Including Sunday's results, there have been 45 non-conference matchups (AFC vs. NFC) this season and the ?over? has gone 34-11 (76%) in those games, which includes a 10-0 record the past three weeks.
In Week 10, the first three matchups saw the 'over' cash.
Oakland at N.Y. Giants ? OVER
St. Louis at Indianapolis -- OVER
Houston at Arizona - OVER
The last AFC-NFC matchup takes place on Monday when Tampa Bay hosts Miami. OVER
You just don't see 76% streaks this often, especially with a sample size of nearly 50 games.
Everybody is well aware of the mess in Miami since it?s been well documented. Personally, I take emotion out of handicapping. It?s a no-win situation and I can offer up plenty of examples of how it works or doesn?t work. For instance, many believed the Vikings would rally around Vikings running back Adrian Peterson after his son died in September while plenty of others thought the tragedy would hurt the team. I don?t like to play that angle either way and try to base my opinion on other factors.
If I had to play this total I would lean ?over? for a couple reasons. For starters, the Buccaneers have seen the ?over? cash in four straight games and the defense, which was thought to be solid, has been anything but lately. I?m also aware of the Seattle-Trend this season and how teams have played in their next game. More importantly, the defensive units have been shredded.
I?m fully aware that Miami isn?t great offensively or defensively but both units have shown the ability to make plays. Based on their last seven games, the Dolphins have seen at least 40-plus combined points scored in all of them.
Two issues that could keep this game ?under? would be the Buccaneers inability to score at home this season and the ?under? has cashed the last four weeks on MNF.
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