a touchdown, it's more than worth it. The Bengals are fighting for a 1st-round Bye in the AFC, so there will be no letting up for this team. The Vikings are 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games off an upset loss by 10 points or more as a favorite since 1992. After getting dominated last week by Arizona, it's clear that the Vikings aren't as well off as everyone assumes. Plus, they lost one of their best players in LB E.J. Henderson for the season with a broken leg he suffered in the loss to the Cardinals. Any way you put it, the Vikings will not be winning this game by more than a touchdown against an underrated Cincinnati team Sunday. Take the Bengals and the points.


5* W iseg uy N FL TO TAL OF THE WE EK on Se ahaw ks/T exan s OVER 44.5(-110 at bookmaker)

Two excellent passing teams will be airing it out Sunday in a shootout down in Houston. The Seahawks are throwing for 224 yards/game while completing 62.3% of their passes and they have been playing part of this season without Matt Hasselbeck under center. But he is healthy, and Seattle has put up 20 or more points in 4 of their last 5 games. Defensively, they have been awful on the road by giving up 29.7 points/game and allowing 264 passing yards/game while allowing opposing QB's to complete 70.6% of their passes. That bodes well for Houston Sunday, who are averaging 279 passing yards/game this season while completing 67.1% of their pass attempts. Matt Schaub and this Texans' offense should put up a big number on the Seahawks Sunday, while Seattle hangs right with them on the scoreboard. Seattle is 17-6 OVER (+10.4 Units) in a road game where the total is between 42.5 and 45 points since 1992. The OVER is 4-0 in Seahawks last 4 games as a road underdog of 3.5-10.0. Take the OVER 44.5 points.


5* W iseg uy E agl es/G ian ts N BC Su nday Ni ght BL OO D BA TH on New York PK(-110 betus)

This is the Giants' season. They trail the Cowboys and Eagles by 1 game in the NFC East, and after their win over Dallas last week, this team is back on track. After 3 straight losses to the Eagles, including an embarrassing road loss earlier this year, this one is personal for New York. They'll come together as a team Sunday and earn their biggest win of the season with revenge in mind against Philly. The Giants are 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) after 1 or more consecutive wins against the spread over the last 3 seasons. New York is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) off a upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons. This team has been solid at home, winning by an average of 7.5 points/game this season. New York is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) vs. good passing teams with a completion pct. of 61% or better in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. They are finally healthy in the secondary, and they are starting to get more pressure from their defensive line which will be key in stopping the Eagles' one-dimensional offense which relies solely on their passing game. Take the Giants and lay the points.


4* on St. Louis Rams +13.5(-109 at 5dimes)

Tennessee has to be deflated. The Titans won 5 straight games after their 0-6 start and had a chance to get back to .500 last week, but a poor performance against division rival Indianapolis has them all but out of the playoff hunt. Now, Tennessee will have a very hard time getting up to play the 1-11 St. Louis Rams. The Rams have been very competitive in recent weeks, going 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games and not losing once by more than 10 points. Simply put, the Titans are getting way too much respect from the odds makers here. St. Louis is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing >=5.65 yards/play over the last 3 seasons. The Titans are just 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite. Take the Rams and the points.


4* on Denver Broncos +7.5(-108 at 5dimes)

The Denver Broncos have righted the ship after losing 4 straight following a 6-0 start. Not only have they won their last two games, but they have dominated with a 26-6 home win over the Giants and a 44-13 road win at Kansas City. Denver will give the Colts all they can handle Sunday with a balanced offense that is hitting on all cylinders, and a defense that can get pressure on Peyton Manning. Plus, the Broncos have one of the best secondary's in the league to keep the Colts' passing game in check. Denver's defense gives up just 16.8 points/game and 289 total yards/game, including 180 passing. Denver owns the #3 ranked defense in the league overall, and the #2 ranked passing defense. Their stop unit gives them a chance to pull off this upset. Offensively, the Broncos have rushed for 115 or more yards in 4 straight games to compliment a steady passing attack. The Broncos are 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after having lost 4 or 5 out of their last 6 games over the last 3 seasons. Denver is playing their best football of the season right now, and are primed for an upset bid of the undefeated Colts. Take the Broncos and the points.


4* on Miami Dolphins +3(-125 at bodog)

The Dolphins have a chance to get right back into the playoff race with another win Sunday. Miami just beat the Patriots last week in a huge victory, and now they take on 7-5 Jacksonville as they trail the Jaguars by 1 game entering play Sunday. The Jaguars are not nearly as good as their 7-5 record indicates, because though they are 2 games over .500, Jacksonville is actually getting outscored by 4.0 points/game this season. They have played a very easy schedule, and their offense is one of the worst in the league, averaging just 18.7 points/game. The Dolphins could have packed it in after their 0-3 start, but it just shows how mentally tough this team really is by winning 6 of their last 9 games. This team is well-coached and their players feed of of coach Sporano. Jacksonville is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) as a home favorite over the last 2 seasons. What more needs to be said? This team should not be favored Sunday against a superior team. The Dolphins are 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after 1 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons. Take Miami and the points.


4* on Atlanta Falcons +10.5(-109 at 5dimes)

This is Atlanta's season. The Falcons will fight, scratch and claw to try and take down the undefeated Saints Sunday with their season on the line. They played the Saints tough in the first meeting, losing 27-35 as an 11-point underdog. We see no scenario playing out as to where the Falcons lose this game by more than 10 points. Atlanta is 5-1 SU & 4-2 ATS at home this season. New Orleans has escaped with a lot of wins this season, including last week's come-from-behind 33-30 overtime victory at Washington. If the Saints win Sunday, they will have to escape with it again because the Falcons will not go down easily. The Falcons are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games following a S.U. loss. This team has been very resilient under head coach Mike Smith when coming off a loss. Take Atlanta and the points.