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NFL Betting Preview 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
Tennessee Titans (10-1) at Detroit Lions (0-11)
Thursday, 12:30 pm Eastern – CBS
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NFL Preseason Betting Preview The Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals are known more for throwing the ball than running it. Both teams are trying to change that image and will get another chance to do so as they meet in Cincinnati on Sunday in Week 2 preseason action. The Lions won last week in Week 1 preseason play against the New York Giants 13-10 while the Bengals upset the Green Bay Packers 20-17. SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Bengals at Home. Detroit head coach Rod Marinelli is really stressing the running game this preseason. Although starting quarterback Jon Kitna was 4-4 last week with a touchdown pass, it was the running game that concerned Marinelli. “It’s like pounding the rock,” he said, “You keep swinging if it’s not breaking. And some guys cry about it, ‘Oh, it’s not going to break, it’s not going to break.’ Well, we’re going to break it and you just keep working at it.” Rookie running back Kevin Smith had eight carries for 22 yards. The first string offense is expected to play into the second quarter this week against the Bengals. Kitna will be followed at quarterback by Dan Orlovsky who played well last week going 8-11 for 81 yards. SBG Global Current Line: Bengals - 3.5 , Total 36.5 The Bengals first string offense was sluggish last week against Green Bay but finally put a touchdown on the board before leaving in the second quarter. Quarterback Carson Palmer completed 5-of-9 passes for 33 yards including a 14-yard touchdown pass to Ben Utecht. It is expected that Palmer will play into the second quarter on Sunday. Running back Rudi Johnson did not play last week but could see action on Sunday. His replacement, running back Chris Perry looked excellent and the Bengals are talking about Perry sharing time with Johnson in the backfield this season. Perry had 11 carries for 42 yards last week. Wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh did not play last week against Green Bay and is doubtful on Sunday. Following Carson Palmer on Sunday will be the continuing battle for the backup quarterback position between Ryan Fitzpatrick, Jeff Rowe and Jordan Palmer, younger brother of Carson. NFL betting stats show that the Bengals have an 18-16 lead in their all-time preseason series with Detroit. Last season the Lions pulled out a 27-26 home win in the preseason against Cincinnati. Pick: Cincy 3 units
Detroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals
Sunday, 7:30 pm Eastern
SBG Global Opening Line: Bengals - 3.5 , Total 37.5
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