GUS AUGUSTINE
After a 22-10 final score between these 2 teams back on December 22nd in a game that held Under the total, I will look for a repeat on the total today at M&T Bank Stadium today.
A closer look at that 22-10 score shows the lone Chargers touchdown came after Baltimore had fumbled the ball away inside of their own 20 early in the 3rd quarter, and the 2 Ravens touchdowns came on a fluke 68 yard TD pass to the tight-end, and a fluke 62 yard fumble return for the other Baltimore score.
I just don't see those plays materializing today between these AFC rivals.
Los Angeles comes into this one having held Under in 3 of their last 4 games, and 7 of their last 10 overall, while Baltimore has played 3 of their last 5 Under the posted total.
With the Baltimore defense really limiting Philip Rivers in the first meeting, it's hard to see Rivers going "ballistic" in this game, and likewise it is hard to imagine rookie Lamar Jackson being put in position to jeopardize ball control football by coach John Harbaugh.
I have a feeling this game is going to be dominated by BOTH defenses, and scoring chances will be very limited today.
The total I am seeing as I type this analysis is around 41 points, but I don't see anything higher than 36 combined points being posted today.
Chargers-Ravens to land Under the total.
4* L.A. CHARGERS-BALTIMORE UNDER
After a 22-10 final score between these 2 teams back on December 22nd in a game that held Under the total, I will look for a repeat on the total today at M&T Bank Stadium today.
A closer look at that 22-10 score shows the lone Chargers touchdown came after Baltimore had fumbled the ball away inside of their own 20 early in the 3rd quarter, and the 2 Ravens touchdowns came on a fluke 68 yard TD pass to the tight-end, and a fluke 62 yard fumble return for the other Baltimore score.
I just don't see those plays materializing today between these AFC rivals.
Los Angeles comes into this one having held Under in 3 of their last 4 games, and 7 of their last 10 overall, while Baltimore has played 3 of their last 5 Under the posted total.
With the Baltimore defense really limiting Philip Rivers in the first meeting, it's hard to see Rivers going "ballistic" in this game, and likewise it is hard to imagine rookie Lamar Jackson being put in position to jeopardize ball control football by coach John Harbaugh.
I have a feeling this game is going to be dominated by BOTH defenses, and scoring chances will be very limited today.
The total I am seeing as I type this analysis is around 41 points, but I don't see anything higher than 36 combined points being posted today.
Chargers-Ravens to land Under the total.
4* L.A. CHARGERS-BALTIMORE UNDER
TOMMY BRUNSON
Big Ten action from Iowa City, and that has to be comforting news for the Hawkeyes, as they just got their lunch handed to them yet again on the conference road.
On Thursday the Hawkeyes got steamrolled in West Lafayette against Purdue, as Fran McCaffrey's team has now played 3 times in conference action, and lost all of them.
You may recall Iowa getting blasted in East Lansing against Michigan State in December, with their game prior to that also a loss, at home to Wisconsin.
It's about time Iowa breaks their conference maiden, and I think they will do that against another team that also has been very strong at home, but on the conference road they have had issues breaking through.
Nebraska plays their second in a row on the conference road, as they let their weeknight game earlier this week slip away at Maryland in a 74-72 loss that left them 0-2 on the Big Ten road. The Huskers also losing earlier this term at Minnesota.
The Cornhuskers come in averaging roughly 3 points less per game than the Hawkeyes, but they have done a much better job defensively, as they are holding foes to about 11 points less per game. That's a pretty big difference for sure, but my feeling is after getting waxed on the road again, Iowa will be chomping at the bit for this home contest against a team that drained their well in that loss at College Park.
The home team has won each of the last 4 series meetings, and 8 of the last 9 meetings overall straight up. The host has also covered in 6 of the last 9, so until I see evidence that one of these teams can actually win on the conference road, will stick with the tried and true home stats I have just spelled out for you.
Take the basket they are giving and ride Iowa on Sunday.
3* IOWA
Big Ten action from Iowa City, and that has to be comforting news for the Hawkeyes, as they just got their lunch handed to them yet again on the conference road.
On Thursday the Hawkeyes got steamrolled in West Lafayette against Purdue, as Fran McCaffrey's team has now played 3 times in conference action, and lost all of them.
You may recall Iowa getting blasted in East Lansing against Michigan State in December, with their game prior to that also a loss, at home to Wisconsin.
It's about time Iowa breaks their conference maiden, and I think they will do that against another team that also has been very strong at home, but on the conference road they have had issues breaking through.
Nebraska plays their second in a row on the conference road, as they let their weeknight game earlier this week slip away at Maryland in a 74-72 loss that left them 0-2 on the Big Ten road. The Huskers also losing earlier this term at Minnesota.
The Cornhuskers come in averaging roughly 3 points less per game than the Hawkeyes, but they have done a much better job defensively, as they are holding foes to about 11 points less per game. That's a pretty big difference for sure, but my feeling is after getting waxed on the road again, Iowa will be chomping at the bit for this home contest against a team that drained their well in that loss at College Park.
The home team has won each of the last 4 series meetings, and 8 of the last 9 meetings overall straight up. The host has also covered in 6 of the last 9, so until I see evidence that one of these teams can actually win on the conference road, will stick with the tried and true home stats I have just spelled out for you.
Take the basket they are giving and ride Iowa on Sunday.
3* IOWA
RAY CHADWICK
Atlanta back home after 3 straight games on the road. Oh, did I mention those 3 games were ALL losses straight up, with Friday night's setback in Milwaukee a rather lopsided 144-112 tally.
Cannot expect much of a bump just because the Hawks are back in their nest at State Farm Arena, as Atlanta is just 6-10 straight up, and 5-11 against the spread at home thus far.
Miami comes into this one off a Friday night home win over over Washington, as the Heat is now on a 2 game winning streak, and stand at 10-4 straight up their last 14 games contested.
This is already the third series meeting of the season between these Southeast Division rivals, and believe it or not, the Hawks have won and covered BOTH! Atlanta winning 123-118 as the +5 point home dog in November, and also 115-113 in Miami as the +7 1/2 point dog - also in November.
Safe to say the calendar no longer reads November, and also safe to say I do not see the Hawks making it a "hat trick" this Sunday night against the revenge-minded Heat.
Kent Bazemore is the latest felled Hawk as he is watching from the sideline with an ankle sprain.
Miami has covered in 5 of their last 7 games played in Atlanta, and I don't mind laying a little road wood here, as the Heat are 10-7 straight up, and 12-5 against the spread on the road so far this season.
Double-revenge for Miami on Sunday.
3* MIAMI
Atlanta back home after 3 straight games on the road. Oh, did I mention those 3 games were ALL losses straight up, with Friday night's setback in Milwaukee a rather lopsided 144-112 tally.
Cannot expect much of a bump just because the Hawks are back in their nest at State Farm Arena, as Atlanta is just 6-10 straight up, and 5-11 against the spread at home thus far.
Miami comes into this one off a Friday night home win over over Washington, as the Heat is now on a 2 game winning streak, and stand at 10-4 straight up their last 14 games contested.
This is already the third series meeting of the season between these Southeast Division rivals, and believe it or not, the Hawks have won and covered BOTH! Atlanta winning 123-118 as the +5 point home dog in November, and also 115-113 in Miami as the +7 1/2 point dog - also in November.
Safe to say the calendar no longer reads November, and also safe to say I do not see the Hawks making it a "hat trick" this Sunday night against the revenge-minded Heat.
Kent Bazemore is the latest felled Hawk as he is watching from the sideline with an ankle sprain.
Miami has covered in 5 of their last 7 games played in Atlanta, and I don't mind laying a little road wood here, as the Heat are 10-7 straight up, and 12-5 against the spread on the road so far this season.
Double-revenge for Miami on Sunday.
3* MIAMI
CHIP CHIRIMBES
Eagles/Bears (OVER)
Philadelphia's offense is back on track with Nick Foles leading the way as they seem to play more effectively when he is at the helm. The Bears behind Mitch Trubisky who has cut down his pass interceptions and moves the offense with a balanced attack behind Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen. The Eagles scored 31-points against the Bears last November and move the ball against Chicago who has the No. 1 defense. But, this is playoff time and each team will take advantage of every scoring opportunity. Play OVER!
Eagles/Bears (OVER)
Philadelphia's offense is back on track with Nick Foles leading the way as they seem to play more effectively when he is at the helm. The Bears behind Mitch Trubisky who has cut down his pass interceptions and moves the offense with a balanced attack behind Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen. The Eagles scored 31-points against the Bears last November and move the ball against Chicago who has the No. 1 defense. But, this is playoff time and each team will take advantage of every scoring opportunity. Play OVER!
DOUG UPSTONE
NFL | Jan 06, 2019
Eagles vs. Bears
UNDER 41½ -115
On Sunday, Play Under on any team when the total is between 35.5 and 42 points (CHICAGO and PHILADELPHIA) In a game involving two passing teams averaging 6.7-7.3 yards per pass attempt, after 8+ games. In the last decade, this situation is 28-6 UNDER, 82.4 percent.
NFL | Jan 06, 2019
Eagles vs. Bears
UNDER 41½ -115
On Sunday, Play Under on any team when the total is between 35.5 and 42 points (CHICAGO and PHILADELPHIA) In a game involving two passing teams averaging 6.7-7.3 yards per pass attempt, after 8+ games. In the last decade, this situation is 28-6 UNDER, 82.4 percent.
