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TIGERS: (-2, O/U 55.5) Auburn opens up SEC league play with a road contest against a team they've beaten 8 of their past 9 meetings. Auburn also enters their game tonight nationally ranked at #21 in the nation. The Tigers went 8-5 last year and won their bowl game, yet they are hoping for far better this year. Better play within the SEC is a priority considering the Tigers have had losing conference seasons the past 2 years. Auburn has also struggled on the road of late, losing 7 of their past 8 road games SU, dating back to their memorable 3-2 win against Mississippi St. in 2008. QB Cameron Newton is coming off a season opening performance that earned him SEC Offensive Player of the Week. Newton accounted for 357 total YDS and 3 TD's in helping Auburn beat Arkansas St SU. Despite winning the game handily 52-26, the Tigers lost ATS as 31.5 favorites. Defensively, the Tigers were uncharacteristically poor, allowing 323 YDS passing to an inferior Arkansas St. team. For Auburn to take a step up in the rankings and in the national landscape, the Tigers are going to have to get better defensively.
Projected Score: 27
Tigers are 1-8 ATS last 9 road games.
Over is 4-0 last 4 Thursday games.
BULLDOGS: Mississippi St. had one of the most dominating performances in Week 1 of the season, as they dismantled Memphis 49-7 SU. The Bulldogs were 21.5 favorites, and easily won their game ATS. Mississippi St. had 332 more total yards than Memphis did, proving just how dominant they were. The Bulldogs have revenge on their mind against Auburn tonight, as they lost 24-49 last year away from home. Prior to that blowout last year, these 2 teams had played some close games against each other. Despite the exciting games, the Bulldogs have lost the past 4 games with Auburn played at home. Freshman QB Tyler Russell played most of the season opener, and he opened up many eyes within the program. Russell threw for 256 YDS while completing 13 of his 16 passing attempts for 4 TD's. Defensively, the Bulldogs held Memphis to 41 rushing YDS in their season opener. With this being the league opener for both teams, it's vital that the Mississippi St. takes advantage of their home crowd on a weeknight game.
Projected Score: 31 (SIDE of the Day)
Bulldogs are 6-1 ATS last 7 home games against a team with a winning road record.
Under is 10-4 last 14 games following a SU win of more than 20 points.
VIKINGS: Revenge is sweep, and Minnesota has certainly had plenty of time to think about their OT loss to the Saints in the NFC Championship last year. The Vikings lost 28-31 despite dominating the game from start to finish. Minnesota accumulated 475 total yards, 200 YDS more than the Saints, in defeat. The Vikings were undone with 5 costly turnovers, easily the biggest reason they lost the NFC Championship. Besides the revenge factor, this game tonight is all about Brett Favre. Favre has decided to come back for 1 more year, and he makes the Vikings an instant Super Bowl QB with him under center. Favre will be making his 286th consecutive start tonight, an NFL record. RB Adrian Peterson is also looking forward to tonight, as he rushed for 3 TD's against the Saints in the playoffs last year. Unfortunately, Peterson had 2 critical lost fumbles that proved costly. Head Coach Brad Childress is 3-1 SU in season openers with the Vikings. Overall, Minnesota is 28-20-1 SU in their past 49 season openers.
Projected Score: 24
Vikings are 6-2 ATS last 8 games in Week 1.
Under is 7-3 last 10 games overall.
SAINTS: (-5, O/U 48) New Orleans is ready to open up defense of their Super Bowl trophy. It's only fitting that the Saints face off against the Vikings, the team they beat last year in the NFC Championship. New Orleans is certain to have targets on their back all year long, but they can find comfort in the fact that the past 10 Super Bowl champions have won their season opener SU. On the flip side, the Saints are looking to beat the Vikings in the regular season for the 1st time since 2001. QB and Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees is the clear leader of this team, and he's coming off a fantastic season. Brees threw for 4,388 YDS while completing better than 70% of his passes. Brees accounted for 36 TD's against only 11 INT's last year. Brees oversaw one of the most dynamic offenses in recent history, as the Saints averaged 31.9 PPG last year while averaging more than 400 YPG, both league highs. The biggest concern for New Orleans is their defense, as their are some question marks with this unit. Along with defections and injuries, the Saints simply can't expect 39 takeaways this year. New Orleans is 11-20 SU in season openers played in front of their home fans.
Projected Score: 31 (OVER-Total of the Day)
Saints are 5-0 ATS last 5 games in September.
Under is 8-3 last 11 games in Week 1.