[h=1]Chalk Points: Week 14 betting nuggets you should know[/h]Evan Abrams, ESPN Staff Writer
Chalk Points are quick-hitting previews designed for on-the-go fans and recreational bettors looking for fundamental information.
Arians at it again ...
Bruce Arians is now 26-4 straight up (SU) and 19-11 against the spread (ATS) as a favorite in his NFL career as a head coach, including his interim job with the Colts in 2012. He is 6-6 ATS this season, but his 26-4 SU record includes 22-4 SU with the Cardinals.
Win total report
These teams can go over their win total this week with a win (Note: win totals courtesy of Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook):
Seven teams in 20 seasons have started 12-0, and none has been favored by fewer points than the Panthers in 2015.
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</tfoot></aside>The Panthers are 9-3 ATS on the season, and the over is 8-3-1 in their 12 games so far. Carolina's three ATS losses were from the Saints (twice) and Colts.
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</tfoot></aside>The Falcons have failed to cover its past eight games entering this road game against the Panthers. Atlanta now has its longest streak failing to cover the spread since at least 1990. Atlanta opened up the season with four straight ATS wins before this eight-game ATS losing streak.
Buccaneers finally favored
The Buccaneers are favored over New Orleans for the first time since Nov. 30, 2008, when they were minus-4 at home and won 23-20. Drew Brees started against Jeff Garcia, and Warrick Dunn led the Buccaneers in rushing. Jonathan Vilma had a sack and fumble recovery for the Saints.
Monday night battle
Eli Manning has played four road games on Monday Night Football in the past five seasons and he is 0-4 SU and ATS.
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</tfoot></aside>This season, favorites have not had any success on MNF, especially when trying to cover the point spread. Favorites are 6-8 SU and 2-11-1 ATS this season on Monday night.
The most recent favorite to cover on Monday Night Football was the Eagles in Week 6 against the Giants.
How Vegas Sees the NFC East
The Eagles and Giants are currently the co-favorites to win the NFC East at 2-1.
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Chalk Points are quick-hitting previews designed for on-the-go fans and recreational bettors looking for fundamental information.
Arians at it again ...
Bruce Arians is now 26-4 straight up (SU) and 19-11 against the spread (ATS) as a favorite in his NFL career as a head coach, including his interim job with the Colts in 2012. He is 6-6 ATS this season, but his 26-4 SU record includes 22-4 SU with the Cardinals.
Win total report
These teams can go over their win total this week with a win (Note: win totals courtesy of Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook):
- Vikings
- Raiders
- Buccaneers
- Broncos
- Jets
- Patriots
- Seahawks
- Dolphins
- Rams
- Over: Panthers, Bengals and Cardinals
- Under: Cowboys, Eagles, Lions, Ravens, Browns, Saints, Chargers and Colts
Seven teams in 20 seasons have started 12-0, and none has been favored by fewer points than the Panthers in 2015.
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| YEAR | TEAM | PTS FAVORED THROUGH 12 GAMES |
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| 2015 | Carolina Panthers | 36 |
| 2009 | Indianapolis Colts | 69.5 |
| 2009 | New Orleans Saints | 98.5 |
| 2011 | Green Bay Packers | 106 |
| 1998 | Denver Broncos | 113.5 |
| 2005 | Indianapolis Colts | 127.5 |
| 2007 | New England Patriots | 151 |
| 12-0 teams in last 20 seasons |
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| ATS | 9-3 |
| Points favored by | 36 |
| Over/Under | 8-3-1 |
| ATS losses | New Orleans (twice) and Indianapolis |
| Entering Week 14 |
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Buccaneers finally favored
The Buccaneers are favored over New Orleans for the first time since Nov. 30, 2008, when they were minus-4 at home and won 23-20. Drew Brees started against Jeff Garcia, and Warrick Dunn led the Buccaneers in rushing. Jonathan Vilma had a sack and fumble recovery for the Saints.
Monday night battle
Eli Manning has played four road games on Monday Night Football in the past five seasons and he is 0-4 SU and ATS.
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| Year | Opp./NY spread | RESULT |
| 2015 | Philadelphia Eagles +4 | L, 27-7 |
| 2014 | Detroit Lions +6 | L, 35-14 |
| 2012 | Washington Redskins -3 | L, 17-16 |
| 2011 | New Orleans Saints +7.5 | L, 49-24 |
| Last 5 Seasons |
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The most recent favorite to cover on Monday Night Football was the Eagles in Week 6 against the Giants.
How Vegas Sees the NFC East
The Eagles and Giants are currently the co-favorites to win the NFC East at 2-1.
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| Team | Current Odds | Pre-Week 1 Odds |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 2-1 | 10-13 |
| New York Giants | 2-1 | 6-1 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 7-2 | 8-5 |
| Washington Redskins | 7-2 | 35-1 |
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| Team | Odds | Week of price |
| Washington Redskins | 35-1 | Pre-Week 1 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 20-1 | Week 10 |
| New York Giants | 6-1 | Week 1 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 4-1 | Week 12 |
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| Team | No. of weeks | Week with best odds |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 9 | Pre-Week 1, Week 3, Weeks 5-6, Weeks 8-9, Week 13 |
| New York Giants | 7 | Weeks 4-5, Week 7, Weeks 10-13 |
| Washington Redskins | 1 | Week 12 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 0 | -- |
| Co-favorites by week also count towards total |
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