Chalk Points: Week 11 betting nuggets you should know
Evan Abrams, ESPN Chalk
Chalk Points are quick-hitting previews designed for on-the-go fans and recreational bettors looking for fundamental information.
Undefeated look
The Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots are the two remaining undefeated teams. Let's see how they compare so far this season.
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If the Oakland Raiders close as a favorite on the road in Detroit, it will be Oakland's second game this season as a road favorite (Week 4 at Bears). Prior to this season, the Raiders have been listed as an underdog in 24 consecutive road games (including London) since last being favored on the road (Week 2, 2012 vs Dolphins; -2.5, L, 35-13).
The last time the Raiders played two games in a single season as a road favorite was back in 2005 (vs. Jets and Titans).
Falcons begging for a cover
The Atlanta Falcons have failed to cover their past five games entering this home game against the Colts. Atlanta has only had one stretch longer without an ATS cover since 1990 and that was in 2003 when it failed to cover seven straight games.
Ravens' woes
The Baltimore Ravens are 2-7 ATS entering Week 11, are coming off a home loss where they were listed as a 5-point favorite, have yet to cover a home game this season, and have not covered a home game in their past seven home games dating back to last season.
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</tbody></aside>Packers' favorite streak vs. Vikings
The Green Bay Packers have been listed as the favorite over the Minnesota Vikings in 12 consecutive games. The last time Minnesota was listed as a favorite against Green Bay was Oct. 5, 2009 in Minnesota. The Vikings were -3.5 and beat Green Bay 30-23.
The Packers have been favored in every game this season entering Week 11 (only team in NFL favored in every game).
49ers big underdog vs. Seahawks
The San Francisco 49ers have not been a double-digit underdog since Dec. 16, 2010 vs. the Chargers. They were 10.5-point underdogs and lost 34-7.
Battle of great ATS teams: Bengals/Cardinals
The Bengals are an underdog for the second time this season, but they have excelled in the role since 2013, going 11-3 SU and 11-2-1 ATS as an underdog.
This 5-point spread would be the second-highest point spread underdog for the Bengals since the start of the 2013 season.
Bruce Arians has an amazing track record when listed as a point-spread favorite. Including his interim coaching job with the Colts, Arians is 22-4 SU and 18-8 ATS as a favorite.
Arians is 18-4 SU and 15-7 ATS as a favorite as head coach of the Cardinals (2013-present).
Favorites struggle on Monday night
This season, favorites have not had a ton of success on Monday Night Football, especially when trying to cover the point spread. Favorites are 5-6 SU and 2-9 ATS this season.
The season started with favorites going 0-3 SU/ATS on MNF, and in the past four weeks, favorites are 2-2 SU and 0-4 ATS.
Evan Abrams, ESPN Chalk
Chalk Points are quick-hitting previews designed for on-the-go fans and recreational bettors looking for fundamental information.
Undefeated look
The Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots are the two remaining undefeated teams. Let's see how they compare so far this season.
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| -- | PANTHERS | PATRIOTS |
|---|---|---|
| ATS | 7-2 | 5-3-1 |
| Pts favored by | 21.5 | 74 |
| Over/Under | 5-3-1 | 4-5 |
| >> Entering Week 11 |
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If the Oakland Raiders close as a favorite on the road in Detroit, it will be Oakland's second game this season as a road favorite (Week 4 at Bears). Prior to this season, the Raiders have been listed as an underdog in 24 consecutive road games (including London) since last being favored on the road (Week 2, 2012 vs Dolphins; -2.5, L, 35-13).
The last time the Raiders played two games in a single season as a road favorite was back in 2005 (vs. Jets and Titans).
Falcons begging for a cover
The Atlanta Falcons have failed to cover their past five games entering this home game against the Colts. Atlanta has only had one stretch longer without an ATS cover since 1990 and that was in 2003 when it failed to cover seven straight games.
Ravens' woes
The Baltimore Ravens are 2-7 ATS entering Week 11, are coming off a home loss where they were listed as a 5-point favorite, have yet to cover a home game this season, and have not covered a home game in their past seven home games dating back to last season.
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| -- | OPP/BALT SPREAD | RESULT | COVER? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 | Jaguars -5 | L, 22-20 | No |
| Week 8 | Chargers -3.5 | W, 29-26 | No |
| Week 5 | Browns -6.5 | L, 33-30 | No |
| Week 3 | Bengals -2 | L, 28-24 | No |
| Week 17, 2014 | Browns -13.5 | W, 20-10 | No |
| Week 15, 2014 | Jaguars -13.5 | W, 20-12 | No |
| Week 13, 2014 | Chargers -6.5 | L, 34-33 | No |
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The Green Bay Packers have been listed as the favorite over the Minnesota Vikings in 12 consecutive games. The last time Minnesota was listed as a favorite against Green Bay was Oct. 5, 2009 in Minnesota. The Vikings were -3.5 and beat Green Bay 30-23.
The Packers have been favored in every game this season entering Week 11 (only team in NFL favored in every game).
49ers big underdog vs. Seahawks
The San Francisco 49ers have not been a double-digit underdog since Dec. 16, 2010 vs. the Chargers. They were 10.5-point underdogs and lost 34-7.
Battle of great ATS teams: Bengals/Cardinals
The Bengals are an underdog for the second time this season, but they have excelled in the role since 2013, going 11-3 SU and 11-2-1 ATS as an underdog.
This 5-point spread would be the second-highest point spread underdog for the Bengals since the start of the 2013 season.
Bruce Arians has an amazing track record when listed as a point-spread favorite. Including his interim coaching job with the Colts, Arians is 22-4 SU and 18-8 ATS as a favorite.
Arians is 18-4 SU and 15-7 ATS as a favorite as head coach of the Cardinals (2013-present).
Favorites struggle on Monday night
This season, favorites have not had a ton of success on Monday Night Football, especially when trying to cover the point spread. Favorites are 5-6 SU and 2-9 ATS this season.
The season started with favorites going 0-3 SU/ATS on MNF, and in the past four weeks, favorites are 2-2 SU and 0-4 ATS.
