posted November 24, 2009 at 17:33 EST in NFL Betting Trends
NFL – Hottest and Coldest Betting Teams Heading into Thanksgiving
by Charles Jay
This look at the hottest and coldest NFL teams in the league over their last five games will undoubtedly go a long way toward helping NFL gambling sharps cash in on this week’s upcoming matchups.
Some of the names of both lists will surprise even the most ardent NFL bettor, but when it comes to making winning pro football wagers – numbers don’t lie.
With several excellent Thanksgiving Day contests on the schedule in just a few days, followed by another thrilling Sunday of NFL online sports betting action taking place in Week 12, let me get started.
Hot
St. Louis Rams 4-1 ATS
Believe it or not, the Rams have played pretty good football over the last five weeks. St. Louis has covered the spread in two straight and four of five while winning their only game of the season in beating the Detroit Lions 17-10 in Week 8.
Kansas City 4-1 ATS
The Chiefs have won two straight, including their fantastic win over the Steelers in Week 11 while covering the spread in three consecutive games and four of five overall.
San Diego 4-1 ATS
The Chargers are on fire! The Bolts have won five consecutive games, covering the spread in three straight and four of five overall. This team has plenty of talent and could finally be living up to their potential.
New England 3-1-1 ATS
The Patriots are rolling pretty well right now, winning four of their last five games while going a solid 3-1-1 against the spread. The team’s only loss came on the road against the undefeated Indianapolis Colts. Right now, the Pats look like they could beat any team in the league in the postseason, including Indy.
Not
NY Giants 0-5 ATS
The G-Men snapped their four-game losing streak in Week 12, beating the Atlanta Falcons in a thriller. Still, this team hasn’t covered the spread in five straight games NFL gamblers.
Detroit Lions 0-4-1 ATS
The Lions got one of the most thrilling wins of the entire season in their Week 12 win over Cleveland, but this team has been atrocious when it comes to covering the spread this season. Detroit snapped a six-game SU losing streak on Sunday, but should be back in the ‘L’ as soon as Week 12 rolls around.
Denver Broncos 1-4 ATS
The Broncos are in a bad way pro football betting members, having lost four straight games while failing to cover the NFL point spread each time out. A road date against the Giants could very well make it five in a row in both categories.
Jacksonville 1-4 ATS
The Jaguars have gone an impressive 4-1 SU over its last five games, winning three straight heading into Week 13, but have covered the spread just once in their last six games overall. Jacksonville has a very tough stretch coming up with a road game at San Francisco in Week 12, followed by home dates against Houston, Miami and Indianapolis and another road contest at New England.
Seattle 1-4 ATS
Seattle has won and covered the NFL point spread just once in their last five games, and have dropped two straight heading into their Week 12 matchup against the Rams.
NY Jets 1-4 ATS
The Jets are struggling mightily right now, losing three straight and four of five while going an identical 1-4 against the spread during the stretch.



