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 New York Giants (10-1) at Washington Redskins (7-4)
Sunday, 1:00 pm Eastern – FOX

SBG Global Opening Line: Giants  -  3.5   ,  Total  41.5

The Washington Redskins will try and slow down the NFL’s best team as they host the New York Giants on Sunday.  There was little doubt among most people who the best team in the NFL was even before Tennessee lost last week.  Now there is no debate.  The Giants hold a three-game lead over Washington and Dallas in the NFC East and a two game lead over Tampa Bay and Carolina for home field advantage in the NFC. SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Giants on the Road.

The Redskins are in prime position to make the playoffs but the NFC is very competitive and a loss on Sunday against the Giants would throw them back into the pack.  The Redskins will have a tough time on both sides of the ball against New York.  Washington wins games when Clinton Portis runs effectively and Jason Campbell avoids making mistakes.  The problem for Washington lately has been that Portis has been dinged up and Campbell has been sacked 12 times and thrown three interceptions in the last three games. Mistakes like those against the Giants will result in a loss on Sunday.

Here are the NFL betting stats for Sunday’s game. The Giants are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. the NFC East. The Giants are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in November. The Giants are 23-6 ATS in their last 29 games overall. The Giants are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 road games. The Giants are 24-8-1 ATS in their last 33 vs. the NFC. The Giants are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings between the two teams. The favorite is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

The Redskins are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. the NFC East. Redskins are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Redskins are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games in November. The Redskins are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games.

SBG Global Current Line: Giants  -  3.5   ,  Total  41.5

The Over is 4-0-1 in the Giants last 5 games in November. The Over is 5-1 in the Giants last 6 vs. the NFC. The Over is 4-1 in the Giants last 5 road games. The Over is 7-2-1 in the Giants last 10 games overall. The Under is 5-0 in the Redskins last 5 home games. The Under is 6-0-1 in the Redskins last 7 games overall. The Under is 5-1 in the Redskins last 6 vs. the NFC East. The Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Washington between the two teams.

Pick: Giants 5 out of 5 units

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 Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3) at New England Patriots (7-4)

Sunday, 4:15 pm Eastern – CBS

SBG Global Opening Line: Patriots  -  1   ,  Total  39.5

A marquee matchup is set for Sunday afternoon as the New England Patriots host the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Last year the Patriots routed the Steelers 34-13 but both teams are different this season.  The Steelers lead the AFC North by a game over Baltimore while New England is a game behind the New York Jets in the AFC East. SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Steelers on the Road.

Pittsburgh has lost six of the last seven meetings against New England but still leads the all-time series 13-10.  Pittsburgh has the top ranked defense in the league but they should get tested by a New England offense that is suddenly rolling under quarterback Matt Cassel.  He has thrown six touchdowns over the last two weeks.  The key to the game could be New England’s pass protection.  The Steelers lead the AFC with 37 sacks.

A big part of this game on Sunday could be the injury situation.  Pittsburgh running back Willie Parker is questionable.  The Steelers also might be without defensive end Brett Keisel, cornerback Deshea Townsend, cornerback Bryant McFadden and left tackle Marvel Smith.  There is no time to rest for the Steelers who play the NFL’s toughest schedule that doesn’t get any easier.  They have the Cowboys, Ravens and Titans the next three weeks. “I didn’t care about the schedule in March. I don’t care about the schedule now,” head coach Mike Tomlin said. “I really don’t. We play New England this week and that’s where we’re at. And that’s where our attention needs to be. I can care less what’s going to happen in the upcoming month or the subsequent weeks. That’s never been our mentality and won’t be.”

Here are the NFL betting stats for Sunday’s game. The Steelers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in November. The underdog is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings between the two teams. The Steelers are 1-7 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

The Patriots are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. the AFC. The Patriots are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games.

SBG Global Current Line: Patriots  -  1   ,  Total  39.5

The Over is 5-1 in the Steelers last 6 vs. the AFC. The Under is 8-2-2 in the Patriots last 12 home games. The Under is 9-3-2 in the Patriots last 14 vs. the AFC. The Under is 13-5 in the Patriots last 18 games in November. The Under is 11-5-2 in the Patriots last 18 games overall. The Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings between the two teams.

Pick: Patriots 3 out of 5 units

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Chicago Bears (6-5) at Minnesota Vikings (6-5)
Sunday, 8:15 pm Eastern – NBC

SBG Global Opening Line: Vikings  -  3.5   ,  Total  42

The top spot in the NFC North is on the line Sunday night as the Chicago Bears visit the Minnesota Vikings. Both teams won last week to move a game in front of the Green Bay Packers.  The game may be more critical to the Vikings considering the remaining schedule for each team.  The Bears have three of their four remaining games at home and all look winnable against Jacksonville, New Orleans and Green Bay. Their one remaining road game is also winnable at Houston.  The Vikings have a much tougher slate although next week’s game against Detroit looks like a win.  Minnesota finishes at Arizona, home against Atlanta and home against the Giants. SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Vikings at Home.

This could be an offensive shootout on Sunday night.  The Vikings have Adrian Peterson leading their offense and a suddenly efficient passing attack with Gus Frerotte.  The Bears can also run the ball effectively with Matt Forte and Kyle Orton is capable of making big plays.  The Bears outscored the Vikings in their earlier meeting this season 48-41.  The Bears are averaging 316.4 yards per game and Minnesota is averaging 321.4 yards per game.

Here are the NFL betting stats for Sunday’s game. The Bears are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 13. The Bears are 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 games following a win. The Bears are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings between the two teams.

The Vikings are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games overall. The Vikings are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. The Vikings are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. the NFC North. The home team is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings between the two teams.

SBG Global Current Line: Vikings  -  3.5   ,  Total  42

The Under is 7-0 in the Bears last 7 road games. The Under is 5-2 in the Bears last 7 games overall. The Over is 26-11-1 in the Bears last 38 vs. the NFC. The Over is 5-1 in the Vikings last 6 games in November. The Over is 4-1 in the Vikings last 5 games overall. The Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings between the two teams.

Pick: Vikes 2 out of 5 units

College Football Betting Preview
Oklahoma (10-1) at Oklahoma State (9-2)
Saturday, 8:00 pm Eastern – ABC

SBG Global Opening Line: Oklahoma  - 7 , Total 72

Third-ranked Oklahoma will try and move up in the BCS standings on Saturday as they play at rival Oklahoma State. With a win against the Cowboys, the Sooners would almost assuredly get a spot in next week’s Big 12 title game against Missouri.  If they would go on to beat the Tigers they would probably then play in the BCS National Championship game. SBG Global reports that early College Football betting has the public taking Oklahoma on the Road.

The BCS standings may be a little tough to understand but there is no doubt that Oklahoma is playing as well as anyone in the country.  They have scored more than 60 points in their last three games.  Quarterback Sam Bradford is now a serious contender for the Heisman Trophy as he has thrown for 3,710 yards and 42 touchdown passes this season. The running game of the Sooners with DeMarco Murray and Chris Brown looks great and even the Sooners defense is playing well.  Oklahoma may need to be firing on all cylinders to win at Stillwater against a very talented Oklahoma State team. “I think they know that they just can’t come in here and manhandle us and we know that we have just as good a chance of winning as they do now, so it isn’t as one-sided and it makes for a better game,” Oklahoma State fullback Bryant Ward said. “We both come in more ready to play, we both prepare harder and I think it gives a better show.”

Oklahoma State has only two losses on the season and those were to Texas and Texas Tech.  The question on Saturday will be whether or not the Cowboys offense can keep pace with the high powered attack of the Sooners.  Running back Kendall Hunter has 1,434 yards overall and leads the Big 12 in rushing.  Last year Hunter was held in check as the Cowboys lost to the Sooners.

Oklahoma leads the all-time series against Oklahoma State 78-17-7.  Here are more College Football betting stats for Saturday’s game. The Sooners are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in November. The Sooners are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 conference games. The Sooners are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games. The Sooners are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings at Oklahoma State.

The Cowboys are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games. The Cowboys are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 conference games. The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings between the two teams.

SBG Global Current Line: Oklahoma  - 7 , Total 72

The Over is 7-0 in the Sooners last 7 conference games. The Over is 4-0 in the Sooners last 4 road games. The Over is 10-1 in the Sooners last 11 games overall. The Over is 28-8 in the Cowboys last 36 home games.

Pick: Oklahoma 4 out of 5 units

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Auburn (5-6) at Alabama (11-0)
Saturday, 3:30 pm Eastern – CBS

SBG Global Opening Line: Alabama  - 14 , Total 41

Top ranked Alabama will look to finish the regular season unbeaten as they host Auburn in the annual “Iron Bowl.”  The Crimson Tide has lost the last six times against Auburn but they are favored to end that streak on Saturday.  With a win against Auburn the Crimson Tide would move on to the SEC Championship game against Florida.  With a win there they would then play in the BCS Championship game. SBG Global reports that early College Football betting has the public taking Alabama at Home.

The Tide could get a test this week from an Auburn team that has done very well in this series.  Although Alabama leads the all-time series 38-33-1 they have lost the last six games against the Tigers including the last four at Bryant-Denny Stadium. “It’s like having a one-game season,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said. “It doesn’t matter what you’ve done before this, or what’s coming up next. It’s all about this game. It’s all about Alabama and Auburn.”

It could be a defensive struggle as neither team looks to have much of an offense.  The Tide at least have some weapons while Auburn has virtually no offense at all. “We are not there yet on offense in terms of being able to make the play at the crucial time,” said head coach Tommy Tuberville.  Auburn could become bowl eligible with a victory. Four of the Tigers’ six losses this season have come by five points or less.

Here are the College Football betting stats for Saturday’s game.  The Tigers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 conference games. The Tigers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games. The road team is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings between the two teams.

The Crimson Tide are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The Crimson Tide are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 conference games. The Crimson Tide are 8-20-2 ATS in their last 30 home games.

SBG Global Current Line: Alabama  - 14.5 , Total 41

The Under is 4-1 in the Tigers last 5 conference games. The Under is 4-1 in the Tigers last 5 road games. The Under is 9-3 in the Tigers last 12 games overall. The Under is 4-0 in Alabama’s last 4 home games. The Under is 5-1 in Alabama’s last 6 games in November. The Under is 5-1 in Alabama’s last 6 games overall. The Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Alabama and the Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings overall.

Pick: Alabama 3 out of 5 units

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Florida (10-1) at Florida State (8-3)
Saturday, 3:30 pm Eastern – ABC

SBG Global Opening Line: Florida  - 15.5 , Total 57.5

Fourth ranked Florida will try and dispatch of rival Florida State on Saturday and remain in position to play for the BCS title.  With a win against the Seminoles and a win next week in the SEC Championship game against Alabama, the Gators will play for the national title.  Florida has won four straight in the series against Florida State and is heavily favored to make it five in a row on Saturday afternoon. SBG Global reports that early College Football betting has the public taking Florida on the Road.

Florida State also could be playing in a conference championship game next week if they get a little help.  If Maryland beats Boston College on Saturday then Florida State will win the Atlantic Division of the ACC and play in the ACC Championship game next week.  They may have a better chance of playing in that game than they do of beating a very talented Florida team.  The Seminoles will have to stop Florida quarterback Tim Tebow who has thrown 22 touchdown passes this season and only two interceptions. “If you had your druthers you’d probably rather be on a creek bank or somewhere than try and defend a team as talented as they are,” Florida State defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews said. “It’ll take our best effort of the year to even have a chance.”  Florida comes into the game averaging 46.5 points per game, third best in the country.  They should get some sort of a test from a Seminoles defense that ranks 7^th in the country allowing just 272.6 yards per game.  The problem for FSU will be that even if they slow down Florida a little they probably can’t score enough points to stay in the game against a Gators defense that ranks 9^th in the country.

Florida leads the all-time series 31-19-2.  Here are more College Football betting stats for Saturday’s game. The Gators are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games in November. The Gators are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 road games. The Gators are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 non-conference games. The Gators are 18-6 ATS in their last 24 games overall. The Gators are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings at Florida State.

The Seminoles are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 non-conference games. The Seminoles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games. The home team is 11-3 ATS in the last 14 meetings between the two teams.

SBG Global Current Line: Florida  - 16.5 , Total 57.5

The Under is 6-0 in the Gators last 6 vs. the ACC. The Over is 18-6 in the Gators last 24 games overall. The Over is 5-2 in the Gators last 7 non-conference games. The Over is 5-2 in the Gators last 7 road games. The Under is 5-1 in the Seminoles last 6 vs. the SEC. The Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between the two teams and the Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings at Florida State.

Pick: Florida 2 out of 5 units

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LSU (7-4) at Arkansas (4-7)
Friday, 2:30 pm Eastern – CBS

SBG Global Opening Line: LSU -  4.5  ,  Total  53

LSU will try and rebound from last week’s loss to Mississippi as they travel to Arkansas on Friday.  The Tigers and Hogs will be meeting for the 13^th straight year in a battle for “The Boot.”  Last season was a classic game as Arkansas upset top-ranked LSU 50-48 in triple overtime.  This season both teams are weaker as LSU is 7-4 overall while Arkansas is 4-7.  LSU has won “The Boot” eight times while Arkansas has won it four times. SBG Global reports that early College Football betting has the public taking LSU on the Road.

LSU will be trying to improve their bowl positioning while Arkansas is playing out the string.  The Tigers could be in a good position on Saturday to rebound from last week’s loss considering LSU head coach Les Miles is 9-0 during his career with the Tigers in games following a loss. LSU hasn’t lost back-to-back games since the 2002 season. LSU is averaging 30.4 points and 377.9 yards per game this season. Defense has been the problem for the Tigers as they are allowing 25.5 points and 320 yards per game.   LSU is one win shy of 700 all-time victories.  Only 11 schools in the country have won 700 games in their history. A win by LSU on Friday would make the Tigers the 12th team in college football to win 700 games.  Another streak is on the line on Friday for LSU. They have won 8 games every year since 2000.

This is the 54^th all-time meeting between LSU and Arkansas with the Tigers holding the 33-18-2 advantage in the series. The teams have played on the Friday after Thanksgiving every year since 1996. Since Arkansas joined the SEC in 1992, LSU is 10-6 versus Arkansas. The last three games between the teams have been decided by a total of nine points.

Here are the College Football betting stats for Friday’s game. The Tigers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. The Tigers are 8-20-2 ATS in their last 30 conference games. The Tigers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games in November. The road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings between the two teams.

SBG Global Current Line: LSU -  4.5  ,  Total  53

The Over is 5-1 in the Tigers last 6 road games. The Over is 11-3 in the Tigers last 14 conference games. The Over is 7-2 in the Tigers last 9 games in November. The Over is 14-5 in the Tigers last 19 games overall. The Over is 4-1 in the Razorbacks last 5 games in November. The Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between the two teams.

Pick: Arkansas 5 out of 5 units

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Oklahoma (5-0) vs. Purdue (5-0)
Friday, 3:30 pm Eastern – ESPN 2

SBG Global Opening Line: Purdue  -  1  ,  Total  TBA

The Preseason NIT has an outstanding matchup in the Championship game as #11 Oklahoma meets #10 Purdue. Both teams are unbeaten, have excellent coaches, and superstar players.  The Sooners are led by preseason Big 12 player of the year Blake Griffin, who is averaging 27.2 points and 18.8 rebounds per game.  Purdue is led by E’Twaun Moore and Robbie Hummel.  The Sooners rely upon Griffin for the bulk of their scoring while Purdue is more balanced. “We all look for each other. We don’t feel like one person is the man or one person is above one another,” Moore said, “We look for our open teammates and make a pass.”
SBG Global reports that early College basketball line has the public taking Purdue at Home.

“They’re really good,” Oklahoma head coach Jeff Capel said about Purdue. “I got a chance to watch them earlier. They’re so well coached, they’re disciplined, they’re physical, they have such good guards.”  Oklahoma is also very good, specifically Griffin who may be the best player in the country. “Oklahoma, they’re definitely a good team,” said Purdue guard Keaton Grant. “There’s not another Blake Griffin in the NCAA. There’s only one of him in the United States, so it’ll definitely be a great challenge playing against them. We look forward to it.”

Here are the College Basketball betting stats for Friday’s game. The Sooners are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 non-conference games. The Sooners are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 vs. the Big Ten. The Sooners are 6-17 ATS in their last 23 neutral site games.

The Boilermakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Friday games. The Boilermakers are 17-5-1 ATS in their last 23 games overall. The Boilermakers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 non-conference games. The Boilermakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games.

SBG Global Current Line: Purdue  -  1  ,  Total  TBA

The Over is 8-2-1 in the Sooners last 11 non-conference games. The Under is 4-1 in the Sooners last 5 vs. the Big Ten. The Under is 6-2-1 in the Sooners last 9 neutral site games. The Under is 8-3-1 in the Sooners last 12 overall. The Over is 4-1 in the Boilermakers last 5 neutral site games. The Over is 9-4 in the Boilermakers last 13 Friday games.

Pick: Oklahoma 3 out of 5 units

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Tennessee Titans (10-1) at Detroit Lions (0-11)
Thursday, 12:30 pm Eastern – CBS

SBG Global Opening Line: Titans  -  11  ,  Total  44

The Tennessee Titans will try and rebound from their first loss of the season as they take on the winless Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving.  The Lions could become the first team in NFL history to go 0-16, a prospect that looks more realistic each week. “No one is quitting, but we don’t know how to win,” said Lions defensive tackle Shaun Cody. SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Lions at Home.

The Titans suffered their first loss of the season last week to the New York Jets 34-13 in a game they were totally outplayed in.  The Titans still hold a three game lead in their division over Indianapolis and a two game lead over the rest of the AFC for home field advantage in the playoffs. “We are still in the driver’s seat, and everybody else is playing catch-up,” linebacker Keith Bulluck said.

Detroit has rarely come close to victory this season and may have a tough time on Thursday against the Titans.  They are 3-6 all-time against Tennessee.  The Titans should be able to run the ball against a Detroit defense that is the worst in the NFL, allowing 166.7 yards per game. Chris Johnson is the AFC’s second leading rusher with 833 yards.

The Lions are 33-33-2 all-time on Thanksgiving Day.  They have lost their last four games on Thanksgiving, getting outscored by a margin of 132-52.

Here are more NFL betting stats for Thursday’s game. The Titans are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games overall. The Titans are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 road games. The Titans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in November.

The Lions are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games in November. The Lions are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games overall. The Lions are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Thursday games. The Lions are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 home games.

SBG Global Current Line: Titans  -  11  ,  Total  44

The Under is 6-1 in the Titans last 7 road games. The Under is 4-1 in the Titans last 5 games in November. The Over is 5-0 in the Lions last 5 games in November. The Over is 6-1-1 in the Lions last 8 home games. The Under is 5-1 in the Lions last 6 Thursday games. The Over is 20-8-1 in the Lions last 29 games overall.

Pick: Titans 3 out of 5 units

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 Seattle Seahawks (2-9) at Dallas Cowboys (7-4)
 Thursday, 4:15 pm Eastern – FOX

SBG Global Opening Line: Cowboys -  12.5  ,  Total  46.5

The Dallas Cowboys will look to win their third straight game and stay in the playoff hunt as they host the Seattle Seahawks on Thanksgiving afternoon.  The return of Tony Romo has sparked the Cowboys offense and Dallas looks like a playoff team again.  Last week Romo hooked up with Terrell Owens on a number of deep passes in the Cowboys 35-22 win over San Francisco.  Romo threw for 341 yards while Owens had 213 yards receiving.  They could have similar numbers on Thursday against a Seattle secondary that is second worst in the NFL against the pass. SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Cowboys at Home.

The Cowboys are tied with Washington for second place in the NFC East and need a win to stay close in the playoff picture.  Romo has led the Cowboys to wins the last two seasons on Thanksgiving, as Dallas won by an average of 29.5 points.

Seattle may not present much of a challenge for Dallas. Even with the return of quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, the Seahawks continue to lose.  Hasselbeck has not played well in the last two games throwing a number of interceptions and making bad decisions.  “To be honest, I can’t wait to play another football game, because (Sunday) was not my best effort,” Hasselbeck said. “I’m not playing up to the level that I am capable of. I’ve got to fix it quick.”

Former Dallas running back Julius Jones will get the start for Seattle despite the fact that Maurice Morris is playing better this season for the Seahawks.

Here are the NFL betting stats for Thursday’s game.  The Seahawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 13. The underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings between the two teams and the road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

The Cowboys are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games in November. The Cowboys are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Thursday games. The Cowboys are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games overall. The Cowboys are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. The Cowboys are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 vs. the NFC.

SBG Global Current Line: Cowboys -  12.5  ,  Total  46.5

The Under is 5-0 in the Seahawks last 5 games in November. The Under is 4-0 in the Seahawks last 4 games overall. The Over is 5-2 in the Seahawks last 7 road games. The Over is 4-1 in the Cowboys last 5 home games. The Over is 6-2 in the Cowboys last 8 Thursday games. The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between the two teams.

Pick: Seahawks 2 out of 5 units