Winners Edge Angles, Trends & Picks: Divisional Round

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NFL BETTING TRENDS - DIVISIONAL-



Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints:
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Line: Saints -7

- Arizona is 6-0 ATS in their last six games as a road underdog.
- The Cardinals are 6-1 ATS in their last seven playoff games.
- Arizona is 1-5 ATS in their last six visits to New Orleans.
- The Cardinals have produced 3 overs and 6 unders in their last nine road games.
- Arizona is 2-9 ATS on the road after scoring 35+ points in their previous game.
- The Cardinals are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games as an underdog of 5+ points.
- New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in their last five matchups with Arizona.
- The Saints are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games.
- New Orleans has produced 13 overs, 6 unders and 1 push in their last 20 home games.
- The Saints are 2-11 ATS at home following a double-digit SU loss in their previous game.
- New Orleans is 2-5 ATS following a week of rest.
- The Saints are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite of 7+ points.

Baltimore Ravens at Indianapolis Colts:
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Line: Colts -6.5

- Baltimore is 8-4 ATS in their last 12 playoff games.
- The Ravens are 10-5-1 ATS in their last 16 games as a road underdog.
- Baltimore is 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games as an underdog of 6+ points.
- The Ravens are 0-6 ATS in their last six matchups with the Colts.
- Baltimore is 7-2 ATS after scoring 30+ points in their previous game.
- The Ravens are 7-3 ATS following a SU win as an underdog.
- Indianapolis is 3-7 ATS in their first playoff game of the year, since 1996.
- The Colts are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 games as a home favorite.
- Indianapolis is 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games.
- The Colts are 7-0 ATS vs. an opponent coming off a SU win as an underdog.
- Indianapolis is 6-3 ATS after allowing 30+ points in their previous game.
- The Colts are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after a double-digit SU loss in their previous game.


Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings:
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Line: Vikings -2.5

- Dallas is 1-5 ATS in their last six matchups with Minnesota.
- The Cowboys are 8-4 ATS in their last 12 games.
- Dallas has produced 2 overs and 8 unders in their last 10 games.
- The Cowboys are 2-10 ATS on the road following a double-digit ATS win vs. an opponent coming off a double-digit SU win in their previous game.
- Dallas is 9-4 ATS after scoring 34+ points in their previous game.
- The Cowboys are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a SU underdog win.
- Minnesota is 5-2-1 ATS as a home favorite this season.
- The Vikings have produced 2 overs and 6 unders in their last eight games.
- Minnesota is 6-1-1 ATS after a week of rest.
- The Vikings are 3-10 ATS after allowing 10 points or less in their previous game.
- Minnesota is 1-6 ATS vs. a .500 or better opponent coming off a SU win as an underdog.
- The Vikings are 4-8-1 ATS following a double-digit SU win.


New York Jets at San Diego Chargers:
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Line: Chargers -9

- New York is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games as a road underdog.
- The Jets are 4-1 ATS in their last five matchups with the Chargers.
- New York is 9-0 ATS on the road following a double-digit ATS win vs. an opponent coming off a SU win.
- The Jets are 10-2 ATS following a SU underdog win vs. an opponent coming off back-to-back SU wins.
- New York is 6-1 ATS in their last seven games.
- The Jets are 6-2 ATS this season after allowing 14 points or less in their previous game.
- San Diego is 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games.
- The Chargers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games hosting the Jets.
- San Diego is 4-1 ATS in their last five playoff games.
- The Chargers are 8-2-1 ATS at home following back-to-back SU wins.
- San Diego has produced 7 overs and 3 unders in their last 10 home games.
- The Chargers are 6-2 ATS in the second of back-to-back home game

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Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints
Betting Line: Saints -7


Arizona won a thrilling OT Wild Card round game over Green Bay last Sunday, 51-45. New Orleans had a bye as the No.1 seed in the NFC but is coming off three-straight losses.

The Cardinals rushed for 156 yards in their win last week (6.8 yards-per-rush) despite the passing heroics of QB Kurt Warner. That was against a defense that ranked 1st this year vs. the run and now they face the 21st- ranked run defense of the Saints. RBs Tim Hightower and Chris "Beanie" Wells will both get plenty of opportunities in this matchup as New Orleans really wore down at season's end. The passing game won't be forgotten as Warner is simply one of the very best passers in NFL history come playoff time. His 379-yard, 5-TD performance was no fluke and he'll be facing a secondary that has battled injuries all season. Saints' Def. Co. Gregg Williams loves to blitz but that will leave receivers in man coverage all over the field. The loss of pass-rushing DE Charles Grant (IR) also hurts. WR Anquan Boldin (check status) missed last week's win but is expecting to be available this week. Warner has to identify FS Darren Sharper at all times as the crafty veteran tied for the NFL lead with nine interceptions.

New Orleans may have peaked with their 38-17 throttling of New England on Monday night seven weeks ago. The offense hasn't been playing the same ball since and has averaged only 14 points-per-game in their three losses. They averaged 37 points-per-game in their first six home games. QB Drew Brees is the leader on offense but needs help. The Saints got away from their ground game late in the year and RB Pierre Thomas (check status) is battling a rib injury. RB Reggie Bush has proven he isn't a full-time back but remains dangerous as a receiver and the Cardinals must account for him when he goes out on pass plays. Arizona's secondary was torched last week and now face another huge challenge as Brees likes to spread the ball around. WR Lance Moore and TE Jeremy Shockey (check status of both players) have been nicked up but their return could give Arizona trouble.

Arizona won one of the most exciting playoff games ever last week and is playoff tested from their Super Bowl run last season. New Orleans was a dominant team for most of the year and unlike Indianapolis, tried to win their last three games. They won their two previous games by only three points each against two non-playoff teams. The lustre appears to be off the new 'America's Team' and the Cardinals won't back down and surrender in this contest. The Cards are 6-3 ATS in their last nine road games and 5-0 ATS in the playoffs since last season. Both teams can pass the ball but we give the running edge and defensive edge to the visitor. Plus, they are getting a converted TD on the line.

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NFL GAME PICK: Take the Cardinals **Best Bet**
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Winner's Edge Playoff Record:
Wildcard: Jets
Divisional: Cardinals
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